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Ben Clemens

3:11

for those 40 players, I estimated 119 player-years worth of contract

so like, 3 yeras on average? and very few above 4

3:12

This person was at 148, so nearly 4 years on average

and I think they're pretty much the median

I'm VERRRRRRRRRY heavy on the short deal plan this year

Okra

3:12

Does the looming strike in 2027 tank the trade value of guys with 2 years of control left? M Gore, Joe Ryan, etc

Ben Clemens

3:12

Interesting question, but I don't really think so

3:13

that said, those two guys are some of the most interesting valuation puzzles, because I think they're who a lot of pitching-needy teams actually want

like, you don't actually want seven years of Dylan Cease or whatever. You want two! and Joe Ryan can give you that

so I think that the Twins and Nats will have a lot of suitors for them this winter. I'm super curious to see what Washington's plan looks like with the complete FO overhaul after so many years of continuity

Guest

3:14

Any realistic options you see as a good fit for Cleveland? They have very little on the books for '26, but have shown little willingness to spend. Some help on offense is clearly needed

Ben Clemens

3:14

Austin Hedges

(actually, Hedges has already signed an extension with the Guardians)

I was joking with Meg that we should crowdsource Hedges just for funsies, and that's how I found out thta he signed an exact duplicate of last year's deal again