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Frustrated A's fan
9:05
What is so small-market about Northern California???  I understand losing a free agent, but trading Donaldson because he was getting expensive in arbitration is ridiculous.  John Fisher is literally a billionaire!
Mark P
9:06
Obviously the Giants' ballpark is much more of a cash cow than the Coliseum, but you're not wrong.....the Athletics have an unwillingness to spend, not an inability to spend
Cubs2021
9:07
I’ve read some baseball experts saying Kris Bryant could have a good season going into a new contract season for 2022? Do you see a good season for Kris Bryant?
Mark P
9:08
Sure, I wouldn't be surprised at all if Bryant bounces back to his pre-2020 form.  He was bothered by nagging injuries for basically all of last year, on top of all the unusual circumstances of the shortened season.
James Click
9:09
Who am I going to play in CF everyday? Straw doesn’t seem like an everyday guy
Mark P
9:09
(James Click = Houston GM)

I wouldn't count the Astros out on Jackie Bradley
ShowMe State
9:09
Would the Rangers be willing to swap Odor for Carpenter? Contracts seem comparable and Odor is still young and could benefit from a change of scenery
Mark P
9:10
Carpenter has a no-trade clause, and I can't see him waiving it to join a rebuilding team
Aaron
9:10
Any idea why more teams weren't in on Arenado? I know the CBT plays a part, but it seems like the Mets, Toronto, the Braves, etc. could have made a similar (or better) offer and stayed under the tax
Mark P
9:11
The Arenado deal came more or less out of nowhere, so it wouldn't surprise if any or all of these teams are i talks with the Rockies but it was just kept quiet.
New Commissioner
9:11
Can we vote in Mark P to be our new Commissioner? Who says no?
Mark P
9:11
I mean, Rob Manfred probably says no.  But if elected, I would serve!
Tony Romo
9:12
Patrick or that old guy?
Mark P
9:13
"That old guy" beat my beloved Packers last week in a game I'll be frustrated about for years to come.  But while you can never count out Brady in a big game, Mahomes is the real deal.  This might be old GOAT vs. the next GOAT.
Sideshow Bob
9:14
Likelihood some HOF voters who’ve frozen out Bonds and Clemens vote for Rodriguez?  What could possibly be the rationale, when ARod lied and lied and got caught and did it again and also sued MLB?
Mark P
9:14
Given the Bonds/Clemens precedents, I would be pretty surprised if A-Rod ever got the votes to get inducted.
Broadnax
9:14
Did the Orioles really ask to defer $ on one year contracts?  If so, what does that say about their financial well being?
Mark P
9:15
It isn't a good sign, that's for sure
Angels
9:17
Trade one keep one Adell or Marsh?
Mark P
9:17
Over an hour before a Jo Adell mention, a new record!  

I'd keep Adell, trade Marsh
Wheelhouse
9:18
I still feel the Reds are saving their bullets to pay Bauer. All his people are there: the pitching coach, assistant pitching coach, and the guy who is overall head of pitching for the organization. He loves the team. They love him. He has said he has the best time of his life pitching for them. I can see them saying, “Hold on Trev, e we just need to clear some money to sign you.” If any of Castellanos, Moustakas, Suarez or Votto gets traded I think you’ll see Bauer signed with the Reds quick. Impossible?
Mark P
9:18
I guess we can't rule it out entirely until Bauer signs elsewhere, but it would be a strange pivot for the Reds based on everything else they've done this winter.

Plus, if you're Bauer, wouldn't you want to have, say, Suarez on your team?
Kevin
9:19
Do you see Alex Krilloff breaking camp and making the twins opening day roster at 1st or in the outfield?
Mark P
9:19
I'd be surprised if he WASN'T on the Opening Day roster, unless the Twins try some service time manipulation nonsense to keep him in the minors for two weeks
Perry Minasian
9:22
What would I have to give up to acquire both Story and Marquez?
Mark P
9:22
(Minasian = Angels GM)

The Rockies would start by asking for both Adell and Marsh, and it would at least one of them to swing such a blockbuster
9:23
I guess Iglesias would be involved, to the Rox a shortstop replacement
Clint Eastwood
9:24
My best movie?
Mark P
9:24
Unforgiven is my pick
Dry January
9:24
Are they playing minor league baseball this year? I need to know how good Brandon Marsh and Reid Detmers are.
Mark P
9:25
A minor league season is in the cards, but of course I wouldn't rule out any postponements/a shortened season/etc. at this point.  It'll hinge on the pandemic, and what the MLB teams may or may not do
Yorkey
9:27
should the mariners or rangers give a reunion with Nelson Cruz a shot?
Mark P
9:27
In theory, except if I'm Nelson Cruz, I don't have interest in signing with teams who don't look like contenders
Jason
9:29
Do you think the Cubs will extend any of the current roster or will this be the final season for the core?
Mark P
9:30
Seems like there's a genuine chance all of the "core" Cubs are let go, either via trade or free agency.  Depends on the Cubs' financial situation.
Terry
9:31
Haven’t heard much Hader news, anything (Brewing)? 😎
Mark P
9:32
Nothing new on that front.  Seems like the Brewers won't move him unless they get a ton in return.
Mister E. Person
9:33
Anthony Santander to Miami for Dax Fulton, Peyton Burdick, Evan Fitterer and Nasim Nunez. Who says no?
Mark P
9:33
Probably the Marlins.  Santander is a good player but that's a lot to give up.
Missed Opportunity
9:34
Do you see the Dodgers signing Kershaw to another deal that makes sure he retires as a Dodger? His contract is almost up, but it would be tragic to see him in another uni.
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