Official 2021-22 Hot Stove League Thread.

[angelsnationtalk]

35 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

I wouldn't believe a word Gubi says. He's a hype machine that has no clue what's going on behind the scenes. 

Just like all of us

[HanfordGuy]

14 hours ago, Lou said:

High is a limit.

 

6 hours ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

That sounds like a 90s hip hop basketball movie. Where Omar Epps and Lil Bow Wow are trying to get drafted to make it out of Newark.

I say “High Is A Limit” is an action/comedy franchise started in the early 2000s staring Snoop Dogg and other rappers who race cars that are powered by “2nd hand marijuana smoke.” 

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

27 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

 

I'm not sure if it will drop Iglesias asking price since Graveman won't be the full-time Closer in Chicago just a setup man.

I think they trade kimbrel now as Graveman takes the primary setup spot and rest day closer for Hendriks days off.

[ten ocho recon scout]

50 minutes ago, EdmontonAngelsFan said:

Hasn't Gubi done this before and nothing came of it?

Yeah, was gonna say, didnt he say this in 2019?

[tdawg87]

Just now, ten ocho recon scout said:

Yeah, was gonna say, didnt he say this in 2019?

I actually think it was last year. Could be wrong.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Just now, tdawg87 said:

I actually think it was last year. Could be wrong.

In both of our defense, 2019 was basically last year. 

 

We're in like month 38 of 2020

[Chuck]

45 minutes ago, SlappyUtilityMIF said:

I'm not sure if it will drop Iglesias asking price since Graveman won't be the full-time Closer in Chicago just a setup man.

I think they trade kimbrel now as Graveman takes the primary setup spot and rest day closer for Hendriks days off.

Give me 2-3 of these guys for the cost of just Raisel Iglesias: Andrew Chafin, Jimmy Nelson, Collin McHugh, Daniel Hudson, Ian Kennedy, Corey Knebel. Then maybe roll the dice on a comeback incentive type contract for Kirby Yates.

[totdprods]

Also, not sure it's been said yet...

But Graveman not signing with Houston and not returning to Seattle where he seemed to really enjoy helps the Angels. 

Also worried both are in on Iglesias.

[HanfordGuy]

I’m guessing the union will be talking to Ohtani about extensions as well.

 

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

Give me Nelson and Knebel for the price of Iglesias please. Im on the bring Iglesias back train but if I can get two good pieces for the price of one, I’m in. 

[T.G.]

I'm surprised Albert Pujols hasn't signed yet.  MLB is disrespecting mang, big time.

[Angel Oracle]

10 hours ago, rafibomb said:

 

 

Shoulder issues

Pass

[Angel Oracle]

4 hours ago, Hubs said:

I'm 100% with Scooter Gennett here. Correa is a fucking cheating bastard and he and Altuve are the worst of the lot. They're trying to push this narrative that the Astros are clean now, but somehow I fucking doubt it.

They won a WS by exploiting a loophole. The front office gave up the sacrificial lamb, but they absolutely should've been punished harder. Vacate the WS and explain that any further cheating schemes get them a post season ban, or even removed from the league for a year.

Fuck the Asterisks.

 

Braves did MLB a BIG favor in beating those F’ing Cheatin Asstros.

[angelsnationtalk]

The #Whitesox still seeking front line starter like Robbie Ray and a second baseman like Marcus Semien.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) November 23, 2021

Dang, Bob.

[Angel Oracle]

2 hours ago, Chuckster70 said:

I wouldn't believe a word Gubi says. He's a hype machine that has no clue what's going on behind the scenes. 

I’d rather hear what the little birdie says.

[Angels 1961]

3 hours ago, EdmontonAngelsFan said:

Hasn't Gubi done this before and nothing came of it?

Yeah but on Gubi's Tuesday he tells the truth

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

1 hour ago, Chuckster70 said:

Give me 2-3 of these guys for the cost of just Raisel Iglesias: Andrew Chafin, Jimmy Nelson, Collin McHugh, Daniel Hudson, Ian Kennedy, Corey Knebel. Then maybe roll the dice on a comeback incentive type contract for Kirby Yates.

That's kind of where I'm at.. If he is truly asking for more than the QO annually!

But, then I want a Dominant Run of Playoff appearances....So....Throw $$$ at him!

[mmc]

 

[UndertheHalo]

I believe in Gubie

[Revad]

3 hours ago, totdprods said:

Trading Kimbrel and his 1/$16m could be an option now, either for the Angels or teams looking at Raisel. This also might make the Raisel market move quicker too.

How much is Kimbrel worth to the Angels?  He’s on a one year deal, which has an appeal.  White Sox still want pitching and 2b beyond what we’d have, so dumping salary would appeal to them.

[Lou]

38 minutes ago, mmc said:

 

The dodgers can really use his 13.91 era.

[Angels 1961]

22 minutes ago, Revad said:

How much is Kimbrel worth to the Angels?  He’s on a one year deal, which has an appeal.  White Sox still want pitching and 2b beyond what we’d have, so dumping salary would appeal to them.

Rengifo?

[Angels 1961]

Bring back Blake Parker good numbers last 2 years

[mmc]

 

[totdprods]

6 minutes ago, mmc said:

 

I kinda think Gausman is gonna be the one they get...

If there is any truth to what Gubicza said, that plus the Giants locking in several other SPs give me a bit of a sense that there's some noise that Gausman is getting close to signing with the Angels, and the Giants are pivoting to fill out other needs quickly, including a guy who might be squeezed out of Anaheim when the Gausman news breaks, before other teams have chance to jump in. Could be Gausman is still deciding between SF and Anaheim and that's holding up final offers for Cobb too.

Perry was in Atlanta when they grabbed Gausman and turned him around from Baltimore. There's a connection there. Won't cost a QO like Ray. Better track record too. Safer than Scherzer. More upside than Stroman. 

Don't think the Angels sign Matz.

Edited November 24, 2021 by totdprods