Is Chase going to Cooperstown?
It’s gonna be a good time when the names start falling.
Right now, we’ve seen two names come off the pitching market, which will have a domino effect on other moves. If the White Sox wanted to move Garrett Crochet, the price likely went up. Max Fried and Corbin Burnes are now licking their chops at what they could possibly bring home for compensation (even if they come with draft pick compensation).
But what’ll happen once Juan Soto signs?
On to the links.
Phillies news:
- It’s not exactly news per se, but Chase Utley got the JAWS “Is he a Hall of Famer?” treatment on Fangraphs.
MLB news:
- Jayson Stark writes about the proposed “Golden At Bat” that Rob Manfred referenced ($). Thanks – I hate it. Like hate hate it.
- Ah, the overnight “after Ethan already submitted links” signings are beginning. The Cubs gave Matthew Boyd a two year deal.
- The Mets, in need of a functional starting rotation, gave Frankie Montas two years as well, with a trap door if he wants more money after 2025.
- Ken Rosenthal is hearing things on all markets – free agent and trade ($).