I have been looking at MLB’s top draft prospect list. Considering three guys in the top ten are college guys who probably fit best at 1B (not counting White, who looks more like a DH$), and that a HS kid (PJ Morlando) isn’t too far off, I was thinking that if the right pitcher isn’t here at #7, it might be good to grab an eventual replacement for Goldschmidt.
Then I went to look at the list of potential free agents for next offseason, to see just what quality pitchers might be available next year…and I see that Goldy is on the list. No club or player options, just flat out a free agent.
My, how time flies.
I guess I know why they didn’t trade Burleson. 1B is probably his best position on the field.
I suppose they could stick Gorman there, but I haven’t seen him take any reps at first. They have had him take some at 3B this Spring to keep his hand in.
I suppose both sides are waiting to see how Goldy fares this season? A two year contract with a club option would put him at age 40 at the end of ‘27.
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