MLB News & Rumors: Luzardo Cubs, Sugano Orioles, Burnes Mystery Team, Teoscar UPDATE & Sasaki Timing

[@G2mxrZ]

That Cubs - Luzardo deal is a non-starter. That’s a massive overpay for a guy who has health issues and is not a #1.

[@michaelkarlson8322]

5:23 its a good deal so long as its in addition to another signing or trade for a pitcher

[@joshuabarclay1550]

I think Canario could be an interesting piece in a luzardo deal imo.

[@plus790]

The 27 year old Luzardo has promise, but isn't even *CLOSE* to what Crochet is. In parts of 6 seasons his ERA is 4.29 and 6.8 total WAR in 512 innings. In his one complete year (178 innings) he had a 3.58 ERA. If we're going to value players on potential and ignore injuries, then the Cubs should just send former #1 Brennen Davis. Equally absurd.

[@Ryan-gz9xg]

That’s the worst mock trade I’ve seen in my life. Cassie for Lesuardo straight up is a loss for the cubs

[@stevenwalker4923]

I think Burnes is going to the GIants. Sasaki is going either to the Angels, Padres, or Mariners. The Os are going to trade for starting pitchers. The thing about free agency is free agents get to choose where to go. I don't think most free agents want to go to Baltimore. The Sugano deal is because we're waiting for our injured pitchers to come back the following year.

[@ellismotuel4115]

That would be a 'hell no' on trading Cassie in the package. Substitute Triantos.

[@fisheyfjm3059]

If I’m the cubs I’m not giving up alcantara

[@WithFearGaming]

That Cubs/Marlins trade is AWFUL.

[@scottbryan455]

Scott Boras + Jon Heyman shilling for Boras = annual mystery team report from Heyman

[@heathenhawk853]

Caissie and ALcantara in same deal never happening No way on Cubs end

[@ThatGuyOnYoutube2]

The Texas Rangers are owned by very rich people. Any "financial constraint" verbiage is cover for them not wanting to sign a player. They can compete with the Doyers if they wanted to spend. Don't get it twisted.

[@PicaflorChooff-u7l]

Why the offseason is being going too slowly after winter meetings? We are not going to see more trades?

[@scottyc1093]

Why would teams make trades? Just to move money around? Id bet anything that owners are realizing that they have to invest 100s of millions more than what they ever have just to compete and most of the owners (90%) don't want to gamble what it takes because of the super teams that are being built. No matter what anyone says from here on out, this is going to be a Dodger Yankees and Mets league for the foreseeable future and that is unwatchable for 90% of MLB's fan base

[@kensilverstone1656]

The Orioles still need a No. 1 pitcher like Dylan Cease or one or two others. I think they should have offered the prospects to get Crochet, who went to the Red Sox. teoscar is cheap at the price you suggested, which should get a lot of teams in.

[@Mr91Jmay]

Giving up draft picks for Teo will deflate his market a bit

[@reno-san87]

The Dodgers wisely extended a qualifying offer which Teo rejected on Nov. 19th, but that means if he signs with another team, that other team will lose draft picks and international pool money at a time when Sasaki is coming over to MLB. Nobody is going to do that for a player the caliber of Teoscar Hernandez. Nobody!

[@robjs76]

Considering, something was said that the Rangers offered Fried 7 years. Maybe Burnes to the Rangers maybe. Theres's speculation the Rangers are interested in Sasaki. But time will tell. I'd like to see Yates back with the Rangers.

[@Mr91Jmay]

Everyone is interested in Sasaki, he is basically free

[@robjs76]

@Mr91Jmay I've heard CY has been scouting Roki and has had communications with him ever since he was in school. Time will tell.

[@GameinHistory]

How are the Cubs going all-in without a proper ace rotation? Adding Luzardo might save their 2025, but it’s starting to feel like a patchwork dream.

[@Ryan-gz9xg]

Shota and Steele are both capable of being Ace’s so what are you talking about?

[@christophercampbell2929]

I dont think the Cubs need another lefty.

[@GameinHistory]

@@Ryan-gz9xg Steele and Shota have serious potential. I just think adding someone like Luzardo could give the rotation that extra edge to truly compete at the highest level.

[@GameinHistory]

@@christophercampbell2929 Fair point! Another lefty could crowd the rotation, but I think Luzardo’s upside might be worth it. They still need a clear ace to anchor the staff, though.

