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Steve Adams

3:09

I don't think we have any good way of knowing that until we see a season or two play out under Cohen. Trying to think of some pricey Mets that they wouldn't cut under the Wilpons -- I guess I never thought of them as any less willing to eat a contract on an underperforming player than any other ownership group. Then again, I can't say I spend much time dwelling on which owners are OK cutting bait early.

kovacik

3:10

What will the Rays do without Anderson?

Steve Adams

3:11

They just put him on the 60-day and selected Andrew Kittredge to the big league roster. You'll see Fairbanks and Castillo thrust into larger roles early.

I don't want to downplay the loss -- it hurts, badly -- but the Rays seem to churn out uber-relievers like they grow on trees.

Oh no.

The Twins just announced the sudden passing of bench coach Mike Bell :(

46 years old. He's been battling cancer.

That would explain why David Bell, his brother, is away from the Reds today.

3:12

That is just awful. Ugh.

3:13

I will try not to end on such a bummer note -- but only have time for a couple more here.

Guest

3:13

Chances of Conforto/Lindor/Syndergaard extensions?

Steve Adams

3:14

I've said in past chats that I think Lindor is the likeliest. Syndergaard is hard for me to see, but I could see him accepting a QO. I don't think Conforto will sign one.

sgrossman

3:14

Mike Rizzo built the 2021 Nats as if 2020 had never happened. What would you say was the 2021 team-building approach of their chief rivals--the Braves, Mets and Phillies?

Steve Adams

3:16

Braves broke their norm a little bit by going long-term for Ozuna, albeit at friendlier prices than his camp wanted. They tend to prioritize long-term flexibility and go for upside one-year plays at high AAVs, though, and that was their M.O. again for the winter.

Phillies kind of cleaned house and brought in a bunch of veterans, as is the standard playbook for Dave Dombrowski. I'd expect more turnover next winter.

Mets -- cautious aggression? For all the talk of Cohen's spending, it was pretty clear they didn't want to go crazy and clog their long-term books. They added second-tier options in free agency, spent hard to get the chance to extend Lindor and will likely be aggressive in free agency next winter.

NotUAgain66

3:16

Can Senzel play SS for the Reds?

Steve Adams

3:17

I don't see why he wouldn't be able to, but it's clear the Reds don't want to put him there.

Rick Hahn

3:17

I can stick Collins in LF, Vaughn at DH, and should be able to weather this storm. If Schwarber can do it, Collins can. Right?

Steve Adams

3:20

I don't think either would be a good left fielder, but I'd rather see Vaughn out there. Schwarber was able to fake it in LF because he was a well above-average power bat for much of his time in Chicago. Collins hasn't been that, he strikes out more and is less athletic. FanGraphs gives him 20 speed (on the 20-80 scale). Schwarber's sprint speed was in MLB's 53rd percentile last year

3:21

Ok, I'm going to call this for the week. I'm on Twitter @Adams_Steve for more questions. I'll chat on the site next week at 2pm Tuesday. Hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend. Keep Mike Bell's family in your thoughts. So sad.

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