The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts.
This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…
- The Phillies bringing back Kyle Schwarber on a five-year deal (1:35)
- The Orioles signing Pete Alonso to a five-year deal (8:10)
- The Pirates and Reds reportedly coming close to signing Schwarber (14:25)
- The Dodgers agreeing to a three-year deal with Edwin Díaz (19:45)
- The Mets losing Alonso, Díaz and Brandon Nimmo in the span of a few weeks (23:50)
- The Mariners trading Harry Ford and Isaac Lyon to the Nationals for Jose A. Ferrer (29:10)
- The Twins reportedly planning to hold their candidates and compete in 2026 (41:55)
Check out our past episodes!
- An Agent’s Perspective with B.B. Abbott – Also, Cease, Williams, Helsley, And Gray – listen here
- Some “Classic Baseball Trades,” Nimmo For Semien, And Ward For Rodriguez – listen here
- Offseason Preview Megapod: Top 50 Free Agents – listen here
The podcast intro and outro song “So Long” is provided courtesy of the band Showoff. Check out their Facebook page here!
Photo courtesy of Jim Rassol, Imagn Images
Figured it would be a short program. 🤣
Why cite Gregory Santos as the bust potential in Seattle’s acquisition of reliever Jose Ferrer without citing Keibert Ruiz as the bust potential in Washington’s acquisition of Harry Ford?
Ford is roughly the same age Ruiz was in July 2021 when the Los Angeles Dodgers traded Ruiz and three others to the Nationals for Trea Turner and Max Scherzer. Ruiz was a similarly ranked, if not higher ranked, prospect than Ford is today.
Every trade carries risks.
The Nats are rebuilding. Taking chances on unproven guys is a logical gambit. The Mariners are trying to win now. I thought they would try to trade Ford for a reliable everyday lineup upgrade. Instead, they’ve given him up for a reliever, which tends to be a more volatile path. I found that a bit surprising but maybe no one was willing to give them an everyday player for Ford.
It sounds like most teams weren’t willing to give up much for Ford, which is surprising. We heard a lot about Seattle’s farm system, with Ford being one of their main guys. Still, I don’t think I’d let Ford go for a reliever, because they are so volatile like you said.
The only gift I want for Christmas is a Yankees trade for Corey Seager! I’ve been well behaved all year, so please.
Yeah……………………… Sorry but I don’t see that one happening. But nothing wrong with wishing. Or begging. LOL
@Dr it could very well happen. Seager and Joc for Rice, Volpe and your #1 pitching prospect with yall taking on full salaries. Sure seems like something Texas would offer.
White Sox get lucky than do absolutely nothing else. Shooting for 66 wins I guess.
One of Mayo and Mountcastle will likely serve as a platoon partner for Basallo at 1B/DH as he gets acclimated to MLB and the other will probably be traded for pitching. Also, Mountcastle is a free agent after 2026 and Mayo is still optionable and could be sent back to AAA to try to learn to play RF, where his cannon arm would fit very well and he will have a better shot at playing time going forward, so it’s not completely out of the question that both could remain in the organization in 2026.
Booooring! Where are the big trades?
Sadly those days are over.