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Anthony Franco

2:33

I could see it, sure, but I'd honestly rather just go big on a free agent shortstop and give Hicks another crack in center

2:34

Taylor's a good player, would be a really nice addition. Corey Seager or even Trevor Story would be better, and I don't think the Yankees are in position to be especially frugal this winter

Jim Lang

2:34

If you ran the Cardinals, would you rather have Shildt as your manager or Buck Showalter?

Anthony Franco

2:35

Can't really answer that, since I have no idea what happened behind the scenes. From a results perspective, sure seems like Shildt was a good manager. He had his bullpen miscues, but almost all of them do

But clearly there was some sort of disconnect between Shildt and the front office that made them go in another direction

egv56

2:35

Kris Bryant has been solid but unspectacular since being acquired by the Giants. But his versatility and overall offensive numbers make him a valuable asset. It sounds like Bryant is interested in remaining with the Giants and he insists it will be his decision where he goes and not Scott Boras’. What do you think are the chances of Bryant staying a Giant long term and what’s it going to take to keep him?

Anthony Franco

2:37

I'd take the field over any given team, but I guess I'd have the Giants as a plurality favorite? He likes it there, they have tons of money, left field's a bit of a question mark because Dickerson struggled this year

2:40

In our Top 50 discussions, I believe we were around six/$175MM on Bryant

A's Fan

2:40

How realistic would a Ramon Laureano to Miami trade be? Could Oakland acquire Edward Cabrera or Alex Meyer as the centerpiece in return?

grover

2:40

Miami needs a Catcher and Oakland is going to need pitching if/when they trade Manaea/Bassitt/Montas. Sean Murphy for Edward Cabrera, Max Meyer, and JJ BLeday... who says "No"?

Anthony Franco

2:41

Ha, two A's - Marlins trade proposals today, didn't see that coming. Miami would not give up all those guys for Murphy, no

2:42

PED suspension makes a Laureano trade tricky but not impossible. I think it's unlikely to happen this winter. Can't see Miami giving up Meyer at this point, but something around Cabrera/Laureano doesn't strike me as crazy

Jeremy

2:42

Who are the top bullpen arms available this offseason?

Anthony Franco

2:43

Raisel Iglesias, Kendall Graveman, Daniel Hudson, Aaron Loup

Here's the full list

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/11/2021-22-mlb-free-agents.html

Keith

2:44

Frankie Montas and James Kaprielian for Brandon Marsh?

Anthony Franco

2:45

Doubt the A's would do this after Marsh struck out so much this year

Montas was quietly really good, and if they move Manaea (who has a huge projected arb tag), they'll probably need Montas to front the rotation

Guest

2:45

Does Kimbrel to the Jays make sense? What would they have to give up

Anthony Franco

2:46

Not a whole lot, but I think they'll look cheaper than Kimbrel

2:47

$16M for a reliever when they want to re-sign Semien and Ray strikes me as a lot

Jeremy

2:47

Thanks for that list! I couldnt find it before. Do you see a Jays reunion with one or more of Graveman Hudson or Loup?

Anthony Franco

2:48

(Test)

Ok sorry about that, Wifi crashed for a minute

Looks like it's back

2:49

Yeah, I think a Hudson reunion or something in that mold makes more sense for the Jays

Tha Yankees Win!

2:49

If the Yanks decide to go cheap and only sign 1 major free agent.....who should it be? .....I would go with Tanaka. They need stability in their rotation. After Cole and Montgomery....there are lots of question marks.

Anthony Franco

2:49

I've seen no indication Tanaka wants to come back stateside this winter

2:50

To answer your question, I'd pick a shortstop (Correa or Seager if money's just not an issue)

But if you want a starter, I think Eduardo Rodríguez offers really good value

2:51

I'm not as big on Stroman as some because he doesn't miss bats, but he gets a ton of grounders and has previously thrived in the AL East. I think he makes sense there too

Levi

2:51

Can you give a Brewers fan some optimism? Maybe a big trade or free agent prediction

Anthony Franco

2:51

Ha, I don't think they need to do a whole lot really. They're really good already!

2:52

That's boring, though, so let's pick an addition. Michael Conforto buy-low after Avi opts out?

Johnny Cueto

2:52

Do I get a major league contract during the off season or is it minor contract, invitation to spring training?

Anthony Franco

2:53

Low cost big league deal should still be there. He was pretty solid this year

Adam

2:53

What value would Garver or Jeffers have in a hypothetical trade and do the Twins have enough org depth to deal one of them?

Anthony Franco

2:53

I kinda think they'll move Garver to clear room for Jeffers to play every day

2:54

I don't think he has huge value, but a couple years of Garver could bring back a controllable reliever and a mid-tier prospect or something like that

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