MLB HOT STOVE ‘25-‘26

[18thandWells]

I heard on an Astros broadcast that Bregman chose his uniform number because he thought he would be motivated by the "constant reminder he was picked second- not first- in the MLB draft." The first pick in '15 was Dansby Swanson; pick 9 that year was Ian Happ, and Kyle Tucker was taken fifth. Herr Ricketts and brass seem to really like that draft class.

[Pakuni]

The remains of a once great ballplayer named Nolan Arenado have been shipped to Arizona for very little in return.

[tower912]

Salary dump.  No idea what Arizona was thinking.

[Billy Hoyle]

A Toronto restaurant is offering Bo Bichette free steak for the rest of his life if he re-signs with the Blue Jays.

Great for America's new food pyramid, too!

If there's one thing that could sway a guy who is about to make $300 million, it's free steak.

[18thandWells]

If there's one thing that could sway a guy who is about to make $300 million, it's free steak.

Two things.
https://torontosun.com/sports/baseball/toronto-blue-jays/bo-bichette-lifetime-supply-viagra-peta

[WhiteTrash]

A Toronto restaurant is offering Bo Bichette free steak for the rest of his life if he re-signs with the Blue Jays.

Great for America's new food pyramid, too!

I think 2 years ago a Chicago restaurant offered the White Sox starting lineup free steak for life if they would retire from MLB. 

[MUBurrow]

The Yankees did well in the Weathers trade.  Miami must be really bearish on his health, because they went the volume route for the return rather than quality. He hasn't been able to stay healthy, but he's looked really good when he's pitched.