March 10, 2025 • 12 mins
Ell's 2025 MLB Offseason Grades & X-Factors National League: Part 4 NL East. NY Mets. Washington Nationals. Philadelphia Phillies. Atlanta Braves. Miami Marlins.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey, fundamentals and techniques, that's the key, right sixteen minutes, right, sixty.
Speaker 2 (00:04):
Minute next for the NL East, I'm gonna start over
(00:28):
with the Mets. I gave my a. Of course.
Speaker 1 (00:31):
They had a big move, signing one Soo to a
fifteen year deal, one of the top players in the game,
people said, lined by MVP before he got injured early
in the season, and I and Jodge up it from there.
So though ran consistent, you know what you're gonna get
with him, so great signing there.
Speaker 2 (00:54):
This was more the icing of the cake move for me.
Speaker 1 (00:56):
They really needed to deal bringing back Pete Alonzo for
two years, resigning him and he let him sit in
the market for a little bit, but he wanted to
come back and he wanted him back, but he didn't
really know what number.
Speaker 2 (01:12):
So a smart move to work it out with him.
Speaker 1 (01:15):
Then they surprised people who signing believe in play homes
from the Yankees, but they planned to use the starter.
So far, so good on that, you know. They brought
back Piccher Sean and Iyam, who was a good starter
for him last year. Good number three usually a bit
of a journeyman, but getting back with his old pitching coach.
(01:35):
He had a good season last year. A smart movie
signed him for a three year deal that wasn't too much.
They signed veteran pitcher Frankie Mantes to a two year deal.
Say he's been up and down the last few seasons,
but marlgan and it's got this point. They resigned out
there to Jesse Winker to a one year deal. He
(01:56):
had sided left handed power back. They also traded for
Jose Siri, a right handed power back, so they just
need to up his bat average consistency. They signed reliever
Ryan Stink from the Astros. That was a good pickout.
He silid reliever, so I'm sure he can help him
there in the bullpen. The veteran picture Griffin Channer. He
(02:21):
was on the market after getting cut by the Braves,
so the mess were able to pick him up on
a one year deal cheap. The losses they had was
pictuer Luis Savarino. It shot me because he wasn't signed
for too much by the Athletics, But I guess they
were so focused on Sodo that maybe slipped out the
back door. I mean, he was more than ace last year,
(02:43):
even going into the postseason.
Speaker 2 (02:45):
He played well.
Speaker 1 (02:47):
Then they let go outfielder Harrison Data. He's more of
a defensive guy, but he's been replaced. Then they let
nfil the Jose Iglesia and picture Jose Quintana said on
the free agency market, actually got.
Speaker 2 (03:00):
Signed, so they lost him to as well. For my
X factor, I got a picture code I singer. He
was originally that ace. I said.
Speaker 1 (03:09):
He's up with the injury last year and they ended
up rushing him back around postseason time, but he didn't
play well. So now with Savarino gone, he can fit
back into his A spot, so hopefully he can regain
his old fall and they really need him to.
Speaker 2 (03:25):
They plan to get to the World Series next.
Speaker 1 (03:28):
For the Nationals, I gave a C plus like they
traded for first basement nay Low from the Rangers.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
He move on base guy with some power to him,
the ragonsistent player.
Speaker 1 (03:41):
And as I mentioned, with the White Sox, they picked
up pitcher Michael Soroka signed him to a one year deal.
So far he's been getting the rust they needed, so
so far, so good. He found solid picture there far
as spring trainer hit a low ERI last season, and
they picked up some veteran backs.
Speaker 2 (04:01):
That can help him with power and Josh Bell. Paul
de Young.
Speaker 1 (04:05):
Signed them the one year deals, and they signed veteran
shortstop Second Basement of Rosario to a one year deal
relief pitcher for a Lopez that signed to a one
year deal as well. Other than that, these side of
pitching death and the only losses they really had which
relief pitcher Robert Garcia, who they lost to the Rangers
(04:27):
veteran Patrick Corvin. He's still on the free agency. I
know it was a time where they couldn't wait to
get pulled and steal off last year the solid veteran pitcher,
so I think they should bring him back. Be more
that veteran guy on the staff had a lot cheaper price,
of course, but I don't know what he's asking for.
