- Starting pitching is the hot ticket — the Mets, Padres and Cubs all say they’ll add multiple starters this offseason (Mets currently only have Nolan McClean and Christian Scott as sure rotation pieces).
- Tarik Skubal is dominating chatter — Scott Boras joked owners are begging to meet, and teams may rush to sign him before a potential Dec. 1 lockout.
- Defense is a priority for several clubs — the Phillies and Mariners want upgrades, and Seattle even hired top catching instructor Tanner Swanson to help shore up pitch framing and blocking.
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