Early in the new year, three things that baseball fans want to be aware of…
1. Which teams, other than Miami, can trade starters?
Luckily, if a team is unable or unwilling to meet the asking price of a member of the Marlins starting coop, there are other teams willing to trade from the available starting options. The Mariners Chris Flexen Also Marco Gonzalez, both could hold behind the candidate rotation.Mets express willingness to listen to offer Carlos Carrascowe can also offer backend options to teams looking to add to their rotation. Teams looking for a bit more upside can discuss Chris Sale With the Red Sox, he’s in big trouble after a hefty paycheck and a campaign marred by several injuries.
It’s also worth noting that starting pitchers forced out of rotations by offseason additions or recent prospect graduations may move to other clubs with a plethora of pitching options.For example, both Adrian Hauser (Brewers) too Adrian Sampson (Cubs) have a definite turning spot for now. The Braves have multiple MLB-capable arms competing for a single rotation spot (Mike Soroka, Ian Anderson, Bryce Elder).The Guardian was happy to hear names like Zac Pressac When Aaron Sibert before the trading deadline. Ultimately, there are still options available to teams looking to add a starting pitcher, but few (if any) combine the certainty and advantage of Miami’s example. Pablo Lopez.
2. What options did the White Sox have at second base?
The White Sox are now due to run out Lurie Garcia When Romy Gonzales But neither of these options are particularly exciting. Garcia posted his OPS of just .500 in his 2022, but Gonzalez’s .609 mark isn’t much better.Free agency offers the possibility of reuniting with either Josh Harrison Also Elvis Andrusbut like the bounceback candidate, there is little to prevent certainty Jonathan Biller still available. Overall, Rick Hahn’s front office seems to need to survey his trade market to acquire new talent.
As MLBTR’s Anthony Franco told us yesterday, one of the teams with many options at second base is the Blue Jays. Toronto is Whit Merrifield, Cavern VisioWhen Santiago Espinal, Merrifield probably gets the majority of his time playing outside the gates. There are some advantages, as either Vizio or Espinal are upgraded over the White Sox’s in-house options, and both have shown themselves to be above-average regulars in the past. The Padres, on the other hand, Kim Ha-sun, However, since regular as an infielder is also scheduled, it may not be easy to acquire.of Miami Joey Wendle Kicked out of the starting lineup by signing with the Marlins Jean SeguraThere is a lot of speculation about the Yankees transfer graver torres Throughout the offseason, and at least the Rockies discussed Brendan Rogers In talks with the Marlins (albeit with Colorado wanting the type of controllable MLB pitching the White Sox don’t necessarily have to offer).
3. MLBTR chat today at 1pm (CT)
MLBTR’s Steve Adams will be hosting a chat with readers today at 1pm CT. He can send questions in advance. Also, come back to the circle to join us live at 1pm.