Offseason Hot Stove 2024-25 Thread

[Super]

King and SD avoid arb with a deal with a mutual option for next season. Not sure if that disrupts the idea of trading him?

[ATL22]

King and SD avoid arb with a deal with a mutual option for next season. Not sure if that disrupts the idea of trading him?

I think the cost certainty actually makes him more tradeable. Mutual options are never exercised so they’re just accounting maneuvers to spread money out.

[Enscheff]

I think Cease is going to be a Brave. Just like Profar was always the best fit in LF, Cease has always been the best fit in the rotation.

As long as Baldwin is not the piece going to SD the cost will be fine. It might sting to read the names, but it will be fine.

[Hudson2]

That option is meaning less. If he has an excellent year then he will decline it and if he tanks then the team will decline it.

[Enscheff]

Mutual options are usually just a way to push some of the cash down the road as a buyout.

[bravesnumberone]

Another "insider" claiming to have a source that the Braves are intensifying talks with two teams - he seems to be saying that if the Cease talks fall apart, the second team is a pivot for AA.

[Hudson2]

Another "insider" claiming to have a source that the Braves are intensifying talks with two teams - he seems to be saying that if the Cease talks fall apart, the second team is a pivot for AA.

Twins or Mariners possibly. Lopez or Castillo could be the next target and I'm guessing AA already knows the cost. I'd be surprised if he doesn't have anybody by the end of the weekend.

[thewupk]

I think Cease is going to be a Brave. Just like Profar was always the best fit in LF, Cease has always been the best fit in the rotation.

As long as Baldwin is not the piece going to SD the cost will be fine. It might sting to read the names, but it will be fine.

Agreed. Get Cease done without trading Baldwin and it's a win and a win for the offseason.

[Hudson2]

I think Baldwin and Caminiti are both no go's, everybody else is on the table.

[CyYoung31]

Am I the only one who’d rather have Lopez than Cease?

[bravesfanMatt]

Am I the only one who’d rather have Lopez than Cease?

that contract... I like Lopez if Minny throws some bones the Braves way.

[Carp]

Am I the only one who’d rather have Lopez than Cease?

I would too. But I feel like the Twins ownership situation is basically holding them hostage on making significant moves. New ownership may not be looking sell off valuable pieces.

[UNCBlue012]

Another "insider" claiming to have a source that the Braves are intensifying talks with two teams - he seems to be saying that if the Cease talks fall apart, the second team is a pivot for AA.

Lmao, who said it this time?

[UNCBlue012]

Am I the only one who’d rather have Lopez than Cease?

All day, man. He's just going to cost a **** ton.

[bravesnumberone]

Lmao, who said it this time?

I can’t keep up with it.

[Super]

that contract... I like Lopez if Minny throws some bones the Braves way.

His contract is great

[bravesfanMatt]

His contract is great

It is not bad actually. I think I had my cheap glasses on

[CJ9]

Lopez is where I include Baldwin with no hesitation.

[UNCBlue012]

Lopez is where I include Baldwin with no hesitation.

welp, Passan confirmed on ESPN that Baldwin is indeed not available in any trades. But we already suspected as much. Haha

[Enscheff]

Lopez has a contract for 3 years at $22M per season.

Castillo squarely in his decline years is owed $22M for the next 3 years with another $22M vesting option.

These are much different propositions than a 29 year old Cease for 1 year at $14M. Baldwin should not be in play for any of these names. Crochet was a maybe...these options are all hard no.