M's expected to be in on Skubal per Buster Olney

[Donn Beach]

Here are the top trade targets. Would any other than Skubal being considered a blockbuster? I don't think so.

Top Offseason MLB Trade Candidates, 3 Landing Spots for Each
Tarik Skubal, SP, Detroit Tigers. ...
MacKenzie Gore, SP, Washington Nationals. ...
Joe Ryan, SP, Minnesota Twins. ...
Steven Kwan, OF, Cleveland Guardians. ...
Freddy Peralta, SP, Milwaukee Brewers. ...
Jarren Duran, OF, Boston Red Sox. ...
Adley Rutschman, C, Baltimore Orioles.

https://sportsnaut.com/mlb/offseason-ml ... spots-2025

Brendon Donovan would be a blockbuster wouldn't it? Getting back to Bust's proposal, I'm amending my opinion. I didn't realize Clair Bloom is in charge, who knows what he might be up to. Donovan is seen as a trade target. I don't really understand why his value seems as high as it is. Like I mentioned, a blogger suggested a Miller for Donovan trade. I think it's an intriguing idea. I think Donovan is the type of player the mariners would covet

[Donn Beach]

The Cardinals are an interesting story, in uncharted territory with pieces to play with.

From the Athletic

"Brendan Donovan turned in an All-Star campaign, though a groin injury plagued him for a month in the second half," Woo said. "Iván Herrera can flat-out hit, as evidenced by his team-high .817 OPS. Victor Scott II continues to show the raw ability to excel in center field, but needs more experience to reach his full potential. An oft-injured Lars Nootbaar has played in the most games (127) of his five-year career...

"Donovan is a winning player, according to multiple coaches and evaluators, but his trade value has never been higher. He’ll be a free agent after the 2028 season. There is no telling how long the Cardinals expect to rebuild, so if Donovan’s remaining arbitration years don’t match up with that timeline, should St. Louis sell high and move him?"

[HawkandMariner88]

Donovan is up there. I would however throw Ryan in the mix as well as McKinstry still. Duran as well. Okamoto I guess but I doubt it.