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criper
7:14
Is there a market for Patrick Sandoval with all the FA pitching still available?
Mark P
7:15
Sure, because there's always a market for starting pitchers.  Sandoval hasn't pitched in well over a year now, however, so his value is limited
Bucco Basement
7:17
Why isn't Lenyn Sosa more highly regarded by teams looking for a power hitting infielder (Red Sox and Pirates)?
Mark P
7:18
Because he doesn't bring much to the table beyond power.  Sosa never walks, and his contact numbers are only so-so.
Dodgers
7:19
Zhyir Hope, Jackson Ferris, and Alex Call for Yordan Alvarez. Who says no?
Mark P
7:19
Despite Alvarez's big bat, his only role in LA is to play every day in left field, since Ohtani's got the DH spot locked up.  So this just isn't a fit for the Dodgers.
Tiger Fan
7:20
Why didn't Casey Mize push the arbitration envelope like Skubal. For his final year of arbitration $6.1 million seems pretty cheap.
Mark P
7:20
Beyond the obvious fact that Skubal's track record is far better, Mize's early-career injuries really dragged down his arb numbers
Guest
7:21
Its getting to be extension part of the offseason, lockout looming and relative weak FA class next offseason. Any noise of the Yanks trying to lockup  Jazz, Bednar, or Grisham long term? What would Jazz get  as F/A?
Mark P
7:21
The Yankees, as an organizational rule, don't do contract extensions.
I don't expect that trend to change this spring
Grayson
7:22
Wouldn’t playing Rafaela at 2B solve Boston’s outfield surplus and fix the hole in the infield?
Mark P
7:22
Rafaela's best asset is his outstanding CF glove. Moving him to second base negates that.
Jays fan
7:23
i think the jays are done on upgrades till the tradeline.  If the blue jays have a good record after two month how much more can they spend?
Mark P
7:24
Jays are all-in on spending and trying to win a championship with this core.  I don't think money will be much of an issue (at least in 2026) in terms of adding salary and talent at the deadline.
goat
7:27
Does Houston look at Bello as a return for Parades having a young controllable pitcher with Framber leaving
Mark P
7:28
Bello may be too pricey for an Astros team that would prefer to stay under the tax line, if possible
Say Hey
7:29
How much of a factor will moving in the fences affect the Royals?
Mark P
7:30
We'll need to see the season play out before we can make that call.  Ballpark renos are hard to predict, as any Orioles fan can tell you.
In theory, it should help KC (and also opposing hitters) leave the yard a little more often, but that might well impact the rotation just as much
Kyle
7:32
Any chance the Brewers extend Turang or Frekick?
Mark P
7:34
Frelick has four years of control remaining, and he doesn't reach arbitration eligibility until next winter.  Turang is making $4.15MM this season, and he has three arb years left as a Super Two player.

Turang is repped by Excel, who usually take their clients to free agency rather than sign extensions.  So between that and the money Turang is already slated to earn through his arb years, Frelick is the likelier extension candidate of the two, since Turang's window for inking a long-term deal may have already passed.
Mike
7:36
Why haven't the Rangers extended Langford? He will only get more expensive
Mark P
7:37
Takes two to tango.  I have no doubt the Rangers have at least floated an extension with Langford, but with $8MM already in his bank account via his signing bonus, he might have more comfort in betting on himself via arbitration raises and eventually free agency.

Langford will hit arbitration next winter, and is controlled through 2029.  So there's no real rush on Texas' part to lock Langford up, but as I noted, their window to extend him on what might be a truly "team-friendly" type of contract might've already passed
Angels
7:40
Should halos have a complete rebuild? Trading Neto, Adell, Detmers, Soriano and any other pieces?
Mark P
7:41
A proper rebuild should've happened after Ohtani left, yet the Angels have remained sorta (very sorta) trying to win.
Chaim Bloomin’ Onion
7:41
I’m a little shocked Romero hasn’t been moved yet, you’d think he would of been the easiest
Mark P
7:42
That's actually more of a reason why Romero is still on the team, probably.  Because he's a fit on so many rosters, the Cards are likely getting a lot of offers, and are comfortable waiting things out until teams start getting a little more desperate
Carrie Halas
7:43
Do you see the Phillies getting another starter before camp breaks
Mark P
7:43
I could see the Phils may making a late play for Gallen if he remains available.  Walker is pushed to a pure relief role, and (if everyone is healthy) the Phils could adopt a six-man rotation once Wheeler is back.
7:44
This might be another decent landing spot for Nick Martinez, who could be toggled between the rotation or pen as situations warrant
Sleepy
7:46
I’m thrilled the Tigers came alive with the signing of Framber. It feels to me like they’re still a right handed bat with some boom away from World Series contention. We saw how impactful a single run can be in the playoffs, and how crushing it can be if you don’t get it.
Mark P
7:47
I haven't been posting them, but there have been several "great job by the Tigers" comments in the queue, which is a marked change from....basically the whole offseason.  Goes to show how just one big move can change the narrative of a winter.

Agree on Detroit still needing more hitting help.  I think the Tigers have the pieces to have a better (or more consistent) offense, but bringing in one more proven bat would solidify things.
Bears
7:48
Bees?
Mark P
7:48
Beads?!
Hits Like Rays
7:48
Is this an "evaluation year" for the Rays?  It looks like their 2026 strategy is to cycle through cast-offs, hope some of them hit enough to compete, and if not then clear the decks and bring up their own AAA players for 2027.
Mark P
7:50
I will never write off Tampa's chances, and saying they won't be in contention all but guarantees they'll beat the Blue Jays like 10 times this season.  

But on paper, the Rays have turned over a big chunk of their roster but still have as many question marks as they did back in October.
ClarkeinCuenca
7:51
Bryce Harper..,rebound year or bigger decline?
Mark P
7:52
I'm predicting a very good Harper season, maybe a borderline MVP year if he stays healthy.  Maybe Dombrowski was being crazy like a fox with the "not elite" comment, knowing it'd light a fire under Harper
Walleye Wade
7:52
Danny Coloumbe ever go back to MN?
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