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Mark P
7:02
Time to launch the Weekend Chat!  We'll take a few minutes for the questions to pile in, and then get underway....
Braves
7:03
Does AA consider sasaki if he gets posted next pool?
Mark P
7:05
Sure, though this could broadly be the case for any team.  Others have made the point that since an extra million bucks or so might not much of a dealbreaker for Sasaki, it'll come down to straight-up recruiting.  Atlanta's track record of success helps them in this endeavor, though my guess is that he ends up with the Dodgers, Mets, or Padres
Sam Says
7:06
What's your pick for an underrated team to make some noise this off-season? Not a total game changer but some moves that will make people say ummm...actually, they're looking pretty good!
Mark P
7:07
Steve Adams just covered this in a Front Office piece the other day, but the Royals were kind of this team last offseason, and I think have a good case to be this year's "hmm, I kinda like these moves" club again.

Now that they've gotten back to winning baseball, no reason for them not to be aggressive in adding a couple more big bats to the lineup.
Boz
7:07
Wasn’t Carlos Estevez the birth name of Charlie Sheen who pitched in the Movie Major League?
Mark P
7:07
Correct!  If I recall from his cameo in the film "Machete," Sheen even played "President Estevez."
Mike D
7:09
What package would reds have to give up for Crochet?
Mark P
7:10
At least two of Arroyo, Stewart, and Collier. As much as the White Sox are purportedly focusing on position players for Crochet, I doubt they'd turn down a blue-chip pitching prospect as the headliner of a deal.  Therefore, Burns would probably have be included as the real top name, since I doubt the Sox settle for "only" Arroyo or Stewart as the top prospect in the package.  Other teams can beat that offer.
7:11
Things might get a little more interesting if the Reds offered someone from their MLB roster, however
Seamhead
7:11
Chances Soto ties up the whole market until Christmas?
Jon
7:11
True or False, Soto will sign before the winter meetings.
Mark P
7:12
My guess is that he signs closer to the winter meetings, and possibly even during the meetings as the big splash of the event.  Somewhat similar to Ohtani, there are only a few teams who can afford Soto's price tag, so it's probably not going to be a very elongated process with him meeting a large amount of teams
John
7:13
Is Coby Mayo tradeable? Kjerstad? Basallo?
Mark P
7:14
All three are very easily tradable, though I wonder how much (if at all) the Orioles will want to further subtract from their prospect depth
Reds Dustin
7:14
Reds next bench coach: David Ross, Kai Correa, Joey Votto or Michael Jordan? All have ties to Tito/Reds..
Mark P
7:15
Ross would be fun.  We can probably rule out MJ unless someone tells him he isn't qualified, and then he'd take it personally and win MLB's newly-instituted Bench Coach Of The Year award
Bees?
7:16
Also do you think Cohen will spend to keep Alonso.  I know it’s a bad idea on paper but will he try to keep a fan favorite
Mark P
7:17
If the Mets let Alonso walk but then signed Soto or another big name, New York fans wouldn't mind too much.
Disgruntled Sox Fan
7:17
What can the Sox realistically get for a Luis Robert during the offseason?
Mark P
7:18
He likely won't be traded, since the ChiSox would really be selling low on his services.  After Crochet goes, Robert remains their top trade chip, and they need him to stay healthy and have at least a big first half before they look to trade him at the deadline or next offseason.
Tom
7:19
Bryson Stott, Justin Crawford, and Mick Abel for Garret Crochet and Luis Robert Jr. Who says no?
Mark P
7:20
White Sox.  They're not moving their two top trade assets in the same deal.
MoonbeamMcSwine
7:20
Josh "Rock the Baby" Naylor to the NYY's for a fair return.. Can NYY fans forgive Naylor's actions ?
Mark P
7:21
As noted earlier, fans have short memories.  If Naylor played for the Yankees, you'd see fans in the stands with baby dolls celebrating his home runs within a month
Dave Dombrowski
7:21
If the Phillies trade Bohm could they sign Ha-Seong Kim as a third baseman or is that not likely with his shoulder
Mark P
7:22
This is just my perspective, but Kim is such a question mark in the aftermath of his surgery that I'd avoid him altogether.  It's unfortunate since he's a player that (if healthy) would be a big help to Philly or a lot of teams, but there's too much uncertainty for my liking.
Not to say that Dave Dombrowski feels the same way, since he so rarely consults my opinion on trades!
7:23
Or signings
Baseball fan
7:23
Do you think Vlad signs an extension this offseason?
Mark P
7:23
Will the Blue Jays sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to an extension this offseason?
Yes (26.3% | 301 votes)
 
No (73.7% | 842 votes)
 
Total Votes: 1,143
7:24
My feeling is that Guerrero will wait and see how the Jays' offseason plays out.  If the team really breaks the bank and offers enough he'd probably be tempted to sign regardless, but my guess is that an underwhelming offseason might make Vlad wary about locking himself up to a team that might be approaching a rebuild
Crazy Crab
7:26
Giants are cutting payroll and potentially moving arbitration eligible players. They lost 2 draft picks after signing Chapman and Snell last season. Are they still in the mix for this year's qualifying offer players or should we expect a quieter off-season?
Mark P
7:27
They can still add plenty of talent via the trade market, or by signing players who didn't receive the QO

Don't forget, the Giants already got a big move in the bank by extending Chapman before the winter even began.  More needs to be done to get the team back to contention, of course, but one major expenditure has already been accounted
Cooperstown Corey
7:28
Who would you like to see elected out of the eight nominees that the Classic Era Baseball Committee will review?
Mark P
7:29
Dick Allen, Vic Harris, Tommy John, and Luis Tiant would get my votes.
Santander
7:29
Is a return to the O's still a realistic possibility, or will they look to move on while I cash in on a big contract?
Mark P
7:29
They'll likely move on
Marky Mark
7:29
What's on the Sunday Night Chat Playlist?
Mark P
7:30
The Bee Gees' original version of "Islands in The Stream," which I had no idea was written by the Gibbs until like 10 minutes ago
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