*2014-15 Hot Stove Thread: The Padres won it I guess (2 Viewers)

[Captain Hook]

Correction: Dustin McGowan is not the son of Peter Magowan. Thank you for pointing out my oversight GB.

NP and Thanks - just didn't want someone to think that was the case

 

[the moops]

just didn't want someone to think that was the case

...because?

 

[Limp Ditka]

Also the great, great, great nephew of Frank 'Beauty' McGowan who last played for the 1937 Boston Bees

 

[shadyridr]

McGowan's big brother Josh McCown is visiting the Browns today.

 

[Michael Brown]

this whole thread is a bunch of BS. please stop

I'm thinking if we make this thread long enough, we can get it archived so we can start a new one

 

[the moops]

this whole thread is a bunch of BS. please stop

I'm thinking if we make this thread long enough, we can get it archived so we can start a new one

Imagine how fast this forum would be! Nonfunctional and ####ty. But fast loading!

 

[Frostillicus]

Former catcher Darren Daulton's brother, Dalton Hilliard signs on with UCLA as running backs coach and buys season tickets to Dodgers games. Plans on showing up for first pitch.

Dalton's son Darrun scored a ####load of points for Villanova tonight.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

just didn't want someone to think that was the case

...because?

because next thing you know, that person will be buying a Carlos Marmol jersey. Can you imagine!

 

[Eephus]

Speaking of Daulton, I was glad to hear him say he's cancer free. Presumably, he's still nuts though.

 

[Frostillicus]

just didn't want someone to think that was the case

...because?

because next thing you know, that person will be buying a Carlos Marmol jersey. Can you imagine!

Who would do that?

 

[Eephus]

just didn't want someone to think that was the case

...because?

because next thing you know, that person will be buying a Carlos Marmol jersey. Can you imagine!

Who would do that?

Long time Cubs fans

 

[Limp Ditka]

I think a Hiroshima Toyo Carp Marmol jersey would be pretty cool

Robert Murray of MLBDailyRumors.com reports that Carlos Marmol has offers from teams in Asia but prefers to sign with a contending major league club.

Marmol probably should be able to land a minor league offer somewhere, but he might not be able to be picky about which team it comes from. The 32-year-old held an 8.10 ERA over 15 appearances with the Marlins last season before being released and then quit three appearances into a stint at Triple-A with the Reds.

 

[Frostillicus]

As a big Marmol fan, I really hope he stays in MLB.

 

[Eephus]

As a big Marmol fan, I really hope he stays in MLB.

MLB players coming back from Japan always complain how Gaijin get squeezed both ways on the strke zone. Marmol might never throw a called strike if he goes overseas.

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

Adam Wainwright, son of singer/songwriter Loudon Wainwight and brother of singer/songwriter/composer Rufus Wainwight, was sent back to St. Louis to have an abdominal pain checked out.

The plan was to limit his work during spring training because his workload the last two seasons was so high, but this isn't the first swerve over Waino's health since last season ended.

 

[Hilts]

As a big Marmol fan, I really hope he stays in MLB.

MLB players coming back from Japan always complain how Gaijin get squeezed both ways on the strke zone. Marmol might never throw a called strike if he goes overseas.

If I learned anything from Mr. Baseball, it's that taking a walk is a sin over there. Or striking out. I don't really remember the movie. I'm sure Marmol will be fine.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Homer Bailey, grandson of F Lee Bailey, and neighbor of Jan Smithers, could start the season on the DL

 

[Northern Voice]

Josh Hamilton meeting with MLB officials, re: disciplinary issue, suspension possible.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Josh Hamilton, step brother of Judge Reinhold, meeting with MLB top brass due to a potential disciplinary issue

 

[pantagrapher]

Billy Hamilton's dad in hot water.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Josh Hamilton meeting with MLB officials, re: disciplinary issue, suspension possible.

My link.

 

[RnR]

Billy Hamilton's dad in hot water.

Any truth to the rumor that Billy was conceived on one of Josh's famous coke binges with Tyra Banks?

 

[Northern Voice]

‏@Ken_Rosenthal
Asked a baseball executive if Hamilton’s discipline was for PEDs. His response: “Worse.” The executive declined to elaborate.

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

‏@Ken_Rosenthal

Asked a baseball executive if Hamiltons discipline was for PEDs. His response: Worse. The executive declined to elaborate.

"On a scale of 20 to 80, where 20 is 'double parked across a handicapped space' and 80 is 'Craig James Killed Five Hookers', where would you rate Hamilton's actions?"

 

[Limp Ditka]

I'm going to go under the assumption that the shoulder was OK to play with, but not 100%. Knowing this was on the horizon, decided to get it done.

