Today’s mailbag covers potential destinations for Corbin Burnes, discussions on players’ salaries, speculation on Juan Soto’s future, the Milwaukee Brewers’ outfield situation, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ free agent signings, and upcoming moves for the Oakland A’s.
It’s worth noting that this mailbag was written before news of the Cody Bellinger trade broke. While we’ll address that in the next mailbag, we’ve included some bonus questions and answers regarding the Astros at the end.
Joel asks:
Why haven’t the Mets shown interest in Corbin Burnes when they’ve pursued other top pitchers like Scherzer and Verlander? Will they struggle in high-scoring games without him?
Tony asks:
Where do you think Corbin Burnes will sign?
Bud asks:
As a Giants fan, I’m concerned about rumors of Burnes nearing a deal with the team. I was hoping for more offseason moves.
Neil asks:
Will the Giants sign Burnes or opt for another pitcher?
David Stearns, the former GM of the Brewers, has a history with Corbin Burnes from drafting him in 2016. While it was expected he might pursue Burnes for the Mets, their differing financial situations make it uncertain. The Mets have made significant investments, such as signing Juan Soto, while the Brewers have made more cost-effective acquisitions like Clay Holmes and Frankie Montas. Despite Burnes being a reliable option, Stearns may focus on trade targets like Garrett Crochet and Luis Castillo. It appears he’s hesitant to commit to huge pitching contracts this offseason.
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