Did The Mets Sign Frankie Montas to get to Juan Soto? | 929

The podcast discusses recent MLB signings, including Frankie Montas to the Mets and Matthew Boyd to the Cubs, both viewed as depth moves with potential upside. The discussion then shifts to the Dodgers' Tommy Edman extension, highlighting their strategy of acquiring versatile players, and concludes with a discussion of the potential impact of Juan Soto's free agency and Alex Bregman's future with the Astros.

Frankie Montas to Mets

• 00:01:19 The Mets signed Frankie Montas to a 2-year, $34 million contract, with a player option, signaling a low-risk, high-reward move given Montas's recent inconsistency and injury history. The team hopes to improve Montas's performance through adjustments, and the signing might be a precursor to a larger move, possibly targeting Juan Soto.

Matthew Boyd to Cubs

• 00:20:10 The Cubs signed Matthew Boyd to a 2-year, $29 million contract, aiming to bolster their pitching depth and potentially leverage his ability to start or pitch out of the bullpen. This signing is considered a depth move with potential upside, similar to the Montas signing, reflecting the Cubs' strategy of acquiring pitchers with big-league experience.

Tommy Edman Extension

• 00:36:39 The Dodgers extended Tommy Edman's contract for two more years, making it a 5-year, $74 million deal, showcasing the team's strategy of acquiring versatile players who can play multiple positions. The extension provides the Dodgers with flexibility and a valuable player with above-average defense and speed, but his offensive production is viewed as average.

Juan Soto's Free Agency

• 00:22:00 Juan Soto's free agency is expected to impact the baseball market, with the qualifying offer potentially influencing team decisions and creating a bidding war. His potential destination could dramatically alter team dynamics, for instance, it could potentially change the balance of power between the Red Sox and Yankees.

Alex Bregman's Future

• 00:49:04 There is speculation that Alex Bregman might leave the Astros if he receives an excessively large contract offer, a trend Houston has faced before with players like George Springer and Garrett Cole. However, Bregman's consistent performance and team loyalty make him a potential cornerstone, and the team's belief in their player development system could potentially allow them to address a potential departure.