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Mark P
10:42
It's not out of the question that baseball will expand its playoffs.  But me personally, I like the one-off nature of the wild card game.  If a team doesn't win its division, there should be some type of additional "penalty" for lack of a better term.
Ethan
10:43
Do you see the Tigers getting a haul for Matthew Boyd, Shane Greene or Nick Castillanos
Mark P
10:44
Boyd would get a lot in return if he's moved.  Greene and Castellanos, less so.
Significant less so, I should say
Connor
10:44
Thanks as always guys for doing this! My ? What do my rangers do this year they are surprising me “so far” lol
Mark P
10:45
They're surprising a lot of people, I think.  They'll keep their eyes open at the deadline for minor additions but don't expect a big splashy move
Erik
10:46
Braves should have optioned Snitker with Folty, what say you?
Mark P
10:46
Braves are in first place by 6.5 games, and won the division last year.  You really think Snitker is a problem?
CW
10:48
Dee Gordon next up to be tradedout of SEA?
Mark P
10:48
Probably not next, since he isn't playing well right now.  Mike Leake is likelier to go first, though his no-trade clause could hold things up
Mr KLC
10:49
Would love it if baseball would switch to a split season setup similar to the 1981 playoffs.  It might keep cities interested and give them hope if their team started out the season out slow.
Mark P
10:51
This is an interesting idea, and the primary obstacle I can see (what would teams play for in the "second season" if they've already clinched a playoff spot for winning the first season) becomes lessened when you consider that, for intents and purposes, three division races already seem over.
10:52
But MLB would really have to do a lot to keep schedules balanced in both halves, reschedule the All-Star Game for between the two halves, and of course there's the huge historical impact of so hugely changing the playoff structure.  It'd be a tough sell.
Bill The Cat
10:53
It's depressing that the Mariners are more focused on saving money than improving their farm system with these trades.
Mark P
10:54
The thing is, a lot of their higher-priced guys don't have much trade value because of those big contracts.  Even for a slugger like Encarnacion who's hitting well, teams are too wary of his age, contract and 1B/DH-only positional usage to offer much in the way of prospects.
10:55
On the plus side for Seattle, that Cano/Diaz trade with the Mets is looking like a huge win for the Mariners right now
10:56
That's it for me tonight, thanks for all your questions!
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