2020-2021 Hot Stove Thread

[D-train]

Divish as a new mailbag up, talking about Bauer, Bauer has this to say,

“I want to win,” he told the hosts. “I want to be with a team that has a winning culture. I want to be there in the playoffs. I want a chance at a World Series. That’s one thing that really drives me. I want a chance to pitch every fourth day instead of every fifth. That really drives me. Going along with that: how’s the medical staff? How’s the technology — the information that’s available on the coaching staff? What’s the culture of the organization like?”

Thats exactly what I'd love to see happen. Just go with your four best, use a bullpen day as needed or bring a kid from AAA.

I like Bauer already. Can agree though, based on all he said, he won't come here. Good read though-

https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mar ... ssion=true

Yep we plan to basically pitch guys once a week when you consider most weeks have and off day. Could be JDs downfall....

[AZOldDawg]

Why not go all in on Bauer anyway. If he dumps us for the big boys after a year we have the money back to use on what appears to be a more productive FA class. On the other hand maybe we catch a bullet and he leads us into the playoffs and likes our future.

[D-train]

Why not go all in on Bauer anyway. If he dumps us for the big boys after a year we have the money back to use on what appears to be a more productive FA class. On the other hand maybe we catch a bullet and he leads us into the playoffs and likes our future.

And if we suck we just trade him at the deadline. No reason not to do it. We were 20-15 our last 35 games albeit quite a few wins vs. the Rangers. That's a 93 win pace. Add Bauer and Lindor/Didi to that along with the planned relievers and we are in business.

[Petert]

Given JD's statement regarding the bullpen, and a seeming penchant for Japanese hurlers, I'm wondering if he's in on this as well...

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/10/ ... clubs.html

[D-train]

Given JD's statement regarding the bullpen, and a seeming penchant for Japanese hurlers, I'm wondering if he's in on this as well...

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/10/ ... clubs.html

Guessing he gets at least a $100k bonus for every Japanese player he signs so I am sure he will be all over him.

[D-train]

Ok the Hot Stove league has officially begun.........Let's see some off season plans. And don't limit yourself to the M's inane focus on FA relievers.

[D-train]

Declined Gravemen's 3.5M option

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/10/ ... veman.html

But are working on resigning him. Good stuff.

With the World Series ending on Tuesday evening, Major League Baseball released the list of of players that officially became free agents under Rule XX B of the collective bargaining agreement between MLB and its players’ union on Wednesday afternoon.

Dee Strange-Gordon of the Mariners is seen during a game against Texas, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. 214975
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On that list there were the names of three players on the Mariners’ 2020 roster: right-handed pitchers Yoshihisa Hirano and Kendall Graveman and infielder Dee Strange-Gordon.

Both Hirano and Strange-Gordon were expected to be on that list. Hirano, 36, signed a one-year contract with the the Mariners last season. After being delayed by a positive test for COVID-19 and dealing with some serious symptoms, Hirano appeared in 11 games and posted a 5.84 ERA.

Strange-Gordon had a $14 million club option for 2021, which the Mariners bought out for $1 million. The veteran infielder played sparingly in 2020 with Shed Long Jr. and Dylan Moore taking the bulk of the reps at second base. He played in 33 games and had a total of 82 plate appearances, posting a .200/.268/.213 slash line with a double, three RBI, three stolen bases, five walks and 13 strikeouts.

The decision to decline Graveman’s $3.5 million club option was a bit of a surprise. However, multiple MLB sources indicated that the Mariners are in the midst of negotiations with Graveman’s representative for a new contract for 2021. It’s likely this contract will include contingencies based on Graveman revealing he had a benign bone tumor in his neck that can’t be immediately fixed by surgery.

It would seem logical that a new contract would also include several performance bonuses for Graveman based on his expected role as a reliever in 2021.

Graveman started the 2020 season in Seattle’s rotation and looked dominant during spring training and later during summer camp. But in his first start of the season, he felt discomfort in his neck as his pitch count increased in his outings. He made just two starts before being forced to the injured list.

