mvp 78

There always has to be something new to sling around each offseason. For whatever reason, I've heard the term "flat fastball" a bunch recently and it's really stuck out the past month or two.

Justin Riemer IF for Ryan Watson RHP, Rule 5 Pick

Father time is catching up to him like the t-rex in Jurassic Park.

They could have DFA'd someone else today to make room for a FA if they needed to.

Everyone is talking about "flat fastball" this offseason.

Best case maybe, but unlikely.

Josh Bell, come on down!

Good K-BB. Has a decent chance of sticking in the pen.

MiLB phase: Eybersson Polanco to Angels Alvaro Mejias to Rays Jonathan Brand to Rangers Caden Vire LHP from Brewers Matt Lloyd OF from Cardinals Raudelis Martinez C from Rays

Red Sox drafted nobody and had no other selections taken from them.

Their scouts did a bad job. Did they get rid of those scouts? Funny you should ask that! Not those ones! Just the ones that got guys like Roman Anthony! 🫣

Seager for Hicks Masa Sandoval Bleis Cespedes Johanfran

Bro....................................... 🫢

From MLBTradeRumors: In addition to Boston, Bregman has been tied to the Tigers and Cubs this winter. Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free-Press wrote on Monday afternoon that Detroit’s interest had been fairly muted to this point compared to last offseason, when they are believed to have put forth the highest offer. The Tigers made a six-year proposal narrowly above $170MM a year ago. Bregman opted for a three-year deal with the Sox that allowed him to opt out and return to the market this winter. Chicago reportedly made a four-year proposal in the $115MM range last offseason. They’re back in the market and met with Bregman via Zoom a few weeks ago, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. However, the Cubs’ interest is complicated by the presence of second-year third baseman Matt Shaw. After a slow start to his career, Shaw had a nice second half that tapped into some of the ability that made him a top prospect. The Cubs have Nico Hoerner and Dansby Swanson up the middle, so adding Bregman would make for a cluttered infield. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer spoke generally about reports that have tied the Cubs to external third basemen. “I’ve been surprised by the number of media reports that link us to different guys. There is zero lack of confidence in Matt. I would say the opposite,” Hoyer said on Monday (link via Jesse Rogers of ESPN). He didn’t refute interest in Bregman specifically, nor are executives allowed to do so under the CBA for any free agent. The Cubs aren’t closing the door on adding a high-end bat to replace Kyle Tucker, but they appear more focused on pitching.

The Cubs are interested I guess? IDK.

Red Sox draw artificial lines in the sand and don't get "uncomfortable" no matter how much they say they do. It's fine if Alonso isn't THAT guy. However, when the right move is there, they need to really go for it.

His biggest cheerleader is the current manager.

We've already heard the "can't go over the 2nd line" argument. Schwarber and Alonso have already signed. FA option is basically sign Breggie with a backup of Suarez (distant backup IMO). They would then have to do a trade that seems harder to pull off TBH (DBags want Tolle/Early, pieces not lining up, etc.).

Baltimore is getting Paredes?

Players like more money over less money.

Paredes has a nice spray chart!

C'mon man.

Seager deGrom for Hicks Masa Perales Romero +30M

It's why a lot of guys aren't making it to the larger regression at age 40.