MLB Hot Stove Report
by Frank Campagnola on Feb 9, 2012 1:33 PM EST
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PrintSome interesting rumors are circulating the Internet today, especially concerning A.J. Burnett and a potential move to a National League Central team:
- The Yankees are shopping Burnett, and the Pirates seem to have shown the most interest in him so far. After making inquiries to Edwin Jackson and Roy Oswalt, the Pirates have shown a willingness to spend. Spending $8M on A.J. Burnett over the next two seasons, assuming the Yankees pick up the rumored $25M, shouldn't be too much for the Pirates to handle. It is also worth noting that the Pirates are not on Burnett's no-trade list.
- The Rangers and Nelson Cruz are nearing a two-year deal in the $15M range. A two year contract would buy out his remaining arbitration years, allowing him to hit the open market after his age-32 season.
- The Cruz extension comes just a day after the Rangers inked shortstop Elvis Andrus to a three year extension worth $14.4M. The deal will cover his final three arbitration years, allowing him to enter the free agent market as a 26-year-old shortstop with Scott Boras as his agent.
- Rich Harden will miss the 2012 season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn capsule in his throwing shoulder. You have to wonder if he can bounce back from another major surgery.
- The Phillies have had discussions about bringing Roy Oswalt back to Philadelphia, but that would require moving Joe Blanton and part of his salary to free up space to sign Oswalt. A deal is considered unlikely.
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by Frank Campagnola on Feb 9, 2012 1:36 PM EST reply actions
"...If anything happens..."
Anything?
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
I could start posting picture of my gooch
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
You're always thinking of others, aren't you?
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
Thought there was a size limit on pictures.
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by tnredneckyankeesfan on Feb 9, 2012 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
haha
I don’t get their interest in Burnett. Do they miss Matt Morris?
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by natteringnabob on Feb 9, 2012 10:03 PM EST up reply actions
assuming no AJ, what's the 25 man roster
Russell, Tex, Cano, ARod, Jeter, GGBG, Grandy, Swish
AJones, Cervelli(or Romine), Nunez, Laird, Dickerson
CC, Pineda, Kuroda, Nova, Hughes, Freddy
Mo, DRob, Sori, Logan, Feliciano, Wade(or some such).
Or, if Branyan hits (or a DH arrives), sub them in for Laird? that leaves Nunez covering the entire infield. Or Dickerson. That leaves Jones covering the entire outfield.
But – the offence and pitching are possibly/probably enough to win the AL Beast, so we’re talking tinkering here…
If AJ is not traded – does he make the rotation? Not for me.
"You’ve got to be very careful if you don’t know where you’re going because you might not get there."—Yogi Berra
Not Feliciano. He’s out for this season too.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 9, 2012 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
yes
Expect a mop to be in that spot, but otherwise that’s a pretty fair estimation of the roster.
by long time listener on Feb 9, 2012 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
If Hall has a decent spring training, I can see him getting that spot over Laird, just because he plays more positions and if/when they cut him, they can use Laird then.
I’d prefer Maxwell to Dickerson, but that’s not happening.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 9, 2012 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
I think we won’t be seeing any mops on the opening day roster
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by Brandon C. on Feb 9, 2012 2:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Instead I think we need a 3rd inning guy!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 9, 2012 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
Wasn’t thatDRob on the ASG?
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by Brandon C. on Feb 9, 2012 2:34 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think I disagree
I think the bullpen (assuming AJ is traded, which is a big assumption) will be: Mo, D-Rob, Soriano, Wade, Logan, plus whoever loses the Garcia/Hughes face-off. That leaves one spot, and you know how Girardi loves a long man, eveh though he’ll have one in Hugh-cia. Maybe we’ll get Warren or Phelps, and a second lefty is a possibility, but I think a replacement level guy who can give us multiple innings will make the opening day roster.
by long time listener on Feb 9, 2012 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
crap
yes, sorry – ANOther LOOGY… to be replaced by Joba when he returns for a (nother) superb late season cameo…
"You’ve got to be very careful if you don’t know where you’re going because you might not get there."—Yogi Berra
I’d prefer it to be the best of the relievers than a LOOGY.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 9, 2012 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
Boy, that Feliciano deal was awesome!
