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Mark P
6:28
The Weekend Chat has been launched! Let's open up the queue to see what's what...
Charkip
6:29
Who says no, Jordan Lawlar to the Guardians and Chase DeLauter to the DBacks
Mark P
6:30
Probably both teams, but Cleveland moreso.
Tigers Fan
6:30
Why haven’t we heard any talk about the Tigers trying to extend Casey Mize?
Mark P
6:33
It could be that these talks are happening and both sides are staying quiet, but Mize is something of a tricky player to evaluate for extension purposes.  He's only had a couple of (mostly) healthy seasons and pitched well, but not necessarily front-of-the-rotation well.  

I'm sure Mize feels like he can hit another level, and hitting that level in 2026 lines him up nicely in free agency next winter.  So he might not want to lock himself down to an extension now.
Guest
6:33
Bellinger will get more or less than Bregman?
Mark P
6:34
I probably shouldn't doubt Boras' ability to work his magic, but I think it'll be less
Squints
6:34
As a Brewers fan, is there any rebuttal to the Cubs recent moves?
Mark P
6:35
The Brewers aren't ever going to outspend the Cubs, but that hasn't stopped Milwaukee from beating them in the past.  I'm not sure I'd necessarily even pick Chicago for first in the Central right now.
Scott S
6:36
What type of package should the Brewers receive from a Freddy Peralta trade? Which teams seem to be most interested?
Mark P
6:37
Peralta is so inexpensive that pretty much any contender in the league would or should want him.

The most popular comp for a Peralta trade package is the Corbin Burnes package: a MLB-ready position player, an MLB-ready pitcher, and a draft pick (or another minor leaguer, if the Brewers are dealing with a team that doesn't have a tradeable Competitive Balance Pick).
6:38
Given how Peralta is also making a little more than half of Burnes' salary in his final arb-eligible season, the Brewers may well ask for more in a trade return.
Bregman
6:39
Think the Cubs will do the Red Sox a solid and trade Hoerner to Boston?
Mark P
6:40
The Bregman signing makes a Nico trade slightly more likely, but if I'm the Cubs, I keep everyone for the sake of depth.  Injuries are inevitable, and there are worse ideas than having Moises/Shaw/Alcantara as the all-younger bench core.
I got friends in Lowe places
6:41
Any thoughts on where Nathanial Lowe lands?
hiflew
6:41
Any rumblings about the Rockies plans at 1B?  Is the plan to hope for Charlie Condon to win the job in the spring?  They only have Blaine Crim otherwise.
Mark P
6:42
Hey, two questions in one fell swoop!  Lowe's list of potential landing spots is pretty thin, but a one-year deal in Colorado seems like as decent a spot as any.  Condon has only 55 Double-A games under his belt, so an Opening Day job seems a little unlikely.  The Rockies should be as patient as possible with Condon.
Framber & Ranger
6:43
When and where are we finally going to sign?
Mark P
6:46
This is a purely speculative pipe dream of mine, but I wonder if the Marlins could be a dark horse for either of these guys.  Miami can add another frontline starter to replace Cabrera, and boost the payroll enough to avoid an MLBPA grievance.

But, in a more realistic world, the Orioles make a lot of sense for either guy.  Can't rule out the Mets, maybe the Padres if they move some money, maybe even the Yankees or Red Sox.
Bo
6:47
Bichette to Phillies seems like a SOLID fit
Mark P
6:47
It's not a perfect fit since it then essentially means the Phils have to move Bohm or Stott.  But, since Bichette is also way better than either of these guys, you're right.
Enrico Pallazo
6:48
With Ketel reportedly off the trading block, what do you think the timing and return of a Donovan trade would be?
Mark P
6:50
Bregman's signing might open things up for a Donovan trade in the next couple of weeks, since now you figure Boston might make a larger push (not that the Sox are the only Donovan suitor by a long shot).

I also have my doubts that Marte is truly off the market.  That might be a little bit of gamesmanship from Mike Hazen to try and spur better offers.
Carl
6:51
Who says no, Brendan Donovan for Bryce Eldridge?
Mark P
6:51
Giants in a heartbeat. They're not moving a top prospect for two years of Donovan.
Tony Fernandez
6:52
Wouldn’t the jays be better off trying to get a deal done with Bo as opposed to Tucker?  Tucker is clearly the better player, but in addition to costing more his arrival would mean one of springer, varsho, Santander, okamoto or Barger would have to take a seat.  Bringing Bo back lets those big bats all stay in the line up and Clement moves to the bench…which also solves the jays need for a bench bat that can play SS and 2b
Mark P
6:53
Toronto has enough multi-positional guys that they'd sign Tucker and let the rest figure itself out.  If that means keeping Santander as a very expensive part-timer, so be it.
John
6:57
Followup - Bellinger to the Mets all but guaranteed now?
Mark P
6:58
They seem to be a pretty interesting contender, since the rest of his public suitors (Cubs, Dodgers, Jays, Phillies, Giants) have either made other moves, are imperfect roster fits, or are the Angels (Angels).
6:59
If this Yankees/Bellinger stalemate is for real and neither side is blinking, that opens the door for the Mets to perhaps swoop in on Bellinger, who checks a lot of boxes on that team.

It also might free up the Yankees to spend their dollars on a Suarez or Valdez rather than on Bellinger.
Tim
6:59
So the Tigers are just going to let Skubal walk after next season and take the pick?
Mark P
7:01
Probably, unless the team isn't in contention at the deadline and moves him then.

But, I expect Detroit to contend for the AL Central again, and perhaps beyond.  If you're a Tigers team trying to win, why not keep Skubal, since having arguably the best pitcher in the world on your team gets you a lot closer to a World Series
rockies
7:02
the McCarthy trade means Doyle is gone? Or do they run it with Moniak, Veen, Doyle, Beck, Freeman, AND McCarthy?
Mark P
7:03
There's probably as much of a chance that the Rox move any of Moniak/Veen/Beck than they do Doyle.  Remember, DePodesta didn't draft Veen or Beck, so if he doesn't evaluate them highly, he might be more inclined to move them while they have some "top prospect" sheen.
Guest
7:04
Do you see a chance the yanks get Bo to play 2nd and extend Jazz but move him to 3rd?
Mark P
7:04
That creates the question of what's to be done with Ryan McMahon.  Also, the Yankees generally don't do extensions, as a franchise rule --- I'd be stunned if they locked up Jazz or anyone to an extension.
Skubal arbitration
7:07
Reports say Boras is going to use a seldom used clause that allows final arb eligible players to comp to free agent contracts. How much would Skubal get on a 1 year free agent contract? Do you think Skubal wins his arbitration hearing?
Mark P
7:08
I think the Tigers win, just because I'm not sure the panel will want to give Skubal such a precedent-shattering salary.  

This is another reason why a Skubal trade might be unlikely, at least until the hearing is over.  It would be mighty awkward for a team to trade for Skubal, then immediately go into a contentious arbitration and arguing "well, he's not THAT good..."

If Skubal was magically a free agent now and was limited to one-year deals, he would also easily clear $32MM.
Your Average Terrified Mariner Fan
7:10
How many mlb games do you think Colt Emerson plays next year?
Mark P
7:10
I can see him being up pretty early in the season, if perhaps not by Opening Day.  Obviously this equation changes if the M's bring in an everyday 2B/3B type to crowd up the infield picture.

Maybe 81 games for Emerson?
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