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Steve Adams
12:50
I have long since given up assuming that anything will snap Dick Monfort back to reality.
Brewers 3B/SS
12:51
Will Bo Bichette be available at the deadline?  If so, what package could the Brewers put together that would be fair for the rental?
Steve Adams
12:52
I doubt Bichette's available. The Jays are firmly in playoff contention right now, and even if they're several games back of a spot, they have a front office/GM that probably feels like turnover is coming if the team doesn't win.

You could maybe get more than the value of a potential QO by trading Bichette, but you'd really punch a hole in your 2025 chances. Unless the Jays are like 10 back of a playoff spot, I think he's staying.
Brewers wouldn't be a good fit anyway, unless Toronto is eating like all of the salary.
Martras
12:53
I've seen an increasing expectation the Twins might look to acquire more starting pitching at the deadline, but I don't see it. By the time the deadline rolls back around, Lopez should be close to returning and #5ish rotation depth is still strong for the Twins. I don't see any appetite for their ownership to spend, either. What is your take?
Steve Adams
12:55
Generally agree. If they have more injuries or if Lopez/Matthews are going to be out awhile past the deadline, I could see them going after a Heaney or someone, just to avoid a situation like they had last year where they're trying to stay afloat in a playoff race but running out three rookie starters (Woods Richardson, Festa, Matthews). But if they think they're 2-4 weeks out from a Lopez return, if Zebby's back by then and if the rest of the staff is healthy, I don't know that they'll be making aggressive pushes for SP help.

Lots of "ifs" there, though.
AJ Preller
12:56
What will I have to give up to get Ramon Laureano? Can I pry him away mid June without a overpay?
Steve Adams
12:58
I just wouldn't target/prioritize Laureano. He has decent numbers in a small sample this year, but the recent track record is bad, his K's are up there, the defense isn't what it once was and he's not even hitting lefties well --- he's just BABIP'ing hard against righties (with some unexpected right-on-right pop). In general, I'd aim higher.

But, as you'd expect after seeing me rattle off that glowing review -- I don't think the cost of acquisition would be all that high, no. Haha.
Wook
12:58
Brady House…July 1st call up?
Steve Adams
12:58
Anytime at this point wouldn't surprise me too much.
Christian Walker
12:59
Am I living up to my contract even though negative war?  Is negative war for first baseman the new norm?
Steve Adams
1:01
I feel like it should go without saying that hitting .207/.269/.350 is decidedly not living up to a $20MM salary. K's and chase way up, walks and power down. Not a great combo, but he's still hitting the ball hard when he makes contact and still plays a good 1B defensively
JimmyKrakKorn
1:02
Is Clase The starting centre fielder in Toronto next year and Varsho moves to Left. We will need a lead off hitter when Bo Bichett moves to the Dodgers
Steve Adams
1:03
I don't think Clase can/will hit, and even if he did, I'm not taking Varsho out of CF for him (or almost anyone else). Let him play LF and keep Varsho in center.
Dana Brown
1:03
A lot of buzz around Miguel Ullola. He isn’t listed in top 100 prospects but could he be a center piece in a trade for a top line SP or bat?
Steve Adams
1:05
I assume you're talking locally in Houston? Ullola's having a nice season in terms of his ERA and strikeout rate, but he's walking almost 15% of his opponents in Triple-A. I don't think he's a centerpiece for a substantial deadline upgrade. But hey, only takes one team that loves him and thinks they can make some tweaks to bump his command a grade or two.
Redneck Rampage
1:06
Is Misiorowski coming up to Milwaukee a precursor to a Brewer trade? There's a whole lot of pitchers up there even without Woodruff.
Steve Adams
1:11
Doubt it. The Brewers just view their Triple-A arms as an extension of the big league rotation. They had Quinn Priester lined up but have been getting good use of him as a bulk arm following openers with good success.

They're going to get innings for all of Misiorowski, Henderson, Patrick, Priester, etc. down the stretch. I expect that they'll trade some starting pitching at the deadline, even if they're contending (Civale/Quintana most likely, but they'll get big offers on Peralta) and maybe narrow the group thusly post-deadline.
Friars
1:12
Have the Padres considered trading for Harrison Bader?
Steve Adams
1:12
The Twins are five over .500, +37 run differential and currently hold a Wild Card spot.
Binky
1:12
So when a player gets DFA'd what's the benefit to the player in choosing FA and 1 minute later resigning a minor league deal vs instead of just accepting AAA right from thr get go.
Steve Adams
1:13
New opt-out language, different salary terms, the brief ability to see if anyone else will put you directly on a MLB roster elsewhere.
Defense wins Championships
1:13
Kimbrel makes sense for the Angels, right?
Steve Adams
1:14
Kimbrel feels like a very Angels move, if only because they love rolling the dice on former stars.

Any team seeking bullpen depth (which is most of them) could sign Kimbrel -- Braves included.
jed hoyer
1:14
Does a team take a chance on half a season of Julio Urias?
Steve Adams
1:14
Nope
Vladdy Jr
1:16
Is it possible that I'm just not a slugger?  Yes I hit the ball hard, but I can't seem to get the launch angle for homers on the regular.  And how bad does my 500 million contract look if I'm good for only 25-30 home runs a year?
Steve Adams
1:16
Vlad hit .323/.396/.544 with 30 homers last year. If he's "just" a 25-30 HR bat with those kinds of rate stats, they'll be fine.
@Tayyyburrr
1:16
Does Julio Urias, Bauer or Wander ever play in MLB again?
Steve Adams
1:17
Nope
BB-STC
1:17
Assuming that he won't be traded this year, what does Paddack's next contract look like?
Steve Adams
1:19
Good command, sub-par K% and SwStr%. Average-ish velo. Two TJs under his belt. I'd have a hard time seeing anything past Taillon's 4/68, and I'd probably take the under in years and AAV. Something in Eflin's 3/40 range, perhaps?
Sad Reds Fan
1:19
Hunter Greene would be a Cy Young candidate if he could stay healthy and that makes me sad
Steve Adams
1:20
I have no great feedback other than to say, yes he would, and that's understandable.
Kyle
1:20
After 3000Ks, is Clayton Kershaw unanimous HOF’er? Or will some writer hold playoffs against him
Steve Adams
1:20
I never expect anyone to get in unanimously, because some caveman writer will leave his ballot blank or like, only vote for one guy or something stupid. And then never own up to it.

But it doesn't matter. Kershaw's a slam-dunk first ballot HOF
Kyle
1:22
Do you think the players will want to address in the next CBO the problem of clearly Ready prospects being held down until the summer to avoid them winning a full year via ROY?
Steve Adams
1:24
That wrinkle in and of itself is a product of the ROY rules which were designed to prevent Kris Bryant/Vlad Jr. situations where teams hold players down for 15 days to buy a whole year of service.

This next iteration of service manipulation wasn't hard to foresee. We were writing about how teams in situations like the O's at the time could hold Rutschman (then a prospect) down until July or August even when they're ready on Opening Day or mid-May for just this purpose.

Maybe they'll try to address this, sure, but clubs will find another way to try to game the system then. It's only natural.
Thinking Cap
1:25
Any reason why Brendan Rodgers is still with the Astros & hasn’t been DFA’d? Highest K% of his career by far!
Steve Adams
1:26
I don't really get what they're doing there. He has 28 PA in the past month. He's not hitting on the rare occasions they do use him. It's not quite Austin Wynns/Reds level of non-usage, but it's not far off. At a certain point -- and I'd say we're there -- move on and make better use of the roster spot.
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