Steve Adams
- Good afternoon! Hope everyone enjoyed the holiday. I'll get going at 3pm CT today, but as always, feel free to send in some questions in advance if you prefer!
- Hey there! We'll get started a few minutes early today
JeDi Mind trick
- Is Tatis really available? What kind of package from the M’s would it take?
Steve Adams
- Tatis isn't going to be moved, no. The Padres have payroll concerns, but the idea of them trading Tatis isn't really rooted in much more than wishcasting.Plus, he still has nine years and $286MM to go on his contract. Moving a contract of that size and lining up on younger talent going back to San Diego would be an immense undertaking. And I don't know that the Mariners are looking to add another $250MM+ outfielder alongside Julio.
Next Rangers moves?
- What are the chances of the Rangers signing Luis Arraez for 3B and getting either Yates or Robertson back to close?
Steve Adams
- I have seen fans -- Rangers, in particular -- suggest Arraez at second base and third base. I cannot fathom a team playing him regularly at third base, and second is only moderately more likely. If you sign Arraez, just play him at first base.I also doubt Texas is spending that type of one-year money on a reliever, though I suppose maybe Robertson's price isn't all that high after a so-so run in his return to Philly
Cody Ponce should sign with...
- Plenty of teams need pitching. Cody Ponce is a very interesting name for a variety of teams; especially those that would be more comfortable with handing out shorter term contracts to starters. Given that Ponce appears in line for a contract worth $10M to $14M a year over 3 or 4 years, which teams do you see as being the most aggressive/better fits for him?I could see the Brewers, Orioles, and Giants being the most aggressive for him due to need and cost.
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Does Gavin Lux have any trade value ? I feel like a healthy and recovered Tyler Callihan could replace Lux-s role and maybe he could bring back a bullpen arm.
Daniel Susac makes for an interesting Rule 5 option for Texas at catcher. What other young trade options are there for Texas behind the plate? I feel Bart would be the best veteran option due to a smaller arb estimate, but I am more intrigued about getting a younger guy to share time with Higashioka.