So it begins, The official Hot Stove League Thread 2024-25 Offseason

[GL_Storm]

I think Rojas got figured out last year. If you look closely at his statcast page, the biggest dropoff from 2023 to 2024 was vs. breaking pitches, specifically curveballs.

[GL_Storm]

They just picked up this guy on waivers: https://www.baseball-reference.com/regi ... stro000mil

Here's the MLBTR link: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/01/ ... aposo.html

He's a bit older, but he's a lefty bat and his profile says he plays all over the field, which makes him kind of interesting. Maybe a late bloomer utility/bench guy?

[D-train]

They have to be punking the fanbase with picking up this guy. lol

BY ZAC HERETH
Seattle Sports
The Seattle Mariners acquired utilityman Miles Mastrobuoni from the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations Tuesday.

Drayer: What Donovan Solano signing means for the Seattle Mariners

In a corresponding move, the Mariners designated catcher Nick Raposo for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.

The 29-year-old Mastrobuoni made appearances at five different positions for the Cubs last season, logging 17 games at third base, 10 apiece and shortstop and second base, two in right field and one in left field. He slashed .194/.245/.224 with three doubles, four RBIs, two stolen bases, seven walks, 17 strikeouts, a 36 wRC+ and minus-0.4 fWAR in 50 games.

The Nevada product was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Jan. 9.

The left-handed-hitting Mastrobuoni’s best season came during 2023 when he played a career-high 60 game for the Cubs, slashing .241/.308/.301 with five doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 13 stolen bases, a 73 wRC+ and 0.1 fWAR.

[Big_Maple]

Holy crap, it's amazing the stuff you will find in the bottom of a dumpster.

After a fire.

[GL_Storm]

They have to be punking the fanbase with picking up this guy. lol

BY ZAC HERETH
Seattle Sports
The Seattle Mariners acquired utilityman Miles Mastrobuoni from the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations Tuesday.

Drayer: What Donovan Solano signing means for the Seattle Mariners

In a corresponding move, the Mariners designated catcher Nick Raposo for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.

The 29-year-old Mastrobuoni made appearances at five different positions for the Cubs last season, logging 17 games at third base, 10 apiece and shortstop and second base, two in right field and one in left field. He slashed .194/.245/.224 with three doubles, four RBIs, two stolen bases, seven walks, 17 strikeouts, a 36 wRC+ and minus-0.4 fWAR in 50 games.

The Nevada product was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Jan. 9.

The left-handed-hitting Mastrobuoni’s best season came during 2023 when he played a career-high 60 game for the Cubs, slashing .241/.308/.301 with five doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 13 stolen bases, a 73 wRC+ and 0.1 fWAR.

That's the guy I linked to. I don't really get your comment. Why would this be "punking" the fan base? These guys get passed around on waivers all the time. It's a routine move.

[Donn Beach]

It's relative to Nick Raposo isn't it, who you rather be on the 40

[Southpaw773]

Miles was used last year on the Cubs a bit. Saw him play he can’t hit so not surprised Jerry salivated over him.

[Sibelius Hindemith]

That's the guy I linked to. I don't really get your comment. Why would this be "punking" the fan base? These guys get passed around on waivers all the time. It's a routine move.

I'll take a wild gander that he was referring to the name.

[roosevelt]

Well Homies, I wonder if the ownership is getting ready to sell.

[TraderGary]

Well Homies, I wonder if the ownership is getting ready to sell.

Based on?