Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels, Four Accepted Qualifying Offers & Free Agent Bargain Bats
Description
Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Tuesday's trade between the Angels and Orioles, which sent Grayson Rodriguez to Anaheim for Taylor Ward. Plus, they discuss several accepted Qualifying Offers -- including Brandon Woodruff, Trent Grisham and Gleyer Torres (Shota Imanaga accepted one too, he'll be covered on the next episode) -- a few ideas for how the Pirates can make a splash this winter, and a few potential bargain bats available in free agency.
Rundown
1:38 Grayson Rodriguez Traded to the Angels for Taylor Ward!
14:57 Brandon Woodruff Accepts Qualifying Offer
17:22 Trent Grisham & Gleyer Torres Stay Up Too
25:39 Is a 2026 Power Rebound On Tap for Gleyber Torres?
34:57 Let's Make the Pirates' Offseason an Interesting One
49:12 'Bargain' Bats We Like in Free Agency This Winter
1:03:52 Minor Moves & Notes
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