Free Agency Freeze: Why MLB's Hot Market Has Coooled

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Major League Baseball's free agent market has unexpectedly slowed down after a scorching start. Teams are increasingly turning to trades instead of signing free agents, and the approaching start of spring training gives teams leverage. While this freeze is expected to thaw eventually, the waiting game continues as teams strategize their offseason moves.

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The culprits are mainly twofold. With prices for players at a premium, teams have turned to the trade market as an alternative, leaving free agency stagnant. Teams also recognize the calendar works in their favor. The closer it gets to when spring camps open in February, the more difficult it is for players to remain steadfast in their demands.

He is not the only All-Star on the trade market. San Diego general manager A.J. Preller, always willing to consider creative deals, could move infielders. is owed $15 million this year with a pair of $20 million club options after that, and whether it's this winter or at the July trade deadline, he is widely expected to be dealt.Vladimir Guerrero Jr

Bregman has the widest variety of options. The Blue Jays need a third baseman. Ditto the Red Sox. The Yankees could movein the Tucker trade to man third, but he could shift to first if Bregman re-signs with Houston. And the Tigers have a need for top-end talent and a connection through manager A.J. Hinch, under whom Bregman played for five years. The Phillies are also lurking, but only if they were to move Bohm.

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