My ex factor outfield at Dylan Cruise. I know everybody
(04:50):
knew Paul schemes, but his teammate at LSU was going
off and went very high in his draft as well,
Dylan Cruise. But the Nationals left them and the monitors
and so the the season, which was shocking to me.
But I think he'll be another fan favorite, similar to
James Wood was.
Speaker 2 (05:07):
Last season for the Phillies. I gave my a c minus.
Speaker 1 (05:12):
They traded for pitcher jes Us Lezardo from the Marlins
two seasons ago. He had very high value and Lallin
wanted to keep them, but then the injuries hit, so
they end up trading them at low value to the Phillies,
so go pick up there.
Speaker 2 (05:28):
They signed a player I like, Next Kepler, outfielder for
the Twins. He's solid. I've handed back.
Speaker 1 (05:35):
I do think it make him a little too I've
handed heavy though, but maybe that's something that they want
to try this year. But he's a solid player when healthy,
and I think they playing in a blatoon, so hopefully
he can stay healthy here.
Speaker 2 (05:51):
Then they signed pitcher Joe Ross for a one year deal.
Should be able to help him out as well.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
They lost outfield of Austin Hayes, who they picked up
in the trade Dad Line, but he didn't help as
much as they thought.
Speaker 2 (06:05):
Then they lost pictures Jeff Hoffman and Carlos Estabats in
the full pen.
Speaker 1 (06:12):
They left veteran picture Spencer Turnbull on the free agency,
but he really helped him last season.
Speaker 2 (06:18):
Like a four fifth starter. Who wouldn't be surprised they
brought him back for my X factor. I got pitched
Ranger Suarez. Ranger Swarez started.
Speaker 1 (06:30):
Off like ten and OH or eleven and O last season,
but then he got injured a while later and his
play started to dim and he didn't play as well
into the postseason. But he's their main left handed pitcher,
so hopefully right Swarezk can play how he played last season,
just being consistent throughout the year, which it really helped
(06:53):
his team take it to another level. But I guess
that's why they brought him. Lazardo is another left handed
to help.
Speaker 2 (06:59):
Out with swall Is. Next to the Braves, I gave
them a C minus. They signed the thomless outfielder Jersese
and bro Fark to a three year deal, so a
smart move.
Speaker 1 (07:14):
Good jobs Nation from the Padres, who he's in competition
for a wildfire spot with.
Speaker 2 (07:20):
Profar is more of an on base guy. They'll bring
some power at times. He proved the Padre he still
has a lot left in the tank. Then they signed
outfielder Brian Dela Cruz for a one year deal. He
was a player I liked with the Marlins. He was
more like a fourth Beth player on a bad Marlins team.
Speaker 1 (07:39):
But then the Powers picked him up the last trade deadline,
more of a postseason push, but he didn't really help.
He didn't really play the same. I'm not really sure
which Yellow crews they're going to get me. He's more
on base guy with some power. As long as he
can get on base. I'm sure he'll help the Braves,
but he'll probably more of a death piece. They did
(08:00):
lose number two pitcher Max Free to the Yankees. They
trade away oh Hat Salah. It's more of a cap
saving movie. Though he did help them last season apter
to trade their line. Ended up trade him away for
pitching Griffin Channing, who I mentioned with the Mets now,
But they end up cutting Griffin Channing just to cut
(08:21):
the costs altogether after trade and solid. Then they lost
catching Travis Darnaud, who I mentioned to the Angels. Don
know really took over the starter spot. Say, wouldn't expect
to be Murphy when they paid Murphy had injuries to
get already. I know they'renna miss Duran. Then they lost
(08:43):
picture Charlie Morton to the Orioles. The outfield that Ramona
Loriano to the Orioles as well, who helped them when
they had injuries. So he stepped into good power back
for them. Then they left Adam Dugall outfielding power back
on the free agency, so maybe they'll bring him back
(09:04):
the death piece. And then with Murrayfield second basement outfielder.
He's still a free agent, but with hasn't been playing
well the last two years. Small on base guy, good defense,
but it might be time to retire for him. With
my X factor, I got picture Spencer Strider. He's up
(09:26):
an injury. Last season, he was my pick to be
a cy Young hell look for the injuries, so I
consider him to be the best pitcher in baseball, but
it would be tough to reach that level again.
