Now that the season is over, we are updating values of players on all teams. This includes notable trade candidates and new free agents. Start the hot stove if you feel inclined…

In this episode, we compare MLB.com’s suggested offers for Francisco Lindor to our numbers; explain why we think three recent free agent pitching contracts were fair; and break down why two pitchers accepted their qualifying offers… and more! 

Imagine you’re the GM of your favorite team. Who are you trading this upcoming offseason? Use our popular trade simulator to figure out a fair deal.

With his salary rising and his control waning, it seems almost certain that the Indians will trade their star shorstop this winter. What’s his value, and what’s a reasonable return?

One pitcher was more accomplished, but coming off an opt-out year; the other put together his best season ever, but was it enough to justify an $18.9M salary? Our modeling suggests that both pitchers (and teams) made the right decision.