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Anthony Franco

2:35

I'd be surprised if Scherzer ends up anywhere other than the West Coast, given that he was reportedly pretty choosy about waiving his no-trade clause this summer

But yeah, I think the Jays will be in on other starters if they lose Ray. JV seems reasonable to me

Jeremy

2:35

Could you see Matt Chapman being traded? If so, thought on the Jays giving up Groshans +

Anthony Franco

2:36

Chapman probably gets moved, but I think the A's can do better than Groshans as a headliner

George Hunt

2:36

Do you see any big FA signed before the current CBA expires

Anthony Franco

2:37

Not Correa or anyone of that ilk, no. I think it's more likely our biggest free agent signing of November is someone like Anthony DeSclafani

RAGBRAI

2:37

Does Cincy do enough in the off-season to make them a contender in the Central? The division again looks week and it seems like they could at least challenge (I don’t expect them to win it) with some strong moves.

Anthony Franco

2:38

This question was sent before the Reds waived Wide Miley to save $9MM. It seems like cutting payroll will be the offseason focus again, so no, I don't think they'll compete next year

That sucks for Reds' fans. They waited through a lot of down years to get to the brink of contention, but ownership's not willing to go the extra mile once they get there. Has to be frustrating

Bill

2:38

Your thoughts on a Freeman extension

Anthony Franco

2:40

I don't think it's an absolute lock he returns to Atlanta. They're the favorite, but I wouldn't say it's 100% or even 75% he goes back

I think Freddie could get six years at like 160+ on the open market. How much of a discount would he take to stay with the Braves? Remains to be seen, I guess

Jeremy

2:40

Who is the biggest name you think will move teams this off-season? Whether that be by trade or a FA leaving their current team?

Anthony Franco

2:40

Correa's the top free agent, and I don't think he re-signs with Houston

2:41

As far as trades go, maybe Ketel Marte?

Ryan S.

2:41

St Louis has stated that pitching will be the primary target. They can try to see what Gorman can do at 2nd, while Edman moves to SS. What in your opinion are realistic targets? IMO Reyes can not be a serious consideration to start until he learns to throw strikes. I'd trade him if I were GM. They have a lot of options, but with a lot of questions, health, consistency etc. Do you see a run at Scherzer as realistic? Verlander? Or do you see a trade as more likely?

Anthony Franco

2:42

I agree, wouldn't start Reyes (or Jordan Hicks). They're relievers for good, in my opinion

2:45

I expect they'll be in on starting pitchers and at least poke around on the top names. Really depends, as you said, on if they see the rotation or shortstop as the bigger need

daddydeerist

2:45

Who patrols CF for the NYY next year? Gardener appears to be gone and Hicks is totally unreliable until he proves otherwise. Someone not currently on the payroll?

Anthony Franco

2:46

I think it'll be Hicks, if almost by default. He's a good player when healthy, he's on a long-term deal, and there really aren't many options in center field in free agency

2:47

Feels like a situation where Hicks is the starter but they sign an experienced fourth OF type (Kevin Pillar mold) to have something on hand in case he gets hurt again

Angels fan

2:47

Whats your prediction on the angels moves for starting pitching and SS offseason?

Anthony Franco

2:48

I think the Angels should and will be in on the free agent shortstops. Doubt they get Correa or Seager, but one of Báez, Story or Semien makes a ton of sense to me. Not only do they not have a shortstop, Fletcher was terrible for the last couple months, so he's not really a great fallback IMO

So I'd say a shortstop and one starter (love them as a fit for Rodón personally)

2:49

But I'm in the minority on staff. Tim and Steve both think they'll be in on all the top free agent starters, and Tim seems to think they'll make two significant rotation additions while going cheap again at shortstop

FinnFastball

2:49

Why did Buster Posey give up $22m when he retired (reported) , Dustin Pedroia was paid for his years when he didn't play?

Anthony Franco

2:49

Posey wasn't on a guaranteed deal for 2022

2:50

He "gave up" $22MM in the sense that the Giants were certain to exercise a $22MM club option for next season, but he (as is entirely his right) no longer wanted to play

2:51

Pedroia was on a guaranteed deal but seemed like he wasn't going to be healthy enough to play (or be effective if he could get back on the field)

So he and the Red Sox worked out an agreement that he still got paid but would step away so Boston could get the roster spot back

Dad

2:51

Would the Mariners have to give up Kelenic to get Josh Hader?

Anthony Franco

2:52

They would not

2:53

If Milwaukee moves Hader, they should get a couple talented prospects, maybe a cheap big league reliever they like who can step right into the bullpen (kind of like the Cubs did getting Codi Heuer back in the Kimbrel deal with the White Sox this summer)

But no one's giving up a blue-chip talent of Kelenic's caliber for a reliever, even one as great as Hader

Will in Westport

2:53

As I am already a subscriber, do I have to sign up another time for Monday's MLBTR Newsletter of the Top 50 Free Agents? Or will I get it automatically?

Anthony Franco

2:53

Have to sign up separately for the newsletter

Matt P

2:53

Do you think there will any changes to the CBA that will speed up free agency in future offseasons?

Anthony Franco

2:54

Hmm, to speed up free agency? I don't know what would really do that

Raising the luxury tax thresholds would make some teams more willing to spend in certain offseasons. But I don't know that it would have a huge impact on whether they signed guys in November versus February

2:56

I think teams feel they can afford to wait closer to the start of the season more so than players can. For a team, not signing the player going into Spring Training or the season means rolling with an in-house (albeit probably worse) replacement

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