Speaker 2 (09:39):
From the beginning, I'm just curious to see what they
can get out of him.
Speaker 1 (09:43):
I mean, last season they were lucky to see Chris
Sale basically make it back to cy Young for him
winning in LA.
Speaker 2 (09:52):
So I know they don't really.
Speaker 1 (09:53):
Want to put too much pressure on Chrissale. You know,
the Lopez again to be on to Astrida needs to
be out there, so hopefully it'll be healthy enough soon
to go to help them. I know a lot of
people got them winning the NL e's. You know, I
gotta take the mess. But it's Msstrada definitely help a
(10:13):
lot as far as winning all, I gave him a D.
Speaker 2 (10:18):
He signed pitch Quanche.
Speaker 1 (10:20):
We just had a decent season with the Rockets, which
is a very tough place to pitch, so he proved
that he still got something left on the one year
deal with the Marlins where he should be more of
an in his yup for them. Then he signed first
basement Matt Murvis for the Cubs for one year deal. Well,
Cubs gave him a lot of chances to take over
(10:42):
the position, but he was just very inconsistent. He just
hasn't really gained much playing time. So of course he'll
get a lot here with the Marlins and they try
to reach his potential. As far as losses, they traded
Exusiszardo to the Phillies for prospects. Then they traded first
base in the third baseman Jake Berger, who was a
(11:03):
big home run for them last season, traded him to
the Rangers for prospects. Well, so they're more of a
young team just trying to gather as many prospects than
they can basically give everybody time to grow. So I
can be too hard on why I gave him a
d As far as the X factor, it's the ace,
Sandy Alvin tar. He was injured last season, so this
(11:27):
year teams are already looking to see if he can
throw at the same rate Saint velocity Frank training. Because
he's a big trade piece, Fallin's already willing to move
him because he can bring back a good package for
him to build off of. As I said, they collecting
prospects so they can wait all the way up until
the deadline.
Speaker 2 (11:47):
The Malls proven that they.
Speaker 1 (11:49):
Know when to make a trade, how to make a
smart trade, so they move him at the right time,
hopefully before he.
Speaker 2 (11:55):
Gets injured again. I look forward to give me the
rest of the n L Real soon, Vice gereminal Niche,
Besport
Hey, fundamentals and techniques, that's the key, right sixteen minutes, right, sixty.
Speaker 2 (00:04):
Minute next for the NL East, I'm gonna start over
(00:28):
with the Mets. I gave my a. Of course.
Speaker 1 (00:31):
They had a big move, signing one Soo to a
fifteen year deal, one of the top players in the game,
people said, lined by MVP before he got injured early
in the season, and I and Jodge up it from there.
So though ran consistent, you know what you're gonna get
with him, so great signing there.
Speaker 2 (00:54):
This was more the icing of the cake move for me.
Speaker 1 (00:56):
They really needed to deal bringing back Pete Alonzo for
two years, resigning him and he let him sit in
the market for a little bit, but he wanted to
come back and he wanted him back, but he didn't
really know what number.
Speaker 2 (01:12):
So a smart move to work it out with him.
Speaker 1 (01:15):
Then they surprised people who signing believe in play homes
from the Yankees, but they planned to use the starter.
So far, so good on that, you know. They brought
back Piccher Sean and Iyam, who was a good starter
for him last year. Good number three usually a bit
of a journeyman, but getting back with his old pitching coach.
(01:35):
He had a good season last year. A smart movie
signed him for a three year deal that wasn't too much.
They signed veteran pitcher Frankie Mantes to a two year deal.
Say he's been up and down the last few seasons,
but marlgan and it's got this point. They resigned out
there to Jesse Winker to a one year deal. He
(01:56):
had sided left handed power back. They also traded for
Jose Siri, a right handed power back, so they just
need to up his bat average consistency. They signed reliever
Ryan Stink from the Astros. That was a good pickout.
He silid reliever, so I'm sure he can help him
there in the bullpen. The veteran picture Griffin Channer. He
(02:21):
was on the market after getting cut by the Braves,
so the mess were able to pick him up on
a one year deal cheap. The losses they had was
pictuer Luis Savarino. It shot me because he wasn't signed
for too much by the Athletics, But I guess they
were so focused on Sodo that maybe slipped out the
back door. I mean, he was more than ace last year,
(02:43):
even going into the postseason.
