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Front Office Chat: 10/25/24
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Jor
5:03
Have we seen the best of Luis Garcia WAS or does he still have substantial upside?
Anthony Franco
5:04
This year felt like the ceiling for him but that's a pretty good player
5:05
Overall upside is still limited by the defense and the approach but .280 with 15-20 homers and 20 steals from a middle infielder is a good starting point
Royal Help Now
5:06
What chance do we see Jac Caglione in Kansas City in 2025?
Anthony Franco
5:07
15%? He should move quickly but that's a big ask for a player with zero professional ABs
Bad Contracts
5:07
Matz and Mikolas plus cash for Jordan Montgomery.  I suppose the D’backs wouldn’t do this since Montgomery may have more upside than Matz and Mikolas.  However, Arizona’s owner was publicly extremely critical of Monty.
Anthony Franco
5:08
Can't remember if I actually got to answer this one last week
5:09
I see the logic for it, sure. Snakes could plug Mikolas into the back of the rotation and use Matz as a left-handed reliever. Clean break for Monty and a chance for STL to cash him at the deadline for more than they'd get for either Mikolas or Matz if he bounces back
O'Malley
5:10
When is your prediction for the first impact free agent signing? Who is it and to what team?
Anthony Franco
5:11
I'll take Fried in between Thanksgiving and the start of the Winter Meetings
Utah Steve
5:11
Does Minnesota trade Pablo? Do they bring back Santana? Do they cut ties with Kepler? Will the organization form a broadcast solution? Would a new owner open up the wallet to raise payroll to pursue hot free agents?Lots of interest in buying the club. Glen Taylor would pay to field a winner. Joe Pohlad has no interest in running the team. Levine is gone. Falvey is next probably after Baldelli is fired.
Anthony Franco
5:13
Feels like it's time to move on from Kepler. Guessing they'll let Santana walk as well. 10-20% chance of a López trade, I guess? It's the easiest way to clear a huge chunk of payroll room but they don't need to cut spending so much as they're just not in position to add to it
Dan Sanchez
5:14
Is Witt’s extension + 10% a good comp for Gunnar Henderson? Maybe 11/316 with a couple of opt-out points?
Anthony Franco
5:17
Hmm. Admittedly haven't looked at this closely but at first blush, that still feels a little light. BWJ got a really good deal for himself but that was something of a projection bet from the Royals that he'd take the leap to MVP level (which he did). Gunnar's already there
5:18
Even if you give him a chance or two to opt out, I think Henderson's beating the Tatis guarantee
Alright, I need to wrap things up
5:19
Thanks as always for continuing to support the site and hanging out each week! If I didn't get to your question, feel free to throw it at me on X @affranco10
5:20
Have a great weekend and enjoy the games! Possible that next Friday's chat will be our first of the offseason, though I'm hoping for a series that goes at least six
We shall see!
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