"I'm just saying that when you see the "mystery team" come out of the woodwork in public reporting, potentially being sourced from the agent side, it means it's Last Call time. It means (maybe) that the Pirates have the best financial deal on the table, but Valdez does not want to sign in Pittsburgh. It means he and his agent want the preferred team(s) to get over the hump and add a few dollars or no-trade clauses or whatever to get things done."
"So we'll see if this materializes into something for the Pirates (I seriously doubt it), or for the Orioles or Blue Jays or Braves or Angels or Padres or whoever else makes more sense. Either way, once Valdez goes ( which may happen soon after the Tarik Skubal arbitration decision comes down), I think we're going to get clarity on Zac Gallen, to whom the Cubs are still connected."
Framber Valdez's free agency appears to be coming to a head as Spring Training approaches and rumors increase. The Pirates have emerged as aggressive suitors after failing to find additional offense, reportedly pursuing Valdez. A public "mystery team" mention often signals a late-stage negotiation tactic from a player's representation, possibly indicating a financially superior offer in Pittsburgh that Valdez prefers not to accept. Valdez and his agent may be waiting for preferred teams to increase money or add no-trade clauses. Valdez's decision could influence clarity on Zac Gallen and relate to timing around Tarik Skubal's arbitration result.
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