Whether Houston wins or loses the World Series, sources say Dusty Baker wants to return to the Astros.
, sources say Dusty Baker wants to return to the Astros. So no riding off into the sunset following a potential first managerial World Series title. The team also wants him back.
Star closer Edwin Diaz is beloved throughout the Mets organization, and they believe they have the best chance to keep him among their biggest free agents. As much as they like him, the Red Sox are not planning to extend the qualifying offer to J.D. Martinez.Firing Yankees manager Aaron Boone would have been tough, as he’s as popular with his players as he is currently unpopular with fans. The recommendation here: hire an experienced bench coach who can navigate October urgency. Larry Bowa, who played with Boone’s dad on the 1980 champion Phillies would be a great choice.
Aggressive teams exceeded expectations. Padres GM A.J. Preller, a Huntington Station product, gave up five great young talents to land superstar Juan Soto and three more young players for star closer Josh Hader. Kudos to managing partner Peter Seidler who may have outspent his revenues.