Running 2012-2013 Hot Stove League Thread, aka Ervin's a Royal

[TigerVols]

I was offered a job today; that good news paled in comparison to the joy I felt when learning that Ervin Santana is no longer an Angel.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2012/10/31/ervin-santana-traded-to-royals/1672909/

 

[HanSenSE]

So this makes how many "Hot Stove" threads now?

 

[Armchair_QB]

Three

 

[TigerVols]

Kill it off then; I searched Hot Stove, didn't see it.

 

[Starman]

I already demanded that my ******* duplicate "MLB offseason thread" be deleted.

 

[Elliotte Friedman]

This is now the official one after my previous moderating butcher job.

 

[buckweaver]

Gonna put on my flack hat for a second for this PSA:

If you ever find yourself in the vicinity of the Arizona Fall League, and you're any kind of baseball fan, it is well worth your time to check out an AFL game or two. Other than the MLB postseason, it is absolutely my favorite baseball-going experience anywhere.

It's pure baseball — no between-innings music, no fan stunts, no exploding scoreboards, no marketing crap. Just 18 of the best prospects in the world on one field, playing their hearts out for a shot at a major league roster. And it's good baseball, too (though the pitching leaves a little to be desired.) I got to see Mike Trout and Bryce Harper playing next to each other in the same outfield last year. For most games, it's you and 200 scouts and a few senior citizens keeping score in the stands. And the weather is never better here than it is during the AFL.

Tomorrow begins our annual SABR Arizona Fall League Conference. We'll see four games in three days, including the nationally televised Rising Stars Game on Saturday night. We'll also have dinner with Roland Hemond and a ballpark cookout with Matt Williams, who's managing one of the AFL teams this year. It's a low-key affair, and I highly recommend it.

http://sabr.org/afl

Now, back to your regularly scheduled Hot Stoving ...

 

[Tom Petty]

thanks, buck. i "listen" to just about everything you "say" about baseball ... until you start blathering about the braves, of course. ; P

 

[nmmetsfan]

Jeremy Guthrie, Bruce Chen, Felipe Paulino, Luke Hochevar, Luis Mendoza.

Before that it was Kyle Davies and Jonathan Sanchez.

The Royals collect fifth starters like Rush Limbaugh collects OxyContin.

 

[Steak Snabler]

MLB Trade Rumors has released its Top 50 free agents with predicted destinations. Among the notables:

Greinke back to the Angels
Hamilton back to the Rangers
Bourn to the Nationals
B.J. Upton to the Phillies
Swisher to the Orioles
Victorino the Braves


http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/10/2013-top-50-free-agents-with-predictions-1.html

 

[Chef2]

Santana gave up a MLB high 39 homers last year. Makes perfect sense for the Royals to get him.

 

[JackReacher]

MLB Trade Rumors has released its Top 50 free agents with predicted destinations. Among the notables:

Greinke back to the Angels
Hamilton back to the Rangers
Bourn to the Nationals
B.J. Upton to the Phillies
Swisher to the Orioles
Victorino the Braves


http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/10/2013-top-50-free-agents-with-predictions-1.html

They also have LaRoche staying with the Nats, which means they believe Morse will be traded.

 

[Armchair_QB]

MLB Trade Rumors has released its Top 50 free agents with predicted destinations. Among the notables:

Greinke back to the Angels
Hamilton back to the Rangers
Bourn to the Nationals
B.J. Upton to the Phillies
Swisher to the Orioles
Victorino the Braves


http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/10/2013-top-50-free-agents-with-predictions-1.html

Not seeing that happening.

 

[Steak Snabler]

MLB Trade Rumors has released its Top 50 free agents with predicted destinations. Among the notables:

Greinke back to the Angels
Hamilton back to the Rangers
Bourn to the Nationals
B.J. Upton to the Phillies
Swisher to the Orioles
Victorino the Braves


http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/10/2013-top-50-free-agents-with-predictions-1.html

Not seeing that happening.

Where, then? Milwaukee? San Francisco? Detroit?

(I'd love to see him with the Braves, but that ain't happenin'.)

 

[JosephC.Myers]

Gonna put on my flack hat for a second for this PSA:

If you ever find yourself in the vicinity of the Arizona Fall League, and you're any kind of baseball fan, it is well worth your time to check out an AFL game or two. Other than the MLB postseason, it is absolutely my favorite baseball-going experience anywhere.

It's pure baseball — no between-innings music, no fan stunts, no exploding scoreboards, no marketing crap. Just 18 of the best prospects in the world on one field, playing their hearts out for a shot at a major league roster. And it's good baseball, too (though the pitching leaves a little to be desired.) I got to see Mike Trout and Bryce Harper playing next to each other in the same outfield last year. For most games, it's you and 200 scouts and a few senior citizens keeping score in the stands. And the weather is never better here than it is during the AFL.

Tomorrow begins our annual SABR Arizona Fall League Conference. We'll see four games in three days, including the nationally televised Rising Stars Game on Saturday night. We'll also have dinner with Roland Hemond and a ballpark cookout with Matt Williams, who's managing one of the AFL teams this year. It's a low-key affair, and I highly recommend it.

http://sabr.org/afl

Now, back to your regularly scheduled Hot Stoving ...

I'd love to be able to get down there and see some games. I bet they'd be pretty fun to watch.

 

[Steak Snabler]

Never been to the AFL, but the four days I spent at spring training in Arizona a few years back was one of the best baseball experiences of my life.

 

[LongTimeListener]

MLB Trade Rumors has released its Top 50 free agents with predicted destinations. Among the notables:

Greinke back to the Angels
Hamilton back to the Rangers
Bourn to the Nationals
B.J. Upton to the Phillies
Swisher to the Orioles
Victorino the Braves


http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/10/2013-top-50-free-agents-with-predictions-1.html

Not seeing that happening.

Where, then? Milwaukee? San Francisco? Detroit?

(I'd love to see him with the Braves, but that ain't happenin'.)

Detroit would be my guess. Mike Ilitch definitely doesn't care how bad the contract looks by Year 5. Not sure how many other teams fall into this category after the A-Rod precedent.

Don't see Milwaukee (too much $) or San Francisco (too much long-term risk). Best situation as he ages is going to be one that includes the option of significant DH time too.

 

[Moderator1]

IF the Nats sign Bourn and LaRoche, Morse to some AL team with a spare reliever of considerable quality. Or starter. No-walkin' big bat for a big arm.

 

[Della9250]

Veterans Committee Ballot for pre-integration era released:

Samuel Breadon
Bill Dahlen
Wes Ferrell
Marty Marion
Tony Mullane
Hank O’Day
Al Reach
Jacob Ruppert
Bucky Walters
Deacon White

 

[Steak Snabler]

I don't see what purpose it serves to put in guys who are long dead (some for 50 years or more), but that's just me.