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Mark P
9:57
Definitely feels like one will be moved.  My prediction is that one of the pitchers is dealt but not both, since the Rangers won't want to gut their rotation that much. I'm sure the team would prefer to move Seager all things considered, but between his contract and no-trade clause, it's a lot likelier he's back in Texas next year
Zach
9:59
Dbacks need pitching could the Rangers send Evo or deGrom over for Ketel possibly?
Mark P
9:59
It all depends on no-trade clauses, but maybe?
Marky Mark
10:00
Yo Mark!  What's on the Sunday Night Playlist?
Mark P
10:00
"Peace Of Mind," by Boston
Pujols
10:00
Am I the next Astro's manager?
Astros fan
10:00
How weird would it be to have Albert Pujols manage the Astros. Get Yadi as the bench coach while you are at it. Even as an Astros fan, I am here for it.
Mark P
10:01
I'm kinda rooting for Pujols to get the job just out of the sheer novelty of the idea.  And hey, as noted earlier with Kanzler, you never know who might emerge as the next great big league manager
RedFraggle
10:02
$950k isn't life changing money? Can I borrow a few dollars then since you're so rich?
Mark P
10:03
lol, I probably should've rephrased that as not a ton in terms of baseball salaries.  $950K is definitely a huge deal for the likes of you or I
Right Field Rob
10:04
Should the Giants be in on Morejon or spend its $ on rotation help first?
Mark P
10:04
SF has enough pitching needs that if Morejon is willing to sign before a starter is landed, the Giants should just go for it
Marky mark
10:05
The reds are buried in the division and seemingly unwilling to make any big moves. What kind changes could they make that would have the potential to turn things around?
Mark P
10:06
They need to get at least two more real hitters in their lineup, and obviously a lot more health and control from their entire pitching staff.
10:07
There are just a few too many holes at this point that it seems unlikely Cincinnati can get enough patched in one offseason to make a real playoff run in 22027
2027
Same question
10:08
But the pirates
Mark P
10:08
Pirates are in a lot better shape than the Reds.  There's a big hole to fill in replacing Lowe (or re-signing him?) but it seems like the Bucs have started to turn the corner here
Darryl
10:10
What free agent pitchers are the White Sox most likely to target?
Mark P
10:13
If it wasn't for their spending history (or lack thereof), the Sox would seem like a candidate to sign any pitcher on the market.  But, maybe this year's surprise success will convince Jerry Reinsdorf to sign off on a major contract for a top-tier pitcher.

The Sox aren't suddenly going into build mode since they're still ahead of schedule.  But, it would help for the long term and for 2028 if Chicago brought in one frontline arm as the new ace who can work as a proper starter in a playoff game.
Dombrowski
10:13
Should I avoid signing Seiya Suzuki since he comes with a QO and I'd lose a pick that my team sorely needs to rebuild the farm system?
Mark P
10:14
At this point, it's now or never for the Phillies.  There's a much better chance that Suzuki will be a good player than there is of this hypothetical draft pick becoming anything close to a Suzuki-level MLB talent
Atkins
10:15
Can I convince the pirates to let go of any of their young arms?something around Barger, Keys and/or Clement?
Mark P
10:17
Keys doesn't hold much value, and Clement/Barger's trade value has taken a significant hit after 2026.  Pittsburgh isn't moving Skenes, Ashcraft, Jones, or Chandler for any of that group.  And if you're the Jays, bringing in Mlodzinski as a back-end starter isn't worth moving the potential upside of a healthy Barger or a Clement who is more of a part-time role
Will
10:18
Ian Happ is went to UC. Ian Happ praised the area and the Reds front office. Is the writing on the wall?
Mark P
10:19
I'm not sure I'm sold on Happ as a real difference-maker, but he's definitely an upgrade on the Reds' current outfield mix
David Bednar
10:20
Any chance I sign somewhere besides NY.
Mark P
10:21
Certainly.  Bednar is the best closer available, he'll get lots of interest.
Gm for day
10:22
If there is somehow a cap floor it is possible that opens foor a team like pittsburgh to actually make an offer to their best players ie Paul Skenes
Mark P
10:23
The Royals extended Bobby Witt.  The Twins extended Joe Mauer.  The Reds extended Joey Votto.  Nothing is stopping the Pirates from making a huge extension offer to Skenes.
Mark
10:25
Preller has a blank canvas for the starting rotation. Do you think he trades mason miller for a starter or 2?
Mark P
10:26
It would have to be the absolute right fit of an offer.  Having Miller on the team is a big advantage for the Padres since, given all their pitching issues, they at least know that they're fine if they can get a lead to the ninth inning.
Plus, after giving up so much to get Miller, Preller would want something matching or very close to that trade package in another deal
Natitude
10:27
Any chance Susana gets stretched out as a SP?  Nats need an impact arm at the top of the rotation as this talented roster grows and develops
Mark P
10:29
Susana is still being used as a starter, technically, even if his starts have been abbreviated to save his arm.  His health will dictate how comfortable the Nationals feel about gradually giving him more innings, since obviously the team would love to see his potential blossom into something at the big league level
Batting Avg
10:30
My BA on questions answered is worse than Kebryan Hayes at the plate
Mark P
10:30
This one fell in for a solid single!
BrewerHILIFE
10:31
Where is Bauers going and what do the Brewers do if he bolts?
Mark P
10:33
There's a non-zero chance Bauers just takes the qualifying offer. He instantly gets a big payday that he could've only dreamed about at this time last year, and yes, $23.15MM is life-changing even by my standards!  [/inserts GIF of SpongeBob wearing the monocle and driving the luxury car]
10:34
Bauers pockets the money and returns to play for another shot at a World Series.  If he posts another good season, he's in line for the kind of multi-year offers that are already on the table for him this winter.
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