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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Hector Gomez (pretty respected baseball journalist; specializes in Latin America) is floating a few packages out there as being on the table:

Cardinals: Carlson, Gorman, Winn, Graceffo, Burleson

Padres: Abrams, Gore, Morejon, Hassell, Mears

And he recently reported (like, within the hour) that talks are intensifying between the Padres and Nationals. Hassell is the big piece here, IMO. And Abrams has some ability but sure seems to be struggling to tap it. Maybe there's some Buxton potential there where he just takes longer to break out than hoped.

If the Cardinals let Soto go to SD it demonstrates just how half-assed their efforts at actually winning truly are. Gotta gather up as many of those Fabergé eggs as possible, eh Moe? Looking forward to that Edmundo Sosa for a fringy AAAA long-reliever deal making headlines in short order.

Typical Mozo - first in line with the next best offer.

That's the most irksome part about this for me. Leaving walker off the list shows a lack of a serious intent to do this deal. I understand getting the best negotiated price but at least put forth a genuine good faith offer.