Yankees and MLB Hot Stove News
by Frank Campagnola on Dec 15, 2011 6:00 PM EST
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Here's the latest news from around Major League Baseball.
Update: Danny Knobler of CBS Sports tweets that the Nippon Ham Fighters are expected to accept the Darvish posting bid just before the deadline next Tuesday.
- Jon Heyman reported that, originally, it seemed like Prince Fielder would shoot for a Mark Teixeira like contract. Then, it seemed like Fielder would aim for an eight year contract in the $200MM range. Now, one GM says he'll be looking for Albert Pujols money. Heyman places the Rangers as the favorites to land Fielder, but that might change if they land Darvish.
- Heyman also reported that the Yankees seem to like Hiroki Kuroda more than any other free agent pitcher, and rightfully so. Briceratops posted a comment discussing Kuroda's peripherals, which seem to indicate he'd have success with the Yankees. Additionally, it will not require a long term contract to sign him, which begs the question, why isn't there more interest in him?
- Despite that a multi-year contract seems to be in the works for Russell Martin, Brian Cashman said that the team has yet to discuss that option, according to George King of the New York Post.
- According to Scott Miller of CBS Sports, at least five teams are in on Carlos Beltran, including the Blue Jays, Cardinals, and Rockies. However, it seems like the Rockies prefer Michael Cuddyer to Beltran.
- On the left-handed reliever front, the Cardinals signed J.C. Romero and the Phillies took a shot at Dontrelle Willis.
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Please, no long term deal for Russ
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Yeah why is Cashman even thinking about giving him one?
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Because above average defensive catchers with average offensive abilities don’t grow on trees
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by Frank Campagnola on Dec 15, 2011 6:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I understand that
but if Montero could even become a so-so behind the plate he would be a huge upgrade over Martin
I really hate ESPN
Giving Martin a multi-year contract does not preclude him becoming a backup
If Montero shows he can play better, I would hope to see a transition of more and more games started by Montero, and fewer started by Martin.
Doesn't preclude him
from being traded at some point, either. Like if and when Montero is capable of being the starting catcher.
Romine!
He's a great guy to have.
But long term we’re looking at Montero I thought. Just my take. The DH role is really going to be used up by A-Rod and Jeter soon.
Too many rough games...
They don’t know if Montero can be a passable Major League catcher yet. If Montero can’t and is only a backup with a potent bat, Martin is an even greater guy to have.
It might be smarter to lock him up after the 2012 season, but then he’ll be a free agent and he’ll get more than he’s worth on the open market.
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by Frank Campagnola on Dec 15, 2011 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
Its time like this I wish A-rod would go away forever
I really hate ESPN
Still A-rod's contract is ridiculous
I really hate ESPN
If he can put Babe Ruth in his list of True Yankees™, he can talk about A-Rod’s contract when it doesn’t make sense to the conversation too!
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Dec 15, 2011 10:11 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah that was stupid of me
I really hate ESPN
fielder is naturally just a big dude
he’s a veggie eater its not like he eats garbage….so im not as worried about the body in his case.
French fries, banana cream pie, Doritos, pizza, beer, ice cream
All examples of food you can eat as a vegetarian, depending on how strict you want to be (no milk products, for example, would remove some of these).
You can be a vegetarian and still eat poorly. All you really have to do to be overweight is to consume more calories of whatever type than you burn in your daily routine.
Indeed it is
Though, my wife (who is a registered dietician as well as holding a Ph.D. in Nutritional Science) insists that a six pack is not a sufficient replacement for my daily quota of vegetables. I call shenanigans on that.
just about
anything at Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks too, and those two places can keep you fat just by themselves.
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by natteringnabob on Dec 16, 2011 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
I also read something within the past few weeks about some steakhouse where the owner said he came in and ate a bunch of meat.
by MichaelGGBGrabow on Dec 16, 2011 2:28 PM EST up reply actions
Dude is 5’11" and 275 pounds. You don’t get to be that big by eating healthy.
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by Frank Campagnola on Dec 15, 2011 6:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hey Elephants are vegetarians..just saying
by lololol on Dec 15, 2011 6:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
true and he probably did eat that way
but a couple years back he started eating healthy and Im not saying not to be worried but i think he is taking better care of himself than he was when he broke in. I don’t think he is worth 200 million if he was 200 pounds because he isn’t the same animal that pujols is.
by SLAUGHTERHOUSE on Dec 15, 2011 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
vegetarians have some of the smelliest shit in the world
hopefully whoever signs him has top notch air freshener
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Certainly something to consider. Why has no one brought this up before??
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
The vegetarian diet being more healthy than a non-vegetarian diet has got to be one of the biggest myths there is. Especially for someone who is trying to have the body type and performance of a professional athlete, not eating meat really doesn’t make any sense.
Now, there are ways to get all of the essential fat and protein of meat from other foods, and I’m sure Prince is more than doing that, but vegetarian = healthy is simply not true.
/Tangential rant.
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I been wondering for a while why the yanks haven't made Kuroda an offer yet..
He’s basically the perfect pitcher in this situation for the Yankees. GB heavy, ggod peripherals, veteran and a short term commitment. There’s really not much not to like and no reason the Yanks don’t sign him.
by lololol on Dec 15, 2011 6:56 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I voted NO in the poll, but not because of body type.
I just don’t think there are enough big market teams involved to get him that kind of a contract. If the Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, etc all needed first basemen, I think he’d challenge for $250M or so.
The Cubs could absolutely make a play for him, as could the Rangers.
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by Frank Campagnola on Dec 15, 2011 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
Fielder gets way more time during his prime. It’s definitely possible. The only thing that will hold him back is his defense, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Fielder outhits Pujols over the length of their deals.
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by Frank Campagnola on Dec 15, 2011 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
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@jay_jaffe Translated to english, that site says it’s a rumor amongst local papers that Rangers had the high bid. They speculate on the $$
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Dec 15, 2011 8:13 PM EST reply actions
I’d be shocked if it isn’t Toronto/Texas
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The NL East would be something to see next season
If the Nats have Strasburg and Darvish, the Marlins have their new acquisitions, Philly is Philly (i.e., still not a legitimate sports town), and the lolMets.
I think there called the Braves or something like that
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Yeah they seemed to have faded from my memory
I really hate ESPN
Racist? I don’t know, feel like that would be said here.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Dec 15, 2011 8:36 PM EST reply actions
I’m choosing to read this as “Manya” and am now thinking about The Pony Remark
by MichaelGGBGrabow on Dec 16, 2011 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
Fielder can get close to Pujols money.
If I’m the Cubs I throw a lot of dough at him. And by dough I don’t mean sugary sweets, but I guess judging by his size that wouldn’t hurt.
Too many rough games...
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Dec 15, 2011 9:12 PM EST reply actions
I think Prince will go to the Cubs
I really hate ESPN
Wasn’t me
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by Brandon C. on Dec 16, 2011 12:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
It’s done that to me a few times recently. I guess it’s just a glitch.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Dec 16, 2011 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
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