"Don't you think it's strange that you'll make more money than President Hoover this year?"
"Why not? I had a better year than he did." - G.H. Ruth
assuming no AJ
I hope AJ is gone before spring training,and Hall and Branyan have something left .I can’t believe Laird/Dickerson are the OF alternatives after Jones.I think Hughes is the long man in the Pen and Garcia is # 5 to start the season. I think we have enough talent to rotate in the DH spot .Leave Matsui/Damon/Ibanez alone.
by IRISH SADNESS on Feb 9, 2012 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
We still have Dickerson? Egads.
If the Pirates take AJ Burnett off our hands, they will be what Kansas City was in the 1950s- a sort of Yankees AAAA team. At $4m/yr, the Pirates would be paying the going rate for a 1 WAR pitcher. I suspect he would be a bit better than that in the NL. Maybe like Kenny Rogers- effective for everyone but us.
I wonder what we would get back for Burnett? A couple of mid- level prospects at best, considering his age etc…
Good thing we didn’t sign Rich Harden when everyone was bandying his name about several months ago.
by designatedquitter on Feb 9, 2012 2:17 PM EST reply actions
Buster Olney suggested (pure suggestion, not rumor) some kind of a Garrett Jones for Burnett deal
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by Brandon C. on Feb 9, 2012 2:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions
we could do worse
Plus, think of all the Mrs. Garrett/Facts of Life jokes we could make. Like when he hits a HR but makes an error and we say “You take the good, you take the bad, you take both and there you, the 25th guy.”
Damn it. I just wasted that joke.
by long time listener on Feb 9, 2012 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
That was a good one too!
We need to start conserving these!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 9, 2012 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
use some money in your discretionary fund to hire an intern
by long time listener on Feb 9, 2012 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
Or an efficient secretary like Constanza had
Which is the origin on my namesake!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 9, 2012 5:13 PM EST up reply actions
Ahhh, I’ve always figured it was Seinfeld related but never gave it too much thought. Everytime it crossed my mind “Hire this man!” from George about George popped in my head for some reason.
What was it, a $25,000 raise?
by MichaelGGBGrabow on Feb 9, 2012 5:52 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah. It what he yells when he's having sex with his secretary.
Then yeah she winds up making more than him!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 9, 2012 8:17 PM EST up reply actions
............... wow
Via Westport Now, Bob Lorenz of the YES Network was arrested in Connecticut yesterday for driving under the influence. Police found him asleep at the wheel — with the car still in drive — while stopped at an intersection. Thankfully no one was hurt. Lorenz does mostly studio work for YES, but also handles in-game play-by-play on occasion. I’ve enjoyed his work, but DUI is pretty much the worst thing ever, and chances are he’ll lose his job over it.
http://riveraveblues.com/2012/02/report-bob-lorenz-arrest-for-dui-63760/
Yea it was on our front page already
Really sad news. I hope he doesn’t lose his job but he really is an idiot. Don’t need to pull this kind of shit. It never leads anywhere good.
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That's why the Pirates are so bad...
…they invest in terrible players…
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
Trading for one, no less. At least use the draft picks to develop your own mediocrities.
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by natteringnabob on Feb 9, 2012 10:03 PM EST up reply actions
Brandon or anyone who uses the iPhone app
Do the comments that you’ve already viewed on the computer not reflect like the website does? Or is it just me?
by MichaelGGBGrabow on Feb 9, 2012 9:14 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
I’ve had the same problem. I don’t know if there’s a workaround. Also no Z key functionality.
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by natteringnabob on Feb 9, 2012 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
There is a button that says “next unread comment”
by MichaelGGBGrabow on Feb 9, 2012 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
Go Robbie.
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Nice win there by the Rangers
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 9, 2012 9:39 PM EST reply actions
Since I can’t find a better place to put it (TWSS), here’s this.
Excited.
I'm a bad example for the kids at home according to people on the Internet.
