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Mark P
8:44
Most definitely.  That was a nice score for the Cubs.
Paul
8:45
Any news on trout
Mark P
8:46
Nothing definite, he's just continuing to work out.  No indications yet of a rehab assignment or even increased baseball activities
Allen
8:47
2 out 3 wins against the dodgers, astros and now the brewers… when are people going to say the giants are actually legit? It seems like everyone keeps saying that they’re only winning for (insert excuse). As a giants fan I’m still shocked, but come on. Give credit when credits due.
Mark P
8:47
If anyone still isn't taking the Giants seriously, they're going to lose.
River Avenue Blues
8:48
Will the Yankees go after a shortstop this offseason?  If so, how do they fit everyone in?
Mark P
8:48
Torres to 2B, LeMahieu to 1B, Urshela stays at 3B, and Voit is probably traded.
Rebuild
8:49
Which of the last place teams has the best future?
Mark P
8:50
Technically the Twins, since they're not "rebuilding" but rather just had the season from hell.  I'm pretty confident Minnesota will be competitive in 2022, whereas I can't really say the same for the other five teams currently in last place
Reds fan
8:51
Is Nick Senzel coming back as a SS?
Mark P
8:51
Just getting Senzel back onto the field in any capacity counts as a win at this point
Karl Farbman
8:51
Will draft pick trades be negotiated this winter in the CBA. It would heighten the interest hugely in the draft.
Mark P
8:52
Agreed.  The league has been weirdly conservative on this issue, but the door was cracked open when the Competitive Balance Round picks were allowed to be dealt.
QO
8:52
If a player is not eligible for the qualifying offer, can he be offered a one-year pillow contract for the same amount?
Mark P
8:53
Sure.  For someone like Baez, the Mets have sole negotiating rights to him until free agency opens.  If they offered him the equivalent of a QO, he might well take it
Angels Ace
8:54
Do the Angels finally spend on pitching this off-season or do we end up with a top SS or something?  Any thoughts on who the SP might be?
Mark P
8:56
To be fair, the Angels have spent on pitching....they just haven't been spending on the right guys.  

It wouldn't be out of character for the Angels to spend a fortune on Correa, Seager, etc. and then again try for only second-tier pitchers, but something really has to give in Anaheim.  With Ohtani now in full bloom and a healthy Trout/Rendon for 2022, they should be going for it full-bore.
Ricketts
8:57
How much am I spending in the off-season when my guaranteed salaries are already sitting so low for 2022
Mark P
8:59
(Ricketts = Cubs ownership)

The Cubs have less than $60MM on the books for 2022, so if they wanted to immediately reload with a couple of big star names, it's possible.  However, there has already been ample evidence over the last couple of years that ownership has been looking to cut costs, so while payroll will be higher than $60MM, I don't see it approaching anywhere near $200MM
Freddie Freeman
8:59
I played today btw
Mark P
8:59
Aha!  There you have it
Stanley Spadowski
8:59
Tough week for New York, huh?
Mark P
9:00
Yep, tough loss for the NY Red Bulls today to the Chicago Fire.
Sp
9:00
Do the A’s make the playoffs
Mark P
9:01
I still like their chance, even with Laureano out.  It sure doesn't help that the Yankees and Blue Jays are now both storming up the wild card standings, however.
Angels OF in 22
9:01
Marsh, Trout, Adell with Ward as 4th OF. Could Upton be traded if halos ate 80% of his contract?
Mark P
9:02
Maybe, but if I'm the Angels, why not just keep all of those guys?  Best case scenario is you're splitting at-bats among the younger guys, but realistically, you'll need depth in the event of another injury for Trout or Upton
Bragging Rights
9:03
Which is the tougher division; AL East or NL West?
Mark P
9:03
I'd say AL East, since four good teams > three good teams
Dipoto
9:04
When will people stop saying white Sox and cubs don't trade with each other?
Mark P
9:05
I was saying the same thing prior to the deadline, and to be fair, it's not like the teams are frequent trade partners.  But good on the front offices for being open to improving their teams without worrying about local rivalries
George
9:05
Who will be the Dodgers starting SS be in 2022?
Mark P
9:06
Trea Turner.  I think his acquisition is a pretty big signal that L.A. is ready to move on from Seager
Hyde
9:07
Orioles try to make some steps via free agency this winter?
Mark P
9:07
I would love it if this was actually manager Brandon Hyde, making a "seriously, get me some help!" plea

But the O's still seem at least a year or two away from any serious free agent additions.
Slingin' Stearns
9:08
Do you think any of the players dealt at this year's trade deadline will have as much of an impact as Willy Adames has had with the Brewers?
Mark P
9:09
Starling Marte may have stolen two more bases since I've started writing this response, but overall, you may have a point.  The Adames deal is looking like a strong contender for Trade Of The Year
Mark
9:09
Since the White Sox have all but wrapped up the AL Central, what’s their focus the last 7 weeks as they enter the playoffs?
Mark P
9:10
Getting people healthy, getting Robert and Eloy back up to speed after their long layoffs (though going by tonight, Eloy doesn't need much help) and aiming for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs
Michael Kraz
9:11
Do you think AA will ask about Katel Marte and Cedric Mullins in the offseason after asking after Buxton and Starling Marte at the deadline?
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