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Tim Dierkes

2:08

It's a bit Cubs like where I guess the owners could go against their history, but I wouldn't bet on it. At most I could see them signing Grandal or a player of that level. Not seeing the $400MM contract though.

Steve Mears

2:08

It seems like Patrick Corbin could have the most teams competing for him. Could you foresee him going over $25 million a year?

Steve Adams

2:08

Seemed pretty clear they're going to spend some dough based on his initial comments. Doubt that means Machado/Bryce level, but we were in general agreement that multiple big-name RPs were posisble.

Tim Dierkes

2:08

I would not predict Corbin reaching that AAV, but I think it's possible.

William

2:08

What relief pitcher could be had on the low who you think would be a good one to take a chance on?

Steve Adams

2:09

Sure. We had him at 6/129 but it's not impossible a team would go comparable guarantee over five years. More about total guarantee in some instances

(Especially if you're a team that's never going to risk paying the luxury tax anyway)

Tim Dierkes

2:09

Trevor Rosenthal was on that list for sure. Herrera, Cody Allen, and of course Jesse Chavez.

Christian

2:09

I don’t feel like the Brewers are considered a big enough player for Keuchel. Is it unrealistic to think that he could land there?

Steve Adams

2:09

Rosenthal, Kelvin Herrera

Tim Dierkes

2:10

I do find that unrealistic. They appear to have limited payroll capacity.

Steve Adams

2:10

Don't see why they're more likely than the teams we listed for Keuchel.

Tim Dierkes

2:10

The Brewers could use an SP though and they could maybe create enough room to play on the $10-12MM a year types.

Steve Adams

2:10

Plus has Stearns ever signed a QO'ed free agent?

Aidan

2:10

Do you think that Machado’s postseason antics have caused some teams to sour on him just a bit? In other words, do you think his antics may have ended up costing him any money?

Tim Dierkes

2:11

Yes, we mentioned that in his blurb. I think a team or two might back off. Still think he'll do quite well.

Stan

2:11

Is the reason Harper doesn’t sign in STL because the cards don’t offer enough or bc Harper just wants to play elsewhere?

Steve Adams

2:11

Can't envision the Cards winning a bidding war, myself.

Tim Dierkes

2:12

I find the Cardinals a viable option for Bryce. They've gone big game fishing at times.

Twins

2:12

Prediction: Patrick Corbin- 5yr/120 mil with the Twins

Tim Dierkes

2:12

Steve?

Lou

2:12

Will there be a Top 50 Free Agent Predictions Contest this year?

Steve Adams

2:12

I'm of the mind that the Twins will be willing to spend pretty significantly this winter, but as to determining any individual free agent's preferences -- that's anyone's guess. I can see them offering something in that ballpark, but who's to say Corbin doesn't prefer to sign elsewhere?

Tim Dierkes

2:13

Unfortunately I have failed to get that contest back off the ground for this winter. I will try harder for next winter.

Steve Adams

2:13

But the fact that MN has literally zero bucks on the payroll beyond '19 opens them to do all kinds of weird things

doothedoo

2:13

how do you see the nats addressing their rotation

Tim Dierkes

2:13

We see them splashing some bucks around on a free agent, or swinging a deal for a solid SP like Ray or someone.

Steve Adams

2:13

We gave them Keuchel! Though that's one of many avenues they could go. I think they'll sign one upper-tier free agent arm.

MLB1225

2:13

As a Pirate fan, is there any FA with a recognizable name I can expect them to sign?

Tim Dierkes

2:14

Jose Iglesias?

Todd the Wet Sprocket

2:14

I like brantley better in Philly than Markakis...

Steve Adams

2:14

Take your pick from third-tier relievers? Or bringing back Kang?

Tim Dierkes

2:15

Best Toad The Wet Sprocket Song

Fall Down (21.3% | 50 votes)

All I Want (31.1% | 73 votes)

Walk On The Ocean (47.7% | 112 votes)

Total Votes: 235

Steve Adams

2:15

Either fits there. We had Brantley to Philly before some last-minute shuffling. (Which bumped Kakes from the White Sox to Philly -- not sure if ChiSox fans are happy or miffed by that, ha,) McCutchen would probably work there, too.

Kevin

2:16

Which of the 7 QOs do you think is most likely to accept?

Tim Dierkes

2:16

I'd go with Ryu.

Steve Adams

2:16

Fall Down is in last place?! C'mon!

Yeah Ryu

Tim Dierkes

2:16

Really more of a Fall Down guy as well.

Ryan

2:16

Hi Tim. What could you see the Red Sox going this offseason, specifically when it comes to the top tier free agents? Do you see anything surprising as a possibility, or mostly just moves around the margins of an already strong roster? Thanks!

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