2008-09 MLB Hot Stove

**BillD1984** · 11-12-2008 12:00 PM

Schilling Open To D'Backs

By Tim Dierkes

Last week

, we learned that Curt Schilling would be open to returning to the Phillies midseason if he pitches next year. GM
Ruben Amaro Jr. said

he hadn't even considered the possibility yet.
Also last week,
Schilling was asked

about returning to the Diamondbacks. He likes that idea as well. The D'Backs could probably fit him in. It'll be even cooler if he's reunited with Randy Johnson.

**BillD1984** · 11-12-2008 12:03 PM

Twins Interested In Street?

By Tim Dierkes

According to La Velle E. Neal of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune

, the Twins might have interest in Colorado reliever Huston Street. With the news that
Pat Neshek will need Tommy John surgery

, you have to figure the Twins will bring in a reliever or two. Given the Twins' rumored interest in Garrett Atkins, maybe some kind of megadeal could come together.

**Paul Wozniak** · 11-12-2008 12:18 PM

Rumored talks between Hoffman and the Tigers. He would fit into their plans of signing somebody as a "stop-gap", before somebody from the farm system is ready.

**Jimbo** · 11-12-2008 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by BillD1984

Twins Interested In Street?

By Tim Dierkes

According to La Velle E. Neal of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune

, the Twins might have interest in Colorado reliever Huston Street. With the news that
Pat Neshek will need Tommy John surgery

, you have to figure the Twins will bring in a reliever or two. Given the Twins' rumored interest in Garrett Atkins, maybe some kind of megadeal could come together.

Whats wrong with Joe Nathan, isn't he still with them ?

Jimbo

**Mets82** · 11-12-2008 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by BillD1984

Schilling Open To D'Backs

By Tim Dierkes

Last week

, we learned that Curt Schilling would be open to returning to the Phillies midseason if he pitches next year. GM
Ruben Amaro Jr. said

he hadn't even considered the possibility yet.
Also last week,
Schilling was asked

about returning to the Diamondbacks. He likes that idea as well. The D'Backs could probably fit him in. It'll be even cooler if he's reunited with Randy Johnson.

I don't see Schilling/Johnson back together. To be honest, they both are not the same pitchers that they once were. The D-Backs need to get younger and build around Brandon Webb for pitching. Webb is young and they need young guys right now.

**BillD1984** · 11-12-2008 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Whats wrong with Joe Nathan, isn't he still with them ?

Jimbo

Yes, Nathan is still with the Twins.

Which probably means that the Twins are interested in Street as their setup guy to replace Neshek.

I'm pretty sure that Street wouldn't be too enamored with that scenario.

**BillD1984** · 11-12-2008 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by Mets82

I don't see Schilling/Johnson back together. To be honest, they both are not the same pitchers that they once were. The D-Backs need to get younger and build around Brandon Webb for pitching. Webb is young and they need young guys right now.

Mets,
I definitely agree.

Perhaps if Johnson leaves, the D-Backs might be willing to take a flyer on Schilling as a midseason signing?

**geonaz** · 11-12-2008 10:46 PM

Gee, I hope Schilling does not go the Phillies. He' s much too old. Everybody knows when you get that old you can't pitch anymore..Just look how poorly Jamie Moyer did not to mention that Nolan Ryan guy a few years back. (joking)

**SabresRule** · 11-12-2008 10:49 PM

What will be the highest contract given- 100 million? 120?

**Mets82** · 11-12-2008 10:59 PM

Who knows at this point? I've heard the Yankees are willing to pay Sabathia more than Santana who got a fortune. The Yankees have so much dough to spend, it's obscene.