Jon Heyman shares his information and notes from round Main League Baseball:
The Royals, a sensible group, will promote. Andrew Benintendi could also be their prime piece and Carlos Santana might draw curiosity. The Royals are speaking “extra critically” concerning the versatile Whit Merrifield in commerce discussions than ever earlier than, one rival exec stated. He’s a free agent after subsequent yr.
The Orioles have a terrific pen, and may do properly in the event that they commerce star nearer Jorge Lopez and others. Trey Mancini additionally will possible go. The worth tag will probably be increased on non free brokers Austin Hays, Anthony Santander, Ryan Mountcastle and far increased on Cedric Mullins.
The Rangers might attempt to signal late-blooming starter Martin Perez to a multiyear deal earlier than contemplating any commerce for him. Again with Texas, he’s pitching like a star, although years after predicted.
The Padres’ offense has surged currently with Jurickson Profar, Jake Cronenworth and Luke Voit heating up, however they'll possible search a hitter — more than likely an outfielder. They’ve tried for Joey Gallo previously, however no crew is prone to supply a lot in the intervening time.
“Untradeable,” one exec calls Gallo.
One longtime baseball individual speaks for a lot of when he says he can’t see AL MVP front-runner Aaron Choose leaving the Yankees. “It’s too excellent a situation. He ain’t going anyplace.” That individual guessed the Cubs, who're anticipated to lastly spend, could be the largest menace to signal him.
Shouldn’t the Astros lengthen Dusty Baker now? His contract goes solely via this yr.
One rival GM stated he might see the Marlins purchasing Pablo Lopez, as they're very deep with younger pitchers, have proven a willingness to take action previously and could be promoting excessive (2.85 ERA). They've a stockpile of younger arms, however Eury Perez and Max Meyer are the 2 rivals consider they gained’t take into account buying and selling, plus astray Sandy Alcantara.
The D-Backs wish to hold pitcher Zac Gallen and second baseman Ketel Marte, and Merrill Kelly gained’t be straightforward to get. Meantime, Zach Davies, Mark Melancon and Ian Kennedy are anticipated to go. Madison Bumgarner has pitched decently, however the D-Backs must offset his contract to deal him.
Not often talked about however deserving of point out among the many greatest trades was ex-Marlins GM Michael Hill getting Alcantara and Gallen (later traded for Jazz Chisholm) for Marcell Ozuna.
The Tigers’ greatest piece is lefty reliever Gregory Soto, an All-Star final yr, however one rival GM stated that whereas he anticipates they'll ask for a haul, they shouldn’t count on one; though he’s gifted, that exec stated he’s been considerably “erratic.” Robbie Grossman and Michael Fulmer are Tigers prone to be moved.
One Tigers individual, on the $275 million, 10-year supply to Carlos Correa, stated, “He ought to have taken it.” That could be so (however Correa has a number of opt-outs that give him an opportunity to get there following his $105.3 million Twins deal), however what isn’t debatable is that Correa would look rather a lot higher than the choice method the Tigers spent the cash. Javier Baez for $140 million hasn’t been himself. And Eduardo Rodriguez, who signed for $77 million, is on the restricted checklist after requesting time to cope with a marital concern. There’s no timetable for his return. However sooner or later, the Tigers might press on that concern.
If that is it for Lorenzo Cain, congrats on a terrific profession. He's a professional and a gentleman.
Award leaders, as heard on The Publish podcast “The Present:” AL MVP; Aaron Choose, Jose Ramirez; NL MVP: Paul Goldschmidt, Manny Machado; AL Cy: Shane McClanahan, Alek Manoah; NL Cy: Sandy Alcantara, Joe Musgrove.
Participant of the Week: Shohei Ohtani, Angels SP/DH. Runner-up: Anthony Rizzo, Yankees 1B.
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