Hot Stove MLB

[VikingPSU]

Here's a link:
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/news/hot_stove/y2016/free_agent_tracker.jsp

MLB FREE AGENT & HOT STOVE TRACKER
Cubs have
Cahill, Trevor
Chapman, Aroldis
Coghlan, Chris
Fowler, Dexter
Hammel, Jason
Wood, Travis

[superman7515]

Atlanta Braves (3): Bonifacio, Emilio; O'Flaherty, Eric; Pierzynski, A.J.
Arizona Diamondbacks (2): Hudson, Dan; Weeks, Rickie
Baltimore Orioles (9): Alvarez, Pedro; Bourn, Michael; Duensing, Brian; Hunter, Tommy; Pearce, Steve; Reimold, Nolan; Stubbs, Drew; Trumbo, Mark; Wieters, Matt
Boston Red Sox (4): Hill, Aaron; Tazawa, Junichi; Uehara, Koji; Ziegler, Brad
Chicago Cubs (7): Cahill, Trevor; Chapman, Aroldis; Coghlan, Chris; Kawasaki, Munenori*; Ross, Dave; Smith, Joe; Wood, Travis
Chicago White Sox (3): Avila, Alex; Jackson, Austin; Morneau, Justin
Cincinnati Reds (2): Ohlendorf, Ross; Simon, Alfredo
Cleveland Indians (3): Byrd, Marlon; Davis, Rajai; Napoli, Mike;
Colorado Rockies (6): de la Rosa, Jorge; Descalso, Dan; Hundley, Nick; Logan, Boone; Raburn, Ryan; Reynolds, Mark
Detroit Tigers (3): Aybar, Erick; McGehee, Casey; Saltalamacchia, Jarrod
Houston Astros (4): Castro, Jason; Fister, Doug; Rasmus, Colby; Valbuena, Luis
Kansas City Royals (2): Butera, Drew; Moylan, Peter
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (6): Bailey, Andrew; Chacin, Jhoulys; Lincecum, Tim; Soto, Geovany; Weaver, Jered; Wilson, C.J.
Los Angeles Dodgers (9): Anderson, Brett; Blanton, Joe; Chavez, Jesse; Hill, Rich; Howell, J.P.; Jansen, Kenley; Reddick, Josh; Turner, Justin; Utley, Chase
Miami Marlins (7): Cashner, Andrew; Dunn, Michael; Francoeur, Jeff; Johnson, Chris; Mathis, Jeff; McGowan, Dustin; Rodney, Fernando
Milwaukee Brewers (2): Boyer, Blaine; Capuano, Chris
Minnesota Twins (1): Suzuki, Kurt
New York Mets (7): Blevins, Jerry; Colon, Bartolo; De Aza, Alejandro; Johnson, Kelly; Loney, James; Salas, Fernando; Walker, Neil
New York Yankees (2): Butler, Billy; Teixeira, Mark
Oakland A's (2): Detwiler, Ross; Fuld, Sam
Philadelphia Phillies (5): Blanco, Andres; Bourjos, Peter; Ellis, A.J.; Hellickson, Jeremy; Hernandez, David;
Pittsburgh Pirates (5): Feliz, Neftali; Joyce, Matt; Nova, Ivan; Rodriguez, Sean; Vogelsong, Ryan
St. Louis Cardinals (2): Moss, Brandon; Williams, Jerome
San Diego Padres (6): Jackson, Edwin; Jay, Jon; Morrow, Brandon; Richard, Clayton; Rosales, Adam; Villanueva, Carlos
San Francisco Giants (8): Beckham, Gordon; Blanco, Gregor; Casilla, Santiago; Lopez, Javier; Nathan, Joe; Pagan, Angel; Peavy, Jacob; Romo, Sergio
Seattle Mariners (4): Gutierrez, Franklin; Lee, Dae-ho*; Lind, Adam; Storen, Drew
Tampa Bay Rays (3): Jepsen, Kevin; Morrison, Logan; Ramirez, Alexei
Texas Rangers (5): Beltran, Carlos; Desmond, Ian; Gomez, Carlos ; Lewis, Colby; Moreland, Mitch
Toronto Blue Jays (9): Bautista, Jose A.; Benoit, Joaquin; Cecil, Brett; Dickey, R.A.; Encarnacion, Edwin; Feldman, Scott; Floyd, Gavin; Navarro, Dioner; Saunders, Michael
Washington Nationals (8): Belisle, Matt; Burnett, Sean; Drew, Stephen; Heisey, Chris; Latos, Mat; Melancon, Mark; Ramos, Wilson; Rzepczynski, Marc

* = Eligible because they reached/failed to reach certain contract terms that grants them free agency, not because their contract was due to expire.

