2011-12 MLB Hot Stove - Page 2

Starscream · 12-09-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattso3000

Now that the Pujols deal is done, what are the thoughts on Fielder? I've always thought the Rangers would be a good fit.

Only guess I have is that his asking price just went up. I keep hearing that the Mariners want him. I don't see the Rangers offering a contract big enough for him after listening to Nolan Ryan the last few days.

jonumberone · 12-09-2011, 06:40 PM

I think the Cards will look long and Hard at him.
Though if I were the Cards, I would tear the team down, rebuild, and blame it on Albert.
That works from a PR standpoint.
The Cardinal fans are an easy bunch.
I'm convinced if you took a pile of dog $hit, put it in a Cardinal uniform, the fans would root for it.

Miami will make a play, but they dropped the ball and should've signed Albert.
From what I've read, the sticking point was a no-trade clause.
I would've given it to him.
Chances are if they failed and sucked in 3-4 years, he would have waived it anyway.

When all is said and done, I think Prince stays in Milwaukee.

Starscream · 12-09-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

I think the Cards will look long and Hard at him.
Though if I were the Cards, I would tear the team down, rebuild, and blame it on Albert.
That works from a PR standpoint.
The Cardinal fans are an easy bunch.
I'm convinced if you took a pile of dog $hit, put it in a Cardinal uniform, the fans would root for it.

Miami will make a play, but they dropped the ball and should've signed Albert.
From what I've read, the sticking point was a no-trade clause.
I would've given it to him.
Chances are if they failed and sucked in 3-4 years, he would have waived it anyway.

When all is said and done, I think Prince stays in Milwaukee.

I'd keep Berkman and Holliday or Carpenter and Wainright (maybe all four), but other than that tear it apart. It is an option to consider. It might do them some good. The Cards are the World Champs, but they made the playoffs by the skin of their teeth. Without TLR, it's gonna be tough for them this year.

kelmac07 · 12-09-2011, 07:00 PM

I, too, like Prince staying in Milwaukee. Now that he doesn't have Pujols in the division to compete against (might be a selling point). I know if he leaves, Braun is gonna suffer.

Starscream · 12-09-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

I, too, like Prince staying in Milwaukee. Now that he doesn't have Pujols in the division to compete against (might be a selling point). I know if he leaves, Braun is gonna suffer.

If Prince leaves the Central and Pujols already gone, it leaves Cincinnati nowhere else to go but up. Even if they suck.

Stephen · 12-10-2011, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

This statement screams of the anti-Yankee bias that exists in the sports world.
In the 09 off-season, when the Yanks signed CC, Tex, and AJ, all you would hear and read was how the Yanks were trying to buy the World Series.
No one mentioned the fact that they actually lowered their payroll.

Because it's akin to throwing a deck chair off the Titanic.

Starscream · 12-10-2011, 05:21 PM

Manny has been officially re-instated from the voluntary retirement list by Major League Baseball. He says he wants to make a comeback this year and has been personally calling GMs to see if they are interested.

He'll still have to serve that 50 game suspension before he'll be allowed to play.

Starscream · 12-10-2011, 06:41 PM

Not necessarily "hot stove" news, but Ryan Braun just got busted for peds. I wonder if they'll take away his MVP or keep it (if it's confirmed). Either way, he just got a 50 game suspension.

http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/...enhancing-drug

hotreds · 12-10-2011, 07:00 PM

I hope this turns out to be a glitch!

Starscream · 12-10-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

I hope this turns out to be a glitch!

Me too.

kelmac07 · 12-10-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Starscream

Not necessarily "hot stove" news, but Ryan Braun just got busted for peds. I wonder if they'll take away his MVP or keep it (if it's confirmed). Either way, he just got a 50 game suspension.

http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/...enhancing-drug

WOW is all I can say right now.

SteelCityBoy · 12-11-2011, 03:41 PM

Can 2012 be the year the Pirates break .500??? Even without any big name players if our pitching can continue like it did last year and we just get a little more help from the offense then maybe, just maybe, we will crack the .500 mark!

That is really all I am hoping for!

12-09-2011, 06:40 PM	#22
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,475 Trading: (62)	Re: 2011-12 MLB Hot Stove I think the Cards will look long and Hard at him. Though if I were the Cards, I would tear the team down, rebuild, and blame it on Albert. That works from a PR standpoint. The Cardinal fans are an easy bunch. I'm convinced if you took a pile of dog $hit, put it in a Cardinal uniform, the fans would root for it. Miami will make a play, but they dropped the ball and should've signed Albert. From what I've read, the sticking point was a no-trade clause. I would've given it to him. Chances are if they failed and sucked in 3-4 years, he would have waived it anyway. When all is said and done, I think Prince stays in Milwaukee. __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

12-09-2011, 07:00 PM	#24
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: 2011-12 MLB Hot Stove I, too, like Prince staying in Milwaukee. Now that he doesn't have Pujols in the division to compete against (might be a selling point). I know if he leaves, Braun is gonna suffer. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

12-10-2011, 05:21 PM	#27
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: 2011-12 MLB Hot Stove Manny has been officially re-instated from the voluntary retirement list by Major League Baseball. He says he wants to make a comeback this year and has been personally calling GMs to see if they are interested. He'll still have to serve that 50 game suspension before he'll be allowed to play. __________________ Insert quote here.

12-10-2011, 06:41 PM	#28
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: 2011-12 MLB Hot Stove Not necessarily "hot stove" news, but Ryan Braun just got busted for peds. I wonder if they'll take away his MVP or keep it (if it's confirmed). Either way, he just got a 50 game suspension. http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/...enhancing-drug __________________ Insert quote here.

12-10-2011, 07:00 PM	#29
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: 2011-12 MLB Hot Stove I hope this turns out to be a glitch! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

12-11-2011, 03:41 PM	#32
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: 2011-12 MLB Hot Stove Can 2012 be the year the Pirates break .500??? Even without any big name players if our pitching can continue like it did last year and we just get a little more help from the offense then maybe, just maybe, we will crack the .500 mark! That is really all I am hoping for! __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops