The commissioner has locked out the players because he "had to," but that won't stop us from commenting on the absolute flurry of activity in MLB leading up to this dreadful day. Jake and Dave discuss the fantasy implication of tons of moves, and also laugh heartily at the teams that deserve it (we're looking at you, Guardians).
*Astros resign Justin Verlander, 2y/$50mil
*Cubs sign Marcus Stroman, 3y/$71mil
*Dodgers resign Chris Taylor, 4y/$60mil
*Max Muncy's injured elbow
*Twins resign Byron Buxton, 7y/$100mil
*Cards sign Steven Matz, 4y/$44mil
*Orioles sign Jordan Lyles, 1y/$7mil
*DBacks sign Mark Melancon, 2y/$14mil
*Phillies sign Corey Knebel, 1y/$10mil
*Padres sign Robert Suarez, 1y; Nick Martinez, 4y/$20mil
*Rays sign Corey Kluber, 1y/$8mil; extend Wander Franco, 11y/$182mil
*Marlins acquire Joey Wendle; extend Sandy Alcantara, 5y/$56mil; sign Avisail Garcia, 4y/$53mil
*Mariners sign Robbie Ray, 5y/$115mil; acquire Adam Frazier
*Jays resign Jose Berrios, 7y/$131mil; sign Kevin Gausman, 5y/$110mil
*Would you rather draft deGrom or Gausman?
*Red Sox sign Rich Hill, 1y/$5mil; sign Michael Wacha, 1y/$7mil; sign James Paxton, 1y/$10mil w option
*Brewers acquire Hunter Renfroe from Red Sox for Jackie Bradley, Jr.
*Angels resign Raisel Iglesias, 4y/$100mil; sign Noah Syndergaard, 1y/$21mil; Michael Lorenzen, 1y/$7mil
*Giants resign Anthony DeSclafani, 3y/$36mil; resign Alex Wood, 2y/$25mil; sign Alex Cobb, 2y/$20mil