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

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Post by Bil522 » Sat Nov 02, 2024 3:59 am

D-train wrote:
Fri Nov 01, 2024 11:29 pm
tehmc wrote:
Fri Nov 01, 2024 9:20 pm
Bil522 wrote:
Fri Nov 01, 2024 8:07 pm
In the FWIW category, Jim Bowden of the Athletic said this in his article today:

10. The Mariners sign first baseman Christian Walker (three years, $72 million), improving offensively and defensively at the position. Seattle also lands second baseman Brandon Lowe (two years, $24 million) after Tampa Bay doesn’t pick up his option
I'd do a 2 year deal for Walker, not sure if I like 3 though

Rays exercised their option on Lowe

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/11/ ... l#comments
I knew they would. Bowden is a dope.
Notice how I started...."For what it's worth..." i agree that Bowden is an idiot

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Re: So it begins, The official Hot Stove League Thread 2023-24 Offseason

Post by Donn Beach » Sat Nov 02, 2024 5:34 am

They still could trade Lowe

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Re: So it begins, The official Hot Stove League Thread 2023-24 Offseason

Post by bpj » Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:18 am

Donn Beach wrote:
Sat Nov 02, 2024 5:34 am
They still could trade Lowe
I think that's why thinking they'd just let him go seemed pretty crazy.

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

Post by D-train » Sat Nov 02, 2024 5:47 pm

Joc Pederson declines option and is a FA. Over a .900 OPS last season. Adds more supply to the DH/1B market which is good for us.
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Post by Donn Beach » Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:09 pm

I don't think Pederson is much of a first baseman, the Giants tried it in spring training but he didn't play there during the season. He's a terrible outfielder. He dhed 100% for the dbacks

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Post by Donn Beach » Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:18 pm

I guess that's AI generated
The Giants expected Pederson to play first base after he worked on his infield skills during the spring. He took ground balls at first base during batting practice and alternated reps with LaMonte Wade Jr., the team's primary first baseman. The Giants believed Pederson would be less harmful at first base than in the outfield
I guess he tried coming to spring training in better shape, he has a dad body apparently. It's just strange, guys that can hit but can't play the field. As apposed to the all glove no bat kind.

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

Post by D-train » Sat Nov 02, 2024 7:42 pm

Donn Beach wrote:
Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:09 pm
I don't think Pederson is much of a first baseman, the Giants tried it in spring training but he didn't play there during the season. He's a terrible outfielder. He dhed 100% for the dbacks


Well we don't need a first baseman so that's not a big deal
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Re: So it begins, The official Hot Stove League Thread 2024-25 Offseason

Post by AZOldDawg » Sat Nov 02, 2024 8:48 pm

D-train wrote:
Sat Nov 02, 2024 7:42 pm
Donn Beach wrote:
Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:09 pm
I don't think Pederson is much of a first baseman, the Giants tried it in spring training but he didn't play there during the season. He's a terrible outfielder. He dhed 100% for the dbacks


Well we don't need a first baseman so that's not a big deal
I would take Walker in a heartbeat

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Re: So it begins, The official Hot Stove League Thread 2023-24 Offseason

Post by seattlefan-daBronx » Sat Nov 02, 2024 8:55 pm

Big_Maple wrote:
Thu Oct 31, 2024 2:48 pm
D-train wrote:
Thu Oct 31, 2024 1:09 pm
Yes guessing this off season will be about as exciting as watching the AstroTurf in my backyard grow.
Jerry's offseason plan, in one gif.
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Re: So it begins, The official Hot Stove League Thread 2023-24 Offseason

Post by harmony » Sat Nov 02, 2024 9:48 pm

Big_Maple wrote:
Thu Oct 31, 2024 7:09 pm
Seattle or Bust wrote:
Thu Oct 31, 2024 5:55 pm
Jesus...

Image

That was fast. Delusional Angels strike again.

Sending Griffin Canning to the Braves. Canning was a top-70 prospect in baseball in 2019 but never lived up to the hype.
Looks like a salary dump on the part of the Braves, especially with Acuna coming back.

The bigger question, of course, is what the hell they'll do with Kelenic.
Here is a half-hour Atlanta podcast on Jarred Kelenic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTGX-BGG1uM

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