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Ace of Braves
8:24
What does a Corey Seager to the Braves trade look like?
Mark P
8:25
Seager is owed $186MM through the 2031 season.  If he was a free agent this winter, I don't see the Braves spending at that level to obtain him, in addition to what the Rangers would want in terms of prospects.

Seager also has a partial no-trade clause, though it isn't known what teams are on his no-go list (or how many teams are included)
Frog
8:26
What could KC get in a trade for Mitchell?. He’s their number 2 prospect and a MLB top 100 at a premium position
Mark P
8:26
These are excellent reasons why Mitchell won't be traded, and why KC likely sees him as Salvy Perez's successor
Chris Young
8:30
Any idea to when I should announce my team's full coaching staff?
Mark P
8:31
Most teams don't officially announce their coaching staffs until well into December, or even into January.  There was so much managerial tumult this offseason (including in Texas) that it might take even longer than usual for a lot of staffs to get finalized.  The Rockies don't even have a manager yet.
Cards Fan
8:32
Is KC making the same mistake the Cards did with Yadi giving Salvy legacy contracts in his declining years!
Mark P
8:34
"Mistake" is a bit of a stretch.  Perez is still hitting lots of homers and is a major clubhouse voice, even if his overall offense is inconsistent and his defensive metrics have plummeted.  If they let Perez go, the Royals would then be putting more pressure on Mitchell and Jensen to step into a regular catching role right now.
8:35
I don't think it hurts KC to retain a guy who's still a useful player and a franchise icon.  The two-year length of the contract probably acts as the unofficial end date of Perez's career, too.
Sad Reds Fan
8:36
If they actually trade Hunter Greene I rage quit forever
Mark P
8:37
I kinda doubt they'll move him, of all pitchers, since Greene has shown he can be a frontline guy.
Motor City Beach Bum
8:38
If the Mets mak a crazy offer for Skubal, like MacLean, Tong, Jett and Baty should the Tigers do it?
Mark P
8:39
Sure, that's the kind of Godfather offer the Tigers would require to actually move Skubal.  But that's also not something New York would offer for one year of a pitcher who seems very likely to test free agency next winter.
Kyle
8:39
Could you see the Royals moving either Bubic or Ragans to address their offensive needs?
Mark P
8:40
Yeah, Bubic in particular seems like a strong trade candidate
Nationals Fan
8:40
To be honest, these rumors of the Nats possibly trading Gore or even Abrams is making me sick. How likely do you think this is?
Mark P
8:41
Gore is arb-controlled through 2027, and Abrams through 2028.  The question Toboni has to be asking is "do I think Washington can be a contender within the next 2-3 years?"  Since I think the answer to that is probably a no, that makes both players into trade candidates.
Sell Arte Sell
8:42
What was the thinking behind the 1 year contract that the Angels gave Kurt Suzuki to manage the team?  I’ve never seen that for any new manager before.
Mark P
8:44
The thinking is that Moreno doesn't want to be paying a manager through a 2027 season that may be reduced (or canceled??) by a lockout.  Not only is this very pessimistic, it's incredibly short-sighted and a little insulting to Suzuki.  It's quite possible there's a handshake deal in place to extend Suzuki after the year or after the lockout, yet what if the Angels actually have a good season?  If you're Suzuki, maybe you then take your chances with another team in need of a skipper, that's in a better position to truly contend in 2027?
Guest
8:45
Wonder where rob Brantly will end up. Alwys finds a team
Mark P
8:46
Pretty sure this is the first Rob Brantly question I've gotten in all the years I've been running these chats.
8:47
Brantly has been in six of the last seven MLB seasons, yet with 15 games total in that span.
Woody
8:48
Should I take the QO from the Brewers?
Mark P
8:49
If I'm Woodruff's agent, I advise him to reject, since he can comfortably top one year/$22.025MM on the open market.  

But that ignores the possible emotional attachment between Woodruff and the Brewers.  Not to mention that there's enough injury uncertainty around Woodruff that while he'd top the QO price, it might not be that all that much.  Chances are he rejects it, but I wouldn't be totally shocked to see Woodruff accept
Dodgers fan
8:50
Sorry about Game 7. How are you holding up?
Mark P
8:52
I wrote in last week's chat (prior to Game 7) that it was going to be either the best night or worst night of my baseball fandom.  And unfortunately....

I'm probably going to think about Game 7 for a few minutes of every day until the Blue Jays win their next championship.  It absolutely stinks to lose when a title is just two outs away, but that's baseball.  Life goes on.  Pitchers and catchers report in just a few months!
Tiger Town
8:53
Is there a market for Riley Greene or Spencer Torkleson that could entice the Tigers to move one of them? Their hitting was so terrible during the last half of the season and postseason it seems like a shakeup is in order.
Mark P
8:53
Since Tork is limited to 1B, he's the player I think Detroit is more willing to trade if the opposing offer is right.
Greene has a higher ceiling
Preller Jr
8:55
With the many holes on padres roster will AJ finally use Campusano as a backup C/DH or trade him and get something finally? I’ll never understand their reluctance to use him or trade him by now.
Mark P
8:56
Feels like he should've been dealt months ago, since the Padres clearly don't have him in their plans.
Kelly Leak
8:56
Does Jose Ramirez or Acuna get traded this winter?
Mark P
8:57
Nope and nope
Mr KLC
8:58
If I'm the Astros looking for starting pitching in free agency shouldn't great injury history be near the top of the list?
Mark P
8:59
That's at the top of every team's list, really.  But sure, for Houston in particular you want durability
Anthony
8:59
I might be just dreaming, but do you see any potential interest/package the RedSox can offer for Nick Kurtz?
Mark P
8:59
The A's would want Roman Anthony straight up.
Astros fan
9:00
Isaac Parades would bring back a better return than Christian Walker but is younger and cheaper. If you are the Astros, who do you tab at first and who do you trade?
Mark P
9:01
If the Astros can find someone to take Walker at like 80 cents on the dollar, they should do it. It might be a case of moving Walker just before a real decline starts.
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