Finally! Official Hot Stove League Thread

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Haniger is projected to have a 117 wRC+ and a .770 OPS by Fangraphs. He could be worth a flyer, depending on the cost.

My concern with him is he came back in August and was on fire meaning he had to be 100% but then went into a grievous slump and finished with only a .736. Could be in the beginning of his decline. I would do incentive based deal only.

[D-train]

I just read the Joe Fann column. Great to see another media member call out Jerry for the JP nonsense.

[Sexymarinersfan]

If the M's sign Nimmo, they'll move JRod over to RF and Brandon will man center. Bank on it!

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https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/ ... 22-23.html

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4. Xander Bogaerts. Seven years, $189MM.

Steve: Dodgers / Tim: Twins / Anthony: Dodgers / Darragh: Mariners

19. Jose Abreu. Two years, $40MM.

Steve: Twins / Tim: Mariners / Anthony: Cubs / Darragh: Cubs

20. Mitch Haniger. Three years, $39MM.

Steve: Mariners / Tim: Mariners / Anthony: Angels / Darragh: Angels

25. J.D. Martinez. Two years, $30MM.

Steve: Guardians / Tim: Orioles / Anthony: Mariners / Darragh: Guardians

39. Andrew Chafin. Two years, $18MM.

Steve: Cardinals / Tim: Astros / Anthony: Mariners / Darragh: Red Sox

40. Jean Segura. Two years, $18MM.

Steve: Mariners / Tim: White Sox / Anthony: Phillies / Darragh: Rockies

[D-train]

If the M's sign Nimmo, they'll move JRod over to RF and Brandon will man center. Bank on it!

Would be a hit to Julio's WAR but should happen if Nimmo is better. He is but not by a lot. I really don't care what happens there.

https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx? ... 2022-12-31

[Sexymarinersfan]

If the M's sign Nimmo, they'll move JRod over to RF and Brandon will man center. Bank on it!

Would be a hit to Julio's WAR but should happen if Nimmo is better. He is but not by a lot. I really don't care what happens there.

https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx? ... 2022-12-31

Not too worried about Julio's WAR if it improves the outfield defense, as well as keeping JRod healthy and on the field as much as possible. You're right though, it would take a hit, but not as much as if Julio was injured and missing time from the rigors of constantly playing CF. I'm not talking about babying him. We are way past that. It's just the logical move going forward with the team if Nimmo signs here.

[D-train]

If the M's sign Nimmo, they'll move JRod over to RF and Brandon will man center. Bank on it!

Would be a hit to Julio's WAR but should happen if Nimmo is better. He is but not by a lot. I really don't care what happens there.

https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx? ... 2022-12-31

Not too worried about Julio's WAR if it improves the outfield defense, as well as keeping JRod healthy and on the field as much as possible. You're right though, it would take a hit, but not as much as if Julio was injured and missing time from the rigors of constantly playing CF. I'm not talking about babying him. We are way past that. It's just the logical move going forward with the team if Nimmo signs here.

Sure makes sense.

[D-train]

I was surprised their D ratings are so close.

Miles Straw blows everyone away. Too bad he hits with a Straw.

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Imagine proposing this ad campaign today.