[superman7515]

Retirement (Only players who were actually signed this year, not ones that announced their retirement prior to the season) and last team they had a signed contract with:

Prince Fielder - Texas Rangers - Retired due to injury, won't be placed on the official retirement list until 2020, but will remain on the Injured Reserve list for the next four years until his contract expires.
David Ortiz - Boston Red Sox
Joel Peralta - Chicago Cubs
Alex Rodriguez - New York Yankees (This could change though, he
David Ross - Chicago Cubs
Mark Teixeira - New York Yankees

[VikingPSU]

Mullee, Conor claimed off waivers RP, NYY, by CHC, Nov 2, 2016

[caribbeanhen]

David Ortiz was still ripping the cover off the ball.....

Arod, I hope he's done

[VikingPSU]

The Cubs have declined their 2017 contract option for starting pitcher Jason Hammel (http://m.mlb.com/player/434628/jason-hammel). The 34-year-old right-hander came to the end of a two-year, $20 million contract with Chicago after the club won its first World Series in 108 years on Wednesday. The Cubs decided not to exercise the $12 million option.

[VikingPSU]

the Cubs' 40-man roster is now at 34.

[eiu1999]

The Cubs have declined their 2017 contract option for starting pitcher Jason Hammel (http://m.mlb.com/player/434628/jason-hammel). The 34-year-old right-hander came to the end of a two-year, $20 million contract with Chicago after the club won its first World Series in 108 years on Wednesday. The Cubs decided not to exercise the $12 million option.

Good, saves money and gets rid of a whining baby. He cried almost everytime he was pulled by Maddon.

[caribbeanhen]

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23846&stc=1http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23847&stc=1 Rizzo shows up today to say hello to the Coast Guard in Manhatten, son sent me a pic and told me he was on TV.... C'mon Son, give me some warning next time

[PaladinFan]

Braves go out and quickly sign RA Dickey and Bartolo Colon.

Not sexy signings, but are two veteran innings eaters that won't block the progression of any of Atlanta's young minor league arms.

[VikingPSU]

http://mediadownloads.mlb.com/mlbam/2016/12/03/images/mlbf_1214609183_th_45.jpgLebron not a Cub, yet

[TheValleyRaider]

Yankees sign Matt Holliday, 1 yr/$13 million

Will likely DH, and backup Greg Bird at 1st

[PaladinFan]

Braves deal a couple of mid-level prospects for LHP Jaime Garcia.

Atlanta has already been really active. They are widely connected with Chris Archer and Chris Sale. Either of those guys would give the Braves a pretty formidable rotation.

[bonarae]

Chris Sale to Boston for four minor leaguers, two of them ranked in the top 50 of prospects.

Hopefully he'll have a good relationship with the front office, something he didn't have in the South Side... xsighx

[eiu1999]

Cubs trade Jorge Soler to KC for Wade Davis.

[Bizon9]

Cubs trade Jorge Soler to KC for Wade Davis.
Still not final

[eiu1999]

Still not final



http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/210494838/cubs-trade-jorge-soler-for-wade-davis/

Now final.

[bonarae]

Eaton off to the Nats for 3 pitchers.

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/18230565/washington-nationals-acquire-adam-eaton-white-sox

[caribbeanhen]

Eaton off to the Nats for 3 pitchers.

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/18230565/washington-nationals-acquire-adam-eaton-white-sox

Whitesox with a great trade..... Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez are young pitchers I like, and toss in Yoan Moncada, the highly regarded Cuban prospect, started the year at A ball in was in the majors in September with the Redsox, he was rushed a bit .... haha, Redsox must of seen something in his attitude that didn't sit well

[TheValleyRaider]

Whitesox with a great trade..... Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez are young pitchers I like, and toss in Yoan Moncada, the highly regarded Cuban prospect, started the year at A ball in was in the majors in September with the Redsox, he was rushed a bit .... haha, Redsox must of seen something in his attitude that didn't sit well

I think this is just the Red Sox making a run for it. Moncada may well be great in the (near) future, but Sale is great right now. Of course there's always stuff we don't know, but this isn't a crazy move for them.

Also, Yankees sign Aroldis Chapman, 5 yr/$86 million. Money doesn't bother me, but 5 years seems like a long time for a closer like this

[eiu1999]

White Sox also probably not done with Jose Quintana, Todd Frazier and David Robertson all likely to bring back good prospects.

[Bizon9]

Dexter Fowler to the hated Cardinals.

[PaladinFan]

I think this is just the Red Sox making a run for it. Moncada may well be great in the (near) future, but Sale is great right now. Of course there's always stuff we don't know, but this isn't a crazy move for them.

