MLB Trade Winds: Key Players Poised for Big Moves

From Bichette to Bregman, Soto's Farewell, and Cease's Buzz

The big league's rumor mill is all about the 'could-be' trades with heavy hitters like Bo Bichette and Alex Bregman making headlines. While teams are drooling over these stars, it's more about the hunger for quality hitters due to a sparse free-agent group than actual deal-making. The Blue Jays are getting pinged about Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but moving them doesn’t really add up, especially with their eyes on Shohei Ohtani. Down in Houston, Alex Bregman's future is a hot topic. He's due a hefty $30.5 million next year before hitting free agency, and though it seems crazy for the Astros to let him go post-ALCS glory, history shows they might play the waiting game as they did with Correa and Springer, and move on once Bregman can hit free agency.

Meanwhile, Juan Soto is practically halfway out the door in San Diego. The Padres are juggling a mammoth payroll, and trading Soto seems like their best bet to save some cash and boost their pitching lineup. Over in the windy city, White Sox’s Dylan Cease is stirring up a storm of interest. With teams scrambling for a solid starter, Cease is the man of the hour, and the Dodgers are leading the pack. And let's not forget Lucas Giolito, who, despite a shaky season, remains a sought-after pitcher in the market. Next week’s Winter Meetings should get interesting, so stay ready for some news.

Trivia Question: The record for most career games with 7 or more RBIs is 9. Who holds it? 🔽 

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Today we take it back to 2010, Braves Opening Day, Jason Heyward’s first MLB at bat which he sent for a Tater. I remember seeing it on SportsCenter that’s how long ago that was.

Trivia Answer: Lou Gehrig