MLB HOT STOVE ‘25-‘26

[18thandWells]

He posted 3.4 and 0.6 WAR seasons the next two years then retired from baseball. So, perhaps declining to make him one of the three highest-paid players in baseball wasn't a bad idea?

His sunny disposition made up for any decline in WAR.

Lost in the PED-magic of the '98 home run chase is one of the greatest second halves by a hitter ever. Joey/Albert could rake.

[wadesworld]

Freddy gowne.

[Pakuni]

Two top 5 prospects from a good system. Could do worse.
Losing Tucker broke Steve Cohen, I guess.

https://x.com/MLB/status/2014169307731706282?s=20

[18thandWells]

Perhaps Stearns knew what he was doing when he made sure Milwaukee "threw in," Tobias Meyers in the Peralta deal.

[MUBurrow]

I love Freddy but think the Crew kind of had to deal him this offseason. Two high floor prospects, but maybe a bit lower ceiling. A good enough return imo, though I was kind of hoping lower payroll teams would be willing to overpay for the contract. Alas.