Offseason Hot Stove 2024-25 Thread

[Heyward]

How could anybody be excited about a 41 year old, very likely negative WAR, Justin Verlander?

This can't be real.

The guy who has the source from the medicals said the other player failed their medicals. So i dont think it'd be Verlander. Scott is fine, but thats not a 9 to 9.5 signing. Would need more obviously but good first move if it happens.

 

[bravesnumberone]

I think relative to the position, it'd be a 9-9.5, but yeah not much to go too crazy over.

 

[SJ24]

The guy who has the source from the medicals said the other player failed their medicals. So i dont think it'd be Verlander. Scott is fine, but thats not a 9 to 9.5 signing. Would need more obviously but good first move if it happens.

The only 9-9.5 signing that exists at this point would be Roki Sasaki, and that's not happening.

This guy may be right about us signing somebody, but I doubt this board will be too excited.

 

[msstate7]

All this "9 to 9.5" talk is useless. One guy's rating means nothing to the next guy. The guy is either right about a signing today or not, but the rating part is crap.

 

[thewupk]

All this "9 to 9.5" talk is useless. One guy's rating means nothing to the next guy. The guy is either right about a signing today or not, but the rating part is crap.

I mean. The average twitter user probablly thinks Verlander is an A+ signing

 

[msstate7]

I mean. The average twitter user probablly thinks Verlander is an A+ signing

Exactly.

 

[Mad Dog Murph]

I’d be ok with Verlander as a 4 or 5 depending on price of course. And there is no one left in FA that warrants anyone claiming it a 9 or 9.5.

But, much like this ‘new improved forum’ we’re supposed to get here 2 months ago, I think it’s all BS.

 

[CrimeDog247]

He just said it’s not Verlander and said he’s a 9.5 for his role. So…..

 

[thewupk]

He just said it’s not Verlander and said he’s a 9.5 for his role. So…..

Probally Scott or Hoffman then if it's real. Those are the 2 best relievers on the market and project for the most fWAR (0.9) of free agent releivers for 2025.

 

[UNCBlue012]

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[bravesnumberone]

Gonna be the 5:00 news dump on New Year’s Eve.

 

[Enscheff]

Has to be Scott, but didn’t he also say he hadn’t played in MLB yet?

If it is Scott that’s a good get, depending on contract of course.

If it’s Sasaki that’s a 10 for more reasons than just the talented arm. Opening up the pipeline to Japanese players is almost as valuable as the player itself.

 

[Enscheff]

All this "9 to 9.5" talk is useless. One guy's rating means nothing to the next guy. The guy is either right about a signing today or not, but the rating part is crap.

This is what I mean about his takes. I don’t doubt the info, I doubt his take on the significance of the player.

We will see soon enough.

 

[Hudson2]

If it’s done then we should hear something today

 

[50PoundHead]

I mean. The average twitter user probablly thinks Verlander is an A+ signing

A++ if Kate Upton attends games.

 

[The Tariff King]

Has to be Scott, but didn’t he also say he hadn’t played in MLB yet?

If it is Scott that’s a good get, depending on contract of course.

If it’s Sasaki that’s a 10 for more reasons than just the talented arm. Opening up the pipeline to Japanese players is almost as valuable as the player itself.

"I've wanted to pitch for the Braves ever since my idol Kenshin Kawakami-san wore the tomahawk across his chest.

 

[CyYoung31]

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[Carp]

A++ if Kate Upton attends games.

I live in TN but I would get season tickets for that show

 

[Hudson2]

A++ if Kate Upton attends games.

I’d say DD+

 

[bravesnumberone]

Another account is saying Braves trying to get Scott done but facing competition from Dodgers and Padres.