#JEDI4PSA
by Jedi Master A-Rod on Feb 9, 2012 9:44 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
You didn't sign yet
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 9, 2012 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t need to sign my copy of the receipt. STOP RAINING ON MY PARADE.
I'm a bad example for the kids at home according to people on the Internet.
#JEDI4PSA
by Jedi Master A-Rod on Feb 9, 2012 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
I just wanted to see your signature!!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 9, 2012 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
No you don’t. My hand-writing vaguely resembles a 4th grader having a seizure during cursive lessons.
I'm a bad example for the kids at home according to people on the Internet.
#JEDI4PSA
by Jedi Master A-Rod on Feb 9, 2012 9:53 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t even write the last two letters of my last name. They just blend together into a squiggle.
I'm a bad example for the kids at home according to people on the Internet.
#JEDI4PSA
by Jedi Master A-Rod on Feb 9, 2012 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
My signature is just arrogant
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 9, 2012 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
I randomly stopped writing the k on the end of my last name.
Cricket blogger and writer of nonsense at 7500 to Holte
I lost the ability to write in cursive years ago
by MichaelGGBGrabow on Feb 9, 2012 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
I love seeing people’s handwriting. I think it’s so interesting.
/nerd.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 9, 2012 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
I'm the same way!!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 9, 2012 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe we need a Post Your Handwriting thread like the follow up to Post Your Mug.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 9, 2012 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
Haha, perhaps we might!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 9, 2012 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
Haha I would hope that would go over a tad bit better.
by MichaelGGBGrabow on Feb 9, 2012 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
How do you put AJ on the mound after this comes out
Even if its completely false, it’s difficult to imagine how he won’t just have a meltdown and be useless
I find this a little offensive. He hasn’t been diagnosed with anything so I don’t really see where you get off saying this
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Huh
Mental illness has nothing to do with this. AJ has a melt down when he struggles through a few batters. The pressure/humiliation factor of this has got to be a bajillion times worse. Just don’t see the guy getting on the mound for the Yankees and letting this just it roll off his back. Admittedly, I do think AJ is not as mentally strong as a lot of other players, but I’m not quite sure how that gets stretched to some absurd and offensive assertion that he has some kind of mental illness.
by NYYankeeDude on Feb 10, 2012 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
He's not going to stand on the mound and cry
he’s going to go out there and pitch. AJ can’t figure out how to alter his pitching to make up for his diminished stuff. It has nothing to do with him being afraid of a microphone or sad that he was almost traded.
This is his job, he is a professional baseball player. He’s not going to get in the windup then collapse crying on the mound.
by MichaelGGBGrabow on Feb 11, 2012 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
Seems I'm not the only one that thinks hurt feelings are going to be a problem.
Sorry, but I’m not seeing a clear and consistent message here.
http://www.pinstripealley.com/2011/12/9/2622467/new-york-yankees-news-and-notes
With all the free agency splashing this week, the news of Brian Cashman’s willingness to eat some of AJ Burnett’s salary in a trade has gone relatively under the radar. The Yankee Analysts hits the nail pretty squarely on the head about Burnett’s tenure in New York, and wonders if this is really a sign of things to come:
By outing themselves for their lack of support, the Yankees have effectively killed any chances they had of getting something positive from A.J. over the next 2 years. After making these offers, there’s no way the Yankees can bring him back and expect anything from him. He’s a wasted roster spot. And the $33 million they still owe him has now gone from being an opportunity cost to essentially a sunk cost for the Yankees. The majority of the contract is a sunk cost already, so if it’s about money you’re really just putting a lipstick on a pig at this point.
The Yankees typically haven’t been a team that eats a ton of salary in trades, or simply cuts bait on players with multiple years remaining, but Burnett probably stands the best chance of being the first player to buck that trend. Expecting anything other than 2010-11 results from him going forward is just fantasy, and with all the baggage he brings to the table, I say it’s time to move on.
This is from December, we’ve all read it and most if not every comment on that thread was people (myself included) completely disagreeing with his thoughts on the topic.
That guy was pulling that out of his ass with nothing to base it on.
by MichaelGGBGrabow on Feb 11, 2012 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
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