Speaker 2 (02:45):
He played well.
Speaker 1 (02:47):
Then they let go outfielder Harrison Data. He's more of
a defensive guy, but he's been replaced. Then they let
nfil the Jose Iglesia and picture Jose Quintana said on
the free agency market, actually got.
Speaker 2 (03:00):
Signed, so they lost him to as well. For my
X factor, I got a picture code I singer. He
was originally that ace. I said.
Speaker 1 (03:09):
He's up with the injury last year and they ended
up rushing him back around postseason time, but he didn't
play well. So now with Savarino gone, he can fit
back into his A spot, so hopefully he can regain
his old fall and they really need him to.
Speaker 2 (03:25):
They plan to get to the World Series next.
Speaker 1 (03:28):
For the Nationals, I gave a C plus like they
traded for first basement nay Low from the Rangers.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
He move on base guy with some power to him,
the ragonsistent player.
Speaker 1 (03:41):
And as I mentioned, with the White Sox, they picked
up pitcher Michael Soroka signed him to a one year deal.
So far he's been getting the rust they needed, so
so far, so good. He found solid picture there far
as spring trainer hit a low ERI last season, and
they picked up some veteran backs.
Speaker 2 (04:01):
That can help him with power and Josh Bell. Paul
de Young.
Speaker 1 (04:05):
Signed them the one year deals, and they signed veteran
shortstop Second Basement of Rosario to a one year deal
relief pitcher for a Lopez that signed to a one
year deal as well. Other than that, these side of
pitching death and the only losses they really had which
relief pitcher Robert Garcia, who they lost to the Rangers
(04:27):
veteran Patrick Corvin. He's still on the free agency. I
know it was a time where they couldn't wait to
get pulled and steal off last year the solid veteran pitcher,
so I think they should bring him back. Be more
that veteran guy on the staff had a lot cheaper price,
of course, but I don't know what he's asking for.
My ex factor outfield at Dylan Cruise. I know everybody
(04:50):
knew Paul schemes, but his teammate at LSU was going
off and went very high in his draft as well,
Dylan Cruise. But the Nationals left them and the monitors
and so the the season, which was shocking to me.
But I think he'll be another fan favorite, similar to
James Wood was.
Speaker 2 (05:07):
Last season for the Phillies. I gave my a c minus.
Speaker 1 (05:12):
They traded for pitcher jes Us Lezardo from the Marlins
two seasons ago. He had very high value and Lallin
wanted to keep them, but then the injuries hit, so
they end up trading them at low value to the Phillies,
so go pick up there.
Speaker 2 (05:28):
They signed a player I like, Next Kepler, outfielder for
the Twins. He's solid. I've handed back.
Speaker 1 (05:35):
I do think it make him a little too I've
handed heavy though, but maybe that's something that they want
to try this year. But he's a solid player when healthy,
and I think they playing in a blatoon, so hopefully
he can stay healthy here.
Speaker 2 (05:51):
Then they signed pitcher Joe Ross for a one year deal.
Should be able to help him out as well.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
They lost outfield of Austin Hayes, who they picked up
in the trade Dad Line, but he didn't help as
much as they thought.
Speaker 2 (06:05):
Then they lost pictures Jeff Hoffman and Carlos Estabats in
the full pen.
Speaker 1 (06:12):
They left veteran picture Spencer Turnbull on the free agency,
but he really helped him last season.
Speaker 2 (06:18):
Like a four fifth starter. Who wouldn't be surprised they
brought him back for my X factor. I got pitched
Ranger Suarez. Ranger Swarez started.
Speaker 1 (06:30):
Off like ten and OH or eleven and O last season,
but then he got injured a while later and his
play started to dim and he didn't play as well
into the postseason. But he's their main left handed pitcher,
so hopefully right Swarezk can play how he played last season,
just being consistent throughout the year, which it really helped
(06:53):
his team take it to another level. But I guess
that's why they brought him. Lazardo is another left handed
to help.
Speaker 2 (06:59):
Out with swall Is. Next to the Braves, I gave
them a C minus. They signed the thomless outfielder Jersese
and bro Fark to a three year deal, so a
smart move.
