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I keep forgetting about Kim's injury, thanks.

I don't/won't blame Mark if we are cheap this offseason and I don't blame the front office either they have used every avenue to put the best team out there every year and have a strong farm to maintain long-term success. I think it just is going to be a rough offseason as we really only need a piece or two in my opinion to put this team over the edge. We kind of made our big financial move for this offseason last year when we signed Rhys and the deferred a bunch of money to buyouts for Gary, Junis, and to a lesser extent Miley. It just stinks every year to see worse organizations like the Cubs go and recklessly spend on players 5/80 on a couple players and we aren't likely going to be able to go get one player on a multi year deal. Think how nice Kim from the Pads would be or a solid #2/3 starter like Nathan Eovaldi for us add. Odds are we are going to need to settle for a risk like Moncada or pitchers like Ross or Junis from last offseason who will have plenty of question marks. I am not advocating for us to be reckless, it would just be nice to be able to afford one nice player here or there when we need them.

I agree that we should need to keep him more, however I think it is just the confidence the front office has in it's ability to find cheap arms. I wouldn't trade Civale either after letting Rae go but I do think he is justified being on the trade candidates list just based on our trade history. By trading him we would save $8ish million and get a decent prospect in return, I think the front office believes we could get a guy like Civale for less. Look at guys like Lorenzen and Clevinger who signed for peanuts at the start of the year, this does have a really deep class of starters.

I have a feeling we are in for a sad offseason. The Rae move today makes me think we are going to cut salary especially with all the $ we owe in buyouts and some deferred money (not much). Hopefully we can fill a hole or 2 with the Devin trade and make it work.

With Rae being cut loose today trading Civale wouldn't surprise me. It is how or organization works, especially with our overall depth and past ability to find/make effective pitchers. Add in the uncertainty of finances with the TV deal and we could be in for one weird offseason. I would prefer to keep Civale especially with some question marks in Woody and potentially Ashby.

I am surprised we weren't able to trade Rae. I would have thought we could have gotten an 18 yo wild card prospect at least. Oh well, hopefully the money saved will go to a good player instead of like 4-5 nothings. I would rather see some of our prospects and Ashby get a chance to start so no big deal.

I think the brass will try and get a young controllable guy as much as possible, if that doesn't work my money is leading toward Luis Rengifo as a bridge to our prospects. Moncada and Polanco are kind of end of the offseason emergency adds if nothing goes our way type of guys in my book. I could live with either but there seems to be a dozen or so other options to explore 1st.

There is no one on this team after Giannis who trys to get to the rim. If you take Giannis out of the equation the rest of the team is shooting over 50% of their shoots from 3. Bobby takes a lot of mid range shots that skews that number even some. I get that this team needs to create space for Giannis but just having 4 guys standing around the 3 point line won't work, get to the basket and it will create better more open 3 attempts.

Don't forget Taylor Rogers who had been a solid reliever for 4-5 years and even a decent closer. He probably would have been worth an additional prospect but the Pads needed to shed salary. Lamet was a nothing part of the trade however.

The Jays have some interesting IF depth with Vladdy, Bichette, Horwitz, Wagner, Clement, Barger, and Martinez. My thought would be that would want to keep Wagner for 2B and have Clement, Barger, and Martinez battle out 3B. Horwitz plays more 1B/OF and Vladdy DH's more. I would love Wagner and probably just make him the everyday 2B, moving Turang to SS. I do doubt the Jays would trade Wagner, however Clement, Martinez, or Barger might be gettable at a decent value. Clement was worth over 3 WAR and Barger and Martinez both were/are decent prospects who are ready. Clement doesn't walk at all but is a good fielder and Barger and Martinez both have power but might not hit enough. They do need some relief depth maybe Peguero and Canadian Dylan O'Rae for Martinez or Barger wouldn't be a bad idea.

Great write up, Boeve is one I kind of hope doesn't reconfigure his swing for more power. As mentioned in the article he could probably get more power numbers if he lifts the ball more. However I think this might be a case of if it's not broke don't fix it. I think long term be could be a really nice 1B defensively. It will be really interesting to see how the Black, Wilken. Boeve, Adams, Bitonti 3B/1B future shakes out.

I know we have done the Yeli trade back and forth the past couple years. The where would he accept a trade to and who would take on his contract etc. etc.. For just now lets say he would accept a trade to anywhere what would be some interesting deals? 1) Yeli to Seattle for Luis Castillo We get a top of the rotation arm and the Mariners get an badly needed offense upgrade. 2) Yeli to Toronto for Kevin Gausman and a 10-20 prospect Similar to the Castillo deal but we get a little sweetener because Gausman is a little more risky in my opinion. 3) Yeli and Williams (prospects) to Texas for Marcus Siemen and Nate Lowe I doubt the Rangers trade Semien but they have some infield depth that they could turn into OF/DH and a closer. We get 2 perfect players for our team. 4)Mets for Jeff McNeil (and prospects) Basically the Mets would be taking on salary and we would get long term salary relief, a versatile vet for 3B or utility, and some prospects. Not a huge fan 5) Dodgers for Miguel Rojas and Bobby Miller (more?) The Dodgers have all the money in the world so why not. 6) Padres for Jake Cronenworth and prospects I dont want anything to do with Manny, Tatis, or Bogeartz, Cronenworth is versatile enough to help at 1B/2B and maybe 3B. I'm not a huge fan but the Pads have OF holes potentially. 7) for Robbie Ray and prospects The Giants have been looking for a big name and have some extra pitching. Ray isn't my favorite but has some potential ace history. 8)Yeli for Arenado I don't think this makes a ton of sense for St. Louis since Arenado has been healthy but maybe we add one of our 3B prospects to get closer. They do have Gorman and Walker who are better suited for 3B then 2B or the OF/1B. 9) Yeli for Carlos Rodon (Yanks eat 10 milly a year) I guess this could make some sense if the Yanks lose Soto and can sign a pitcher. (I can't see Yeli accept a NY trade). There might be a few more.

