The thrill of this MLB hot stove season — and the shadow looming behind it
NY Post
After one of the most thrilling World Series in recent memory — or ever, really — and the first repeat champion in a quarter-century, get ready to savor something else you might not see for a while: a fun MLB offseason.
It began in earnest on Monday. As the Dodgers celebrated their title in Los Angeles after finishing off the Blue Jays in Toronto on Saturday, a handful of players triggered opt-out clauses to enter free agency.
Some, such as Pete Alonso, were never really in question. The Mets first baseman hits the open market for a second straight year coming off a much better season. As reported by The Post’s Mike Puma, he is said to be seeking a seven-year deal.
Other notable opt-outs that were considered likely included Cody Bellinger, who helped the Yankees win 94 games in his first season in The Bronx after his arrival in a trade from the Cubs to help offset the loss in free agency of Juan Soto.
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The offseason signing of Vladislav Gavrikov became exponentially more important for the Rangers when Adam Fox was ruled out for the foreseeable future.
Suddenly, someone had hit a rewind button and everyone had been transported back seven months. It was early spring instead of late fall, it was broiling hot outside the arena walls and not freezing cold. Everyone was back at TD Garden. There were 19,156 frenzied fans on their feet begging for blood, poised for the kill.
After leaving practice early on Monday to be evaluated for a lower-body injury, Adam Edstrom did not suit up Tuesday night against the Stars.
It’s not you, it’s me.