2025-26 Offseason Around the League Thread

[gregmag]

When it comes to competitive integrity, I miss the steroid era. At least all the players had access to the same drugs.

[markedman5]

RIP Wilbur……I remember him fondly for starting both games of a doubleheader when I was a kid. 
 

 

[markedman5]

 

[LouisEly]

On 1/16/2026 at 1:11 PM, Fear The Chorizo said:

One question I have on the deferred money - Do state income taxes on that deferred money depend on where the player lives when it's paid out, or would it be taxed by the state of California irregardless of where the player lives?  

Nevermind the lockout, the Dodgers might change the whole US tax code.

[LouisEly]

On 1/16/2026 at 1:10 AM, wallus said:

I will enjoy this season because there might not be baseball for a while afterwards 

Thanks for reminding me.  Anyone know when MLB.TV might offer deals?  I'm not waiting until Father's Day this year.

[nate82]

1 hour ago, LouisEly said:

Thanks for reminding me.  Anyone know when MLB.TV might offer deals?  I'm not waiting until Father's Day this year.

Just get T-mobile and get it for free.  

[markedman5]

 

[SeaBass]

11 hours ago, nate82 said:

Just get T-mobile and get it for free.  

That's still a massive overpay.

[nate82]

3 hours ago, SeaBass said:

That's still a massive overpay.

Depends on what you use your phone for.  I need the unlimited data and a second line.  Once you get to those requirements all of the cell phone providers are the same.  Plus T-mobile provides a lot of other benefits.  

[markedman5]

5 years

[markedman5]

 

[SeaBass]

1 hour ago, nate82 said:

Depends on what you use your phone for.  I need the unlimited data and a second line.  Once you get to those requirements all of the cell phone providers are the same.  Plus T-mobile provides a lot of other benefits.  

The big three carriers are all overpriced even with their perks. Secondary carriers offer better prices using those same networks. Try looking at US Mobile.

[nate82]

18 minutes ago, SeaBass said:

The big three carriers are all overpriced even with their perks. Secondary carriers offer better prices using those same networks. Try looking at US Mobile.

I have tried these in the past and they get throttled on data usage.  Also lots of dropped calls even with a strong signal.  

[SeaBass]

6 minutes ago, nate82 said:

I have tried these in the past and they get throttled on data usage.  Also lots of dropped calls even with a strong signal.  

This company has plans that don't throttle. And it's the same networks as the big three.

[DR28]

MacKenzie Gore to Texas for 5 prospects.

[brewerfan82]

Fun comparison even if you don't give any credence to BTV:

[Matt]

Very strong possibility that package looks incredibly good two years from now. 

[markedman5]

 

[markedman5]

Possible back up catcher candidate?

 

[True Blue Brew Crew]

Comparing the Nationals and Brewers hauls, I'll take the quality over quantity each and every time

[kestrel79]

When it's one star for like 4-5 guys it reminds me of the old Brewers trades from the late 90's and early 2000's for Jenks, Burnitz, Cirillo, Vaughn. Rarely do you hit on all the players, if any.

[AKCheesehead]

4 hours ago, kestrel79 said:

When it's one star for like 4-5 guys it reminds me of the old Brewers trades from the late 90's and early 2000's for Jenks, Burnitz, Cirillo, Vaughn. Rarely do you hit on all the players, if any.

I don't remember trading away or for Jenkins.  That Burnitz trade was such crazy a mess of people moving all over the place.  

[MadThinker88]

Cleveland and Jose Ramirez make it clear he is going nowhere..

This is the 2nd extension Ramirez signs with CLE.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/01/guardians-close-to-extension-with-jose-ramirez.html#comments

[markedman5]

 

[long ball]

On 1/23/2026 at 10:43 AM, kestrel79 said:

When it's one star for like 4-5 guys it reminds me of the old Brewers trades from the late 90's and early 2000's for Jenks, Burnitz, Cirillo, Vaughn. Rarely do you hit on all the players, if any.

That Sexson trade basically brought us our whole starting line up from the d backs. I think we got like 6-7 guys.