That’s it. For more than three hours, the baseball planet has started to turn again. And it feels really good, we’ll tell each other.
And according to what is circulating, the market is in turmoil. Obviously.
Free agency talks are “extremely” busy, in the words of one agent. We’re only 2 hours into the market. Busy weekend ahead. @MLBNetwork
—Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) March 11, 2022
Expect 72 hours quite intense, in fact.
There will be small signings, but everyone wants to know where the big pieces of the puzzle will go next.
And the first domino to fall could be Freddie Freeman.
According to multiple sources, the two most prominent teams on the case right now are the Braves and the Yankees.
#Dodgers interest in Freddie Freeman is sincere, based on what I have heard from sources tonight. #Braves and #Yankees obviously are prominent in the Freeman marketplace. Some in the industry believe he could be the next major free agent to sign. @MLBNetwork
—Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) March 11, 2022
Hearing that #Braves 1B Freddie Freeman will pick between the Braves or #Yankees once MLB free agency reopens. pic.twitter.com/RxcD7x4SnF
—Michael Balko (@MichaelBalkoJr) March 10, 2022
The Dodgers (my prediction for months) would also be there, obviously in third place in the Derby.
No Blue Jays news on file.
.@jonmorosi: “I think Freeman is the first big domino to fall.”#Braves | #Dodgers | #Yankees pic.twitter.com/vozMU4XCxc
—MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) March 11, 2022
The presence of the Yankees is interesting since the club needs a first baseman, a left-handed hitter and an experienced guy. Freeman is the perfect guy.
But above all, the club needs offensive. And according to reports, Brian Cashman intends to add players “who will please the fans”.
The Yankees are expected to be “aggressive” in upgrading their offense https://t.co/2qrA60QPhP pic.twitter.com/R9YSe8t0cZ
—SNY (@SNYtv) March 11, 2022
Will it go through Freeman? Carlos Correa, who had his medical records filed on the Yankees desk? Matt Olson via trade?
I don’t know, but it shouldn’t go through Kris Bryant, whose name never got around to the Yankees because of his position. In his case, without the Mets in the picture, the door seems open in Seattle.
Kris Bryant is being “heavily” sought after by the Seattle #Marinersper source. pic.twitter.com/w8brMtDAYi
—Michael Balko (@MichaelBalkoJr) March 10, 2022
Yes, rumor season is well and truly on. It will be interesting to follow the developments since with a camp which will open in three days, the signatures will explode.
72 pretty intense hours, I was telling you.
