In last week’s return of the MLBTR Mailbag, topics discussed included Johan Camargo‘s future with the Braves, the Yankees’ chances at trading Jacoby Ellsbury, Andrew McCutchen‘s 2018 club option and the international bonus pool system.
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How concerned should the Yankees be about Aaron Judge’s struggles at the plate and Gary Sanchez’s behind it? Should they rest Judge more? Could they use Sanchez as the DH and Romine at catcher?
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In the case of a player such as Josh Donaldson, if the team chooses not to offer the player arbitration, would the team then be able to extend a qualifying offer, as they then become a pending free agent?
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But … I will answer this one. Far as I can tell (and I’ve never heard otherwise), that wouldn’t be possible b/c the player wouldn’t become a FA by the QO deadline. The arb process happens later. It is possible for an option/opt-out situation, though.
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the Mets better bring Jay Bruce back next year ,an open their wallets ,also give the lump sum Bobby Bonnia contract an get rid of it