Finally! Official Hot Stove League thread!

[Southpaw773]

Well Chicago resigns Bellinger 3/$80M, wonder what that will do for the remaining FAs

[Donn Beach]

So Snell to the Yankees... And Chapman, interesting few teams in need of a 3rd baseman. Mariners probably really the one most in need

[D-train]

So Snell to the Yankees... And Chapman, interesting few teams in need of a 3rd baseman. Mariners probably really the one most in need

No chance, Jerry needs to proves he is a genius saving money trying to turn shit into shinola.

[D-train]

So Snell to the Yankees... And Chapman, interesting few teams in need of a 3rd baseman. Mariners probably really the one most in need

"So Snell to the Yankees."

Why did you type that?

[Donn Beach]

Because that's what I think will happen

[D-train]

Because that's what I think will happen

Ok well consider adding that to the statement so it doesn't appear like its a done deal. Thanks.

[Bil522]

I think the M's should offer Snell the same type of deal, 3yr at $80mill but back load it so it is $20-30-30 with an out for Blake after year 1 and an out for the M's after year 2. I think a year more on the farm/6th starter for Woo would be good for him.

[Donn Beach]

Or maybe not, seems now they rather trade for Cease

The Yankees say they will not consider a short-term deal or early opt-outs with Snell because of a luxury-tax surcharge. They offered a five-year, $150 million contract for Snell in January but there was no counter-offer. If the Yankees signed Snell, they would be taxed at 110% while also losing two draft picks."

Per Bob Nightengale of USA Today

Teams have been hesitant to reach the asking price of Snell, which has been reported at over $200 million. But the left-handed ace seems content to wait things out to receive a deal he deems worthy of his skill set.

[D-train]

For this post I should change the thread title to Official Cold Stove League thread.....

[Big_Maple]

Looks like the Giants are going to sign Matt Chapman. So much for our upgrade at third base!

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/ ... apman.html