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Steve Adams

3:08

I genuinely do not believe the Reds will trade Castillo, and I don't think they'd accept a watered down package just to dump a contract.

Randall

3:09

With the lack of positive acquisitions currently characterizing each of the NL Central teams, what one move could each club make to become the favorite? (The Pirates can take a pass on this, of course!). I am a Reds' fan and I believe that while they will definitely miss Bauer, their rotation, especially the trio of Gray, Castillo, and Mahle, is as good as any rotation in the Central. I think their offense will be better than last season. Your thoughts?

Steve Adams

3:13

I agree their offense will be better, but I disagree that their rotation stacks up with the Cardinals. That said, any of the Reds, Cards, Cubs or Brewers could win this.

The Reds should be all over Gregorius at this point, but the fact that they've dumped Bradley and Iglesias, haven't added anyone of note and are now looking at Amed Rosario doesn't give me confidence that they'll outbid the Phillies for Didi.

As I alluded to before, they could try to pry Jorge Polanco away from the Twins, but I doubt they'd sell low and the Twins would be looking for impactful pitching and the Reds would need to be convinced his ankle troubles are behind him.

Jorge

3:14

Is there a set time for teams to create a roster spot for a free agent they have signed? I've seen some teams take a day or two but could they take week? A month? I'm sure the player wouldn't like that, big money linked only by a handshake (or a fist bump, sigh).

Steve Adams

3:15

Usually the gap between an agreement leaking and a deal being announced isn't so the club can make space on the roster but so that they can get the physical completed with the player in question. I'm still not sure why the LeMahieu and Kluber deals took so long to announce.

To my knowledge though, no, there's no established guideline or rule on that front.

SLH16

3:16

Odds on Arenado to Cardinals in your opinion?

Steve Adams

3:16

A whole lot likelier than I'd have said a week ago (which would've been about 1%), but I still have a hard time seeing how they'll make that work, payroll-wise, unless Bill DeWitt Jr. just has a complete change of heart.

Dallas

3:17

Thoughts on what the Cardinals would give up for Arenado?

Steve Adams

3:18

Some of what I said before applies here, but I'd imagine something around one of Carpenter/Fowler, and Nolan Gorman seems like a logical headline prospect to go back to Colorado. He's not going to have a clear spot to play with Arenado and Goldy at the corners, and yeah there could be a DH in future seasons, but that's not a reason not to go get the star you think can help you win right now.

Joey Hardy

3:18

What bullpen help will the Angels add? As it stands, they don't have a reliable 7th inning guy let alone an 8th inning guy.

Steve Adams

3:20

They already picked up Raisel Iglesias, and Mayers was damn impressive in 2020. (Still not giving up on Buttrey, either)

I'd imagine they'll still grab a veteran on the cheap, maybe two, but at this point even Perry Minasian doesn't know which arms will end up agreeing with the Halos

Keith

3:20

Do you believe the A's will have a fire sale next offseason?

Steve Adams

3:21

I think there's a decent chance that some combination of Chapman, Olson, Manaea, Bassitt and others will be available, yes. The A's aren't going to spend to extend all those guys, so this "window" with the current core is closing, as much as that sucks for fans of the green and gold.

Dallas

3:21

What is happen with JBJ? Waiting out for the best offer or waiting for the Red Sox to bring him back?

Steve Adams

3:22

Best offer. He's drawn interest from multiple teams who liked Springer, so no sense in signing before George did. He's in a good spot now, and I would imagine he's making a decision in the next week or so.

3:23

(That's speculation, to be clear; I'm not sitting here texting Scott Boras and chatting with you simultaneously, ha)

Jeremy

3:23

Hearing Grichuk has been generating some interest in trade? Would the Jays be eating salary there? I dont see the return being worth trading him

Steve Adams

3:24

I saw that report from Murray -- I just don't really buy legitimate interest in Grichuk. Maybe some club would be interested in swapping out one of its own bad contracts for Grichuk, but no one is sitting there thinking "If only we could get our hands on Randal at three years and $28M!" If he were on waivers right now, there's zero chance he'd be claimed.

Alan B

3:24

btw thanks for doing these.

Steve Adams

3:25

No problem! I've got to wrap this week's up unfortunately, but you can always submit questions to Tim's mailbag, join our free weekly chats on the weekends, Tuesdays and Thursdays, try again next week or ask me on Twitter (@Adams_Steve).

As always, we very much appreciate the support. You guys rock. Enjoy your weekends, everyone.

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