The Hotstove Thread

mwash1983 · 10-28-2018, 11:03 PM

Do you see any big trades and where does Harper and Machado go to?

broncomanning18 · 10-28-2018, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mwash1983

Do you see any big trades and where does Harper and Machado go to?

does kershaw go elsewhere ?

punkoholic · 10-29-2018, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by broncomanning18

does kershaw go elsewhere ?

Apparently he hasn't decided if he's going to opt out. Said next 3 days will be interesting/fun.

He should sign with Houston. Comes back to his home State. Still has a chance to win. Strome could work his magic. Verlander/Kershaw/Cole would be sick.

Probably won't happen though. I can dream though.

jcmel323 · 10-29-2018, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by punkoholic

Apparently he hasn't decided if he's going to opt out. Said next 3 days will be interesting/fun.

He should sign with Houston. Comes back to his home State. Still has a chance to win. Strome could work his magic. Verlander/Kershaw/Cole would be sick.

Probably won't happen though. I can dream though.

probably The only way kershaw will win a world series...
My god, what a choker

packman80 · 10-29-2018, 07:29 AM

My guess is after 2 years on whatever team does sign Machado wishes they didn't and shops him.

Zsk7687 · 10-29-2018, 12:04 AM

I fully* expect to see Harper and Machado on big budget AL teams.

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premium1981 · 10-29-2018, 12:19 AM

I think Machado is Philly bound. I hope so too. It will be easy to continue to root against him. The Phillies and their fans are horrible. I have grown to really dislike him over the last couple of weeks and would hate for my team to be in play for him.

LCM1223 · 10-29-2018, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by premium1981

I think Machado is Philly bound. I hope so too. It will be easy to continue to root against him. The Phillies and their fans are horrible. I have grown to really dislike him over the last couple of weeks and would hate for my team to be in play for him.

Do tell

premium1981 · 10-29-2018, 12:30 AM

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Do tell

You know it's true. Don't try to pretend it isn't.

Here is a really quick slideshow for you:

https://www.nbcsports.com/washington...flyers#slide-1

LCM1223 · 10-29-2018, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by premium1981

You know it's true. Don't try to pretend it isn't.

Here is a really quick slideshow for you:

https://www.nbcsports.com/washington...flyers#slide-1

Every fanbase of every professional sports team has its 5 percenters that make the other 95 percenters shake their heads and say “we’re not with those guys”

Sure the degrees of idiocy vary but there’re bad eggs everywhere

HadWayTooMuch · 10-29-2018, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by premium1981

You know it's true. Don't try to pretend it isn't.

Here is a really quick slideshow for you:

https://www.nbcsports.com/washington...flyers#slide-1

But...but...but they threw snowballs at Santa Claus. (drunk guy in the stands where a Santa suit in the late 60s)
But...but...but they threw batteries at JD Drew. (one guy threw 2 batteries at him)
But...but..but they booed their own players. (all fans boo their players if they are unhappy with them. I was in Baltimore in 1988 and heard the very few fans in the stadium boo all the players.)
But...but...but they had a jail in their stadium. (I find that to be a good thing so the dreck could be taken out of the stadium.)
But..but...but they threw beer bottles at their QB. (Oops, that was Cleveland)
But...but..but they ran on the field and physically attacked a first base coach of the opposing team. (Oops, that was in Chicago.)
But...but...but an opposing fan was nearly killed in the parking lot after a game by one of the fans. (Oh wait, that was an SF/LA game.)

Boo · 10-29-2018, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by HadWayTooMuch

But...but...but they threw snowballs at Santa Claus. (drunk guy in the stands where a Santa suit in the late 60s)
But...but...but they threw batteries at JD Drew. (one guy threw 2 batteries at him)
But...but..but they booed their own players. (all fans boo their players if they are unhappy with them. I was in Baltimore in 1988 and heard the very few fans in the stadium boo all the players.)
But...but...but they had a jail in their stadium. (I find that to be a good thing so the dreck could be taken out of the stadium.)
But..but...but they threw beer bottles at their QB. (Oops, that was Cleveland)
But...but..but they ran on the field and physically attacked a first base coach of the opposing team. (Oops, that was in Chicago.)
But...but...but an opposing fan was nearly killed in the parking lot after a game by one of the fans. (Oh wait, that was an SF/LA game.)

