The 2013-14 MLB Hot Stove Tracker And Spring Training Discussion Thread

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by jrg:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

There are several teams where there is no clear cut "face of the franchsie"
Cubs
A's
White Sox (unless you want to count an old Paul Konerko)
Padres
Astros
Indians

Anthony Rizzo - Cubs
Yoenis Cespedes - A's
Jason Kipnis - Indians

In my opinion.

Kipinis and Rizzo wouldnt even be recognized outside of their own cities. But, yes they are the teams best players I suppose.

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by jrg:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

There are several teams where there is no clear cut "face of the franchsie"
Cubs
A's
White Sox (unless you want to count an old Paul Konerko)
Padres
Astros
Indians

Anthony Rizzo - Cubs
Yoenis Cespedes - A's
Jason Kipnis - Indians

In my opinion.

Kipinis and Rizzo wouldnt even be recognized outside of their own cities. But, yes they are the teams best players I suppose.

Castro-Cubs

Surprised it was Kipnis instead of Santana

I was putting Sale as the face of the White Sox.

Originally posted by Niners99:

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by jrg:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

There are several teams where there is no clear cut "face of the franchsie"
Cubs
A's
White Sox (unless you want to count an old Paul Konerko)
Padres
Astros
Indians

Anthony Rizzo - Cubs
Yoenis Cespedes - A's
Jason Kipnis - Indians

In my opinion.

Kipinis and Rizzo wouldnt even be recognized outside of their own cities. But, yes they are the teams best players I suppose.

Castro-Cubs

Surprised it was Kipnis instead of Santana

I was putting Sale as the face of the White Sox.

lol Castro isnt the face of anything. Hes lazy and immature.

Whats the criteria? Just being the best player on the team? Most beloved by that fanbase?

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by Niners99:

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by jrg:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

There are several teams where there is no clear cut "face of the franchsie"
Cubs
A's
White Sox (unless you want to count an old Paul Konerko)
Padres
Astros
Indians

Anthony Rizzo - Cubs
Yoenis Cespedes - A's
Jason Kipnis - Indians

In my opinion.

Kipinis and Rizzo wouldnt even be recognized outside of their own cities. But, yes they are the teams best players I suppose.

Castro-Cubs

Surprised it was Kipnis instead of Santana

I was putting Sale as the face of the White Sox.

lol Castro isnt the face of anything. Hes lazy and immature.

Whats the criteria? Just being the best player on the team? Most beloved by that fanbase?

Apparently its fanbase because the Indians faithful picked Kipnis, not Santana.

Originally posted by Niners99:

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by Niners99:

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by jrg:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
There are several teams where there is no clear cut "face of the franchsie"
Cubs
A's
White Sox (unless you want to count an old Paul Konerko)
Padres
Astros
Indians

Anthony Rizzo - Cubs
Yoenis Cespedes - A's
Jason Kipnis - Indians

In my opinion.

Kipinis and Rizzo wouldnt even be recognized outside of their own cities. But, yes they are the teams best players I suppose.

Castro-Cubs

Surprised it was Kipnis instead of Santana

I was putting Sale as the face of the White Sox.

lol Castro isnt the face of anything. Hes lazy and immature.

Whats the criteria? Just being the best player on the team? Most beloved by that fanbase?

Apparently its fanbase because the Indians faithful picked Kipnis, not Santana.

Kipnis is a better player, so that makes sense.

Originally posted by robniner:
There were no grumblings when Darvish was posted for the highest bidder, but the Japanese baseball officials state if they post Tanaka, its a concession that their baseball league is a minor league farm system to MLB. Will Tanaka pitch in the bigs next year? Ever?

Originally posted by robniner:
There were no grumblings when Darvish was posted for the highest bidder, but the Japanese baseball officials state if they post Tanaka, its a concession that their baseball league is a minor league farm system to MLB. Will Tanaka pitch in the bigs next year? Ever?

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by robniner:

There were no grumblings when Darvish was posted for the highest bidder, but the Japanese baseball officials state if they post Tanaka, its a concession that their baseball league is a minor league farm system to MLB. Will Tanaka pitch in the bigs next year? Ever?

Of course he will pitch in MLB. It just might not be next year.

Originally posted by robniner:

Coming as early as this season to a major league mound near you.

Looks like a bike helmet to me.

Originally posted by robniner:

The Balfour deal with the Orioles is put on hold because apparently he has a shoulder injury. How the Orioles miss that before they made the initial offer is a mystery.