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DC Fan
1:06
Why do people keep arguing for the Nationals to trade Gore and Abrams?  Do they want to rebuild perpetually?
Mark P
1:07
Gore is controlled through 2027, and Abrams through 2028.  The logic is that since it doesn't seem like the Nationals will be in contention within the next 2-3 years, the club is better served in the long run by trading one or both of these players now in order to restock the system.
Fans
1:09
What percentage of fans rooting for Blue Jays? Not counting Dodger or Blue Jay fans.
Mark P
1:09
My perception is that baseball fans in general are rooting for Toronto, whether due to the novelty or just because they're tired of the Dodgers
Guest
1:10
Are the Dodgers likely to seriously pursue Kyle Tucker or are they going to be wary of the potential financial consequences of what may come from the probable 2027 lockout?
Mark P
1:10
The Dodgers will cross that bridge when they come to it, in terms of what a new CBA may or may not change about baseball's business.
Scott in Mongolia
1:12
Lots of teams are "prioritizing pitching", but who honestly do you think might sign one of the top FA starters?
Mark P
1:13
The Giants, Red Sox, Blue Jays, and Mets all come to mind immediately.
Mariners
1:15
What chance is Randy, Luis and JP all back this year?
Mark P
1:16
While one can never rule out a bold Mariners trade, my guess is that all three are still in Seattle on Opening Day.  My perception is that the M's feel they're already really close, and want to reinforce their core group rather than trade someone away from it to address another need.
Okamoto
1:18
So I am replacing Pete Alonzo on the Mets most likely then?
Mark P
1:19
"Most likely" is a reach.  But, the Mets have a history of pursuing and landing top Japanese players, and as noted earlier, I think Alonso won't be back in 2026
Sean D
1:20
Do you believe the Twins will trade both Ryan and Lopez this offseason?
Mark P
1:20
More inclined to say one is dealt, but not both.
Mets
1:22
The Mets need a lot of pieces. Is next year realistic or too many holes to fill in one offseason?
Mark P
1:23
As we've seen with the Blue Jays and countless other examples, teams can turn things around in pretty quick fashion as long as they have some real talent already in place.  The Mets certainly have their share of starpower, so a return to contention in 2026 is absolutely possible (or even plausible)
1:24
lol, I meant to write the word "likely" there, not "plausible."
A Coors on the Rox
1:24
will Colorado hire a GM before free agency begins? Seems like their GM will be at another disadvantage by not being in place but I guess they’ll be rebuilding no matter what
Mark P
1:25
The new GM/PBO will first be focused on hiring a new manager, but you're right....I don't think courting free agents is going to be high on Colorado's list of offseason plans
RaymondReddington
1:26
Verlander reuniting with the tigers, good idea?
Mark P
1:27
Sure!
Dana Brown
1:27
Could you see the Astros trading Christian Walker for a SP…then turning around & signing Pete Alonso for 1B? Heyman has linked Houston to Polar Pete.
Mark P
1:29
The problem is, Walker is owed $40MM over the next two seasons and is coming off a rough year at both the plate and in the field. He's not the easiest player in the world to trade.

In this scenario where the Astros trade Walker and then sign Alonso, there's a complication in that you'd need to find a 1B-needy team that is also not willing to go for Alonso, or Naylor, or Okamoto, or Murakami, etc.
That Baseball Fan
1:29
Please tell us who you think will win tonight and why.
Mark P
1:32
As a Blue Jays fan, I'm in a weird Schrodinger's Cat scenario at the moment --- today will either be the greatest or worst-ever day of my baseball fandom, with no in-between.  This month of playoff baseball has left me watching tonight's games with frayed nerves....but I think the Jays will pull it off.
1:33
And on that note, it's time to wrap the chat.  Hope everyone enjoys Game 7, and there's a lot to look forward to in a very busy upcoming week on MLBTR as the offseason gets underway.
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