The Marlins have indicated to the team that they intend to listen to almost everyone (everyone but right-hander Yuri Perez), rival sources said. It's unclear, but will consecutive batting champion Luis Arraez be included?
“Everything is on the table” for the Marlins, one rival executive said. However, the consensus is that either Jesus Luzardo or Edward Cabrera would be the most likely option.
One rival said Arraez probably should leave because he has two years until free agency. [long term]”
Jordan Hicks' market is heating up. The Phillies, Cubs, Rangers, Astros, and Yankees all make sense. Some are considering Hicks as a starting pitcher. The Phillies, who are looking for a hard-throwing right-hander, are not only looking at Hicks but also Robert Stephenson.
Josh Hader deserves to be the highest paid reliever. Edwin Diaz leads the way with a five-year total of $102 million ($94 million counting deferred dollars).
The Orioles have considered every starter below Marcus Stroman (they couldn't seriously consider Blake Snell or Jordan Montgomery “unless the market collapses”). Baltimore is also keeping an eye on James Paxton.
