With the Yoshinobu Yamamoto posting now official, it’s time to start taking a close look at Yamamoto’s free agency. Several teams have reportedly expressed serious interest in signing the best player to come out of Japan since Shohei Ohtani. While teams may not pursue him as fervently as Ohtani, there’s no doubt that Yamamoto is going to attract a lot of attention.
In the event that the Red Sox decide to sell, there are bound to be tons of possible Justin Turner trades on the table. After all, Turner has had a productive year and brings tons of postseason experience to him.
Despite some ups and downs this year, the San Francisco Giants are in the playoff race, leading to plenty of SF Giants trade rumors in 2023. While they may not be obvious candidates to pursue the best players available, with the Giants’ depth chart taking some hits, San Francisco has some obvious needs heading toward the deadline.
Fans of the San Francisco Giants may not more about the team’s president and CEO than Larry Baer’s net worth. However, there is more to Baer than being one of the Giants’ minority owners who helps to run the team under majority owner Charles Johnson, who is one of the richest MLB owners. After all, Baer has a family, an interesting personal history, and a life outside of baseball just like everybody else.
Perhaps more than ever before, there was a thin line between the MLB offseason winners and losers in 2023.
With Judge surpassing the long-held record for most homers in a season held by Roger Maris (and the American League record), who hit 61 home runs in 1961, this has officially become an Aaron Judge vs Barry Bonds debate.
San Francisco needs to make major moves to become a contender.
Two of the all time greats; who had the better career?
Coming off a big year in Washington and Boston, Kyle Schwarber is a man in demand.
Barry Bonds’ Hall of Fame candidacy has been extremely controversial.
There’s considerable excitement about Seiya Suzuki heading to Major League Baseball.
Starling Marte is arguably the best outfielder in free agency.
Kevin Gausman is one of the best starting pitchers on the market.
News of Buster Posey’s shock retirement broke on November 3rd.
The Giants have a lot to work on this offseason even after winning 107 games.
