MLB Hot Stove 2022-2023 discussions

[joeyboy]

Let's hope he's done and they wasted their money. His power numbers were down this year and he is getting older

I don't think he is done but definitely had a down year last year..

 

[joeyboy]

Supposedly the loss of power was due to a more contact approach. He hit .304 and his strikeout rate was the lowest of his career.

I’m sure he’ll thrive in Houston, unfortunately.

I agree!

 

[NINE-LIVES]

He will be a beast in Houston

 

[Excitable Boy]

He will be a beast in Houston

And furthers the gap between the Yankees and Astros as Abreu's 2022 WAR is slightly better than Rizzo's by 1.2.

 

[NINE-LIVES]

Astros trying to sign Wilson Contreras, talk about a juggernaut lineup if they sign him. Plus they looking into Benintendi, Astros get those 2 with the starting pitching they already have who is beating them?

All quiet on the Yankee front, yawn!

 

[hardndslick]

Astros trying to sign Wilson Contreras, talk about a juggernaut lineup if they sign him. Plus they looking into Benintendi, Astros get those 2 with the starting pitching they already have who is beating them?

All quiet on the Yankee front, yawn!

I’m not sure why the yanks haven’t made an offer to Beni.
They need him whether or not they sign judge.

 

[joeyboy]

Don Mattingly gets bench coach job with Blue Jays.

 

[Excitable Boy]

I hope that Cashman is looking into acquiring Sean Murphy via trade. We have the certainly have the assets to offer. It’s time to say goodbye to Higashioka. Trevino would make a good back up.

 

[NINE-LIVES]

Reading earlier today that Judge is close to announcing his decision.

 

[hardndslick]

I hope that Cashman is looking into acquiring Sean Murphy via trade. We have the certainly have the assets to offer. It’s time to say goodbye to Higashioka. Trevino would make a good back up.

I think the outfield and the bullpen would be more of a concern for Cashman.
Trevino was decent last year

 

[Excitable Boy]

I think the outfield and the bullpen would be more of a concern for Cashman.
Trevino was decent last year

True, but Cashman’s role is to improve all aspects of the team. I would deal Cabrera straight up for Murphy if I was GM.

I think that they will sign Verlander To a two year deal.

 

[NINE-LIVES]

True, but Cashman’s role is to improve all aspects of the team. I would deal Cabrera straight up for Murphy if I was GM.

I think that they will sign Verlander To a two year deal.

I think they should deal Cabrera for sure, not sure I would for Murphy though. Is he the guy who hit 250 this year, or the guy who hit 216 the year before? I would want more for Cabrera, but I do think he should be moved.

Verlander isn't coming to NY, IMO. I'm ok with their rotation, Montas cant be that bad can he? I'm ok with Schmidt as a potential starter.
They need a catcher, a left fielder, lets hope not a right fielder, bullpen, and have to figure out 3B. Can't have Donaldson there in 2023, just cant.

3B to me is a glaring hole, an absolute must be addressed position.
If you don't move Cabrera I am ok with him being the LF.

 

[LISteve]

Wow - you guys are really down on Trevino. Not only did he win the gold glove - he won the platinum glove as the best defensive player in the AL. He hit a bit too. There aren’t many better than him. Who do you want instead?

 

[NINE-LIVES]

Wow - you guys are really down on Trevino. Not only did he win the gold glove - he won the platinum glove as the best defensive player in the AL. He hit a bit too. There aren’t many better than him. Who do you want instead?

I like Trevino a lot, think he is the perfect backup who can be a starter for long stretches if the starting catcher gets hurt. If Contreras was an option I would take him any day over Trevino and to keep him out of the Astro's lineup.
Yanks also have the Ben Roqvert guy they got in the Donaldson trade, but he can't hit for squat. Higgy was an automatic out last year. I don't expect Trevino to do what he did last year, this year.

 

[joeyboy]

Read online that Guardians really like Murphy and he is from Ohio. Also again...Cabrera is NOT getting dealt.

 

[Excitable Boy]

I think they should deal Cabrera for sure, not sure I would for Murphy though. Is he the guy who hit 250 this year, or the guy who hit 216 the year before? I would want more for Cabrera, but I do think he should be moved.

Verlander isn't coming to NY, IMO. I'm ok with their rotation, Montas cant be that bad can he? I'm ok with Schmidt as a potential starter.
They need a catcher, a left fielder, lets hope not a right fielder, bullpen, and have to figure out 3B. Can't have Donaldson there in 2023, just cant.

FWIW - Murphy actually received MVP votes nd his performance was substantially better than the year before. Plus he threw out runners stealing at 32% I don't know, he's passed my eye test. I think he's really good.

If we acquire Verlander, and they almost did last year, you have two studs in the post season and would have the best starting rotation in baseball with Montas as your #5.

 

[lightweight]

Wow - you guys are really down on Trevino. Not only did he win the gold glove - he won the platinum glove as the best defensive player in the AL. He hit a bit too. There aren’t many better than him. Who do you want instead?

I was just going to post basically the same thing. Even on the radio, Yank fans are down on him and want a catcher. I don’t get it.

 

[joeyboy]

Probably because he hit 4 home runs and only drove in 16 runs after the all star break. A little more pop would be nice I guess...but he handles the staff well.

 

[joeyboy]

deGrom to Rangers 5 yrs $185 mil... clearly went for the $$. Rangers aren't going to win dick...lucky if he lasts 5 yrs.What a joke...not bad for 82 wins in 9 seasons.

 

[billyS]

deGrom to Rangers 5 yrs $185 mil... clearly went for the $$. Rangers aren't going to win dick...lucky if he lasts 5 yrs.What a joke...not bad for 82 wins in 9 seasons.

He'll be 39 at the last year of this contract