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Me
2:58
What is the knock on Comerica or the city of Detroit that they arent up for a near future ASG?
Mark P
2:59
Comerica hosted back in 2005, so it isn't "due" (if you look at All-Star nods in a broad 30-city way) for another decade or so.
JL
3:00
What would a return for riley greene look like? Several years of control left, plus defense in LF, plus power. Would a team like the mets be interested?
Mark P
3:01
The Mets and a ton of teams would obviously be in on Greene, who's controlled through 2028.  But the natural response to your question is....why would the Tigers trade such a player?  If anything, I'd think there's a better chance Detroit extends Greene.
Guest
3:02
Do you think the Royals likely trade for an outfielder? or likely stick with their current roster?
Mark P
3:03
I liked the Collins trade, but if I'm the Royals, I'm still looking for a better second outfielder than Lane Thomas.  There's no proof yet that Caglianone can hit MLB pitching, and Isbel can't hit (though Isbel is another "his glove is so good that a lack of offense is tolerable") player
Joe
3:05
Did the O's make a mistake giving Mountcastle a contract, or does he still have enough value to get a low level prospect along with his salary?
Mark P
3:07
If I was the O's, I would've non-tendered Mountcastle and either gone with Mayo or gotten another 1B (like Alonso, or even a lower-level move like re-signing O'Hearn).

I get that keeping Mountcastle gave the O's some flexibility in not necessarily "having" to make a 1B move, yet it seemed pretty obvious that it was a position in need of a boost.  As noted earlier about the Red Sox and their lack of leverage with Casas, the Orioles now have even less bargaining power in finding to find a trade partner for Mountcastle.
On-The-Way-Out A’s Fan?
3:08
Do you think anymore extensions will be coming for the A’s or do they focus their remaining, unknown resources towards pitching?
Mark P
3:10
Wouldn't be shocked if Jacob Wilson or even Kurtz is inked to a long-term deal.
I'd be surprised if the A's hadn't at least had some talks with that duo.  

Langeliers is a Boras client, so he's less likely of an extension candidate.
Dave
3:11
Would Bello, Mayer, and Casas get the job done for Marte?
Mark P
3:12
That's an interesting offer that probably at least gets Arizona's attention, since it (theoretically) checks off three boxes for them and frees up some salary.
thunderwriter
3:12
Is Baz that good or did the Orioles get so many players for him because they accepted players who are so far from MLB ready?
Mark P
3:14
Baz is less "good" in the sense of being a proven MLB starter than he is controllable with lots of upside.  Injuries have obviously impacted his career, but this still a pitcher who isn't far removed from being a top-flight prospect, and he's had some success in his big league career.
3:15
Baltimore's minor league depth helps them in a trade like this, since while they didn't move any of their true blue-chippers, they were able to unload several pretty good prospects, plus the draft pick.

From Tampa Bay's perspective, if even one of those players or the draft pick turns into a productive big leaguer, the trade is at least a wash and maybe a big win.
Chris Getz
3:16
I have so much payroll space can I please sign some actual talent? We’re on the verge of being half way descent
Mark P
3:18
The White Sox are at least two years away from starting to really build towards being a competitive team.  And in terms of true bigger spending, that might not happen until Ishbia becomes the majority owner
We've been going for about two hours, so it's time to wrap things up like a gift under the tree.  Thanks for all the questions, and I hope everyone is having a very nice holiday season!
3:19
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