Thread: 2008-09 MLB Hot Stove

Well, at least Bill can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that Jason Bay isn't going anywhere.

They DID pick up his contract, right?

Originally Posted by SabresRule

Well, at least Bill can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that Jason Bay isn't going anywhere.

They DID pick up his contract, right?

Bay is under contract through 2009.

There's been rumblings that the Sox want to sign Jay Bay to a long term deal......hope it's true.

Originally Posted by BillD1984

Type A/B Free Agents

Type A
Bobby Abreu (Yankees)
Milton Bradley (Rangers)
Doug Brocail (Astros)
A.J. Burnett (Blue Jays)
Pat Burrell (Phillies)
Orlando Cabrera (White Sox)
Juan Cruz (Diamondbacks)
Ryan Dempster (Cubs)
Adam Dunn (Diamondbacks)
Brian Fuentes (Rockies)
Brian Giles (Padres)
Orlando Hudson (Diamondbacks)
Raul Ibanez (Mariners)
Jason Isringhausen (Cardinals)
Derek Lowe (Dodgers)
Damaso Marte (Yankees)
Jamie Moyer (Phillies)
Mike Mussina (Yankees)
Darren Oliver (Angels)
Oliver Perez (Mets)
Andy Pettitte (Yankees)
Manny Ramirez (Dodgers)
Edgar Renteria (Tigers)
Francisco Rodriguez (Angels)
Ivan Rodriguez (Yankees)
C.C. Sabathia (Brewers)
Ben Sheets (Brewers)
Russ Springer (Cardinals)
Mark Teixeira (Angels)
Jason Varitek (Red Sox)
Kerry Wood (Cubs)
That's 31 Type As, though Giles and Marte may have their options picked up and Mussina may retire.


Type B
Jeremy Affeldt (Reds)
Moises Alou (Mets)
Garret Anderson (Angels)
Joe Beimel (Dodgers)
Casey Blake (Dodgers)
Paul Byrd (Red Sox)
Mike Cameron (Brewers)
Carlos Delgado (Mets)
Alan Embree (Athletics)
Eric Gagne (Brewers)
Jon Garland (Angels)
Luis Gonzalez (Marlins)
Ken Griffey Jr. (White Sox)
Mark Grudzielanek (Royals)
Trevor Hoffman (Padres)
Bob Howry (Cubs)
Jeff Kent (Dodgers)
Braden Looper (Cardinals)
Mark Loretta (Astros)
Brandon Lyon (Diamondbacks)
Greg Maddux (Dodgers)
Trever Miller (Rays)
Miguel Olivo (Royals)
Brad Penny (Dodgers)
Dennys Reyes (Twins)
Brian Shouse (Brewers)
John Smoltz (Braves)
Frank Thomas (Athletics)
Salomon Torres (Brewers)
Juan Uribe (White Sox)
Tim Wakefield (Red Sox)
David Weathers (Reds)
Randy Wolf (Astros)
Jamey Wright (Rangers)
Gregg Zaun (Blue Jays)

That's 35 Type Bs, though Cameron, Delgado, Embree, Miller, Olivo, Penny, Torres, and Wakefield could have their options picked up and Alou, Griffey, Kent, and Maddux could retire.
Talking to a few people in the game, it seems that the Type A/B free agent quota depends on the number of Type A/Bs who file. If 62 or fewer such players file (which is possible) then each team will have a quota of three Type A or B signings. Regardless of that, teams are allowed to sign as many Type A/Bs as they lose. As far as I can tell, the quota has never been an issue in the past.

Ok, I don't know if it's answered but what's the difference between Type A and Type B?

Originally Posted by Mets82

Ok, I don't know if it's answered but what's the difference between Type A and Type B?

Mets,
I think the main difference is compensation.

Originally Posted by HD MM

I thought the whole idea of trading Pudge, was to give Inge the opportunity to take over the helm at catcher full time? Why would Detroit be interested in another veteran catcher?

Originally Posted by Paul Wozniak

No, that wasn't it. They needed relief help. At the time, I think we were about 5-6 games out of first. Pudge was going to be a free agent , and didn't figure into the next season's plans, and his skill set was slipping. (He just wasn't getting in front of balls in the dirt as well as he used to). Inge will be back at third base, where his defense was sorely missed. Inge is not that good of a catcher, and everyone knows his heart wasn't in it, but he is a phenominal glove at third.
I think Dusty Ryan will get the nod at C, if the Tigers are unable to find a replacement, which in that case he'll be on the roster as the back-up. He has a lot of potential, and a bat with a lot of pop. Needs to improve defensively, but that will come with playing time.

HD MM,
Inge was a catcher when he got tot the Big league's but , he doesn't want to play there, and I don't blame him, he's MUCH better at 3B. I'm surprised that he want back to catch this past year, clearly a move to help the team and stay on the roster.
Inge is a Great guy, just normally has a low batting ave, play him at 3B you can carry him because of the D he plays.

Jimbo

Originally Posted by KCK_Halo

Who will play 1B for the Angels? I hear the Marlins are shopping big, switch-hitting Mike Jacobs.

Thats easy, Trade Tex back to Atl for Kotchman and then Atl can trade Tex to the Red Sox !

Originally Posted by SabresRule

Percentage wise, what are the odds that C.C. Sabathia stays in Milwaukee for the next few years?

15%, just a guess

Could this be the most anticipated hot-stove/free-agent season ever?

Originally Posted by BillD1984

Type A/B Free Agents

Andy Pettitte (Yankees)

I would like to see Andy Pettete in Detroit, but I really doubt that will happen ...