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Goodman probably moves to 1B long term anyway, so he wouldn't block Lackey or anyone

That's fair. Just pointing out that it doesn't mean every individual position group has to be upgraded or payroll increase. I mean if they signed Seiya Suzuki, Skubal and traded for Hunter Goodman, I would be fine with the in house IF options.

Call him up to DH against lefties. Royce is good at 1B. If Royce could play elsewhere against lefties, let Sabato play but I don't know if there is anyone else you would put at DH against lefties.

Only place they can improve from the outside is the infield? Nothing else would count in your mind?

I'm sure he has a lot of bad metrics, but baseball-reference.com shows him as not a bad 3B. Awfull SS, but not that bad at 3B. Statcast also has him as an average fielding 3B.

I don't believe their is a recent comp to Lackey debuting in 2027. Even the Kyle Teel path puts him at a 2028 debut. Mike Zunino drafted in 2012 and debuted in 2013. Was a decent defensive catcher but his hitting was pretty bad is first three years. Also called up on a really bad Mariners team in 2013. Unlikely he would have gotten called up on a decent team.

What is Roden's career OPS. Look it up.

I like that point. Ryan is fiery. Maybe don't want that rubbing off as much. Lopez is calm and honestly fantastic when he was in the TV booth a couple weeks ago. That kind of presence could be a huge deal with all the young arms. Ryan can probably bring a lot too, but it is a different personality.

Fine with Rodriguez, but not Wallner. Sheesh. "probably as good as Roden"? Seriously. I'm 44, overweight but was a bench player on a small HS baseball team. I could probably match his OPS+ I also think Jenkins could match Martin, even early on. I say bring Jenkins up, play him almost every day. There is room for him, Buxton, Keaschall, Larnach and even Rodriguez with 3 OF spots and DH.

I have tickets to the Field of Dreams game on 8/13. Please call them up before then.

Well, I was going to respond in one way, but I see that Ryan and Lopez are the same age. I do think Lopez will come cheaper. If money were no object, I'd go Ryan all the way, but based on what I think contract would look like, Lopez might be the way to go. I think Lopez will have to balance whether he wants to extend now, or bet on himself that he bounces back from the injury. If both have good years next year, Lopez is probably a little cheaper.

I also like Clemens as that swing guy that could play almost every day, but at 1B, 2B, corner OF, maybe 3B.

I am going to assume they aren't going to go get Skubal. Not sure there is another Ace type available. If several veterans that maybe would sign for 2-3 years at $20M AAV. Probably some younger guys who could be had around that for a longer contract. Could go the trade route, but that's where its going to hurt if you really like prospects. If you could build a package around Tait, Rodriguez, maybe one of the guys who have made their MLB debut, or Rojas, Quick or Soto? Could Tait, Rodriguez and Quick get you Hunter Greene if you thought he'd stay healthy? Logan Webb? Will the Marlins trade Alcantera (only 2027 left) Could the Rays sell high on Rasmussen (only 2027 left) list from yesterday Tarik Skubal, Kevin Gausman, Freddy Peralta, Michael King (opt-out), Sandy Alcantara (club option), Shane Bieber, Corbin Burnes (opt-out), Brandon Woodruff, Tatsuya Imai (opt-out), Jack Flaherty, Sonny Gray (club option/player option), Clay Holmes (opt-out), Shota Imanaga, Robbie Ray, Nick Pivetta (opt-out), Zac Gallen, Chris Bassitt, Luis Severino (player option), Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Tyler Mahle, José Berríos (opt-out), Brady Singer, Zach Eflin (mutual option), Trevor Rogers, David Peterson, Matthew Boyd (mutual option), Taijuan Walker, Jameson Taillon, Jeffrey Springs (club option), Drew Rasmussen (club option), Casey Mize, Dustin May (mutual option), Nick Martinez (mutual option), Zack Littell (mutual option), Lucas Giolito (mutual option)

1) They better, or at least get a starting C with Caratini as backup. 2) Larnach, yes, unless he is a trade piece for an upgrade elsewhere. Bell, no 3) I'd trying to do Ryan, but guessing he wants free agency. I'd see if Pablo was open to a 1 year extension, understanding he might not recover well. Owed about $22M. Would he take $10-15M for 2028? Probably not but if you can get the injury discount, go for it. 4) All could be around but I wouldn't call any of them foundational building blocks. More ancillary pieces to fill in around the building blocks. All could be available for trade if it improves the roster. 5) Would like to see them go this route, but since it doesn't matter for 2027 and 2028, I don't care to much. 6) I would try to extend Ryan and go get another starter for around $20M AAV. Not an ace obviously, but a solid #2 or #3. Maybe explore a Hunter Green trade? I would spend money/trade to raise the floor of 1B, 2B or 3B. Heck, maybe a 2/40 deal for Arraez? Trade for Hunter Goodman?

I was curious about how different folks ranked the prospects traded. MLB Sam Dykstra: Dasan Hill #17 Reyes #22 return for Guasman out of Top 25 ESPN McDaniel Reyes #16 Hill #18 return for Gausman was out #43 and #49 Can't read Baseball America Fangraphs: Reyes #15 Hill #24 return for Gausman was #70 and #72