MLB Hot Stove 2020: Congratulations to the nations capital

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Stephen Strasburg Opts Out Of Nationals Contract

10:20 pm: Boras and the Nationals plan to start re-negotiating Strasburg's deal on Sunday, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale …

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Padres Plan To Pursue Stephen Strasburg

With Nationals co-ace and World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg opting out of his contract and preparing to hit free agency, …

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Yankees Extend Aroldis Chapman

Reports indicate that the Yankees have reached an agreement to keep closer Aroldis Chapman in pinstripes through 2022. New York will …

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Braves, Nick Markakis Agree To New Deal

The Braves have agreed to a slightly restructured contract with veteran outfielder Nick Markakis. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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Amod I forgot the apostrophe in "Nation's".... and it probably deserves to be capitalized. RIP.

 

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Surprised to see the Chapman extension. There a weak closer market this offseason?

 

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Alex said:

Surprised to see the Chapman extension. There a weak closer market this offseason?

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I mean it's good for both sides. He's not Rivera but he's still better than most and there's a chance that they'll end up losing some of their bullpen depth which has been a big part of their strength.

 

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Worst case scenario for the Astros is if Cole, Stras, and Rendon land with the Angels.

Yikes.

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Yordan Alvarez, Pete Alonso Win Rookie Of The Year Awards

Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez and Mets first baseman Pete Alonso were named the rookies of the year in the American …

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Three Teams Exceeded 2019 Luxury Tax Threshold

The Red Sox, Yankees, and Cubs were the three teams to exceed the luxury tax threshold in 2019, as Jorge …

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Rangers Exploring Top-Tier Free Agents

The Rangers will enter the offseason with their eyes set at the very top prizes of free agency, Evan Grant of …

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Bloom: "Every Indication" Dustin Pedroia Will Try To Return In 2020

Veteran Red Sox second bagger Dustin Pedroia has given "every indication" that he intends to play in 2020, newly minted …

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Yikes.

 

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Yikes.

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My goodness.

 

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To accompany the video.

Astros stole signs electronically in 2017

Four sources, including current Athletics pitcher Mike Fiers, confirmed that the Astros used a camera to steal signs.

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Was about to say, those fuckers were really good at picking up signs. Seemed like every other postseason start they were reading pitchers "tipping".

Looks like a Rosenthal piece, so it will probably get lots of eyes. Curious if this becomes serious, or if Spygate, where the MLB tries to brush it away with a stern warning.

The Astros stole signs electronically in 2017 — part of a much broader issue for Major League Baseball

Multiple sources confirm a camera was in use in Houston. Now MLB is preparing to examine 'everything' in interview with dismissed executive.

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Ps. AJ Hinch can suck a dick, fuck that dickhead.

 

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Now you are just a bitter Yankees fan.

I doubt anything will come from this aside for more scrutiny done to all clubs, who are likely just as guilty, stealing signs.

 

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Yeah I doubt much actually comes of this. Anything more than a fine or something would be a surprise.

 

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Now you are just a bitter Yankees fan.

I doubt anything will come from this aside for more scrutiny done to all clubs, who are likely just as guilty, stealing signs.

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Hinch's retarded comments about the Yankees being "upset" look stupid now.

Hope the MLB doesn't pussy out like the NFL did. But I don't have faith in that. Definitely not gonna label other teams trying to "acquire" signs to this degree, but it certainly happens to some level. Where there is smoke, there is fire, and there has been tons of fire around that organization for awhile.

 

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Get off your high horse. Your club is just as dirty, as is every other club in the game.

MLB rules on Red Sox-Yankees sign stealing and fines both teams

Commissioner Manfred noted that future use of technology to steal signs could result in loss of draft picks

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Was that going on during the WS?

 

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Would not be surprised to see a slight overpay here with the hope that Josh Jung takes over for them in 2-3 years.

Rangers Being Aggressive In Pursuit Of Josh Donaldson

The Rangers are reportedly making an "aggressive push" to bring Josh Donaldson to Texas. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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Giants Hire Gabe Kapler As Manager

The Giants have hired Gabe Kapler as their new manager, Kerry Crowley of the Bay Area News Group was among …

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Rays Reportedly Front-Runners For Howie Kendrick

Free-agent infielder Howe Kendrick may be close to parlaying a brilliant 2019 campaign with the World Series-winning Nationals into a …

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Wow. Cole robbed. While close Cole absolutely had a better year. And DeGrom is insane.

Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander Named Cy Young Winners

Mets ace Jacob deGrom and Astros ace Justin Verlander were named Major League Baseball's Cy Young winners. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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Mets' Carlos Beltran, Red Sox's Alex Cora expected to be interviewed as part of Astros sign-stealing scandal

Beltran and Cora were both members of the 2017 Astros team that is being accused of stealing signs with video

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Personally I hope they vacate the 2017 win as their hitting at home where they could video tape the singals was 3-4 times as good as on the road.

In addition I would like to see year long bans minimum for some players. Otherwise this opens the door for gambling fixing and other things.

 

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