Finally! Official Hot Stove League Thread

[Donn Beach]

.These 5 under-the-radar teams had strong offseasons

But what about the clubs that improved their rosters with a number of moves that didn’t necessarily grab the major headlines? Here’s a look at five teams that were under-the-radar winners this offseason.

Mariners are listed as one of them



https://www.mlb.com/news/under-the-rada ... offseasons

[D-train]

[GL_Storm]

Is anyone keeping an up to date list of hitters left on the market?

This is the list I have. I might be missing someone or missed a signing. Of the names below, I think Brian Anderson, Josh Harrison, and Mike Moustakas are the only ones that could backup at both first and third. Peralta would be nice but we're pretty set at OF right now.

Trey Mancini, 1B and DH
Nelson Cruz, DH
Mike Moustakas, 1B, 2B, 3B
Adam Duvall, OF
Gary Sanchez, C
Andrew McCutcheon, DH and OF
David Peralta, OF
Yuli Gurriel, 1B and DH
Jurickson Profar, OF
Josh Harrison, IF
Brian Anderson, IF
Ben Gamel, OF

[D-train]

To consider this a good offseason....who do you want that's left/available?

Imho they still need a bullpen arm...preferably a lefty like Chaffin.
If Brash makes his way back into the starting rotation i.e. 5th starter that leaves the pen short plus swanny gone.

Also someone to play the 1st/3rd corners when Geno or France need a day off.
Does Haggs/Moore fill that roll?
If so, do you just go out and then acquire a traditional DH with pop?

They stated Brash would be a reliever due to competing in WBC so no to starting

Yes, due to the WBC, he won't be used as a starter this season. That being said, Chaffin would be cool, but I'm not holding my breath.

Paying mkt value for him would Chafin Stanton's balls.

[harmony]

MLB.com columnist Mark Feinsand lists the Mariners among "5 under-the-radar teams [that] had strong offseasons":

https://www.mlb.com/news/under-the-rada ... 3360329080

... while MLB.com columnist Will Leitch predicts the Mariners will win the 2026 World Series:

https://www.mlb.com/news/predicting-wor ... 3360329080

[desbcoach]

Minor league deal with Colin Moran, few good years at 1B, 3Rd base and OF looks like our Minor league depth for backup

[Big_Maple]

For those of you who care...and are actually following the drama...Carlos Correa is back with the Twins. Six years and $200M.

Pending physical, I am guessing...

https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1 ... gr%5Etweet

[seattlefan-daBronx]

For those of you who care...and are actually following the drama...Carlos Correa is back with the Twins. Six years and $200M.

Pending physical, I am guessing...

https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1 ... gr%5Etweet

Wow that's an expensive leg ailment!
No mo $350M contract with the Giants.....
or even $315M with da Mets.....

You can have Carlos Correa for six easy payments of $33.3M!

[Big_Maple]

And, for those who care, Brandon Belt sign a 1 year deal with the Blue Jays.

https://www.mlb.com/news/brandon-belt-blue-jays-deal

[Big_Maple]

And...since I am incredibly bored today...put this in the "ridiculous academic activity" category.

Sports writer Will Leitch had an article on MLB.com today in which he predicts the next 10 world series champs. He has the M's beating the Cards in 2026.

https://www.mlb.com/news/predicting-wor ... -2023-2032