October 17, 2025Oct 17 14 hours ago, Autumn Dreamin said: How does the upcoming expiration to the CBA affect his free agency? Does some rich team rush to lock him up to a huge contract before the lockout begins? Or does his and other free agencies next fall get stuck in limbo until the impending labor impasse is resolved?
October 17, 2025Oct 17 1 hour ago, 77 Hitmen said: How does the upcoming expiration to the CBA affect his free agency? Does some rich team rush to lock him up to a huge contract before the lockout begins? Or does his and other free agencies next fall get stuck in limbo until the impending labor impasse is resolved? I believe players become unrestricted free agents the day after the World Series ends, but can't sign with anyone for 5 days, and the current CBA expires on December 1, 2026.
October 17, 2025Oct 17 1 hour ago, 77 Hitmen said: How does the upcoming expiration to the CBA affect his free agency? Does some rich team rush to lock him up to a huge contract before the lockout begins? Or does his and other free agencies next fall get stuck in limbo until the impending labor impasse is resolved? Team that have the resources to go for months into the season without games being played will simply ignore the CBA issue and take advantage of having fewer bidders to fight against. The rich get richer...yet again.
October 18, 2025Oct 18 1 hour ago, caulfield12 said: Team that have the resources to go for months into the season without games being played will simply ignore the CBA issue and take advantage of having fewer bidders to fight against. The rich get richer...yet again. Players don't get paid during a strike or lockout. I think the hesitation would be for teams to see how any changes to the CBA roll out pertaining to salary caps and so forth. there's probably also a collusion-y agreement to not sign anybody in that 3 weeks between the end of the world series and the lockout.
October 30, 2025Oct 30 https://www.minnesotasportsfan.com/minnesota-twins/joe-ryan-big-markets-trade-interest-red-sox-new-york-mets/ Twins looking to trade Ryan, possibly Pablo Lopez. Crickets in ticket sales. Buxton might soon be last one standing, and probably should deal him off a healthy/really productive season for him.
October 30, 2025Oct 30 On 10/17/2025 at 1:10 AM, Autumn Dreamin said: I had no idea Skubal had already accrued that much service time. He’ll be 30 by the time he signs in FA if he gets there. As great as he is now, how many CY Young level years does he have left to be seeking $250M more than what’s being offered?
October 30, 2025Oct 30 https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/breaking-news/article/twins-reportedly-hiring-former-pirates-manager-derek-shelton-as-next-skipper-225813413.html Twins hiring former Pirates' manager Shelton, fans probably not amused ("yes man" accusations already flying) "Not a fan of bringing in a former Falvine (Derek Falvey/Thad Levine) hire, and a guy who didn't do much in his first stint of coaching. Of course, that was because the Pirates stink and have little talent, but did he do anything to elevate the young talent they had coming up? The only thing I can remember about him as a Twins bench coach is that he took over a game or two when Rocco missed time for some reason. I recall in a game thread on one of those days somebody complained that Rocco pulled the starting pitcher too early, but they realized Shelton was managing. Tiny sample size there, but I expect more of the same. I wouldn't be surprised if this is a short-term deal with the lockout coming up, but I just don't see Shelton making it as our "manager of the future". Also worth noting the Pirates' interim manager had a .476 record after Shelton was fired with the team starting with a .316 record, and they were at .410 over his five years there. Sheesh." https://twinsdaily.com/forums/topic/72504-thoughts-on-new-manager-derek-shelton/#comments Edited October 30, 2025Oct 30 by caulfield12
November 4, 2025Nov 4 During the All-Star break, Buxton was asked about the possibility of him being traded ahead of the deadline, to which the 31-year-old responded, “I’ve got a no-trade clause.” “I’m a Minnesota Twin for the rest of my life. That’s the best feeling in the world, knowing when I walk into the clubhouse every day, it’s going to say Twins.” Twins OF Byron Buxton on trade rumors: "I can't be traded. I got a no-trade clause. I'm a Minnesota Twin for the rest of my life.” pic.twitter.com/9uIzxi4sYC — MLB Deadline News (@MLBDeadlineNews) July 15, 2025 https://www.totalprosports.com/mlb/byron-buxton-shuts-down-ongoing-twins-trade-rumors/ One wonders if he will change his tune this off season....especially if Joe Ryan is traded? His current $100 million deal runs through 2028. Edited November 4, 2025Nov 4 by caulfield12
November 9, 2025Nov 9 Clase and Ortiz have been indicted. Unlikely either pitches in mlb ever again. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6792150/2025/11/09/guardians-pitchers-sports-betting-scandal-mlb-clase-ortiz/?campaign=15624343&source=athletic_breaking_targeted_email&userId=107704
November 9, 2025Nov 9 35 minutes ago, Timmy U said: Clase and Ortiz have been indicted. Unlikely either pitches in mlb ever again. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6792150/2025/11/09/guardians-pitchers-sports-betting-scandal-mlb-clase-ortiz/?campaign=15624343&source=athletic_breaking_targeted_email&userId=107704 They're also looking at 65 years.
December 6, 2025Dec 6 Tigers To Sign Drew Anderson December 5th, 2025 at 5:40pm CST • By Darragh McDonald The Tigers and right-hander Drew Anderson have agreed to a deal, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. It’s a one-year pact with a club option for 2027. The salary figures haven’t yet been publicly reported. Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports that the Tigers expect the righty to be a starter, as he has been doing in Korea for the past couple of years. The Tigers have a 40-man vacancy and won’t need to make a corresponding move.
December 11, 2025Dec 11 On 12/10/2025 at 11:24 AM, Autumn Dreamin said: Friedman already acknowledged on MLB Network that he was being brought on board to work with their four Top 100 outfield prospects on both defense and baserunning. And for his baseball mind. Edited December 11, 2025Dec 11 by caulfield12
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