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Mark P
7:35
Beads, bees, stew preparation, and maybe even some baseball discussion....we've got it all here in the latest edition of the Weekend Chat!
ChrisMC88
7:36
What should the mets prioritize more at this point, pitching or offense.. both need attention.. or even maybe look deeper into their hitting coaches.
Mark P
7:37
Things have looked rough in general for the Mets over the last couple of weeks, but their rotation is still the bigger need than their lineup.  I expect the front office to pursue help in both areas, but it seems like the patchwork that has been the Mets' rotation is simply starting to fray
Brian
7:38
Do u think Crawford(Phillies prospect) has better change to play for Phillies or be traded by deadline this year???
Mark P
7:39
Seems like a better chance that he'll stick with the Phillies, since they need OF help already.
John
7:40
Is there a world there the orioles don’t sell?
Mark P
7:41
Because baseball is baseball, the O's could turn around and win 11 of their next 13 games and nobody would bat an eye.  

That being said, it would take an extreme hot stretch like that in July to get the O's fully back into the playoff picture.  Feels like they just dug themselves into too big a hole too early.
Orbit
7:42
With Yordan and Melton coming back, do the Astros really need Mullins ? There isn’t must to trade with and Crane is so hesitant to go over the tax luxury.
Mark P
7:43
Melton is still an unproven commodity, and one can argue that Houston is still too righty-centric even with both Alvarez and Melton.  A veteran left-handed hitter like Mullins could help, even if Mullins' own bat has been ice cold for two months now.
Ken
7:44
Is Severino's vocal criticism of the Sutter Health Field 1) part of a ploy to get traded to a contender (now that he has an above market contract), 2) a veteran giving voice to criticisms that younger, less established players also have about playing there, or 3) just an indication of how much it sucks to play there?
Mark P
7:46
I think all of the above.  You make a good point that Severino is probably speaking for a number of teammates, many of whom have less security and tenure in the sport.  As MLBTR's Nick Deeds noted today, Severino is a difficult trade candidate due to his contract, his opt-out clause after 2026, and how his numbers aren't entirely tied to his home/away splits
Theo
7:47
If you were the GM of the Blue Jays, what would you do at the deadline?
Mark P
7:48
Add pitching, first and foremost.  At least a solid innings-eater type starter to solidify the back of the rotation, and it wouldn't hurt to check in on any possible frontline types that may or may not be available. The heavily worked bullpen could also use a new arm or two.
Mikey Mousel
7:49
Bees?
Mark P
7:50
Beads?!
ANM
7:50
Clase to Philly for Abel,Miller and or Crawford... Who says no?
Mark P
7:51
Clase is a terrific closer under long-term control via his contract, but I don't think I see the Phillies parting with that level of prospect for him.
MKE
7:52
What are the Brewers going to do with the excess of starting pitching? With proven big league arms like Peralta, Woodruff, Cortes, Quintana and young talent like Priester, Miz, Patrick, and Gasser there seems to a log jam. Easy bet is Gasser stays in the minors when he returns and a 6-man rotation is in play. Anyone on the move?
Mark P
7:55
Easy answer is that every pitching surplus is quickly diminished by injuries.  The Brewers will wait until late July to determine whether or not everyone is healthy before they decide to move a starter or not.

Someone like Quintana might be a decent bet to be moved, as he was probably someone that might not have really been on the radar anyway if it wasn't for some of their health concerns in camp.
Braves
7:56
Seems like the Braves aren’t that far back. They likely pass the Mets, but can they leap frog enough other teams to be buyers?
Mark P
7:57
The Braves are about to get passed by the Marlins in the standings, so I'd pump the brakes on them making a run at contending.

As much as Anthopoulos wants to compete and won't sell until he absolutely has to, Atlanta is another team that needs a major hot streak in July to get back into the "realistic buyer" conversation
Garrett
7:58
Best baseball card you own?
Mark P
7:59
Sadly (and foolishly?), many of my old baseball cards were sold away at a garage sale years ago.
MN
8:00
Is there a reason Luis Garcia (Nats Version) isn’t more discussed as a trade candidate?
Mark P
8:02
Under arb control through 2027, and the Nats certainly hope they're contending again during Garcia's time with the team. I don't think they'd hang up the phone if someone called with an intriguing enough offer, but the Nats are going to try moving several other shorter-term veteran types before exploring trades for players like Garcia
Sandy
8:05
Are the Marlins… good?
Mark P
8:07
They're on a heck of a run right now, though I'd hesitate to say they're going to be this year's surprise team or anything.  But, wins are wins, even though the Fish have taken advantage of a couple of teams (SF, Arizona) who are struggling right now
8:08
In short, if you think Miami will suddenly be deadline buyers or anything, I'd calm down.  But if you're a Marlins fan, seeing the team play some good ball has to be nice, especially with some of this young talent seemingly emerging
Bert
8:09
with the large amount owed to Alcantara and his awful stats, Hoyer should be fired if he gives up anything good for him right?
Mark P
8:10
Alcantara was starting to look like his old self before he struggled against the D'Backs the other day.  At this point there's probably a better chance Alcantara is moved in the offseason than at the deadline, but I wouldn't be shocked at a short-term move
Kyle
8:10
Breslow still saying the Sox will be buyers at the deadline; just posturing or are they still looking to add pieces for this year?
Mark P
8:11
He's not going to throw in the towel in late June.  But, here's yet another team that now looks like they need a big winning streak sooner than later, since the club has looked pretty lost since the Devers trade
Mike elias
8:14
Mullins for Spencer Arrighetti who says no
Mark P
8:15
Such a deal would be about the future for Baltimore, so the fact that Arrighetti is currently on the IL might not be a big obstacle?  But, a broken thumb on a throwing hand isn't nothing for a pitcher, so the O's (who are notoriously finicky about pitching health) would want a deep dive into the medicals before making such a swap
Framber Valdez
8:16
POLL: Do I get traded by the deadline?
Mark P
8:17
If you're an Astros team in first place, why trade a guy having a great season and who has a long playoff track record for you?  Houston has been willing to let plenty of impending free agents just walk in the past, since the team is trying to win.
Tarik Skubal
8:17
Wow, I am pitching pretty well right now, no? It's pretty impressive how I still have time to check out the MLBTR chat while pitching!
Mark P
8:17
You posted that just as the perfect game was broken up, so jinx!
Bucs
8:18
What's you favorite Dave Parker memory?
Mark P
8:20
Most of Parker's career was before my time, but I was a young Blue Jays fan when the team picked up the Cobra in September 1991.  He hit well during his brief time in Toronto and helped the Jays win the AL East, even if he was ineligible for the playoffs due to his late acquisition date.

I think I vaguely recall my reaction being "great, Dave Parker!....who's that?" and my dad filling me in about the Cobra's storied history.  RIP to a great player, and it's a shame he didn't make it to the actual induction ceremony next month.
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