MLB Hot Stove 2022-2023 discussions

[Excitable Boy]

I would, 2 years 68 Million

Don’t think that get’s it done, but your offer is more than fair.

 

[NINE-LIVES]

Don’t think that get’s it done, but your offer is more than fair.

He would make Cole better I think. Would be a nasty top 4:
Verlander
Cole
Severino
Cortes

 

[lightweight]

He would make Cole better I think. Would be a nasty top 4:
Verlander
Cole
Severino
Cortes

That’s a really good start for a rotation.

 

[joeyboy]

I can't stand the guy...but I guess I wouldn't mind him for a couple of years.

 

[billyS]

That’s a really good start for a rotation.

Do you think Verlander is a cheater?
I suspect he is.

 

[joeyboy]

Do you think Verlander is a cheater?
I suspect he is.

Yes

 

[billyS]

Yes

I was just want to get this out there now because if the Yankees do sign him (which I doubt) I don't want to hear any bullshit from Mets fans.

 

[lightweight]

Do you think Verlander is a cheater?
I suspect he is.

Anyone on those teams were. However, sometimes you gotta just move on.
If the Yanks sign him, would I say they signed a cheater and it’s a stupid move? No. I think it would be a good signing. If they could get him for one year? At any price would be great but I’m sure it would take a 2 year contract.

 

[lightweight]

Yes

Just curious though, why do you think he is a cheater? And do you think he still cheats?

 

[Excitable Boy]

Do you think Verlander is a cheater?
I suspect he is.

Not sure - he wasn't that good in the world series, but I will never trust Houston.

I would guess that he is looking for similar money the Scherzer got.

 

[joeyboy]

Just curious though, why do you think he is a cheater? And do you think he still cheats?

Anyone on those Astro teams cheated in my opinion.

 

[billyS]

Just curious though, why do you think he is a cheater? And do you think he still cheats?

I thought something was up when Dusty Baker skipped him against the Yankees twice this season when it was his turn to pitch. I definitely think he was up to something.

I'd have to look closer at his record but he did pitch in a very week division. Very curious at his age coming off Tommy John and he had such. Good season.

 

[Excitable Boy]

Supposedly the Yankes have interest in Japanese outfielder - Matasaka Yoshida. He would be the perfect lead off assuming Judge is in the two hole.

 

[lightweight]

Anyone on those Astro teams cheated in my opinion.

I agree with you. Cole was on that team also, and nobody really seem to care about it.
I also think Correa is a perfect fit for the Yanks. He is still a really good player even though he cheated back then.

 

[billyS]

I agree with you. Cole was on that team also, and nobody really seem to care about it.
I also think Correa is a perfect fit for the Yanks. He is still a really good player even though he cheated back then.

Why would the Yanks spend 30 mil on a SS when the have three in their system? Doesn't make sense.
The Astros won the WS without him.

 

[LISteve]

No way Yankees sign a FA SS. They have Peraza and Volpe. I can see them going for that Japanese outfielder or Benintendi. I would also love to see them grab Verlander or trade for a premier starter. Quite frankly I like their rotation starting with Cole, Cortez and Severino. German is a nice #4 and Montas and the rookies can battle for #5. I think Montas may be a Sonny Gray. He showed me ZERO in his time with the Yankees.

 

[lightweight]

Why would the Yanks spend 30 mil on a SS when the have three in their system? Doesn't make sense.
The Astros won the WS without him.

They wouldn’t. I was just using him as an example that he was on those team. Many of those prospects don’t turn out.

 

[lightweight]

No way Yankees sign a FA SS. They have Peraza and Volpe. I can see them going for that Japanese outfielder or Benintendi. I would also love to see them grab Verlander or trade for a premier starter. Quite frankly I like their rotation starting with Cole, Cortez and Severino. German is a nice #4 and Montas and the rookies can battle for #5. I think Montas may be a Sonny Gray. He showed me ZERO in his time with the Yankees.

I think if Severino stays healthy, they need one more starter and they have a really good rotation.

 

[joeyboy]

I think if Severino stays healthy, they need one more starter and they have a really good rotation.

Not a fan of Montas.

 

[LISteve]

They will probably go so far as to declare Montas definitely in the rotation. He was coming off an injury and we all know Cashman doesn't like to admit he made a mistake.