# MLB Offseason Thread 2024-2025 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** baseball-mlb\ **Created:** [November 1, 2024, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-offseason-thread-2024-2025/1009526 "2024-11-01T01:39:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 20
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-offseason-thread-2024-2025/1009526/382 "2025-03-20T14:32:21Z")
Did you know that the Tokyo Dome was the world’s largest? According to the color guys yesterday, it measures 100 **kilo** meters down the first and third base lines. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2025, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-offseason-thread-2024-2025/1009526/383 "2025-03-20T18:11:50Z")
Verdugo to the Braves. Pretty crowded outfield situation in Atlanta > **[Braves To Sign Alex Verdugo](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/03/braves-to-sign-alex-verdugo.html)** > > Verdugo finally gets a home, heading to Atlanta. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2025, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-offseason-thread-2024-2025/1009526/384 "2025-03-20T21:43:06Z")
And they signed Craig Kimbrell to a minor-league deal, as well. ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2025, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-offseason-thread-2024-2025/1009526/385 "2025-03-20T22:02:12Z")
They’re doomed. [/RedSoxFan] ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2025, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-offseason-thread-2024-2025/1009526/386 "2025-03-20T22:47:59Z")
I’m seeing Verdugo optioned to the minors? I have no idea on all the players association rules and maybe this is just a roster thing until you can put guys on the IL. I was kinda thinking the same thing as the article. Signing Profar and now Verdugo may mean that Acuña won’t be ready as soon as the Braves (and fantasy owners) would like [https://athlonsports.com/mlb/atlanta-braves/braves-outfield-in-chaos-alex-verdugo-signing-sparks-major-questions-about-acuña-jr-s-return](https://athlonsports.com/mlb/atlanta-braves/braves-outfield-in-chaos-alex-verdugo-signing-sparks-major-questions-about-acu%C3%B1a-jr-s-return) ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2025, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-offseason-thread-2024-2025/1009526/387 "2025-03-23T00:20:46Z")
Here’s a heartwarming story. J.C. Escarra went from driving Uber and substitute teaching to being on the New York Yankees. > **[From driver to big leaguer: Escarra's crazy route ends with Yanks roster spot](https://www.mlb.com/amp/news/j-c-escarra-earns-yankees-opening-day-roster-spot.html)** > > TAMPA, Fla. -- J.C. Escarra has been one of the great stories of this spring, a few years removed from contemplating leaving baseball, then driving for Uber and working as a substitute teacher near his Miami-area home to keep the dream alive. > His... ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2025, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-offseason-thread-2024-2025/1009526/388 "2025-03-23T04:01:01Z")
Alejandro Kirk has apparently gotten a five year extension from the Blue Jays. He is really the only MLB quality catcher in the organization. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2025, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-offseason-thread-2024-2025/1009526/389 "2025-03-23T14:23:43Z")
The Nationals release their second City Connect jersey. As usual, I’m not a fan. > > > MLB @MLB ---
**Author:** ![Jaycat.again](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jaycat.again/32/11525_2.png) [@Jaycat.again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaycat.again)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2025, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-offseason-thread-2024-2025/1009526/390 "2025-03-23T21:51:24Z")
> [@dalej42](#): > > The Nationals release their second City Connect jersey. As usual, I’m not a fan. If only uniforms were their biggest worry. ---
**Author:** ![Ponch8](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ponch8/32/9883_2.png) [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2025, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-offseason-thread-2024-2025/1009526/391 "2025-03-24T13:26:08Z")
> [@dalej42](#): > > The Nationals release their second City Connect jersey. As usual, I’m not a fan. The “W” on their hat looks a lot like the “W” on the flag that flies over Wrigley Field when the Cubs win. > **[Pin on Chicago Cubs ⚾️](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/cubscollection-w-flag-the-simplicity-of-a-blue-w-on-a-white-flag-has-become-an-enduring-symbol-of-cubs-pride-b--257197828709347184/)** > > This Pin was discovered by Kay Conatser. Discover (and save!) your own Pins on Pinterest. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2025, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-offseason-thread-2024-2025/1009526/392 "2025-03-24T16:32:34Z")
> [@Jaycat.again](#): > > only uniforms were their biggest worry. How much longer do they have being buried under the Strasburg and Corbin contracts? ---
**Author:** ![BlankSlate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blankslate/32/80_2.png) [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2025, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-offseason-thread-2024-2025/1009526/393 "2025-03-24T18:31:32Z")
Corbin is done. Strasburg gets $35 million in both '25 and '26. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-offseason-thread-2024-2025/1009526.md?page=19)