"While a handful of minor transactions have occurred, for the most part the GM Meetings have been about laying groundwork and providing hints on the direction some clubs could look to take this winter (such as the Pirates' potentially expanded payroll capacity). We've also seen comments from GMs downplaying their interest in dealing away speculative trade candidates (such as Dana Brown's comments on Isaac Paredes)."
"In the AL, this year's season-long battle between Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh will finally come to a close, with Jose Ramirez joining that duo as a finalist following his second consecutive 30-homer, 40-steal season. Whether Judge's otherworldly offensive numbers will be enough to overcome Raleigh's 60 home runs and status as a quality defender at the game's most difficult defensive position will be revealed at 6pm CT."
MLBTR's Free Agent Prediction Contest submissions close at 11pm CT this evening. The GM Meetings conclude in Las Vegas with few confirmed transactions but substantial groundwork and directional hints for this winter; some clubs may expand payroll capacity while general managers publicly downplay interest in moving speculative trade candidates. Attention may shift to qualifying offer decisions and the non-tender deadline with the possibility of a late noteworthy move. MVP winners will be announced tonight, with Shohei Ohtani favored in the NL and a close AL race between Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh, joined by Jose Ramirez as a finalist.
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