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10:34
Are the Cubs, Mets, Dodgers, Yankees, Padres, and Red Sox the only spots who would meet Skubals price tag or is someone laying in the weeds like the Blue Jays, Mariners, Tigers, or D-Backs,
Mark P
10:36
The Jays are the only realistic suitors of the four dark-horse teams you mentioned.  Toronto can't even really be considered a dark horse given how the Blue Jays have routinely checked in on every big free agent of the last several years.

I doubt the Red Sox or Yankees are true suitors.  Both have plenty of pitching already, and are in on Skubal probably in the sense that they're "in on" any big name out of due diligence.  Padres may have payroll issues affording Skubal, and Cubs ownership simply doesn't seem willing to spend at the level it would take to land a Skubal-level superstar.
10:37
Maybe he's the exception for the Cubs, who knows
Bob Feller
10:39
It seems like an extraordinary  number of teams need pitching. Do you expect some surprisingly high dollar signings above projections?
Mark P
10:40
In a market with more premium pitchers than hitters, clubs might feel safer committing their dollars to arms, just to make sure they've got one solid starter in place.
Riley Greene
10:41
Riley Greene has 2 years of control left, and is a risky long term commitment for the Tigers. What type of haul could the Tigers get for him this offseason?
Mark P
10:42
They'd get a lot for him, but my counter is, what's the rush for Detroit?  Even if they're not sold on Greene as a long-term piece, the Tigers are trying to win in 2027 and already have lineup questions as it is.
Mehts
10:43
Yankees in on Teryaki?
Mark P
10:44
They've been linked to his market, yeah.  It's a fit only if the Yankees are solid on his ability to stick at third base, since there's otherwise not a lot of room in the corner OF or at DH
Angels In The Outfield
10:45
The Angels need more offense, and they need a MLB level outfield (Sorry Siri, Lowe, Teodosio, Campero... Meckler can stay as the 4th outfielder).  How about any two of Kwan, Happ, Varsho or Taylor?  Or is that a year from plan?
Mark P
10:45
It's definitely a year away.
Lou the seal
10:45
Any chance the giants sign a big name free agent?
Mark P
10:46
Sure, there's a solid chance.  We've seen the team swing big signings before, and there's increased desperation to get back into contention.
Joe
10:47
Do the White Sox sign a player from Japan or focus on starting pitching from majors
Mark P
10:48
Obviously dipping into the NPB market worked well for the ChiSox last year, but going after a proven big league starter seems like the safer play
10:49
Went a bit longer with the chat after last weekend's interrupted and abbreviated effort.  But, it's finally time to wrap things up.  Thanks so much for all the comments!
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