Offseason Rumor Thread

[madducks]

Pirates OF Starling Marte suggested to Hector Gomez of Deportivo Z 101 that he would like to be traded to a contending team this winter.

The 31-year-old outfielder is due $11.5 million next season and carries a $12.5 million club option for 2021. There's known to be interest from the Mets, and Marte told Gomez that it "would be an honor to play with them."

[Gregg]

Rumor that the Brewer's Josh Hader is available for trade.

[madducks]

According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, teams interested in right-hander Gerrit Cole have been asked to submit offers by early next week.

The Yankees, Angels, Dodgers, Phillies and Rangers are among the interested teams. Let the bidding war begin.

[madducks]

Bob Klapisch of the New York Times reports that the Yankees have a seven-year, $245 million contract offer on the table for Gerrit Cole.

[Gregg]

As a Gavin Lux owner in an only league I have been very nervous about the rumors trading him to the AL.

I was glad to see rotoworld reporting that the Dodgers will not be trading him.

[Judge Jude]

our Dustin May owner posted a note on our league website begging the Dodgers not to trade May to AL.

the offseason angst in "only leagues" is a feature, not a bug

[GwynnInTheHall]

Sounds like they're really going to trade Lindor...……….

[Art Vandelay]

Sounds like they're really going to trade Lindor...……….

there isn't a haul big enough for me to get on board with trading Lindor

[Ken]

there isn't a haul big enough for me to get on board with trading Lindor

That can't be correct.

[Art Vandelay]

That can't be correct.

True

But a couple of high ranking prospects doesn’t excite me

[madducks]

Cardinals and Rockies having some serious discussions about Arenado.

[Sour Masher]

Cardinals and Rockies having some serious discussions about Arenado.

As a Arenado owner, I am anxious about his departure from Coors. I keep telling myself he is an elite hitter, and it won't make much of a difference for him. It probably won't, but I still would like to see him stay there. It does not look like that will happen.

[madducks]

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Cubs have "considered/discussed" Jacoby Ellsbury.

[madducks]

There's rumors that the Astros could be on the verge of hiring Dusty Baker to be their new manager.

[madducks]

According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Pirates are considering free agents Kevin Pillar, Billy Hamilton, and Cameron Maybin for their center field opening.