We are in the “Hot Stove” season, where every conversation centers around the latest news in MLB trades and free agent acquisitions.
Often we will include a feature where our writers discuss what is happening, but this year we want more involvement from the readers.
We have combined two traditional features, “Hot Stove” and “Open Thread” into this year’s “Hot Thread” which will run every Tuesday at 6:00am EST.
Considering the recent market activity and knowing your team’s needs, what would your next move be? Hope we have sparked your interest! Tell us in the comments below.
Last week’s transactions:
Jeff McNeil traded to the A's for Cuban pitcher Yordan Rodriguez.
White Sox signed Japanese power-hitting 1B Munetaka Murakami to a two-year $34M contract.
Texas signed Alexis Diaz to a one year contract. The younger Diaz brother is still under team control and is arbitration eligible.
Detroit signed Kelly Jansen to a one-year contract.
The A's signed Mark Leiter to a one-year contract.
The Phillies acquired LHP Kyle Backhus from Arizona and swapped LHP Matt Strahm for RHP Jonathan Bowlan from Kansas City.
San Diego re-signed pitcher Michael King to a three-year contract.
Minnesota signed free agent 1B Josh Bell for one year at $7M.
Last week’s rumors:The Red Sox have acquired first baseman Willson Contreras from the Cardinals for RHP Hunter Dobbins.
Brendan Donovan and Ketel Marte have been linked to trade rumors on numerous sites.
The Mariners may be interested in re-signing Eugenio Suarez.
This week’s questions:
1. With many relief arms signing over the last week, who are the Mets going to target to strengthen their pen?
2. With first basemen starting to sign contracts over the last week, are the Mets going to stand pat and cobble together a solution with Polanco and McNeil or will they land a big name to play 1B?
3. Where do you rank the priority for the Mets to acquire a third baseman?
1. Stearns targets his own multiple player list knowing other teams do the same. He also keeps tabs on excess starters on the payroll plus select prospects like Dylan Ross
ReplyDelete2. Well, so much for a future McNeil cobble. My guess is the Mets will go with Polanco and Vientos for now
ReplyDelete3. One of two top priorities along side CF
ReplyDeleteSTILL WANT BREGMAN AND BELLINGER
Mason Miller makes it right
ReplyDeleteI think they are pretty locked into Baty at 3B. Unless of course Bregman's market tanks and they sign him to a monster 3 years deal with opt outs. Same goes for Bellinger.
ReplyDeleteWould love Mason, would cost the farm. Did anyone sign Fairbanks?
I am surprised no one has signed Pete Fairbanks yet - he is a solid reliever that would make the Mets bullpen better. Also don't forget about Drew Smith and Max Kranick. They would be welcomed back.
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