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MLB’s High Free Company Storylines to Watch After Dodgers Win 2024 World Collection Bracket

MLB’s Top Free Agency Storylines to Watch After Dodgers Win 2024 World Series Bracket 0 of 3 Dustin Satloff/MLB Photos via Getty Images The conclusion of the World Series brings with it the arrival of free agency, one of the most exciting periods of the MLB schedule, during which new teams seek out the players

MLB’s High Free Company Storylines to Watch After Dodgers Win 2024 World Collection Bracket

MLB’s High Free Company Storylines to Watch After Dodgers Win 2024 World Collection Bracket

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    NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees celebrates a catch by Aaron Judge in the fourth inning during Game 5 of the 2024 World Series presented by Capital One between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 in New York, New York. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

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    The conclusion of the World Collection brings with it the arrival of free company, probably the most thrilling intervals of the MLB schedule, throughout which new groups hunt down the gamers and game-changers that can assist them remake their rosters and potential information them to a championship.

    Probably the most mentioned of these gamers is Juan Soto, who will make headlines and a boatload of money when he lastly indicators on the dotted line.

    Pete Alonso and Corbin Burnes, faces of franchises of their earlier stops, may discover themselves sporting new jerseys when the 2025 season kicks off on the finish of March.

    Dive deeper into all three of these gamers with this take a look at the highest free agent storylines value watching this MLB low season.

“Sotovember” Is In Full Swing

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    Baseball: World Series: New York Yankees Juan Soto (22) in action, at bat vs Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium. Game 5. 
Bronx, NY 10/30/2024 
CREDIT: Erick W. Rasco (Photo by Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) 
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    Set Quantity: X164636 TK1

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    By now, there isn’t any denying the runaway prepare that might be Juan Soto in free company this low season.

    On the heels of a career-best season in New York that noticed him tally 41 residence runs, 128 RBI, and 166 hits, all highs for the 26-year-old, he’s anticipated to fetch a near-record deal (doubtlessly within the realm of $600 million) from any variety of suitors.

    A return to the Yankees isn’t any assure, with Soto clearly stating he’s open to any and all groups in free company following Wednesday’s World Collection loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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    Juan Soto was requested if he expects the Mets to go after him in free company:

    “I do not know what is the groups which can be going to come back after me. Undoubtedly, I will be open to this and each single group. I haven’t got any doorways closed. I”m gonna be obtainable for all 30 groups pic.twitter.com/3VICeWeney

    The New York Put up’s Mike Puma reported that at the very least a dozen groups have already checked in on Soto, with the New York Mets amongst them. The group from Queens is anticipated to battle the Yankees for Soto, with ESPN’s Buster Olney insistent that the Steve Cohen-owned group will finally outbid the Bronx Bombers for the All-Star.

    The Boston Pink Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and San Francisco Giants are all expected to check in on Soto, too.

    Different gamers might be scorching pursued by groups needing an improve of their lineup, on the mound, or within the bullpen, however probably the most consideration and buzz will encompass the generational participant, in his prime, on the lookout for an enormous payday and a brand new residence.

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    If, that’s, Hal Steinbrenner and the Yankees don’t pony up the money.

Does Pete Alonso Proceed His Profession Away from Queens?

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    NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 18:   Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets looks on after winning Game 5 of the NLCS presented by loanDepot between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets at Citi Field on Friday, October 18, 2024 in New York, New York. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

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    Pete Alonso’s future with the New York Mets might be one other main storyline value watching this low season.

    After belting a house run off of excellent nearer Devin Williams within the NL Wildcard that catapulted the Mets within the divisional collection, he received again a few of the love and admiration of followers who had grown weary throughout a 2024 season that was his worst, statistically, for the reason that COVID-shortened 2020 marketing campaign.

    Was it sufficient to persuade the Mets to signal him long-term, although?

    Regardless of saying all the precise issues and reiterating his need to remain in New York, Alonso turned down a seven-year extension that will have paid him $158 million, on par with what the Atlanta Braves paid Matt Olson.

    He, as a substitute, signed a one-year deal to stay with the Mets.

    Now, at age 29, he’s a free agent capable of signal wherever he pleases.

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    The Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners are two organizations that might use an improve at first base. With uncertainty surrounding Anthony Rizzo’s future, the across-town New York Yankees shouldn’t be out of the query, both.

    Particularly if the Mets signal Soto away from the group.

    The query is whether or not any of these potential suitors are keen to match what the Mets will for a participant whose manufacturing has regularly dipped the final two seasons. The reply is probably going “sure,” particularly in the event that they really feel like they’ll repair the mechanics which have led to Alonso’s downturn.

    SNY Mets insider Anthony DiComo reported the Mets can have discussions with Alonso however is not going to signal him “at any price.”

    That feels like a group that is aware of the slugger wants it greater than it wants him.

What’s Subsequent for Corbin Burnes?

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    BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 01: Corbin Burnes #39 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches the ball against the Kansas City Royals during the second inning of Game One of the Wild Card Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on October 01, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

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    Corbin Burnes was the ace the Baltimore Orioles wanted in 2024. He was as-advertised: the most effective pitcher on the group and a Cy Younger candidate able to successful the AL East squad any sport they performed.

    Within the AL Wild Card, in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Royals, Burnes pitched eight innings, allowed one earned run, one stroll, struck out three, and 5 hits, solely to look at his group’s bats go silent en path to a 1-0 loss.

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    Now, the 2021 NL Cy Younger Award winner with the Milwaukee Brewers will enter free company with the potential of enjoying for his third group in as a few years. He’s valued at seven years and $215 million by Spotrac, and rightfully so.

    The 30-year-old might be probably the most prominently mentioned gamers this low season, with the Orioles within the dialog regardless of by no means signing a free agent to a multi-year deal since Mike Elias grew to become common supervisor in 2018.

    One other group to look at? The Chicago Cubs, managed by Burnes’ former skipper, Craig Counsell. The group is in want of one other starter and that earlier connection may make it simpler for the group to finish a deal than if there was no established historical past.

    Talking of which, don’t rely out the Mets, who can have loads of cash to get any deal executed and will see Burnes as the reply in a rotation that performed above its expertise in 2024.

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