The Offseason: 11/5/2020

Much like with the election, there’s a lot of uncertainty across the MLB landscape

By The Smarty Jones Nov 5, 2020, 9:25am EST

MLB: Game One-Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals — The best may be yet to come for Aaron Nola

While much of the nation’s attention focused elsewhere over the past few days, rumors abound across the MLB landscape.

Phillies news

Bob Brookover says that it’s really NBD if the Phillies don’t bring back J.T. Realmuto, because there are other good options out there.
For Aaron Nola, the best years of his career might still be in front of him.

MLB news

Remember how the Nationals won the 2019 World Series? That may have not been the most impressive thing they did that season.
Dodgers infielder Justin Turner might soon receive punishment for joining in the Dodgers’ World Series celebration while COVID-19 positive:

MLB and the Players Association are moving closer to a resolution on Justin Turner, sources tell The Athletic. Potential discipline aside, these questions remain: Is Turner experiencing symptoms? How did Turner become infected inside a supposedly secure bubble? 1/2
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 5, 2020

Rumor roundup

For teams looking to improve their pitching this offseason, it seems that Kevin Gausman might choose to make himself available.
The Rockies might be looking to trade pitcher Trevor Story.