BostonNut · 10-29-2018, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by HadWayTooMuch

But...but...but they threw snowballs at Santa Claus. (drunk guy in the stands where a Santa suit in the late 60s)
But...but...but they threw batteries at JD Drew. (one guy threw 2 batteries at him)
But...but..but they booed their own players. (all fans boo their players if they are unhappy with them. I was in Baltimore in 1988 and heard the very few fans in the stadium boo all the players.)
But...but...but they had a jail in their stadium. (I find that to be a good thing so the dreck could be taken out of the stadium.)
But..but...but they threw beer bottles at their QB. (Oops, that was Cleveland)
But...but..but they ran on the field and physically attacked a first base coach of the opposing team. (Oops, that was in Chicago.)
But...but...but an opposing fan was nearly killed in the parking lot after a game by one of the fans. (Oh wait, that was an SF/LA game.)

Seriously....you’re going to leave out that drunkard intentionally ralphing on that poor little girl??

dodgerfanjohn · 10-29-2018, 12:40 AM

Machado goes to whomever pays him. Harper probably also.

If Kershaw is smart, he doesn't opt out and mentors Buehler and Urias and is happy when they pitch better than him.

Peties Army · 10-29-2018, 09:46 AM

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Machado goes to whomever pays him. Harper probably also.

If Kershaw is smart, he doesn't opt out and mentors Buehler and Urias and is happy when they pitch better than him.

And that would make him smart how?

What’s smart, for all of them, is to get paid as much as possible

Cubsfanp · 10-29-2018, 09:57 AM

With all the moves the Nationals made this season, i would think there is little chance Harper re-signs with the Nationals.

As a Cubs fan I am a little indifferent on the idea of him on the team. This year he did little to justify he is worth the contract he will demand.

Before the playoffs i would have wanted Machado on the Cubbies, however now i feel he would be toxic to that young core.

Peties Army · 10-29-2018, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Cubsfanp

With all the moves the Nationals made this season, i would think there is little chance re-signs with the Nationals.

As a Cubs fan I am a little indifferent on the idea of him on the team. This year he did little to justify he is worth the contract he will demand.

What moves did the nats make that would hurt them signing him?

BostonNut · 10-29-2018, 09:58 AM

Price surely opts out...and good luck to whichever fan base inherits Kimbrel...stock up on your heart meds!

Peties Army · 10-29-2018, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

Price surely opts out...and good luck to whichever fan base inherits Kimbrel...stock up on your heart meds!

Why would he opt out? He would be insane. No one is giving him 120 over 4 years.

packman80 · 10-29-2018, 07:33 AM

I'm hoping Brewers might be able to get Sonny Gray for cheap. Brewers pitching coach was his coach at Vandy and maybe fix him. If Brewers get him cheap enough and fix him back to Oakland time would have their front line starter they need for 2019.

Jgil316 · 10-29-2018, 08:28 AM

Machado needs to get with a mentor and grow up.

I was watching Fox and Pedro was railing on this kid - about his previous leg kick/cleat and saying he has never had anyone to tell him to grow up and act like a professional.

Teams will take notice of all his transgressions and that could potentially cost him.

He is a good player, I don't disagree. But VERY immature

blackandgold · 10-29-2018, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jgil316

Machado needs to get with a mentor and grow up.

I was watching Fox and Pedro was railing on this kid - about his previous leg kick/cleat and saying he has never had anyone to tell him to grow up and act like a professional.

Teams will take notice of all his transgressions and that could potentially cost him.

He is a good player, I don't disagree. But VERY immature

I would not touch Machado with a 10 foot pole He's a crybaby shows poor sportsmanship and to me can be a big distraction in the clubhouse. The thing that amazes me is he gets interviews on ESPN and is portrayed as the face of the Dodgers in all the WS coverage.

