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I could also make a trade in this league.

Could be open to making a blockbuster like trading Freddie Freeman. Maybe a 3B or a SS. Could also move one of my excess 2B either Wong or Polanco.

Looking to make a Thanksgiving Day trade!

Yeah I never understood the Grichuk contract extension at all. I had no issue with the trade when it was made but didn't think there was a need to sign him to an extension. Some other trades like you mentioned, they never got the best value back. Osuna I guess was tough because the allegations against him after.

Brewers can't waste these next two seasons with both Woodruff and Burnes under control. Don't think they'll ever have another powerful 1-2 punch like that for a while!

Canada has to beat Croatia on Sunday or at worst draw. Hope Belgium than beats Morocco which they should and their third game against Croatia. Canada then needs to beat Morocco which can be doable. They could have either tied or beat Belgium today if some of those shots found the back of the net.

Belgian soccer fans are super nice. When I was at the Euros in 2016 and saw Italy vs. Belgium in Lyon, the night before all their fans were out drinking, having a great time and very friendly even towards Italian fans, even during and after the game. Huge respect!

Question is would the Blue Jays have enough to make a package for Woodruff or Burnes?

Gallo would be a great bat as a platoon. Has 30-40 HR upside, and would love hitting at the Rogers Centre. Definitely on board if Toronto signed him.

Yup. Big win by Japan in the opening game. Croatia and Morocco tied 0-0 which is good for Canada. Lets hope Belgium can be another team that is upset, but doubt it. If Canada loses, hope they keep it close and its only 1-0 or 2-1 at least. A tie would be huge!

Hunter Renfroe looks a bit like Mike Trout haha.

There is always a top team that gets knocked out in the group stages at these tournaments.

Can he pitch as well?

Just trade for Ohtani.

Interesting read from MLB.com: https://www.mlb.com/news/ranking-shohei-ohtani-trade-fits Ohtani's top trade destinations if Angels eye a deal 2) Blue Jays Toronto doesn’t really have to do much of anything at all, if it doesn’t want to; nearly the entire core that made it to the Wild Card round still remains. You could add some relievers and call it a day, if you really wanted to. But there’s an argument to be made that the core could use some shaking up, too -- that the young relatives of famous ballplayers could use some new voices around them. Baseball-wise, it’s a fit, as it would be for nearly any team. The DH spot is flexible, especially if they trade one of their surplus of catchers in an Ohtani deal, and the need for a lefty bat has been an obvious one for some time. The rotation does have Alek Manoah and Kevin Gausman atop it, but Ross Stripling is a free agent, Hyun-jin Ryu is injured, and José Berríos and Yusei Kikuchi were -- charitably -- inconsistent in 2022. In a tough division, sometimes loud moves need to be made. None would be louder than this.

Kiermaier is pretty dreamy haha

Definitely will be a lot of suitors for Bellinger. Like JPM said, he could sign with a rebuilding team, build up his value, and force them to trade him at the deadline removing the QO.

I just think a player like him won't age well and he'll likely have to move off CF. Reminds me a bit like Dexter Fowler. I think over the next two-three years Nimmo should be fine, but after that I'm not so sure.

Yeah as much as I like Nimmo, when I start hearing 5-6 years and close to $100M or more, doesn't sit comfortable with me.

You hope Vladdy rebounds in 2023, and Lourdes could provide some more pop. Along with what Bellinger could provide offensively. Signing another bat would be nice to play a corner and DH, like Michael Brantley. Ideally, if they could trade for a young outfielder under control, that would be best.

Should have bet USA and Wales as a tie, damn. They screwed my parlay.

Where would you bat Bellinger in the lineup? Just curious.

If Bellinger posts a 4-5 WAR season in 2023, he'll get a huge payday. Best route for a long term CF is through trade.

And Money talks.

Agree 100%. From Bellinger's perspective, Blue Jays are probably the best match. Team is going to be competitive. They just traded Teo so are in need of an OF replacement, someone who can play CF. He knows playing time here won't be an issue. As well, look at Marcus Semien as a recent example. Signed a 1 year contract in Toronto and rebuilt his value to land a huge contract. Belly is thinking the same thing. Playing 81 games at the Rogers Centre is going to help. Toronto I think is a perfect fit.