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I still look at 538, but over the past few years he's really veered off of data and into commentary, which probably hasn't helped.

Are those Ukrainian lands as pro-Russian now as they were when the war began? Personally, I think it's an open question given the response in the East toward the invasion.... Either way, I think it's a privileged position for Glenn Greenwald and Elon Musk to screech about "death and destruction" while ignoring or not caring about the reasons that this conflict is happening in the first place or the fact that the country who was invaded wants the help of the world community in pushing back. As usual, it's the standard fare western chauvinism from the far left and right that treats erases actual Ukrainians from the picture and treats them as if they don't have agency in the conflict that they are currently fighting and dying in.

What if the Dodgers prefer Carlos Correa over Trea Turner? Heck, what if the Red Sox and Braves prefer Correa over their incumbents? The reality is that none of these guys are necessarily married to these clubs, and vice versa. Would at least want to get past the World Series and into the offseason before assuming guys are completely off the board

Yep. I dont understand the assumption that they all end up resigning... not all the tea leaves point in that direction. Even if they did, it seems very unlikely they land Correa if he's the only big name commodity on the SS market.

I was interested in your response, I just don't agree with it. Happens all the time on a message board.

I reject the premise of your second point, outside of possibly Swanson. As stated in the quoted opinion above. And I also would suggest regardless of whether the Yanks or Cubs or whoever, the Tigers will not be the only team interested in a free agent short stop. Even if point #2 is reality, if Correa is the only big name left, that would only serve to drive up his price even further.

I dont really understand your comment in the sense that there will be competition for Correa. Which in turn will drive up his price (both in money and years), probably beyond anything this franchise would realistically spend going into 2023. Also, outside of maybe Swanson, I just don't buy the premise that it's a forgone conclusion that the other big name shortstops are guaranteed to stay put.

Of the two, Rodriguez seems like the most likely to opt out. But for him to do so likely means he pitches very well next year and makes an opt out a less desirable outcome than it currently seems at the moment

Man, political journalists are some of the most oblivious people...

That's basically his former employer's MO as well. The Giants have tended more toward value in free agency, often buying low and building up free agents versus handing out big long term deals with high AAVs. The degree to which he was involved in that (versus just executing Farhan's vision) isn't clear, but its at least a clue as to how he may view building a roster.

Are they numerous this year? The premise of shortstop free agent discussion since the offseason has begun on this site basically treats Correa as the only option. I like Correa and wouldn't mind if he came here. But I dont see it happening for a variety of reasons. Not the least of which I dont buy that Harris, based off of his past history, is going to be interested in handing out long term deals the likes of which Correa is pursuing.

And yet they're gonna outbid the Cubs or Yankees or whoever for Correa?

Why Correa over other options? Also, given the length that Correa is likely to pursue contract wise, I don't think it's at all clear whether he fits Harris' philosophy

Same. I'd go as far as to say the quality of the product on the field is higher than anything happening in the NFL right now (at least outside of Buffalo). And more than anything else *that* is why LA was knocked out.

What I find interesting about this mini-freakout over the Padres-Phils is that, between the two of them, they have the same amount of wins averaged out as the '21 Braves. And I dont recall any freakout over the "integrity of the playoffs" during last years postseason.

Stick to politics, Ross.

I still think he's capable of getting the high end of what he's pursued in the past in terms of years and I dont know if Harris would be interested in that. But I could be wrong, although I suspect that if Harris' posture is more on the aggressive side, he'll cast a wider net than just Correa and probably look at other options as well (ie. Swanson, Boegaerts)....

Mowing down minor leaguers again for Mr. Wentz

And then I wake up to the Padres beating up on the Dodgers! Given how LA has owned them over the years, that's years of psychological terror that San Diego and their fans just excised...

I think we need to see what Harris does this offseason. He laid the markers down about putting the best possible team out on the field versus a perpetual rebuild in his introductory press conference. And the other thing is the culture of the place he came from: during his time there, the Giants had developed internally, but they had been a great example of a team that has added from the outside in order to be good or respectable. Both in terms of free agency, trades and waiver wire. We are perpetually jaded because of how the Avila era went. But I have a feeling that our jadedness is influenced by having watched Avila for so long... someone with new ideas may be able to pull off some moves that we don't see coming because of how we have been conditioned during the Avila era

None of the above. Given Harris' history (particularly with the Giants, but also to an extent with the Cubs), I am skeptical that 10 year contracts are something he is keen on. That's not to say the Tigers will not be active in the shortstop market, but I dont think Correa is in the plans tbh

Georgia is changing demographically, but like most southern states, it is a state that is really polarized on race. What makes Georgia different from Alabama or Mississippi is Atlanta, and how it has become more educated over time and how it has been a magnet for POC. Put another way, the floor for either party at this point is probably around 45-46%. And the battleground is on two things: turnout and suburban voters in ATL. Walker's antics will not help him, but there is a built in floor of support for better or worse.

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Regardless, Correa going to Detroit seems even less likely than last offseason.