Also, Yankees sign Aroldis Chapman, 5 yr/$86 million. Money doesn't bother me, but 5 years seems like a long time for a closer like this

Red Sox and Washington in definite win now modes. I imagine the pressure to win in D.C. is pretty immense. Several inglorious post season exits, and the core of the team is rapidly all approaching free agency where they will be almost assuredly incredibly expensive to keep together.

[ngineer]

Phillies have signed Blanco and Hellickson to new contacts, which I think are good moves. Hellickson gave them a very good season and with any decent offense would have won close to 20 games.

Phils also signed Herrera to 5 year contract with two additional years as club options. Still a raw talent, it looks like a good move.

[eiu1999]

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=24224&stc=1

[Gil Dobie]

Red Sox trade Buchholtz to Philly for a Minor Leaguer. Buchholtz is famous for using sunscreen and rosin to grip the ball.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

EE, a long-time Blue Jays staple, chooses Cleveland to be his next team.

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/18335563/edwin-encarnacion-agrees-deal-cleveland-indians

[caribbeanhen]

Meanwhile...

EE, a long-time Blue Jays staple, chooses Cleveland to be his next team.

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/18335563/edwin-encarnacion-agrees-deal-cleveland-indians

surprising as Toronto passes thru Cleveland a few times a year, EE should of known better.... seriously though when I think of the Indians home field I'm not thinking it's a park that is friendly to right handed power hitters...

[AshevilleApp2]

Tigers sign Alex Avila to a one year deal to be backup catcher next season. The busy off-season hasn't really commenced in the Motor City yet.

[caribbeanhen]

Red Sox trade Buchholtz to Philly for a Minor Leaguer. Buchholtz is famous for using sunscreen and rosin to grip the ball.

Buchholtz will drive you crazy Philly fans.... get ready for this.

[ngineer]

Red Sox trade Buchholtz to Philly for a Minor Leaguer. Buchholtz is famous for using sunscreen and rosin to grip the ball.

Good! We need every angle we can get!

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What stadium? Looks awfully narrow.

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Meanwhile...

EE, a long-time Blue Jays staple, chooses Cleveland to be his next team.

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/18335563/edwin-encarnacion-agrees-deal-cleveland-indians

Jays switching to thumbtacks?

[Noryan34]

I feel bad for enjoying another man's misery but it feels pretty good knowing Bautista royally screwed the pooch not accepting the $17 million. And now he might not sign until after the draft.

[bonarae]

I feel bad for enjoying another man's misery but it feels pretty good knowing Bautista royally screwed the pooch not accepting the $17 million. And now he might not sign until after the draft.

Is Japan in his sights, perhaps? xchinscratchx

[Gil Dobie]

While in Daytona Beach last weekend, stopped by Jackie Robinson Ballpark and Museum. Nice outdoor museum from where it all began. Jackie Robinson played his first game against a Major League team, at this ballpark on 1946. Robinson's Montreal Royals played the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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[Laker]

Twins Trevor Plouffe signed with the A's.

[ngineer]

I spent many vacations in Daytona when my in-laws lived there in the '90's. Very nice little ball park. Robinson one of the all-time great athletes, let alone baseball player.

[ngineer]

Phillies signed Freddy Galvis to a one year deal. A good move. Galvis very versatile and athletic. Plays an excellent SS and has some pop in his bat, but can play just about any position. Wouldn't be surprised if he is the 'emergency' or third catcher.

[caribbeanhen]

While in Daytona Beach last weekend, stopped by Jackie Robinson Ballpark and Museum. Nice outdoor museum from where it all began. Jackie Robinson played his first game against a Major League team, at this ballpark on 1946. Robinson's Montreal Royals played the Brooklyn Dodgers.

https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15940392_10155641567159638_8344979252243784137_n.j pg?oh=3e22d2847f62095a44a649f6f7ceff01&oe=58D84D27
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GB, any pre spring training activities sighted on the field?

[Gil Dobie]

GB, any pre spring training activities sighted on the field?

Home field for Bethune Cookman, season starts in February.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

While it's too early for a 2017 MLB thread to be created this early... another MLB ace is gone forever. Yordano Ventura of the Royals was killed in a car accident in the DR yesterday. Two aces gone within 5 months. Sad. And a former MLB infielder who last played in South Korea, Andy Marte, died in another car accident in the DR yesterday.

[PaladinFan]

Meanwhile...

While it's too early for a 2017 MLB thread to be created this early... another MLB ace is gone forever. Yordano Ventura of the Royals was killed in a car accident in the DR yesterday. Two aces gone within 5 months. Sad. And a former MLB infielder who last played in South Korea, Andy Marte, died in another car accident in the DR yesterday.

I well remember Marte playing as a minor leaguer in the Braves' system. He was considered a top prospect and potentially the heir apparent to Chipper Jones at 3B.

Both gone too young.