On Verlander:

Yes the Astros are in on him, the Dodgers have been as well.

The Mets ask is expected to be high, I’m told.

One of the top hitting prospects + one of the top pitching prospects as part of the framework.

The money to pay his contract down is a factor. The Dodgers…

— Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) August 1, 2023

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Burn-It said:

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Verlander may not want to come here. His knowledge of the Dusty should be well known.

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I want Dylan Cease. JV was great for us, but it's a mistake going after him now. This is a Tim Purpura kind of move.

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wmitchell said:

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I much prefer that - although interesting that Crane is willing to pay that now rather than in the off-season. I know we know about injuries now and the talent of other teams, but just interesting

Do not want to give up Chas.

When does the lineup get set? That may be very revealing today.

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texasaggie2015 said:

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Everything I've been told leads me to believe that we'll pay less assets and more of his contract. Unless something has changed of course. Nothing new to report this morning.

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As of late Monday night, multiple teams were in the mix for the three-time Cy Young Award winner. The Astros, believed to be Verlander's preferred choice, were one. The Dodgers, though seemingly discouraged by their chances, were another. The Orioles were on the periphery, staying in touch with the Mets, and other clubs possibly were involved.
The key questions were these:
Would Verlander waive his no-trade clause for a team other than the Astros, for whom he played from late 2017 to '22?
Would the Mets be willing to deal him to the Astros when other teams have better prospects to offer?
How much would the risk of injury to Verlander compel the Mets to make another version of the Max Scherzer deal, in which they included approximately $36 million to land a top 100 prospect from the Rangers, infielder Luisangel Acuña?
The Dodgers, if they fail to land Verlander, figure to push for another starter in addition to Lance Lynn. Their 6.18 starters' ERA in July is the second-worst in any month for the club since earned runs became official in 1912, and their worst since coming to Los Angeles.

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The Yankees, sitting in last place, 10 games out of first, with a 10-15 record in July, might not be worthy of additional investment. They could finally add a left fielder. But they also are open to moving potential free agents such as outfielder Harrison Bader and utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa, as first reported by Joel Sherman of the New York Post.

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The latest: https://t.co/irBWphguxw

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 1, 2023

Farmer1906 said:

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**** he's about to sell the farm.

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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As of late Monday night, multiple teams were in the mix for the three-time Cy Young Award winner. The Astros, believed to be Verlander's preferred choice, were one. The Dodgers, though seemingly discouraged by their chances, were another. The Orioles were on the periphery, staying in touch with the Mets, and other clubs possibly were involved.
The key questions were these:
Would Verlander waive his no-trade clause for a team other than the Astros, for whom he played from late 2017 to '22?
Would the Mets be willing to deal him to the Astros when other teams have better prospects to offer?
How much would the risk of injury to Verlander compel the Mets to make another version of the Max Scherzer deal, in which they included approximately $36 million to land a top 100 prospect from the Rangers, infielder Luisangel Acuña?
The Dodgers, if they fail to land Verlander, figure to push for another starter in addition to Lance Lynn. Their 6.18 starters' ERA in July is the second-worst in any month for the club since earned runs became official in 1912, and their worst since coming to Los Angeles.

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The Yankees, sitting in last place, 10 games out of first, with a 10-15 record in July, might not be worthy of additional investment. They could finally add a left fielder. But they also are open to moving potential free agents such as outfielder Harrison Bader and utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa, as first reported by Joel Sherman of the New York Post.

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The latest: https://t.co/irBWphguxw

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 1, 2023

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