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Brewer Fan
8:21
My question is on Quinn Priester and also the Brewers pitching system. They have the reputation of getting the most put of pitchers but it can't happen this quickly right? So by extension,  since his results are already pretty good,, is Priester's ceiling higher than we thought once he has a full offseason in the system?
Mark P
8:23
Priester isn't far removed from being a first-rounder and a top-100 prospect, so it's not like he's some guy the Brewers found off the scrap heap.  The upside is certainly still there, and it should be noted that if Priester's ceiling is "only" what it is now, that still makes for a serviceable starter over the long term
Dalton Rushing
8:24
What sort of return could the Dodgers get for me if they strictly wanna swap me for pitching?
Mark P
8:27
Teams will undoubtedly be calling about Rushing, and Will Smith's long-term contract probably means LA will be open to hearing offers.  That would put the Dodgers in need of a veteran backup catcher type, but those are readily available.

Offering Rushing would open the doors to a lot of potential arms on the market for the Dodgers, and he's a sought-after enough commodity that I don't think LA moves him for just a rental.
Logjam
8:28
Mark I loved your article today about Yoshida. The obvious question is how will they work it with Anthony/Duran/Abreu/Rafaela when none of them can DH against RHP since Yoshida will be doing that?
Mark P
8:30
The Sox can be judicious in giving people some off-days, since there's no clearcut way to manage it.  Rafaela could conceivably be used at 2B but that's not an idea use of an outstanding defensive center fielder
Fox Mulder
8:31
Pepsi or Coke, Mark?
Mark P
8:33
My power rankings go...

  • Pepsi and Coke tied
  • Diet Pepsi (which I'm drinking right this moment)
  • Coke Zero
  • (small gap)
  • Pepsi Zero
  • (Grand Canyon-sized gap)
  • Diet Coke
CardsRPathetic
8:34
what type of return can the Cardinals expect to receive in a trade of Thomas Saggese, who is blocked by other young midfielders
Mark P
8:36
He's an intriguing enough trade chip that I doubt St. Louis would trade him for less than a big return, i.e. a player who is controlled beyond 2025.  My guess is that the Cards will shop Gorman first (notwithstanding now Gorman has been red hot over the last few weeks)
Michael Gillis
8:38
If the Braves want to compete, a huge change is needed in the core. Who goes?
Mark P
8:40
Albies had a huge 2023 season, but that was his only good year in the last four.  This season has been particularly rough, as Albies has barely been a replacement-level player.

He is controlled for two $7MM club options beyond this season, so at that price, it's easy to see the Braves retaining him to bet on a turn-around.  But, perhaps in a way because second base is a relatively easier position to address, I could see AA decide to trade Albies before the option deadline to get some other team deal with his struggles.
Angels Fan
8:43
If Ethan Holliday is not picked #1 by the Nationals do you see the Angels taking him or are they looking at a college bat that can be brought up to the majors by next season?
Mark P
8:45
That would seem to fit the Angels' fast-tracking M.O. They could also opt for a college pitcher like Arnold or Anderson
Pop Fisher
8:45
The Natural or The Sandlot?
Mark P
8:45
Sandlot all day.  This might be an even hotter take than my Coke/Pepsi rankings, but I don't think the Natural is a good movie.
Friars
8:46
Padres, meet your new left fielder, Seth Brown, am I right?
Mark P
8:47
He isn't much of a defender, and his bat hasn't done much in a few years.  I could see SD taking a flier on Brown since they're so thin for left field options, but there would seem to be better candidates out there
Josh Bell
8:47
Tell it to me straight… am I getting traded or DFA’d before the deadline?
Mark P
8:48
I think he'll be dealt, if even for a minimal return.  The legend of Josh Bell's sudden turn-arounds will make some team interested in making Washington an offer
Reggie
8:49
Was there ever a good explanation why the Jays didn’t sign Yarborough at the end of spring training when it was clear that their rotation is on the older side and Scherzer can’t be counted upon…ie the Jays were always clearly going to need depth starters at some point.
Mark P
8:50
Shi Davidi explored this a couple of months ago, as apparently the Jays wanted Yarbrough to sign an advanced consent clause, thus giving the team the ability to keep up on the active roster for up to 45 days without guaranteeing his full salary.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/as-blue-jays-search-for-fifth-sta...
8:51
I absolutely agree that this was a big mistake for the Jays, as Yarbrough was just what the rotation needed as a depth arm.  The error became evident almost immediately when Scherzer got hurt in his first start.
Krall’s Self Doubt
8:51
Does the Jeimer Candelario release show that the reds are willing to make a big move at the deadline or is it just a cap cut for open space
Mark P
8:52
The Reds don't save any money for the early release, as they'll be eating the rest of Jeimer's contract.  (Minus the minimum salary that will be covered by whatever teams signs him next.)
SF
8:54
On the rotation, I know it was said that we have depth for days. But with the Devers trade, Harrison and Hicks were given up, along with the slow down of Birdsong and approaching career innings for Roupp, it seems to be a thin rotation. A starter at the deadline? Who though would Posey target? Hopefully not a rental, I wouldn’t think he would.
Mark P
8:55
Black or Winn could be called up to cover innings, but agreed that a more proven SP option would be helpful.  It doesn't need to be an ace or a "will start a playoff game" type --- just a veteran who can eat some innings and provide some stability for the kids.
Eriepopcorn
8:57
Is it safe to say after getting swept by the cards. The guards have gone from Maybe adding to 100% selling now
Mark P
8:57
Guardians are still only two back of the last wild card slot, so it's too soon to wave the white flag yet
Buster Posey
8:58
Did I make to big of a move to fast considering where the roster is?
Mark P
8:59
Picking up Devers is a long-term move beyond just what the Giants hope to accomplish in 2025.  I think Posey makes that deal 10 times out of 10, even if the Giants had been struggling
Adell
9:00
Why is my turnaround not getting more attention?  And have the Adell trade Qs finally gone away?
Mark P
9:01
It feels like the Angels are collectively flying under fans' radars, though to be fair, I can understand the "I'll believe it when I see it" sentiment given LAA's recent history.

Adell could be World Series MVP en route to leading the Halos to a title, and I'd still get "is this the right time to sell high on Jo for pitching?" questions
Billington
9:02
Is Buxton finally the Buxton we all thought he was gonna be??!!
Mark P
9:03
I think everyone is holding their breath and hoping that Buxton can finally stay healthy, but All-Star level performance was always his ceiling if he could stay on the field.
Starryl Drawberry
9:05
Are there any expensive and underperforming pitchers out there that the Mets could cash in Starling Marte for? Marte doesn't seem to have a place on the Mets, and they desperately need pitching right now.
Mark P
9:06
As amusing as a Starling-for-Severino might be, I'm not sure Marte carries a lot of trade value.
Jorge
9:06
The White Sox seem to have done well with two rule 5 pitchers, are they exploiting a new market inefficiency?
Mark P
9:07
The Rule 5 has been around for a century in one form or another, so it's not exactly a "new" inefficiency.  But if you're a rebuilding team that is willing to give a young player plenty of time, why not take a flier or two on any interesting available prospects?
Blue
9:08
With Sheehan seems to be ready in MLB, why did Dodgers send him back to minors? I am still confused.
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