We've seen some amazing big contracts, including the biggest contract ever (in any sport) and too many lucrative contracts for countless starting pitchers here, but we've seen some amazing big contracts, including the biggest contract ever (in any sport), and too many lucrative contracts for countless starting pitchers here, but the big deal in free agency. Many remain free into the new year. . It contains several stars. We now evaluate the remaining top five markets.
1. Corbin Burns
One of the most dynamic and durable starters in the game has certainly received some big offers, but apparently none are to his liking at the moment. The Blue Jays and Giants are most notably linked to Burns, who is above Max Fried's $218 million Yankees contract. Some thought the Phoenix-based Californian liked the Giants, but it's been three weeks since new Giants captain Buster Posey met with Barnes' agent, Scott Boras. The Red Sox still have the money for Juan Soto, but will they get a third starting pitcher behind Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler? Mets president David Stearns is philosophically opposed to ultra-long-term contracts for starting pitchers, who are well entrenched in the rotation.
2. Alex Bregman
The Tigers, with former Astros manager AJ Hinch, and the Red Sox, with former Astros manager Alex Cora, have often been rumored to make a big return in the postseason with the great all-around third baseman. It's possible the Mariners could use him, but would any self-respecting right-handed hitter find himself in T-Mobile?
3. Pete Alonso
Even with the gap now, the Mets still make the most sense. After a 48-hour frenzy of 1B signings/trades (Paul Goldschmidt, Carlos Santana, Josh Naylor, Nathaniel Rowe), potential options include the Giants, Mariners, Rangers, and Angels, and if they A trade that would likely include the Cubs or Red Sox if they acquire 1B. But then, shouldn't the Mets bring back the National League home run king since 2019 to support Juan Soto, a prized $765 million pickup?
4. Teoscar Hernandez
He told me “1000 percent” he wanted to return to the Dodgers. Who wouldn't? But the Red Sox and his old team, the Jays (and possibly his old team, the Mariners), seem to be giving him something to think about. He has a great bat and great clubhouse personnel and should be able to capitalize on his big year in LA.
5. Anthony Santander
Power hitters are one constituency that still doesn't receive its full value, even for players as good as Santander. Naturally, he was about to break the $100 million mark. Almost everyone has the Jays as the favorite, followed by Boston.
