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Mark P
10:09
Going forward, we should be thinking about what it'll take for Ohtani to "not" win MVP, assuming he stays healthy.  If it wasn't for Judge having one of the best hitting seasons of all time, Ohtani would have four MVPs in a row and be rolling towards a fifth.
Mariners
10:09
Polanco seems to have skubals number
Mark P
10:10
In these chats last winter and spring, I vaguely recall naming Polanco re-signing with the Mariners as perhaps the offseason's most baffling move.

Whoops!
Trip
10:11
Edwin Diaz to the Braves possible?
Mark P
10:12
The Braves generally don't go quite that big in free agency, and Diaz will be looking for a deal at least matching his current contract.  I don't see a fit, and if I had to pick Diaz's 2026 team, my guess is a reunion with the Mets
Tiny Tigs
10:13
Any chance ownership and the front office stop sitting on their hands and sign some real vets to compliment the young players on the team? Sick of 1 year deals, expecting to make a legit push when it matters
Mark P
10:15
In fairness, Detroit did try to sign Bregman, so they at least attempted to make a splashier long-term signing.  Wouldn't shock me if Bregman is on their radar again this winter, as well some other bigger names.  

A full season of competitive baseball and the September scare should probably convince ownership to spend a little more, though we should wait until the Tigers' season is actually, y'know, over.  If they make the ALCS or better, our takes on Detroit's strategy will look a lot different.
Squatter Talk
10:16
Was Shea Langeliers’ season under appreciated?
Mark P
10:16
Absolutely, in part because the A's generally fly under a lot of fans' radar
CT
10:18
Do you think Shane McClanahan could be traded if he pitches well next season?
Mark P
10:20
McClanahan is arb-eligible for the third of four trips this winter, and will get just a minimum raise since he didn't pitch this year.  All his injuries have pushed his salaries down enough that he likely won't get expensive enough for the Rays to pursue trading.
Say he returns to have a full and healthy 2026 with ace-level numbers.  That bumps his 2027 salary up to perhaps $8MM or $8.5MM, which even by Rays standards is something they an afford for a frontline arm.
Andy
10:22
Is Muncy an automatic to have his option picked up by the Dodgers?
Mark P
10:22
Yep
Jay
10:24
So Trey Day is pretty fun - wouldn't you say?
Mark P
10:26
Just an unreal start.  A kid with all of 14 MLB innings to his name just dominates the Yankees to that extent...you can't make this up.
Slick Ric
10:27
I think you are short changing how angry Pirates fans are.
Mark P
10:28
While there's undoubtedly a lot of (deserved) frustration in Pittsburgh, there are unfortunately a lot of fanbases that are irate at their teams right now.
Kyle
10:29
Do the Red Sox go into 2026 with Casas penciled in at 1B or do they look for an external option?
Mark P
10:30
Casas will probably get one last chance for next year.  He might be a trade candidate this winter, except the Sox would be selling low since Casas barely played last year.
Ray
10:30
In addition to Tucker, who else isn't with the Cubs next season, Alcantara, Ballesteros or Caissie, or more than 1 of the latter?
Mark P
10:32
As in, you're assuming the Cubs make another big trade of a prospect (or two?) in exchange for a star veteran?  It's a possibility, except with Happ/Seiya both just a year away from free agency now, the Cubs are going to be less keen on moving an outfield prospect
Bucco Fan
10:34
Which teams do you consider to be the best trade match for a Pirates team with SP depth?
Mark P
10:35
Mariners, Red Sox, Mets....basically any club that has a distinct need in the rotation, and has a prospect pool that is generally deeper in top bats than top arms.  

Cardinals or Cubs maybe fit here except they're division rivals.  Dodgers technically fit except their best position-player prospects are a few years away, and the Pirates need help now.
10:37
We're over two hours now, so it's time to wrap this one up.  Thanks so much for all your questions, and more chatting should be taking place next weekend!
10:38
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