2022-23 MLB Hot Stove Discussion

[Jimbo]

No surprise here……Julio Rodriquez wins AL Rookie of the Year

Julio Rodriguez Wins American League Rookie Of The Year Award

Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez has won the Rookie of the Year award in the American League for 2022, according …

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Hmmm,
No mention of the Playoff/WS MVP ?
Jeremy Pena should have at least been invited to the show.

 

[BillD1984]

Hmmm,
No mention of the Playoff/WS MVP ?
Jeremy Pena should have at least been invited to the show.

Remember, voting for these awards are for regular season only. That said, great point, Peña should have finished in the top 3 at least.

 

[Jimbo]

Remember, voting for these awards are for regular season only. That said, great point, Peña should have finished in the top 3 at least.

I forgot its Regular season only ...
However, its not like he sucked all year ...

Looks like Pena ended up 5th with only 2 votes ... I can see no one watched the Astros this year till the playoffs.

 

[BillD1984]

The Braves Michael Harris won NL Rookie of the Year.

 

[BillD1984]

The Guardians Terry Francona wins AL Manager of the Year.

 

[BillD1984]

The Mets Buck Showalter wins NL Manager of the Year.

 

[BillD1984]

Could Justin Verlander reunite with Max Scherzer in New York?

MLB Free Agency Rumors: Justin Verlander Joining This Team Is 'Realistic'

Star right-hander Justin Verlander signing a free-agent contract with this National League team reportedly is a "realistic" scenario.

nesn.com

 

[BillD1984]

Sandy Alcantara of the Marlins wins the NL Cy Young Award.

 

[BillD1984]

The Astros Justin Verlander named AL Cy Young Award winner.


BTW, Alcantara and Verlander were both unanimous winners.

 

[Jimbo]

The Astros Justin Verlander named AL Cy Young Award winner.


BTW, Alcantara and Verlander were both unanimous winners.

Verlander made history as the "Only pitcher ever to Win the Cy Young without throwing a pitch the previous year".

Never really thought that was a thing ...

 

[AZ.]

The Guardians Terry Francona wins AL Manager of the Year.

Well deserved!

 

[BillD1984]

Well deserved!

My favorite all-time manager, by far!!

 

[BillD1984]

Aaron Judge of the Yankees wins the AL MVP Award and Paul Goldschmidt of the Cardinals the NL MVP Award. It is the first MVP for both players.

 

[Jimbo]

My favorite all-time manager, by far!!

Not my favorite, but like him very much.

My Favorite Manager :
George Sparky Anderson

 

[Jimbo]

Aaron Judge of the Yankees wins the AL MVP Award and Paul Goldschmidt of the Cardinals the NL MVP Award. It is the first MVP for both players.

Congrats to both ....

As much as I dislike the yankees, Judge seems like a Class act .

 

[BillD1984]

Red Sox parting ways with Franchy Cordero. To think the Sox traded Andrew Benintendi for him…..such a waste.

Red Sox Part Ways With Franchy Cordero After Not Tendering Contract

The Boston Red Sox did not tender Franchy Cordero's contract Friday making the first baseman/outfielder a free agent.

nesn.com

 

[BillD1984]

Twins unveil new uniforms. Not overstated, with a slight nod to their past. I like them.

 

[BillD1984]

Wow!! The Astros are signing Jose Abreu to be their new first baseman. Abreu will lengthen an already very deep lineup.

Astros Sign José Abreu To Three-Year Contract

The Astros have found their new first baseman, announcing agreement Monday evening on a three-year deal with José Abreu. He'll …

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[Jimbo]

Wow!! The Astros are signing Jose Abreu to be their new first baseman. Abreu will lengthen an already very deep lineup.

Astros Sign José Abreu To Three-Year Contract

The Astros have found their new first baseman, announcing agreement Monday evening on a three-year deal with José Abreu. He'll …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Very good chance they Keep Yuli Gurriel as well as a bench guy !

I also read a report that Mike Trout could be looking to the Astros, they do seem to want a bonified CF ... that would do it.
I had no problem with Chaz McCormick, but if they want to Upgrade, Great !

Not sure if the Stros would pull that trigger or not, it would be Quite costly I think, by the way, that report came from Trout looking, not the Stros inquiring.

 

[BillD1984]

Very good chance they Keep Yuli Gurriel as well as a bench guy !

I also read a report that Mike Trout could be looking to the Astros, they do seem to want a bonified CF ... that would do it.
I had no problem with Chaz McCormick, but if they want to Upgrade, Great !

Not sure if the Stros would pull that trigger or not, it would be Quite costly I think, by the way, that report came from Trout looking, not the Stros inquiring.

I read that the Astros could retain EITHER Gurriel or Trey Mancini as a backup to Abreu and for another option at DH. And Mike Trout possibly going to the Astros??!! Yikes!!!!