re: MLB Offseason Thread: Hosmer to the Padres, Twins get a starter

In a vacuum it would cost both a major prospect and legitimate major leaguer with years of control

But idk what this new ownership wants to do

American League
C: Martin Maldonado, Angels (1st career Gold Glove)
1B: Eric Hosmer, Royals (4th career Gold Glove)
2B: Brian Dozier, Twins (1st career Gold Glove)
3B: Evan Longoria, Rays (3rd career Gold Glove)
SS: Andrelton Simmons, Angels (3rd career Gold Glove)
LF: Alex Gordon, Royals (5th career Gold Glove)
CF: Byron Buxton, Twins (1st career Gold Glove)
RF: Mookie Betts, Red Sox (2nd career Gold Glove)
P: Marcus Stroman, Blue Jays (1st career Gold Glove


National League
C: Tucker Barnhart, Reds (1st career Gold Glove)
1B: Paul Goldschmidt, D-backs (3rd career Gold Glove)
2B: DJ LeMahieu, Rockies (2nd career Gold Glove)
3B: Nolan Arenado, Rockies (5th career Gold Glove)
SS: Brandon Crawford, Giants (3rd career Gold Glove)
LF: Marcell Ozuna, Marlins (1st career Gold Glove)
CF: Ender Inciarte, Braves (2nd career Gold Glove)
RF: Jason Heyward, Cubs (5th career Gold Glove)
P: Zack Greinke, D-backs (4th career Gold Glove)

I would have gone with puig at rf but can't get upset over going with hayward

Gordon really transformed himself. I realize he may not have lived up to the hype he had while at Nebraska, but he has done a great job of finding his niche in the majors.

I've read that we could get Stanton without giving up a top prospect because of the money situation.

I forget who it was but he suggested the Cards 5th and 7th best prospects could get a deal done.

Yeah, he really has. He and Moustakas looked like busts early in their career, but both have really turned their career around.

Is it at all odd that not a single player from either World Series team won a GG?

ETA: And I do realize that these awards are based on the regular season and voted on before the postseason.

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GTFO with this bullshite

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Lolwut? Dude is amazing in CF

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Nightengale added “The Cardinals have both, so they’re in a great position. But you don’t have to give up a top prospect for Stanton because you’re taking on all the money. This is a guy who cleared waivers. Anybody could have had him for just money back in July and August.”

Nightengale still believes the current home run king could land in the Midwest.

“You want to go to a great franchise that’s in the playoff hunt year after year? And every player in baseball will tell you there’s no easier place to play,” Nightengale said. “This place wins and you don’t have all the scrutiny. You don’t have all the media wars like you do in Boston or people tearing you apart. It’s a very comfortable place; over 40,000 fans a night. I think that’s enough to sell him right there.”

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For instance, the Marlins are widely expected to seek top prospects in exchange for Stanton. If that is the case, the Cardinals could then put together a package made up of players who are considered among the best in the Minor Leagues.

The Cardinals could feature right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty and outfielder Tyler O'Neill as headlining pieces in a trade package for Stanton. The two are among the game's top 100 prospects, as seen on MLB.com, so having both of them included in a trade offer could get the Marlins interested.

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I would do that in a heart beat, even if the Marlins only eat 40-50m.

The price for stanton has already been established:

You take his contract= throw in to start in OF

Marlins eat part of his deal= at least 2 of your top5ish prospects and another 2 of your top25.

Marlins are cutting costs, i told you fools this when they were being sold, the new owners do not have a lot of cash, they could barely meet the sales price.

Owners already stated, they will be in the black. Which means big contracts being dealt, team friendly deals dealt for top prospects.