There are many quality free agents still unsigned. And trades can happen at any time. Let’s see how the rest of the offseason plays out (which will stretch into spring training).
As is always the case, we don’t agree on your assessment. He’s not a back half of the rotation starter (‘25 All Star). He’d yield more than a Max Anderson-type, especially for a team trying to manage their budget.
Not sure that’s true, Had a good season and only making $6M. A cash strapped team like the Padres should be interested. The Mets would likely surrender Vientos for him. A cost-effective way to get 160-170 quality innings.
Don’t use McGonigle as a comp. Complete fluke that the Tigers got him and that he ended up as good as he is. Think typical 2nd rounder as what we’d likely yield.
I don’t see the Tigers paying Mize $22M for even one season. They only let him go 3 innings in the playoffs—confidence doesn’t appear to be high.
Once the free agent starters finally sign, I think Mize’s market will materialize. The Mets and Padres are viable options.