There's a middle infield pile developing in the minor leagues. Celestin and Cole are the big bets but there's also the other Arroyo (the one that didn't get traded) and Axel Sanchez. And I wouldn't be surprised to see one or two middle infield types drafted early in this next draft. Also, Harry Ford could move to 2B I imagine.Sexymarinersfan wrote: ↑Thu Dec 01, 2022 6:43 pmThere are too many other teams that are willing to outbid us for one of the Big 4 to come here. Here's just a few.Big_Maple wrote: ↑Thu Dec 01, 2022 2:39 pmHere's an interesting article (interesting in the sense that the hot stove has been icy cold, and so I am feeding myself a steady diet of speculation rather than actual transactions).
A dozen executives and "MLB insiders" were polled about a variety of offseason topics. I'll let you all read the article if you're interested (I don't think there's a paywall) - but what jumped out at me is that none of the 4 top tier SS were projected to be snatched up by the M's. In fact, the Mariners weren't listed by any of the insiders, at all, on any of the questions asked.
Something else that caught my attention was that a couple of insiders speculated that the most notable player to be traded this offseason would be Bryan Reynolds. Do not abandon hope, y'all! Then again, another speculated Frenando Tatis Jr. would be the most notable, so ... meh.
It's not much, but maybe this will help tide you over till the winter meetings next week!
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35139041
Phillies are said to be getting a shortstop. No doubt about it. One Insider said they are walking away with one no matter what. The Twins have multiple multiple offers already out on the table for Carpos Correa. When Judge returns to NY, it is said that Zaidi in SF will open the checkbook and leave nothing on the table in acquiring one. Atlanta still wants Dansby to return. The Dodgers have an opening, as well as Boston. I've heard that the Cubs are ready to spend some serious coin as well. So I've actually given up on getting one of the shortstops, even though it makes complete sense.
I feel like Dipoto are acquiring 1 and 2-year band-aids until the young prospects are ready to be called up and then sign a hometown discount if they're good or not.
But yeah, that's clearly the plan.