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Mark P
11:57
It's not a bad strategy, considering that a lot of the future stars they're counting on have yet to even play in the majors (and lost a year of minor league experience).

But if I'm a Mariners fan, I can't help but be a bit frustrated at the relative lack of action.
Phil
11:58
Do you think the Phillies have a chance in signing Didi
Mark P
11:59
As long as he's still on the market, sure.  We haven't heard much about what the Phillies are willing to spend this offseason, or whether something like re-signing both JTR/Didi is possible, or just one of the two
Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabdoo
12:00
The Office or Arrested Development
Mark P
12:00
Oof, tough one.  I guess I have to go with the Office because they had more than three great seasons, but the three prime AD seasons were just so incredible.
HOF
12:00
Who is getting this week?
Mark P
12:01
I don't think anyone is being voted in
Woodhouse
12:02
Are the Mets looking into Cain?  Brewer March up well for trade with them.  Him and Suter make sense Mets to finish offseason
Mark P
12:03
Not sure if the Mets want to expend much trade capital on a guy who didn't play in 2020 and who struggled in 2019
Angels
12:04
Is Tommy LaStella the most underrated FA in recent memory ???? Dude FLAT OUT HITS!!!!! Plus has the ability to move around the diamond a bit. Sorry but IMO 30 teams should have made an offer to him by now
Mark P
12:05
There's been a real lack of buzz on La Stella this offseason, and I agree that it's surprising.  He checks a lot of boxes, but I'd imagine the holdup is that he doesn't have a long track record as a true everyday player.
TigersFan
12:07
Any news on the Doolittle market? I can’t remember the last time I’ve saw his name mentioned.
Mark P
12:08
Not much, apart from one item in November about a Doolittle return to Washington still being a possibility: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/sean-doolittle

I have to imagine the Nats are still in the running
Park M
12:08
Can I get a courtesy reply?
Mark P
12:08
Sure!
Nick
12:08
justin Turner on one of those 1 year deals to the Braves makes sense if a multi year deal isn’t worked out, right?
Mark P
12:09
Agreed, but like i said, I do think he'll end up back with the Dodgers
BhamBrave
12:10
What's your favorite one-topping pizza?
Mark P
12:10
Pepperoni, no doubt
Scott
12:12
Why haven’t the Rockies traded Story yet? They’ve got no chance in the NL West for this season or the next 5.
Mark P
12:13
It's not a great winter to be trying to move Story, given all the other shortstops available.  This also implies that the Rox are actually trying to move him, which we don't now.
Arm
12:13
What can you tell me about Hand?
Mark P
12:13
Joe Girardi
12:14
Does 5 years for $120 mil get JTR to sign soon?
Mark P
12:15
It's unclear how many teams are still in on Realmuto, or are willing to spend that much.  If the Phillies put that offer on the table, Realmuto might be tempted to take it
New Name
12:16
What do you think of the idea of a Non-Competitive Balance Tax that would mirror the CBT for teams on the other end of the payroll spectrum with increasing penalties for multiple years on non-spending?
Mark P
12:17
Here's the problem with that idea.  Say the Rays get penalized for not spending above the NCBT threshold.  Couldn't they logically argue "we're an excellent team without having to spend big, why are we facing this punishment?"
Now, if the NCBT penalties are as minimal as the CBT penalties, some teams might not care.
Simpson's
12:18
Still waiting on the chat where you answer every question with a Simpsons image.
Mark P
12:18
One of these weeks....
TC
12:19
Why don't the A's trade Piscotty and take the money they save to sign Semien?
Mark P
12:20
Not sure if the numbers exactly line up there, plus Piscotty's trade market probably isn't hopping given his 2020 struggles
12:21
We're close to the two-hour mark, time to close things up for another week.  Thanks for all the questions!
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