Thread: 2008-09 MLB Hot Stove

Jake Peavy Rumors: Monday

By Tim Dierkes [November 17, 2008 at 8:27pm CST]

MLB.com's Corey Brock

has the latest on Jake Peavy, after speaking to Padres GM Kevin Towers.
It doesn't sound like much is going on with the Yankees, despite
Ken Rosenthal's report

of numerous discussions. Towers says he's had "no direct conversations with Cashman about Peavy over a period of time." Towers is currently focused on the Cubs, but admits that a third or even fourth team would need to be involved. He hasn't talked to the Angels about Peavy.

Rafael Furcal Rumors: Monday

By Tim Dierkes [November 17 at 8:04pm CST]
8:04pm:
Furcal is "shocked and excited"

about possible interest from the Braves, though Yunel Escobar would have to be traded first. Furcal already has a three-year, $39MM offer on the table from an unknown team. Kinzer says it might be a few weeks before his client signs.

MLB.com's Chris Haft

says the Giants are also considering Orlando Cabrera and Edgar Renteria as shortstop options. However, those players might cost the Giants their second-round draft pick (Furcal wouldn't). The Giants are also still pondering making a play for one of the Big Three free agents,
according to Jon Heyman


.
1:26pm:
Mychael Urban of MLB.com


talked to Rafael Furcal's agent Paul Kinzer this morning. Kinzer says six teams have contacted him about Furcal since free agency opened Friday. The A's have yet to make an offer, but Kinzer's comments imply that the Giants might have. Both teams have very strong interest in the 31 year-old shortstop, who could sign before the winter meetings. When asked about the reported four-year, $40MM demand for Furcal, Kinzer said it was in the ballpark.
It's hard to peg the other four suitors, but the Cubs, Blue Jays, and Orioles are possibilities. The
Cardinals


and
Dodgers


may be out, while the Royals, Tigers, and Dodgers may balk at the salary or term. Presumably the Braves are backing off given the state of the Jake Peavy talks. Kinzer and Furcal will narrow it down to three teams soon.

Looks like Ryan Dempster will remain with Cubs for awhile. I'm glad for him. He likes it there. They like him there. He is a fine, upstanding citizen who deos much for the military and less-fortunate. Baseball needs more like him!


FOX Sports on MSN - MLB - Dempster, Cubs agree to million, 4-year deal

ESPN reports that the Red Sox have traded Coco Crisp to the Royals in exchange for Ramon Ramirez.

Originally Posted by cosmo_kramer

ESPN reports that the Red Sox have traded Coco Crisp to the Royals in exchange for Ramon Ramirez.

Here's the link.....

[ame="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3712531"]Boston Red Sox deal Coco Crisp to Kansas City Royals for reliever Ramon Ramirez - ESPN[/ame]

Originally Posted by cosmo_kramer

ESPN reports that the Red Sox have traded Coco Crisp to the Royals in exchange for Ramon Ramirez.

Looks like a pretty decent trade for both teams. Not too familiar with Ramon, but just looking at it, his numbers look pretty good. On the other hand, Boston will be losing a great club house guy and a gold-glove center fielder that hits above .280.

The Sox have freed up some money for some other potential moves (> $5 M), and this acquisition possibly could be a sign that Justin Masterson is moving to the starting rotation.

ESPN reports that the Red Sox have traded Coco Crisp to the Royals in exchange for Ramon Ramirez.

That's like going ftom a ferrari to a Yugo.

Originally Posted by SabresRule

That's like going ftom a ferrari to a Yugo.

What?!?!