 

[shadyridr]

He and Dez in the same video?

 

[Northern Voice]

I'm going to go under the assumption that the shoulder was OK to play with, but not 100%. Knowing this was on the horizon, decided to get it done.

Reading between the lines that makes sense, but who nose for sure.

 

[shadyridr]

I'm going to go under the assumption that the shoulder was OK to play with, but not 100%. Knowing this was on the horizon, decided to get it done.

Reading between the lines that makes sense, but who nose for sure.

lol

 

[whoknew]

Sounds like Hamilton relapsed. If that's true, sad.

Hopefully MLB treats him with treatment and not punishment.

 

[Michael Brown]

Sucks. One of my favorite players. Hope he gets some help

 

[dparker713]

Anybody else think the Cuban/international players should be forced to go through the draft process just like everyone else?

Seems this would really help out the smaller clubs

MLB is creating a problem in the American born circles. They'll pay for it at the bargaining table if they dont address it soon. I know Smyly is just one player but his Tweet probably summarizes more than a few players opinions.

How would MLB pay for this at the bargaining table? They want an international draft to hold down salaries, and the MLBPA will sell out international rookies out just like they did US rookies.

 

[Capella]

Anybody else think the Cuban/international players should be forced to go through the draft process just like everyone else?

Seems this would really help out the smaller clubs

MLB is creating a problem in the American born circles. They'll pay for it at the bargaining table if they dont address it soon. I know Smyly is just one player but his Tweet probably summarizes more than a few players opinions.

How would MLB pay for this at the bargaining table? They want an international draft to hold down salaries, and the MLBPA will sell out international rookies out just like they did US rookies.

The established players don't want it. Just like when the NFLPA tossed the rookies under the bus to get their way on something else. Same will happen here.

 

[shadyridr]

RW says hes a first time offender. HTF is that possible?

 

[rodg12]

RW says hes a first time offender. HTF is that possible?

All the other stuff happened when he was in the minors.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Colonel Sanders great nephew Michael is out until the ASB with a torn meniscus

 

[Captain Hook]

Josh Hamilton meeting with MLB officials, re: disciplinary issue, suspension possible.

Feel bad about this because I have met Josh and his wife and I hope he can work out of this again .... BUT I also hope that the Angels have a clause in his contract that would allow them to terminate what was a terrible contract when it was signed and is far worse now

 

[Limp Ditka]

Pretty cool that you had a chance to meet Josh, but it's not like he's Keith Morin.

 

[jamny]

Sucks. One of my favorite players. Hope he gets some help

Same here. Always rooted for him to stay clean. Hope he can get past this.

 

[Annyong]

The home run derby in Yankee Stadium was one of the coolest things I've seen in baseball recently.

 

[Limp Ditka]

The home run derby in Yankee Stadium was one of the coolest things I've seen in baseball recently.

Only thing that could top it is our Cubs winning the World Series

 

[Limp Ditka]

The home run derby in Yankee Stadium was one of the coolest things I've seen in baseball recently.

Only thing that could top it is our Cubs winning the World Series

Oops. Meant to do that with my TRE alias

 

[shadyridr]

Josh Hamilton meeting with MLB officials, re: disciplinary issue, suspension possible.

Feel bad about this because I have met Josh and his wife and I hope he can work out of this again .... BUT I also hope that the Angels have a clause in his contract that would allow them to terminate what was a terrible contract when it was signed and is far worse now

oh yeah well I met his dad Billy

 

[Annyong]

His Uncle Daryl threw me a ball at Wrigley when I was a lil chap.

 

[RnR]

His Uncle Daryl threw me a ball at Wrigley when I was a lil chap.

Daryl now does a very mediocre job as an analyst on MLB Network.

Truth or lie?

 

[Eephus]

His Uncle Daryl threw me a ball at Wrigley when I was a lil chap.

Daryl now does a very mediocre job as an analyst on MLB Network.

Truth or lie?

That's his other brother Darrell

 

[Annyong]

I like turtles

 

[shadyridr]

I like turtles

any relation to Lisa?

 

[Annyong]

I like turtles

any relation to Lisa?

She was my first black girl boner i think.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

A's claimed Tigers reliever/Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer/Will Ferrell look-a-like Chad Smith off waivers from Detroit.

Fastball-reliant and probably not too helpful against lefties, but he doesn't seem like a guy that should be able to get away.

 

[Eephus]

Johan Santana, the lovechild of philosopher George Santayana and Scarlett Johansson, signed a minor league deal with the Blue Jays in his quest to have elbow surgery in every country in the Americas.