Isaac Paredes has been one of the most-rumored trade candidates this offseason, largely because the Astros have an infield glut, and they’re not sure where to play him. They’ve been in serious discussions with multiple teams, yet Spring Training has begun, and Paredes is still an Astro.    What gives?   Surplus value First off, the Astros are probably seeking more value in trade than our estimated surplus value of $12.9M. But let’s break that down: He has only...

Recently, Jose Ramirez signed a surprising extension with the Guardians, overriding his previous contract. The new one simply pays him $25M per year, for seven years, through his age-39 season. The Guardians are the only team he’s ever played for, and clearly, he wants to keep it that way. So how does it look on paper? Short answer: it’s great for the team. Partly, that’s because it’s not really $25M per year. There are deferrals in the deal – $10M per year, paid...

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the three-team deal that brought Brendan Donovan to the Seattle Mariners. Then, they discuss Framber Valdez signing with the Tigers, Tarik Skubal winning his arbitration case and much more. Listen to the episode through your favorite podcast provider, or via the media player or download link below:     Download link:...

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) compare the Mackenzie Gore and Freddy Peralta trades, and break down the Luis Robert deal. Then, they discuss Cody Bellinger back to the Yankees, another Jose Ramirez extension and more. Listen to the episode through your favorite podcast provider, or via the media player or download link below:     Download link:...

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down a rush of activity, including the Nolan Arenado trade, a pair of Marlins deals and more. Then, they discuss dominos falling on the free agent market, starting with Alex Bregman to the Cubs and ending with Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers and Bo Bichette to the Mets. Listen to the episode through your favorite podcast provider, or via the...