2015-2016 Hot Stove League

[Kingdom]

Another arm for Tor..Girardi to blow out. If it's not already blown out from hitting things.

[Tobywan]

Signings:
Daniel Murphy signed three-year deal with Nationals $37.5M. Mets will gain compensation pick between 1st and 2nd rounds.
Stephen Drew has agreed to a $3 million deal, plus incentives with the Nats.



Minor league deals:

Tigers-RHP Dustin Molleken, LF Jordany Valdespin and RHP Logan Kensing
Cubs-LHP Scott Barnes RHP Miguel Mejia
Twins-C Jose Ortiz, LF Keury De La Cruz and SS Leonardo Reginatto
Royals-RHP Benino Pruneda
Rockies-C Cameron Garfield and LHP Yohan Flande
White Sox-RHP Josh Wall
Padres-RHP Jose Dominguez
Dodgers-CF Rico Noel


Claimed off waivers:
Marlins-Tim Berry from Orioles

Designated:
A's-RHP Arnold Leon

Released:
Padres- RHP Jay Jackson
Indians-3B Chris Johnson
Angels-C Rafael Lopez

[HollywoodLeo]

Of course. Now I expect them to overpay for either Leake or Kazmir instead and watch the nerds proclaim how much better "value" they got as opposed to what they would have had to spend to re-sign Greinke. Instead of just doing what makes sense, the nerds must try and outsmart everyone. It's what nerds do.

Kazmir it is

Hot Stove: Dodgers sign Scott Kazmir to three-year, $48 million contract - CBSSports.com

[HollywoodLeo]

So now the entire Dodgers rotation is left handed.

[Tobywan]

Minor league deals:
Tigers- LF Chad Huffman and RHP Michael Crotta
Rangers-C Michael McKenry and LHP Donnie Veal
Braves-RHP Kyle Kendrick and LHP Alex Torres

Designated:
Dodgers-LF Daniel Fields

[Tobywan]

Dodgers, RHP Kenta Maeda reportedly agree to deal. Pitching, pitching and more pitching, at least he's a righty.

[realmofotalk]

Bruh, getting Maeda feels like getting the top pick in a weak draft class. We missed out on Darvish and Tanaka, and Shohei Otani isn't going to be posted anytime soon.

On the other hand, Puig must be glad he doesn't have to bat against him.

[Kingdom]

At least he's not Kei Igawa

[realmofotalk]

@mlbtraderumors @MLBONFOX Kenta Maedas deal is for 8yrs 24 Million, + 10-12 million a yr in incentives. 3 million AAV. Creative deal for LA.

[realmofotalk]

@Chadmoriyama

Is Master P his agent?

I mean, hard to complain about eight years if it's $3 million annually guaranteed. But that goes into, "No way this is real territory."

[realmofotalk]

Marlins sign Edwin Jackson to the league minimum. The Cubs still owe him $13 million in the final year of his 4-year, $52 million contract.

Boy am I glad Friedman didn't end up getting "the next Pedro Martinez" when he traded "former All-Stars" Danys Baez and Lance Carter to Ned Colletti. Classic million dollar arm, 10 cent head.

[HollywoodLeo]

Paul DePodesta gets a new GM gig.... For the Cleveland Browns

Browns hire Mets executive Paul DePodesta to run football operation - CBSSports.com

[realmofotalk]

If he fails, will the Browns replace him with Ned Colletti?

[realmofotalk]

All kidding aside, at the very least he has common sense, which should help the Browns make better decisions than continuing to draft second-rate QBs with the 22nd pick, or intentionally allowing the Ravens to peek at your draft card with Haloti Ngata's name on it to facilitate a swap for KAMERION WIMBLEY.

[Tobywan]

Trades:
Atlethics trade RHP Arnold Leon to Blue Jays for cash or PTBN.

Signings;
Alex Gordon-Royals four years, $72M includes deferrals.
RHP Neftali Feliz-Pirates, one year deal
RHP Brandon Beachy-Dodgers, 1-year deal, 1.5M plus $2.75M in incentives
Kelly Johnson-Braves, one year, $2M


Minor league deals:
Rangers-LHP Cesar Ramos
Pirates-LHP Jim Fuller, C Ed Easley and SS Juan Diaz
Astros-RHP Cesar Valdez and Eury Perez
Brewers-OF Eric Young Jr.
Phillies- OF Cedric Hunter

Designated:
Indians-RHP Kirby Yates
Pirates-C Tony Sanchez
Nationals-RHP Erik Davis
Dodgers-LHP Tyler Olson