CoolG · 10-29-2018, 09:46 AM

Bryce and Wrigley to the Cubbies

base set · 10-29-2018, 10:25 AM

I just read an amusing Hot Stove article. It seemed to declare that only about 5 teams should sign anyone at all, and only about 5 Free Agents were even worth signing. The team-by-team comments were that repetitive. And any player over 29 should just be taken out behind the barn, and, well, you know.

Homerun · 10-29-2018, 10:41 AM

Machado to the White Sox would be nice.

10-28-2018, 11:03 PM	#1
mwash1983 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 6,155	The Hotstove Thread Do you see any big trades and where does Harper and Machado go to?

10-29-2018, 12:04 AM	#6
Zsk7687 Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: NC Posts: 26 knottsocollectible	I fully* expect to see Harper and Machado on big budget AL teams. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk __________________ Chasing Braves prospects!

10-29-2018, 09:57 AM	#16
Cubsfanp Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,095 wrigleyville2007 Cubsfanp	With all the moves the Nationals made this season, i would think there is little chance Harper re-signs with the Nationals. As a Cubs fan I am a little indifferent on the idea of him on the team. This year he did little to justify he is worth the contract he will demand. Before the playoffs i would have wanted Machado on the Cubbies, however now i feel he would be toxic to that young core. __________________ That. Just. Happened.

10-29-2018, 08:28 AM	#21
Jgil316 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 2,712 Jgil316 Jgil316	Machado needs to get with a mentor and grow up. I was watching Fox and Pedro was railing on this kid - about his previous leg kick/cleat and saying he has never had anyone to tell him to grow up and act like a professional. Teams will take notice of all his transgressions and that could potentially cost him. He is a good player, I don't disagree. But VERY immature __________________ SUPER Collector Of: Daniel Nava, Jason Williams, Larry Bird, David Ortiz and David Pastrnak - ALWAYS BUYING!! GO SOX!!!! BODA - 'Nuff said

10-29-2018, 10:41 AM	#25
Homerun Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,798 perfectgamesportscards1 Homerunsportscards	Machado to the White Sox would be nice. __________________ Collector of White Sox autographs and blue refractors. Blowout Redrafter's Dynasty Fantasy League Inaugural World Series Champion!

10-29-2018, 07:29 AM	#5
packman80 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 17,194	My guess is after 2 years on whatever team does sign Machado wishes they didn't and shops him.

10-29-2018, 12:19 AM	#7
premium1981 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,385	I think Machado is Philly bound. I hope so too. It will be easy to continue to root against him. The Phillies and their fans are horrible. I have grown to really dislike him over the last couple of weeks and would hate for my team to be in play for him.

10-29-2018, 12:40 AM	#14
dodgerfanjohn Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 5,399 sternroolz	Machado goes to whomever pays him. Harper probably also. If Kershaw is smart, he doesn't opt out and mentors Buehler and Urias and is happy when they pitch better than him.

10-29-2018, 09:58 AM	#18
BostonNut Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 61,577	Price surely opts out...and good luck to whichever fan base inherits Kimbrel...stock up on your heart meds!

10-29-2018, 07:33 AM	#20
packman80 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 17,194	I'm hoping Brewers might be able to get Sonny Gray for cheap. Brewers pitching coach was his coach at Vandy and maybe fix him. If Brewers get him cheap enough and fix him back to Oakland time would have their front line starter they need for 2019.

10-29-2018, 09:46 AM	#23
CoolG Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 2,033	Bryce and Wrigley to the Cubbies

10-29-2018, 10:25 AM	#24
base set Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NW Michigan Posts: 9,497	I just read an amusing Hot Stove article. It seemed to declare that only about 5 teams should sign anyone at all, and only about 5 Free Agents were even worth signing. The team-by-team comments were that repetitive. And any player over 29 should just be taken out behind the barn, and, well, you know.