After meeting with multiple specialists and finding out there was no viable surgical option, but also no way he could cause further damage, Graveman decided to return in a relief role. The shorter bursts of one and two innings in relief allowed him to pitch pain-free. His stuff also ticked up in the shorter bursts with his two-seam fastball consistently touching 99 mph.

Still, the neck issues are real, and the Mariners saw Graveman in only nine relief appearances. It is wise to approach the situation with caution. A lower base salary with a club/vesting option for 2022 based on appearances or innings pitched would beneficial for both sides, along with performance incentives for appearances, games finished or saves.

The Mariners coaching staff has raved about Graveman’s presence in the clubhouse and the daily work ethic and commitment to preparation he displays for the younger pitchers on the staff.

General manager Jerry Dipoto said he plans to add three or four relievers to the bullpen this offseason. Graveman is an upgrade in talent and potential over many of the relievers Seattle rolled out last season in hopes of finding some success.

[IStillLoveTheMs]

Ok the Hot Stove league has officially begun.........Let's see some off season plans. And don't limit yourself to the M's inane focus on FA relievers.

You know mine... but i'll post it again:

Trade: Trammel, Crawford, Fraley, Dunn to the Indians for Fransisco Lindor and extend him

Sign Alex Colome

Sign Liam Hendricks

Sign Trevor Bauer

Sign Taijuan Walker

LF: Jarred Kelenic
CF: Kyle Lewis
RF: Mitch Haniger
1B: Evan White
2B: Dylan Moore
SS: Fransisco Lindor
3B: Kyle Seager
C: Tom Murphy
DH: Ty France

Bench: Haggerty, Lopes, Torrens

SP:
Trevor Bauer
Marco Gonzales
Logan Gilbert
Justus Sheffield
Taijuan Walker

BP:
Kikuchi (long relief)
Marg (long relief)
Misiewicz
Gerber
Swanson
Tapia
7/8: Ramirez, Colome, Graveman
Closer: Hendricks

[D-train]

Ok the Hot Stove league has officially begun.........Let's see some off season plans. And don't limit yourself to the M's inane focus on FA relievers.

You know mine... but i'll post it again:

Trade: Trammel, Crawford, Fraley, Dunn to the Indians for Fransisco Lindor and extend him

Sign Alex Colome

Sign Liam Hendricks

Sign Trevor Bauer

Sign Taijuan Walker

LF: Jarred Kelenic
CF: Kyle Lewis
RF: Mitch Haniger
1B: Evan White
2B: Dylan Moore
SS: Fransisco Lindor
3B: Kyle Seager
C: Tom Murphy
DH: Ty France

Bench: Haggerty, Lopes, Torrens

SP:
Trevor Bauer
Marco Gonzales
Logan Gilbert
Justus Sheffield
Taijuan Walker

BP:
Kikuchi (long relief)
Marg (long relief)
Misiewicz
Gerber
Swanson
Tapia
7/8: Ramirez, Colome, Graveman
Closer: Hendricks

Thank you sir. Good stuff.

I will come up with one in the morn.

[D-train]

Ok the Hot Stove league has officially begun.........Let's see some off season plans. And don't limit yourself to the M's inane focus on FA relievers.

You know mine... but i'll post it again:

Trade: Trammel, Crawford, Fraley, Dunn to the Indians for Fransisco Lindor and extend him

Sign Alex Colome

Sign Liam Hendricks

Sign Trevor Bauer

Sign Taijuan Walker

LF: Jarred Kelenic
CF: Kyle Lewis
RF: Mitch Haniger
1B: Evan White
2B: Dylan Moore
SS: Fransisco Lindor
3B: Kyle Seager
C: Tom Murphy
DH: Ty France

Bench: Haggerty, Lopes, Torrens

SP:
Trevor Bauer
Marco Gonzales
Logan Gilbert
Justus Sheffield
Taijuan Walker

BP:
Kikuchi (long relief)
Marg (long relief)
Misiewicz
Gerber
Swanson
Tapia
7/8: Ramirez, Colome, Graveman
Closer: Hendricks

Who is Tapia? I saw a Rockies OFer named Tapia but that's it.