Official 2021-22 Hot Stove League Thread.

[Warfarin]

2 minutes ago, halonatic13 said:

The photographer said so.

Apparently, his account got reported and shut down.  He got it reinstated, and said his Tweets regarding Correa got deleted, so he has just re-tweeted some other tweets that insinuate Correa is signing with the Angels.

[Dtwncbad]

14 minutes ago, halonatic13 said:

The photographer said so.

If that is it, then this conversation about Correa seems like nothing more than just being disappointed and reactionary about missing out in Scherzer and Ray.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Just now, Dtwncbad said:

If that is it, then this conversation about Correa seems like nothing more than just being disappointed and reactionary about missing out in Scherzer and Ray.

Im pretty sure its just some random angel fan trolling everyone.

[Dtwncbad]

Do we expect more deals still or are we somewhat past the “deadline” at this point?

[Warfarin]

2 minutes ago, Dtwncbad said:

Do we expect more deals still or are we somewhat past the “deadline” at this point?

I’d expect more deals.  Deadline is tomorrow night at 8:59pm.  It’s possible agreements have been made that haven’t been leaked yet 

[Stradling]

We will see more deals for sure. I don’t know what the market is for Story or Correa. I don’t know if Kershaw signs before Wednesday.  If Stroman had his baby then I wouldn’t really expect him to sign yet. Rodon seems like he’s getting no attention so who knows. 

[Junkballer]

7 hours ago, ThisismineScios said:

The one thing we can guarantee is they are going to spend money. Which to me is a little…little…bit reassuring. The payroll is below last year’s. I know Arte is Arte, but the offer to Max at least says he may go beyond. And there is not even a Bengie Molina getting a triple’s chance at Arte walking into 2022 with a lower payroll than 2021 after getting called out by his manager, Trout, and everyone with a pulse. This isn’t it, that much we probably know for sure. 

I lol'd.  He has hit several triples but they are probably all on miscategorized errors like this one.  Seeing him having a coronary once he makes it to third, and his teammates laughing their asses off is hilarious.

 

Edited November 30, 2021 by Junkballer

[zenmaster]

History tells us that Artie will overpay for someone on a long term deal this offseason. He really prides himself on landing big names. I'm sure Artie would have matched some of these other contracts that players are getting but let's not forget it takes two to make a deal. The reality is we lose out on a lot of deals because players are choosing other teams sometimes, and not just our lack of spending or trying to spend.

[Dtwncbad]

2 minutes ago, zenmaster said:

History tells us that Artie will overpay for someone on a long term deal this offseason. He really prides himself on landing big names. I'm sure Artie would have matched some of these other contracts that players are getting but let's not forget it takes two to make a deal. The reality is we lose out on a lot of deals because players are choosing other teams sometimes, and not just our lack of spending or trying to spend.

So are they “overpays” or did we “lose out”?

[angelsnationtalk]

1 hour ago, Dtwncbad said:

Is everyone just speculating that the Angels are in on Correa or is there a specific report about Correa and the Angels that I missed?

 

Some verified photographer guy I guess said the Angels were going to sign him today? I never saw the tweet since his account was temporarily suspended. Plus some MLB reporters talk about a "mystery team"..... Honestly hope it's just twitter BS

[angelsnationtalk]

I'd only be okay with Arte signing Correa if he signed Stroman and brought back Iglesias. Hell, even trade for someone like Castillo. F*** the payroll. 

If this is a panic buy because Arte, once again, missed out on the big arms then I've had it with this team. 

[Stradling]

I don’t believe in panic buys. 

[angelsnationtalk]

Arte does

Edited November 30, 2021 by angelsnationtalk

[RallyMo]

Alright, I've been buried at work since Saturday and haven't kept up 

I assume we've made some solid moves.

How we doin'?

[EdmontonAngelsFan]

Just now, RallyMo said:

Alright, I've been buried at work since Saturday and haven't kept up 

I assume we've made some solid moves.

How we doin'?

Babe Ruth, Ted Williams and Sandy Koufax are now Angels but Sandy doesn't pitch on the Sabbath.

[Dtwncbad]

22 minutes ago, angelsnationtalk said:

Some verified photographer guy I guess said the Angels were going to sign him today? I never saw the tweet since his account was temporarily suspended. Plus some MLB reporters talk about a "mystery team"..... Honestly hope it's just twitter BS

What is a “verified photographer” and why would a “verified photographer” be a credible source for free agent activity?

[UndertheHalo]

It’s a good sign that things are going great for the angels when some random check mark on twitter is shit posting and gets aw wound up lol.

Edited November 30, 2021 by UndertheHalo

[angelsnationtalk]

Just now, Dtwncbad said:

What is a “verified photographer” and why would a “verified photographer” be a credible source for free agent activity?

Good question. Some dude with a checkmark next to his name. 

Just filling you in with what's been going on with this stupid rumor haha.

[Dtwncbad]

1 minute ago, angelsnationtalk said:

Good question. Some dude with a checkmark next to his name. 

Just filling you in with what's been going on with this stupid rumor haha.

Yes I appreciate you answering my question and my feedback is not “at” you.

I am just genuinely trying to figure out why this had any legs.

[Junkballer]

Stroman is still a possibility, but, being the last of the top-tier pitchers he can afford to wait until the last possible minute.  I'm supposing that he can command 6 years or more.  I would hope that the Angels offer a higher AAV for 4-5 years in hopes that his agent thinks he can still get a healthy contract as a 34-35 y.o.  That being said I hope Syndergaard and others are lobbying him and that the Angels do what it takes to sign him.  I like that he has the confidence in himself that he can be, or become, the #1 for any team and he'll be an anchor at the top of the rotation while their pitching prospects mature, whether Ohtani re-signs or not.

[angelsnationtalk]

1 minute ago, Dtwncbad said:

Yes I appreciate you answering my question and my feedback is not “at” you.

I am just genuinely trying to figure out why this had any legs.

I know. 

My assumption is the "verified" mark he has plus all Angels fans are desperate at this point. 

The dude said Correa would sign when them last night or today so time will tell hahaha

[Dtwncbad]

I want Stroman at this point because the Angels need a reliable, good starting pitcher immediately.

My concern with Stroman, because of the kind of pitcher he is, is that with a little age he could be just hammered in those 4th and 5th years.

But I guess if the win window is now, you just have to swallow that and accept it.

[Blarg]

8 minutes ago, RallyMo said:

Alright, I've been buried at work since Saturday and haven't kept up 

I assume we've made some solid moves.

How we doin'?

They picked up Lorenzo Llamas for the rotation because Scherzer was just about $30 million more per year. 

[ten ocho recon scout]

1 minute ago, Blarg said:

They picked up Lorenzo Llamas for the rotation because Scherzer was just about $30 million more per year. 

Renegade was pretty badass

[Blarg]

7 minutes ago, Dtwncbad said:

Yes I appreciate you answering my question and my feedback is not “at” you.

I am just genuinely trying to figure out why this had any legs.

Because Incarcerated Bob verified the account. It's totally legit.