Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal Cody Bellinger update, Braves lose Kim, Mets moves, Ken's HOF Ballot
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Jan 19, 2026 Ken Rosenthal kicks things off by rescinding the 'Dork of the Week' award. He dives into the Mets' puzzling offseason moves and discusses Cody Bellinger's potential fit with the team. The Braves will face a significant setback with Ha-Seong Kim sidelined for months due to surgery. Ken shares insights into his Hall of Fame ballot, advocating for players with shortened careers and analyzing changing pitcher induction rates. He wraps up by highlighting the intriguing three-team trade among the Pirates, Rays, and Astros as his favorite offseason move.
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Angels Reverse Dork Award
- Ken Rosenthal rescinded last week's Dork of the Week after the Angels agreed to pay prospect Rio Foster's insurance and 2026 salary following a car accident.
- He acknowledged the Angels did the right thing and credited Sam Blum's reporting for prompting the follow-up action.
Mets Offseason Appears Mismatched
- The Mets' offseason looks curious because they've claimed defense was a priority but signed players to play out of position and spend big on short-term deals.
- Ken views Cody Bellinger as a natural fit for their stated defensive needs and notes the team still needs starting pitching.
Bellinger Is A Pivotal Outfield Option
- Cody Bellinger sits between multiple strong offers, including a reported Yankees deal, making him a key versatile outfield target for the Mets.
- Signing top free-agent starters would cost the Mets draft picks, but Ken thinks their system can absorb those losses.