Unraveling the Offense Dynamics in the Baseball Offseason
Top 10 Offenses Post-Winter Meetings
The single biggest move of the offseason involved a hitter, with Juan Soto's mind-bending contract with the Mets shifting a whole slew of runs and wins in the direction of Citi Field. Now that Soto is off the board, the Mets' position in the pecking order of offenses around baseball becomes a topic of great interest. Are they truly elite? Who else holds that title? And who might join the club?
By using a combination of team forecasts and details from the Steamer Projection system, Bradford Doolittle has pegged the top 10 offenses right now. It's important to note that these rankings are based on the current situation as we just wrapped up the winter meetings. Most of the free agent board for hitters remains unsettled, and while there has been trade rumor smoke in the mill, the actual fire has been lacking.
Changes on the Horizon
These rankings are bound to change before we reach spring training. Along with slotting the team offenses as they stand, we'll also take a moment to speculate on what those changes might look like. The baseball offseason is a dynamic time, and every move has the potential to shift the balance of power.
As we look ahead, it will be interesting to see how the teams adjust and which offenses rise to the top. The hot stove season is far from over, and there are still many surprises in store.