Trade Rumors Front Office Subscriber Chat Transcript

Steve Adams

• The offseason and postseason are here! Well, kind of. Not really. No playoff games until tomorrow and no formal offseason transactions until after the postseason, but you get the point. Let's talk offseason, playoffs, weird collapses and whatever else is on your mind! I'll get rolling at 3pm or so, but as always, feel free to submit questions ahead of time.
• Good afternoon!
• Let's get underway

Lefty

• Eldridge and Schmitt from SF to MIA for X.Edwards. Who says no?

Steve Adams

• Highly doubt the Giants would give up Eldridge alone for Edwards

Trout Phishin'

• What does the contract look like for Kyle Schwarber to stay in Philadelphia?

Steve Adams

• To me, looks like $120MM+ wherever he goes

Dan S.

• What's more likely for Dylan Cease, 2/70 with an opt-out or 6/180?

Steve Adams

• The AAV on that two-year deal is too steep, but in general, two years and an opt-out feels more likely to me than him just getting $30MM per year over six seasons.
• Something like 2/50 with an out feels more feasible than 2/70

Guarded Indian

• I know there will be several Alonso questions today, but I'll throw mine in.  I just don't see a huge market for the guy and think he should opt in.  I think is best option besides the Mets is the Nationals as far as a position fit, possibly Texas.  Most teams do not need a 1B or a DH and those that do likely can't afford him, especially when there is a much more affordable option available in a very good Josh Naylor.  Am I wrong and where else could he possibly fit?

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