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Mark P
7:38
Correct
Toby
7:38
Hey Mark. How are you? Do you think the Yankees moves are enough to significantly make them much better this year?
Mark P
7:40
More or less standing pat is a justifiable stance, especially since Cole and Rodon will be back to bolster the rotation.  But, the Yankees are banking a lot on Caballero holding his own at SS, Volpe being better when he does return, Grisham still hitting, Judge still being incredible, Stanton staying healthy, Schlittler holding up over a full season, etc.
7:41
It just makes for a lot of maybes, and while that's true of a lot of teams, the Yankees still don't look like the best team in even the AL East, let alone the AL
Jack
7:41
How angry should Phillies fans be at this offseason? Our GM insulted our star player. After missing out on Bichette, John Middleton decided to just pocket that $200 million (minus Realmuto’s cost) instead of spending it elsewhere. It just feels like the team is more interested in selling merch than winning a title.
Mark P
7:42
Say what you will about the Phillies' offseason, but it is impossible to argue that the club hasn't made a big push to win over the last few years.  The issue is, somewhat similar to the Yankees, the Phillies might already think they have a championship team that just hasn't broken through yet.  When, in fact, they might instead be a very good team that has some clear holes.
JJ Piccolo
7:45
Angular a fit in KC? RH bat options have dried up
Mark P
7:46
I assume you mean Miguel Andujar, and not some new ballplayer who adheres to the Pythagorean theorem.  But yeah, Andujar would be a wonderful fit for KC.
Pedro4eva
7:48
What do you think about the White Sox picking up Jordan Hicks? To attach sandlin I think the Red Sox made a terrible trade
Mark P
7:50
I like the trade a lot more from Chicago's side than Boston's.  If Hicks is moved back to relief pitching on a full-time basis, he might be quite valuable if he gets back to his pre-2024 form.  Plus, the Sox basically paid to acquire Sandlin in the process, so that's another interesting young arm in the fold.
7:51
Maybe the Red Sox simply had no faith in Hicks being able to contribute to their bullpen, or they're not that high on Sandlin. But giving away a pitching prospect just to save $16MM (a relatively minor sum if you're the Red Sox) seems misguided.
Evan D.
7:52
Who do the Orioles end up adding to the starting rotation and does it happen before pitchers report?
Mark P
7:53
Yes
Still an A
7:53
Does devers play 1st base full time this year?
Mark P
7:53
Devers and Eldridge will each get a good chunk of DH time, so it won't be a "full-time" first base assignment for either
George
7:54
Could the Giants use Casey Schmitt in a deal
Mark P
7:54
This is certainly a possibility, if the team is comfortable having Fitzgerald or Koss as the backup infielder.
Golfmets
7:56
I’m surprised that the Mets weren’t not pursuing Hays because of the question mark in LF. Is Benge ready and if not can Baty play Left? Also, how about signing Goldschmidt for late inning defense at 1B and an occasional start at DH?
Mark P
7:58
Goldschmidt seems superfluous for the Mets with Vientos already there.  It's possible NY might get an outfielder with more upside than Taylor as their first line of defense in the event that Benge needs more time and Baty isn't a fit for the position, but I think the Mets are ready to see what the kids can do
Windy 1
8:00
If Horner is a Cub on opening day do you think they will extend him or let him walk?
Mark P
8:02
Leaning towards no, due to Shaw's presence.  (Or maybe depending on how the Cubs feel about Jefferson Rojas.)
Pirates fan
8:04
Now that the Pirates have fallen out on Suarez, who do you see as a possible player that is left in free agency or trade that could bring in a bat and decent glove?
Mark P
8:05
Since we just mentioned him earlier, Miguel Andujar would work for the Buccos as well, as a third baseman/corner OF
Kramer
8:06
Hey Mark, best guess - Donovan traded prior to season or at the deadline?
Mark P
8:06
I think he'll still get dealt during the offseason
AA
8:07
Or should I grab verlander on a one year deal?
Mark P
8:07
He'd be a terrific fit in Atlanta, sure
Tom
8:09
Hey you only answered half of Evan D's question! As an O
Mark P
8:11
Kirk Van Houten: Excuse me, you just trailed off there!
Chief Wiggum: Heh, I sure did, didn't I

Valdez or Gallen are still possibilities for the O's, and it could be Valdez takes some kind of high-AAV, short-term deal with opt-outs in lieu or no other real options elsewhere.
preller
8:13
padres trade for mark vientos? what would htey have to give up for that
Mark P
8:15
Hard to say, since Vientos has his great 2024 performance on his resume and little else.  The Mets don't want to sell low, but other teams surely aren't going to offer something they would've for Vientos at this time last year.

In regards to the Padres, don't think it's a great fit for their needs.  They'd be much more interested in a young pitcher from the Mets than Vientos
Ronald Burgundy
8:16
With the Reds carrying three catchers into Spring Training and Duno down the pipeline, is it possible Stephenson is moved in the coming weeks?
Mark P
8:17
Seems unlikely, since a catching tandem of Trevino/Rortvedt isn't exactly elite.  While Stephenon's 2025 season wasn't great, he still has more upside.
petev
8:18
Should the Guardians fans be concerned over the lack of offensive moves ?
Mark P
8:20
Adding just one prominent bat would do a world of good for the Guardians.  Refiguring Ramirez's contract opens up more short-term money for such an addition, but it still feels like a half-measure.

Maybe DeLauter, Kayfus, or Valera break out in 2026 and that's the offensive boost, but that's asking a lot
Strike 4
8:20
If there is no baseball in 2027, what are the chances the players ensure that a year of service time is subtracted? Also, will we see an influx of in-season extensions this year as a result of that possibility?
Mark P
8:22
I'll sidestep this question by stating that I highly doubt the 2027 season doesn't happen.  That would kill the sport.
Dustin Pedroia
8:23
Matt Shaw from the Cubs to the Red Sox for Kristian Campbell.  Who says no?
Mark P
8:24
Chicago.  Why trade your own prospect who's cost-controlled for another prospect who might be a worse player, and is already guaranteed serious money
Brewers Fan
8:24
Pat Murphy is entering the last year of his deal, are lame duck managers more common in MLB than other sports? I think in the NFL coaches almost never go into the last year of a deal.
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