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Mark P
9:20
The other wrinkle here is that the Braves generally don't do business with Boras clients.  It's obviously not a hard rule since, you know, Kim is on the team right now.  But, it might add some interesting layers to any talks between Kim and the Braves about an extension.
Natitude Dude
9:22
When will the Nats have a GM in place? Any leading favorite(s)?
Mark P
9:22
This post runs down the known candidates linked to the vacancy already:
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/09/nationals-have-interviewed-red-...
9:23
Hard to say if there's any kind of a favorite, but the Washington Post reported that Josh Byrnes has yet with the Lerner family.  It's possible other candidates have at well, so it's maybe too soon to dub Byrnes as a top choice
Guest
9:26
Will the Astros pay Valdez?
Mark P
9:26
My prediction is that he's pitching elsewhere in 2026
SFGigantes
9:27
Besides Sonny Gray(as previously mentioned) could SFG get Sandy Alcantara from Marlins in the offseason and not have to give up Josiah Gonzales? I wanted us to go get him at the deadline, even tho we had fallen apart.
Mark P
9:29
The Marlins being so competitive makes me wonder about Alcantara's availability.  Chances are that the Fish will still be open to moving that salary and garnering a big return if one can be found, yet if the Marlins think they can properly contend in 2026, perhaps they think about adding instead of subtracting.
Marky Mark
9:30
Whats on the Sunday Night Chat Playlist?   
Mark P
9:30
"The Crystal Ballroom," an incredible U2 b-side track
Cal Raleigh
9:32
Do you think I can break Judge's home run record?
Mark P
9:33
Went yard for the 58th time tonight.  Five homers in six-plus games is a tall order, especially since I can see the M's resting Raleigh for a game or two to keep him fresh for the playoffs.
Joseph
9:33
What would it take for the Orioles to land MacKenzie Gore this offseason? He would seem like a great fit next to Rogers and Bradish.
Mark P
9:36
It may depend to some extent on who the Nats' next PBO/GM is, but I'd expect Washington to still keep a very high ask on Gore's services.  Even though he faded in the second half and got hurt, a controllable (for two more years) pitcher who has shown frontline stuff merits a big price tag.

I'd also think it unlikely that the Orioles in particular could get much traction in talks with the Nats, if there's any bad blood lingering from The Neverending MASN Dispute
Derek
9:37
If the White Sox pick up Robert's option, would a trade for Bohm work since it fills a need for both teams?
Mark P
9:38
Just as salary offset, since Bohm doesn't have much value to a rebuilding team like the ChiSox.
Acuna
9:38
Any chance Braves trade me,would look good in right field  for the Cubs?
Mark P
9:38
There's zero chance Acuna is traded.  Why would the Braves do that?
carpathian florist
9:44
Bigger disappointment- Mets missing the postseason or tigers missing the postseason?
Mark P
9:44
Certainly the Mets, based on payroll and higher expectations going into the season.
Pirates
9:45
Do we take a big swing trade wise in the offseason? Maybe trade for Taylor Ward by giving some of our insane pitching depth?
Mark P
9:46
Ward is set for free agency following the 2026 season, so I'm not sure if the Bucs want to give up one of their prized young arms for just one year of his services.
Cookie Monster
9:47
What is it going to take for the Cubs to fire everyone?  Non
Mark P
9:48
They've made the playoffs and will finish with the third or fourth best record in the National League.  Hoyer just signed an extension two months ago.  Counsell is under contract through 2028.
Bucs Fan
9:50
Thoughts on Cherington's comments? Any free agents/trades Pirates could go/make after this offseason?
Mark P
9:52
If not necessarily Taylor Ward, getting 2-3 experienced and proven bats would be a huge help.  Since we can't assume the Pirates will spend to sign anyone notable, that puts the onus on Cherington to trade a controllable young pitcher for a controllable young hitter, and hope to score much bigger than the Priester-for-Yorke swap.
pizzashill
9:54
Can you name a catcher season you would take over 2025 cal Raleigh?
Mark P
9:55
Probably some Josh Gibson years, but that might literally be it in all of baseball history.  Just an incredible year for Raleigh.
Bostonpaul
9:56
Who do you see thr Red Sox extending qualified offer to after the season?
Mark P
9:57
Giolito probably, and the others are all either ineligible (Bregman, Story if he opts out) or non-candidates
2027 Season
9:58
Is it all but certain that we will have both a salary cap and floor for the 2027 season?  It seems to be the middle ground between yes floor and yes cap, and the fans seem to be in favor.
Mark P
9:59
The fans don't have a say in CBA talks.  The players have long been steadfast in refusing any sort of cap, and I don't see them bending now.
Twins
9:59
Will Minnesota spend money this off-season
Mark P
10:00
Nope
Moneyball
10:00
Thoughts on a Severino for Cronenworth trade? Pads probably need pitching, even just depth, unload cronenworths contract. A’s could use a vetern left handed infielder with uncertainty around Gelof, Hernaiz, etc.
Mark P
10:02
Cronenworth is owed $60MM from 2026-30, and he has a partial eight-team no-trade clause.  Chances are that the A's are on that list just because most guys don't want to play in a minor league park.

Severino only has $42MM remaining on his deal (over the 2026-27 seasons), so the money doesn't entirely match up either.
Some guy
10:04
Realistic expectations for my White Sox next year?
Mark P
10:06
Getting under the 100-loss mark.  Chicago has 98 losses with six games remaining, so they'll almost surely hit triple digits again.

It shouldn't be overlooked that this is still a big improvement over their rock-bottom showing in 2024, by almost a 20-game margin.  Obviously 2024 was an outlier and 2025 has been more of a "normal" type of bad season, but there are some signs of progress.
Vito Acconci
10:07
Best Radiohead album? the Bends, OK Computer, Kid A, Amnesiac, or A Moon Shaped Pool?
Mark P
10:07
Don't forget "In Rainbows," which might be my pick
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