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Mark P
7:47
Agreed.  Bryant/Tovar are the only players under contract beyond 2026, so the Rockies should be trying to get talent into the system even if it means eating some money.

Like, the Phillies aren't going to attach a top prospect to Castellanos or something, but for someone in their second or third tier of prospects? Sure.
Nick S
7:48
Do you think the A's will be able to sign one of Chris Bassitt or Lucas Giolito for their rotation?
Mark P
7:48
I have trouble believing any pitchers with options elsewhere will sign with the A's, barring a drastic overpay.
Patrick
7:49
Are the Pirates done with adding to the lineup? I know it's not great but it's much improved especially considering they have the top offensive prospect in baseball. If money is tight, I'd rather add a veteran starter.
Mark P
7:51
Cherington said the other day that the team is still looking for a third baseman or shortstop.  Adding such a player on a short-term deal could work, while still allowing for enough dollars to bring in a veteran arm. (Jose Quintana, come on down!)
Alec bohm
7:52
What’s my trade value?
Mark P
7:53
Not that much.  I even listed Bohm as a non-tender candidate back when I did the Phillies offseason outlook last fall, because just cutting him seemed like a better idea than struggling on the trade market or paying him $10.2MM
Green Monster
7:54
Is Bregman’s signing with the Cubs at all a reflection of ownership cheapness or front office incompetence in Boston, or did the Cubs just overpower the Red Sox with a great offer?
Mark P
7:56
According to reports, Boston's offer also had a lot of deferred money but spread out over a much longer period of time.  

And, the lack of a no-trade clause seemed like an issue of Bregman.  This is speculative on my part, but I wonder if seeing what happened with Devers last year made Bregman wary about committing with the Sox unless they gave him no-trade protection.
Bloom
7:57
Who’s taking jojo Romero off my hands?
Mark P
7:57
Hard to say, since tons of teams could use a solid lefty reliever.
PhilsPhansince1965
7:58
Has the JT Realmuto / Phillies standoff become a real concern, or is it still strictly business?
Mark P
7:59
As noted in a recent chat, Realmuto's last free agent deal with the Phillies wasn't signed until late January 2021.  We're still over a couple of weeks away even from that point, so I wouldn't get too antsy about things yet.  Until Realmuto actually signs elsewhere or the Phils obtained another catcher, the greatest likelihood is that JTR will be back in Philly
Guards fan
7:59
Guardians reporter for the Athletic, Meisel, has been linking Austin Hays to them as a right handed OF bat to try to help balance their lefty heavy lineup. Have you heard any thing about this or another right handed bat, perhaps?
Mark P
8:00
Hays would be a really good fit to give the Guardians some cover in case the kids aren't ready for the majors yet.
Larry Wayne
8:01
AA has systematically addressed all the needs and the roster looks Opening Day ready. He has said he wants a little more starting pitcher depth but our starting 5 are really good IF they stay healthy (one of these years they have to, right?). We also have Holmes, Elder and about 10 minor league starters who could get a look and chance to stay. Some with big upside. Another experienced starter would be a luxury and not a necessity at this point. All of that being said, he will not sign anyone with a draft pick attached so give me a best shot FA name other than Bassit that could fit the mold.
Mark P
8:03
I kinda joked about this earlier, but the Braves having such a deep bullpen now makes their need for a starter a little less glaring.  As you noted, Atlanta has a lot of rotation options at least from a pure depth perspective, even if obviously adding another proven starter would help alleviate the injury concerns over Sale, Lopez, etc.

Bassitt would basically a perfect fit for Atlanta.  Verlander too.
WBC
8:03
I know a lot of fans bellyache about the Classic but I really enjoy it and think it’s great for the game. What are your thoughts?
Mark P
8:04
I'm a big fan of the WBC, and am eagerly looking forward to this year's tournament
Mark P GM
8:05
You need an ace-type SP.  Would you feel more comfortable signing Framber Valdez or Ranger Suarez if the contract were the same?
Mark P
8:05
I'd prefer Suarez.
8:06
Imagine a team of five Ranger Suarezes in the rotation and nine Luis Rengifos around the diamond. I'd never lose!
Guest
8:09
Barger to the Pirates? Good move?  Or is Bohm more likely?
Mark P
8:09
There is basically zero chance the Jays would trade Barger.  Bohm is vastly more likely, and while that's technically an upgrade for Pittsburgh, I think they can do better.
Jh
8:10
guardians picking bazzana first overall instead of nick kurtz has to get some ppl fired right?
Mark P
8:10
Seems drastically early to be making that call
Cool
8:10
Is it just a weird coincidence that the Red Sox have not signed a free agent to a major league deal, or is there something deeper there?
Mark P
8:12
Boston has gotten weirdly conservative in free agency, but it's not like they haven't been actively making notable moves on the trade front.  

Tonight's chat queue has plenty of "the Sox are doomed" types of messages, but I disagree.  Maybe this is 25 years of watching things just seem to work out for Boston sports teams, but the Red Sox are still a good team as presently constructed, and there's still plenty of time left in the offseason to make a few moves.  Bregman leaving is hardly the end of the world.
Drew Rasmussen
8:13
Will the rays let me throw more pitches this year? I'm sick of being pulled on low pitch counts.
Mark P
8:14
"Twice through the order, then out" has become a common tactic throughout the sport, but in Rasmussen's case, the Rays were naturally being cautious given his health history.  Rasmussen still tossed 150 innings last year, so if all goes well, he should be used somewhat more normally in 2026
Hunter Green
8:14
Do I play for Cincy or somewhere else
Mark P
8:15
Cincinnati. The Reds aren't moving him unless they got an absolute haul in return.
Elias
8:17
Why am I not adding more to the bullpen given all the other additions I've made?
Mark P
8:17
Helsley and Kittredge are already notable additions.  Still plenty of time for the O's to get after more relievers, if even some lower-cost types
Blue Heaven
8:19
Was it the toughest PO lost for Packers, especially lost against Bears?
Mark P
8:20
Green Bay's season was over the moment Parsons got hurt, so I didn't think they beating the Bears anyway.  It's funny, people don't usually mention the Packers when it comes to gut-wrenching playoff losses, but they've had some doozies in the last 20 years.  Granted, that one Super Bowl win eases the pain a bit...
AJ
8:20
Who should I reasonably ask Breslow for Tatis?
Mark P
8:22
  1. Tatis has a no-trade clause, which might turn off the Red Sox as much as Tatis himself might it use it to block any deals
  2. The Padres aren't moving Tatis, as Preller said last month.
  3. The asking price would be so high that I don't see the Sox meeting it, even if Preller threw in Yoshida/Hicks as salary offset.
Zach
8:23
What kind of contract is Marcell Ozuna going to get?
Mark P
8:24
If anything, a one-year deal worth maybe $8MM or so?
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