2015 MLB Hot Stove thread

[redsox4evur]

Yea, Yea, Yea, the playoffs haven't even started yet. But for a majority of teams the offseason has begun.

Big name FA's include:
Johnny Cueto
David Price
Jordan Zimmerman
Chris Davis
Matt Wieters
Yoenis Cespedes
Justin Upton
Jason Heyward

Complete list of FA's can be found here: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/0...ee-agents.html

[Master Live 013]

There is a nice crop of sp's and that trio of outfielders is quite good.

[SPTO]

According to Jeff Blair the Blue Jays are targeting Doug Fister in the offseason.

[Sportsforever]

Quote: Originally Posted by SPTO

According to Jeff Blair the Blue Jays are targeting Doug Fister in the offseason.

Isn't Fister a notorious flyball pitcher? That doesn't sound like a good match with the Rogers Centre.

[redsox4evur]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sportsforever

Isn't Fister a notorious flyball pitcher? That doesn't sound like a good match with the Rogers Centre.

IF I am reading this right the is ground ball pitcher.

http://www.brooksbaseball.net/tabs.p...s=-1&b_hand=-1

[Master Live 013]

2016 MLB Draft Order


1. Phillies 63-99
2. Reds 64-98
3. Braves 67-95
4. Rockies 68-94
5. Brewers 68-94
6. Athletics 68-94
7. Marlins 71-91
8. Padres 74-88
9. Tigers 74-98
10. White Sox 76-86
11. Mariners 76-86
12. Red Sox 78-84
13. Diamondbacks 79-83
14. Rays 80-82
15. Orioles 81-81
16. Indians 81-80
17. Twins 83-79
18. Nationals 83-79
19. Giants 84-78
20. Angels 85-77
21. Astros 86-76
22. Yankees 87-75
23. Rangers 88-74
24. Mets 90-72
25. Dodgers 92-70
26. Blue Jays 93-69
27. Royals 95-67
28. Cubs 97-65
29. Pirates 98-64
30. Cardinals 100-62

As we know the first 10 teams have their 1st round pick protected when signing free agents.

[Majingir]

Quote: Originally Posted by SPTO

According to Jeff Blair the Blue Jays are targeting Doug Fister in the offseason.

Which wouldn't be a bad option, but obviously I'm hoping they find some way to keep Price,even though every last person doubts it even has a chance of happening. Including team options,Jays got 71M on the payroll already.And that's from the big guys, tulo,martin,bautista,dickey,encarnacion.

Considering what their payroll is expected to be next year,they'd have around 90M to spend on players. Alot of those are either pre-arb(pillar,goins,stroman) or arbitration eligible(donaldson being most notable one).

Outside of Price,Donaldson and maybe Estrada,I don't see any current Jays player(who doesn't have contract or team option next year) getting over 5M this offseason. Dickey,Stroman,Hutchison are their only SP under team control next year. Bringing back Estrada and either keeping Price,or going after 1-2 bigger name SP(Samardzija,Zimmerman,Leake,Latos ect.) would be great for them. Cause obviously this year proved their offense is fine. And no hitter in their starting lineup(unless trade happens) will be different from their lineup right now. So just about addressing the needs which is pitching.

[TheMatrix31]

A big fat no thanks to Matt Wieters for the Braves.

Justin Upton and Jason Heyward look pretty nice though.