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Zane

7:02

Do you see CJ Abrams as a trade piece this offseason?

Mark P

7:03

Anthony Franco recently did a nice breakdown of a possible CJA trade market, so here's the link to that post: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/looking-for-a-match-in-a-cj-abr...

I think Abrams is ultimately still in DC on Opening Day, but the Nationals won't be married to the idea of keeping him if a good offer comes along

Rod

7:05

Could the Yankees possibly try and trade for the Twins Joe Ryan?

Mark P

7:05

Sure, that definitely seems like something the Yankees could or should attempt. Ryan is a good add for any team in baseball, but to that end, the Twins will require a ton before dealing him.

Guest

7:06

Would a Blue Jays' package of Ernie Clement, King, and Tiedemann get a Marte deal done?

Mark P

7:07

Diamondbacks would want more. Plus, I doubt the Jays move Clement given his infield value and what he showed at the plate last year.

My friend Melanie is also hoping for a Clement jersey for Christmas, so if a trade does happen, hopefully it takes place before Mel's partner plunks down a big chunk of change on suddenly outdated merch

confused

7:08

If the catcher market is thin, could you see the Brewers moving Contreras and his approx $11mill salary? What kind or return could he possibly bring?

Mark P

7:09

Same logic as the Phillies and Realmuto earlier....if you get a starting catcher go, what's your plan to replace him? Trading Contreras is even less likely for the Brewers since he's affordable for them even for that salary, since it's still a bargain price for such a productive catcher

7:10

You'll start to hear more trade buzz about Contreras next winter when he's a year away from free agency. It will be interesting to see if Milwaukee is sold enough on Quero to trade Contreras, or if they'll hang onto him to try and win in 2027, then let him walk in free agency

Al Kaline Battery

7:11

Verlander to the Tigers. Unfinished business and added motivation. Is it plausible?

Mark P

7:12

It's certainly plausible. The Tigers don't want to stretch payroll too much, but bringing back Verlander on a one-year deal would be both popular with the fanbase, and a logical baseball move given how JV was still a solid pitcher in 2025

Chaim Bloom

7:13

Should I bring in Scherzer on a one year deal?

Mark P

7:13

Scherzer wants to pitch for a contender, not a rebuilding team

Unless his market is completely barren, I don't see Scherzer going to St. Louis

Mark P's Long Lost Brother

7:14

Who's an underrated free agent right now more people should be talking about?

Mark P

7:15

He's not "underrated," and maybe this is just because I'm higher on him than most. But there's been a lack of public buzz about Ranger Suarez to date, which I find curious.

7:17

Are the Braves seriously shopping Sean Murphy or is this a case of just listening in case someone bowls them over with an offer? a

Mark P

7:18

There have been trade rumblings about Murphy basically since Drake Baldwin starting breaking out, but it's more speculative than based on any concrete info. Of course, the Braves run such a tight ship that not much leaks from their front office anyway, but generally, the Murphy buzz is more speculative from Atlanta fans thinking of ways to free up payroll space and move a (possibly) redundant player

Adley Rutschman

7:19

Cal Raleigh signed a 6/$105MM prior to his 2025 MVP-runner-up season and now the deal suddenly looks like a bargain. What kind of extension should I accept, if offered?

Mark P

7:20

Rutschman isn't an extension candidate, in my view. From his perspective, a contract he signs now will be too low, since Adley obviously feels he can top his 2024-25 numbers. From the Orioles' perspective, why rush to extend a catcher whose numbers for the last season and a half have been so underwhelming? Especially when Baltimore already locked up Basallo?

fascinating

7:21

I don’t buy Olney’s report of the Giants not spending on big free agent pitchers. What is the logic in trading for Devers and then making a huge managerial change only to be tight with money? Is the looming CBA fight have any relevance?

Mark P

7:21

The Giants' stance is that they're reluctant to invest in long-term deals with pitchers. With position players, it's a different story, as we've seen with Adames, Chapman, and the Devers trade

O's Fan

7:23

Are you a Coby Mayo believer? I can't figure out why the heck Baltimore tendered Mountcastle a contract.

Mark P

7:24

I was also surprised, but tendering Mountcastle was perhaps a middle ground between a) entrusting Mayo with the everyday 1B job, or b) going big on acquiring another starting first baseman.

Walter

7:25

Last year before the Josh Naylor trade, the Guardians were interested in Paul Goldschimdt before he decided on the Yankees. Since the Guardians still need a right hand bat would they consider him this off season.

Mark P

7:26

It's a possible fit, but it's also very possible Cleveland's interest has cooled after Goldschmidt's average season

Mike

7:28

Could you see the Marlins/Pirates making a trade purely to up the payroll, if they aren't able to actually sign anyone they want and don't want the grievance? Like take on Castellanos' salary and get a prospect for it, then just DFA Castellanos? Neither org is well thought of so isn't it possible that they can't sign anybody and end up in a really bad spot payroll-wise and have to make a move?

Mark P

7:30

If the Marlins/Pirates offer enough money, they can definitely get people to sign. The price was right for Severino to join the A's last year, as much as he might regret that decision in hindsight.

And, who's to say a free agent wouldn't have interest in either team. The Marlins were a decent team last year that seems to be on the way up, and they play in Florida. The Pirates have Skenes and a bunch of good pitchers, so a prominent free agent might be intrigued by the challenge of bringing winning baseball back to Pittsburgh

nick krall

7:32

could i potentially sign marcell ozuna as a cheaper alternative to kyle schwarber? and or ryan ohearn could work for this question too.

Mark P

7:33

O'Hearn would be my preference, as Ozuna is basically a DH-only guy but O'Hearn has defensive utility. Plus, a lefty bat is better fit for Cincy's lineup.

Ca$hman

7:34

what do you think about a franchise player designation in the next cba that either discounts that players lux tax hit by a certain percentage for high spending teams, or the lux tax going to pay a certain percentage of a franchise players salary for revenue sharing recipients?

Mark P

7:36

Creative answers like this seem way more feasible to me than the idea of the players ever agreeing to a salary cap. The NBA version of your idea is somewhat akin to the "Larry Bird rule," which allows a team to go over the cap in order to retain its own free agent.

Blue

7:36

How do you like Imai wanted to take down the Dodgers? I dont think he will be popular in Japan now.

Mark P

7:37

I don't see his comments making too much of a stir. Seems like a perfectly logical thing a competitive person would say

WBC

7:38

Thoughts on the World Baseball Classic?

Mark P

7:38

Of all the hundreds of baseball games I've attended in person, the 2009 WBC tilt in Toronto remains one of the most fun experiences I've ever had.

Oppo nacho

7:39

What’s the most plausible bat the reds sign or trade for

Mark P

7:40

The previous commenter's suggestion of O'Hearn is pretty plausible, actually. I imagine ROH will get a lot of looks from teams in the medium payroll range who can't afford the likes of a Schwarber or an Alonso

Funnyball

7:40

Any insight into what DePosesta may do to turn the Rockies around? What do you think of them taking on a bad contract in order to add a little talent to the org. Say Yoshida or Contreras plus prospects?

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