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A humorous observation is that recent signings of underachieving pitchers like Devin Williams, Dylan Cease (to Toronto), and others show a pattern: teams are betting on players' potential rebound, often after below-par seasons, especially in the contract year. This "bargain hunting" trend exemplifies how analytically-driven front offices perceive market value—offering deals based on recent performance dips rather than consistent elite production.
The hosts note that multiple teams are engaging in a bidding war for players like Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger, two of the top free agent outfielders. Interestingly, the market now seems to reward players who underperform in their recent seasons, perhaps to snag bargains that could pay off with a bounce-back.