JotCast | 2022 Top 50 Free Agents Chat

2022 Top 50 Free Agents Chat - 11/8/2021

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Ben Clemens

3:14

Why not build the whole team out of surplus value?

That's basically the argument I've seen

Surplus value is great

Good teams sign players to deals that are team-advantageous

But I think good teams also have stars, and Bogaerts is a star

Seems like a lot of work to trade him for another Alex Verdugo then try to retool around that again

Martin

3:15

Realistic targets for the Jays? I know they’ve said they’re planning to up payroll but I can’t see them making a serious run at any of the top guys, bar Semein. I think an offer for Scherzer would fit really nicely.

Ben Clemens

3:15

I think they might be eyeing Ray more than people have said

He seemed to put it together with them, and their pitching coach/staff seem to do well getting the most out of him

Phil

3:15

Is Schwarber out for the Red Sox now that Martinez is coming back, or might they trade Dalbec and put KS at first for a year, figuring on moving him to DH and Casas to first in '23?

Ben Clemens

3:16

I do think that Schwarber is out for them

I thought he'd land there if JDM left, but it's just an awkward amount of bat-only guys to carry

Joe

3:16

I know they won't, but should the Orioles start at least trying to bring in actual free agents as opposed the Matt Harvey's of the world?

Ben Clemens

3:16

Totally yes

3:17

Not top-tier guys, but pitchers who they could work with to improve

Giants east kinda deal

Catherine

3:17

Speaking of the bizarre Alcides Escobar extension, any chance they're leaving that position a void because they think Turner would be open to a reunion next offseason if they can compete in 2023?

Ben Clemens

3:17

Yeah, I could definitely see that

The Nats really seem to like Turner, and rightfully so

Nats Fan

3:18

Don't play Esky? Esky had a solid year. Should the NATs try for a top tier SS then?

Ben Clemens

3:18

I totally believe our projections on Esky... and they are for 623 PA and 0.3 WAR

It's a $1 million contract, that's fine for a backup

Which is presumably what they see him as

Joe

3:18

Who would be the best fit for the Os, then?

Ben Clemens

3:19

How about signing Alex Wood, Collin McHugh, and Jon Gray

A sampler platter of good pitchers who have outs to become great pitchers

Puster Bosey (retired)

3:19

What team makes the most sense for Carlos Rodon to sign, and does he go for a one-year prove-it contract? I don’t think there’s a bigger gamble in this year’s FA class

Ben Clemens

3:19

If I were a team, I'd want to offer Rodon the contract I suggested -- 3/15

I'd do 4/15 maybe too?

3:20

I'm thinking that you want to keep the AAV down but spread the years out, because you don't want too many eggs in one basket for an oft-injured guy

The Tigers would actually make some sense there; they'll already be babying their rotation, so they're a good bet to go 6-man, which helps Rodon

They're also likely to be competitive for the next four years

171

3:21

Camden Yards would like a word with any pitcher who wants to make a 1 year prove it deal with Baltimore, unfortunately.

Ben Clemens