[@christophercampbell2929]

@GameinHistory Maybe Belli in a deal for Luis Castillo. Seattle desperately needs a bat to pair with Julio and Raleigh..

[@gabrielkrzysiak7497]

Insane overpay for Luzardo by an injured pitcher who struggles with giving up runs. No thanks

[@balco__]

I honestly think the Tomoyuki Sugano signing is just to build their pitch to influence Roki Sasaki to sign with them.

[@reno-san87]

and he's not impressed 😂 Ohtani and Yamamoto on your team is a no-brainer

[@scottbryan455]

I was thinking the same thing. Maybe not, but the hot stove season is dream season so who knows. A Sugano/Sasaki off-season would be an intriguing one

[@TomSpain-m8b]

Cubs better not make that deal. Owen Caissie stays.

[@sethdenney1245]

Not with caissie involved

[@marcfrances1515]

I dont see Texas extending the payroll to that extent. Only 2 years after WS Champs, its highly unlikely for the $ needed for Burnes

[@Methoes123]

Tomo falls way short for what is needed to move forward. Povich is not ready! O's should offer Seattle: Mountcastle, Mayo, Povich, and Beavers or Fabian for Gilbert or Miller.

[@christophercampbell2929]

Rangers were allegedly in on Max Fried, so Corbin makes sense.

[@brianlooper2960]

As a marlins fan, plz take luzardo, he's a headache with the amount of runs he gives up, and the injuries.

[@Standdividedfalltogether]

What’s up yall. Any deals yet?

[@ND1517]

The Rangers were in on Max Fried even when they were trying to resign Eovaldi. So the Rangers may be in on Burnes.

[@SteveMenardDesignDXM]

It's pretty sad that Toronto has all of the money but no one wants to sign with them.

[@Trishisinthehouse]

They should trade for Dylan Cease , Cubs need a number 1 or 2 starting pitcher and a some help in the bullpen. Trade either Suzuki or bellinger and the only prospect that should be untouchable is Shaw. Like the idea of trading for guys in their walk year( they are motivated to do well )

[@Goran-hu9go]

Burnes- Nationals

[@mikeman8811]

Corbin Burnes would be cool but it would take up all our money before luxury tax and we still need Bullpen arms

[@TimothyFair-zg4wm]

This is not the. End got another deal for a frontline starter coming

[@djl9919]

IMO if Vladdy does not get an extension neither should Mark Shapiro 1 yr. left and Ross Atkins 2 yrs left get extensions on their contracts. This is how Edward Rogers should treat those two, cause the fans has lost confidence in the Blue Jays FO

[@Methoes123]

Arizona is most likely the mystery team.

[@joethompson79]

If Elias is cheap now, is he going to be cheap later when they need to extend Adley/Gunnar/etc.? If you will spend later, why not spend now on a top tier pitcher while you don't have to pay those other guys?

[@scottbryan455]

During the Tyler O'Neill intro call yesterday, Boras said the Orioles are heavily focused on extending the guys they drafted and developed. Boras clients in Baltimore include Henderson, Holliday and Westburg

[@carterhawkins113]

Jim u r out of your mind Caissie, Alcantara and Wiggins is way too much

[@thegoodfella2045]

Idk it’s weird that Teoscar hasn’t signed That’s a easy deal bro

[@ElephantInTheMfRoom]

I don't think the phillies are a fit for Teoscar Hernandez because they already have a Teoscar Hernandez in Nick Castellanos.....doesn't mve the needle at all.

[@mattscarpelli8183]

Yeah absolutely not Cassie will not be going in a deal it’s Triantos. Cassie isn’t leaving unless Tucker is locked up

[@freedomdeadincanada5216]

The Blue Jays needed to sign Vladdy in an extension before Soto made his decision but they didnt so now we will lose Vladdy of the Jays will pay massive! The Head office needs to be fired

[@kylesmith8383]

Don't like that deal at all from Cubs perspective. I don't mind giving up either Cassie or Alcantara for Luzardo, but not both of our top OF prospects with no guarantee Tucker extends or resigns.

[@Tom-hc5iv]

Absolutely not.. both future OF..NOPE

[@JuanRivera-s2x]

Yankees should steal Lazzardo in a deal just like the cubs did with Tucker.

[@WithFearGaming]

Yall can have him lol dudes getting WAY too much hype for a 4+ ERA and a 3.50 at his BEST.

[@mikeman8811]

Corbin Burnes would be cool but it would take up all our money before luxury tax and we still need Bullpen arms