My guess would be that if we did a Devin for Bohm deal there would be some secondary pieces going one way or another but nothing huge, maybe like a AAA reliever, utility guy, non-top 20 organizational prospect, or cash. What about Williams to San Fran for LaMonte Wade and a relief prospect like Trent Harris. We get a Bauers/Sanchez replacement and a high end relief prospect while San Fran gets Devin without giving up any major pieces.

Yophery has a 5 tool ceiling, hopefully we see him get close to 15/15 next year and will be a potential top 100 prospect. What do you all envision his ceiling in the pros, like a 20/20 player with a above average glove or is he to far away to tell if the power and baserunning will improve. I like the path of a level a year for him since he is so young, That would put him in the bigs at 22, unless he goes nuts before then.

Williams might be able to get a top 100 propsect but not anyone in the top 50. For one year no one will likely give up 6 years of control of a big prospect. The price for a good reliever is still fine but gone are the days where 1 years of Aroldis Chapman got a top 25 prospect and 3 other pieces. If we can't get a 3B I am thinking of a Hader type return, 2 organizational top 10 prospects and a 3rd piece (not counting Lamet).

I like DL Hall in the Bryse Wilson role, he seems like a good multi-inning reliever who can spot start and might be a decent extra innings and 2 out guys on base pitcher (if command is ok). I don't worry about the fastball velocity long term but more that it seems to be flat and when he gets behind the flatter fastball is to juicy for hitters weather its 92 or 95.

The Rangers have lots of money coming of the books and were only like 13 million over the salary threshold. I can't see them making any huge moves. I could see someone like Nate Lowe or Adolis Garcia being traded but the Rangers will likely have like 80 million or more to fill a couple rotation spots and half of the bullpen.

No one is going to take Russ Smith or Darrien Miller in the Rule 5 draft and keep either for the year. I would bet a lot that Hoby is either traded or non tendered. I think it would be nice to get down to 38 or 39 guys because you never now what other teams will do or who could be had in a trade. The past few years the Dodgers and Rays had roster overflows and trade some nice pieces away at cheaper rates to get young non roster guys.

He was nearly a .300 hitter for the 1st half of the year. I dont think it would be crazy to get to 100 ops+ next year and like 110 the next year.

What is Blake Perkins trade value? He was nearly a 2 WAR player as a 4th OF and has a lot going for him. Switch hitter, improved average over .20 points, gold glove calibar defense, cheap and controllable, and good base-running. Obviously he has a ton of value to us with Mitchell and Yeli's injury history but he could really be looked at as our 5th OF next year. Would anyone give us a young quality IF for him or upside prospect. Would it make more sense to trade someone like Sal who probably is regarded with higher value but produced in the same realm as Perk.

It sounded like we were close on Shota Imagana so it is possible. I don't know if this guy is on the Imagana level but maybe close, I will have to watch some YouTube clips. Has anyone heard anything about the 3B Munetaka Murakami coming stateside? I know he isn't due until next offseason but he was trying to work a way with his club to become a FA this offseason. I know his last 2 season haven't been huge but in 2022 he had the greatest season ever in the league. Huge power at 3rd base would be ideal if he isn't to crazy expensive. I think he is only like 25.

Great article, I knew Turang had a rough 2nd half but I didn't realize it was quiet as long and as a bad when looking at the stats provided. I don't as much about the average but with his speed and pesky 2 strike approach I would like to see him be able to increase the walk total. 50 walks isn't bad but if he can get to 70 with his speed that would be ideal. Since he was in the minors I though his offense ceiling was around .275/.360/.400. It seemed like he worked really hard in the offseason and I hope he continues that. If he can just make some baby steps with the bat to stay consistent there is a 7 WAR potential with how good the glove and baserunning is. Add in expected improvements from other young guys like Sal, Joey, Mitchell (health), and of course Chourio it is scary what this lineup could be in 2 years especially if Yelich can stay healthy.

What would we think about Ronny Mauricio? He has power and speed to go with solid fielding, he is listed 6'3" 166 so with the missed season he should have bulked up to add more strength. With the lost season my guess is his value isn't sky high and the Mets have lots of IF talent that is likely ahead of him. I am sure there are some guys Stearns still values that could make sense, maybe Black for Mauricio straight up. He hit .292/.346/.506 in AAA in 2023 23 HR/24 SB with a decent 100 ab's in the bigs.

I think for me the shock was how little the CWS got for Fedde, Kopech, and Pham. The Dodgers got a steal because they got Edman and Kopech who had a 1.13 ERA in 29 innings for them and he has a year of control as well. I think the Adames suitors will be 1. Braves 2. Giants 3. Surprsie team like Seattle, Detriot, or Boston the Dodgers have a rotation hole or two they likely need to address before SS.

Great write up, I am glad Hunt made the top 20. I am surprised not to see a couple names but maybe they snuck in the top 15. I keep saying this but wow how deep is our system that someone like Wichrowski and Lara are 19/20 and guys like Arienamo, Baez, and Blake Burke are like not in the top 20.