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Front Office Chat Jan. 31, 2025
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Darragh McDonald
2:30
And, yes, like you said. There's no guarantee they can repeat. Beets, Freeman, Teoscar, Muncy and Chris Taylor are all 32 or older.
2:31
All their pitchers have notable injury histories.
We are barely a year removed from them getting swept out of the first round of the playoffs by the Diamondbacks.
Nice Job!
2:31
You run a good chat. I'm enjoying it very much.
Darragh McDonald
2:32
I know you're just lying because you want to see your comment in the chat, but it worked.
Detroit
2:32
What’s our next move?
Darragh McDonald
2:32
Another bullpen add would make sense. Kenley and D-Rob are still out there. Finnegan, plenty of others.
Mookie Beets
2:33
Beads?!?!?!?! Wait, wrong guy. I'll see myself out (appreciate the typo).
Darragh McDonald
2:33
Dang, I said Beets? I think I have to retire now.
MLP
2:33
"I know you're just lying because you want to see your comment in the chat, but it worked." -- awesome!
Darragh McDonald
2:33
This one worked too.
Manfredo Corleone
2:33
When do we get expansion and do you think it will help competitive balance? Seems like there’s not many rebuilding clubs with expanded playoffs
Darragh McDonald
2:34
Manfred has been saying for years that he wants the A's and Rays to have new stadiums (stadia?) before expansion.
As of a few months ago, the path ahead seemed pretty straightforward. The A's to Vegas, the Rays get a new stadium in St. Pete's.
2:35
Now that the Rays have all this drama and it's unclear what's next, I don't know. It's already kinda messy and could get worse.
In short, probably still a few years away from expansion becoming real.
2:36
As for competitive balance, I don't think it will have a massive impact.
Currently, each league has 6 playoff spots fo 15 teams. The most doesn't change much if that goes to 6/16.
Falvey
2:37
Are my employers (TWINS) going to let me do anything this off season or watch as KC, DET and CLE get better.
Darragh McDonald
2:38
Doesn't seem like there's any financial wiggle room there. Falvey can make moves but it seems like they have to be revenue neutral, give or take.
MLB fan
2:38
Would Arenado accept a trade to tigers at this point?
Darragh McDonald
2:39
Unfortunately, I can't read his mind. But if he wants to win, it's a solid enough landing spot.
Pitcher injuries
2:39
Do you think a 6 man rotation lessens the risk of pitcher injury? If yes, do you see more teams adopting this approach?
Darragh McDonald
2:40
I would imagine the injury risk is less, sure.
2:41
And I think a lot of teams are already kind of doing this, to an extent. With the off-days in the schedule, plus occasional spot starts and bullpen days, I believe pitchers are throwing on "normal rest" less and less.
Guest
2:41
Why is Bregman dragging this out? They must know every teams position by now. Just pick a team and take the deal. Let’s go. I think it’s lame.
Darragh McDonald
2:41
Well, supposedly, he considers the 6/156 from the Astros to be a pay cut.
2:42
That's 26MM per year. He was making 28.5MM in the final two years of his previous deal.
It's possible some other club like the Jays has a marginally better offer in a vacuum. However, Canada has higher taxes than Texas, so it wouldn't really benefit him to take it.
2:43
Maybe Polanco going to Seattle causes Houston to bump their offer? If not, he has to take something soon. Running out of time.
2:44
Okay, I have to run and do some news coverage. Thanks for coming out, everyone. These chats are always fun.
And as I said earlier, thanks as always for supporting us.
Looking out the window, it's snowing here in Ontario, but baseball is so close to being back. Yay!
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