Speaker 1 (07:14):
Good jobs Nation from the Padres, who he's in competition
for a wildfire spot with.
Speaker 2 (07:20):
Profar is more of an on base guy. They'll bring
some power at times. He proved the Padre he still
has a lot left in the tank. Then they signed
outfielder Brian Dela Cruz for a one year deal. He
was a player I liked with the Marlins. He was
more like a fourth Beth player on a bad Marlins team.
Speaker 1 (07:39):
But then the Powers picked him up the last trade deadline,
more of a postseason push, but he didn't really help.
He didn't really play the same. I'm not really sure
which Yellow crews they're going to get me. He's more
on base guy with some power. As long as he
can get on base. I'm sure he'll help the Braves,
but he'll probably more of a death piece. They did
(08:00):
lose number two pitcher Max Free to the Yankees. They
trade away oh Hat Salah. It's more of a cap
saving movie. Though he did help them last season apter
to trade their line. Ended up trade him away for
pitching Griffin Channing, who I mentioned with the Mets now,
But they end up cutting Griffin Channing just to cut
(08:21):
the costs altogether after trade and solid. Then they lost
catching Travis Darnaud, who I mentioned to the Angels. Don
know really took over the starter spot. Say, wouldn't expect
to be Murphy when they paid Murphy had injuries to
get already. I know they'renna miss Duran. Then they lost
(08:43):
picture Charlie Morton to the Orioles. The outfield that Ramona
Loriano to the Orioles as well, who helped them when
they had injuries. So he stepped into good power back
for them. Then they left Adam Dugall outfielding power back
on the free agency, so maybe they'll bring him back
(09:04):
the death piece. And then with Murrayfield second basement outfielder.
He's still a free agent, but with hasn't been playing
well the last two years. Small on base guy, good defense,
but it might be time to retire for him. With
my X factor, I got picture Spencer Strider. He's up
(09:26):
an injury. Last season, he was my pick to be
a cy Young hell look for the injuries, so I
consider him to be the best pitcher in baseball, but
it would be tough to reach that level again.
Speaker 2 (09:39):
From the beginning, I'm just curious to see what they
can get out of him.
Speaker 1 (09:43):
I mean, last season they were lucky to see Chris
Sale basically make it back to cy Young for him
winning in LA.
Speaker 2 (09:52):
So I know they don't really.
Speaker 1 (09:53):
Want to put too much pressure on Chrissale. You know,
the Lopez again to be on to Astrida needs to
be out there, so hopefully it'll be healthy enough soon
to go to help them. I know a lot of
people got them winning the NL e's. You know, I
gotta take the mess. But it's Msstrada definitely help a
(10:13):
lot as far as winning all, I gave him a D.
Speaker 2 (10:18):
He signed pitch Quanche.
Speaker 1 (10:20):
We just had a decent season with the Rockets, which
is a very tough place to pitch, so he proved
that he still got something left on the one year
deal with the Marlins where he should be more of
an in his yup for them. Then he signed first
basement Matt Murvis for the Cubs for one year deal. Well,
Cubs gave him a lot of chances to take over
(10:42):
the position, but he was just very inconsistent. He just
hasn't really gained much playing time. So of course he'll
get a lot here with the Marlins and they try
to reach his potential. As far as losses, they traded
Exusiszardo to the Phillies for prospects. Then they traded first
base in the third baseman Jake Berger, who was a
(11:03):
big home run for them last season, traded him to
the Rangers for prospects. Well, so they're more of a
young team just trying to gather as many prospects than
they can basically give everybody time to grow. So I
can be too hard on why I gave him a
d As far as the X factor, it's the ace,
Sandy Alvin tar. He was injured last season, so this
(11:27):
year teams are already looking to see if he can
throw at the same rate Saint velocity Frank training. Because
he's a big trade piece, Fallin's already willing to move
him because he can bring back a good package for
him to build off of. As I said, they collecting
prospects so they can wait all the way up until
the deadline.
Speaker 2 (11:47):
The Malls proven that they.
Speaker 1 (11:49):
Know when to make a trade, how to make a
smart trade, so they move him at the right time,
hopefully before he.
Speaker 2 (11:55):
Gets injured again. I look forward to give me the
rest of the n L Real soon, Vice gereminal Niche,
Besport
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