You are viewing the chat in desktop mode. Click here to switch to mobile view.
X
Chat With MLBTR's Anthony Franco: 11/24/21
powered byJotCast
Prev Page View Full Chat Next Page
Anthony Franco
3:33
I think they could plausibly bring back a big league ready rotation arm who's making the league minimum in a Gray trade. Not one who's a #2 or #3 caliber starter from day one, of course, but a solid 4/5 type to plug right into the rotation feels attainable
Robbie Baseball
3:33
If the Jays can unload Grichuk, do you see them going after someone like Conforto?
Anthony Franco
3:35
Even then, I don't think there's a ton of demand in the outfield. Gurriel-Springer-Teoscar's still a strong group. Could work Hernández in more heavily at DH to accommodate Conforto, but teams don't usually love devoting the DH spot to one player full-time
So I wouldn't entirely rule it out, but there are other clubs with clearer needs for Conforto who I expect to ultimately win that bidding
Cwag
3:35
Who do you see matt olson playing for next year?
Anthony Franco
3:36
Brewers, Yankees, Phillies (assuming the CBA has an NL DH), Mariners all stand out as good fits to me
Maybe the Guardians as a real dark horse?
Matt
3:37
How many regular season games do you think get played in 2022? I'm worried the owners will shorten the regular season to save money on player salaries again
Anthony Franco
3:37
162
I think there'll be a lockout, but I remain optimistic it'll be confined to the offseason and hopefully resolved by early February
Twinsfan101
3:37
A few weeks ago, one of your writers said Yankees can trade Luke voit to twins. Did he forget twins have Miguel Sano, , and Alex Kirilloff? Also are you surprised twins owner is holding back possible Buxton trade due to reactions by Minnesota fans,  and media?
Anthony Franco
3:38
I'm not sure which post you're referring to (not saying it wasn't on the site, just that I don't recall that offhand), but I agree that Voit to Minnesota doesn't feel especially likely
3:39
Sanó would be tough to move, and general manager Thad Levine told Dan Hayes of the Athletic a few days ago that the club wasn't super keen on the idea of committing full-time DH at-bats to any one player
On Buxton, not really surprised that ownership's apprehensive about a trade. I'm sure there are members of the front office equally concerned with the prospect of trading him away, only to see him stay healthy and run off an MVP-caliber 2022
3:40
If they were clearly rebuilding, it'd be easier to make that move. But I think Minnesota (justifiably enough) feels they're not that far from being competitive next year. Trading Buxton makes that vision so much harder
Adge
3:41
Groshans and Kirk for S Gray and Suarez?
Anthony Franco
3:41
Can't see Toronto doing this. Suárez is a real roadblock in a trade, not an asset
Steven
3:41
I’m not happy this morning . I’ve never seen such unprofessional behavior exhibited by Anthony Franco.I guess words and promises don’t matter.
Anthony Franco
3:41
Lol
3:42
What a weird situation all around
3:43
For those who haven't seen, this is in reference to Mets' owner Steve Cohen taking a swipe at Matz and his representatives for what he says is their decision not to allow the Mets a chance to match the Cardinals' offer
3:44
The strangest part to me is that I don't see the Matz deal as some huge bargain for St. Louis. At 4/44, he topped both what I would've been willing to offer and what I expected he'd get on the open market. I think it's odd the Mets would've wanted to top that price anyhow
Yankees
3:44
Are We signing our new shorstop long term?
Anthony Franco
3:44
I think they should, but reports from both the Daily News and the Post in recent days have kind of cast doubt on that possibility
3:45
I certainly wouldn't rule the Yankees out on one of the top five shortstops, but I'm less convinced it'll happen now than I was two weeks ago
Pitcheos salvajes
3:45
Which Marlin pitcher do you think will be traded for an interesting batter?
Anthony Franco
3:46
Pablo López, with a controllable catcher or outfielder feeling the most likely return
Deckard
3:46
Is a long-term commitment to Robbie Ray wise considering just one great season? How many years does he get?
Anthony Franco
3:46
We've got him at 5/130. Wouldn't shock me if he ended up at six years, particularly with how strong the free agent pitching market was
3:47
That kind of investment in any pitcher is a risk, and Ray couldn't throw a strike in 2020. But I think you're short-changing him with the "one great season" thing
3:48
He's been one of the highest-strikeout arms in the game from basically the day he came up. He was an All-Star and down ballot Cy Young finisher in 2017. Ray has been electric before, even if not quite at his 2021 levels
SD Fan
3:48
Any news on the Padres front? Pitcher? OF? Trade? Relief pitcher?
Anthony Franco
3:49
It's been oddly quiet with San Diego so far, but I can't imagine president A.J. Preller is going to sit idly by all winter
I'm sure they're going to make a new effort at moving Hosmer and/or Myers, which I don't expect to be successful
3:50
An Adam Frazier trade before next week's non-tender deadline feels possible, and that would open a little breathing room for an outfield addition
I like them as a fit for Conforto, maybe Castellanos if they're willing to add another long-term deal to the books
Slugger
3:50
Think there will be any moves by the Royals this off-season?
Anthony Franco
3:50
Sure, they've all but said they're going to try to make multiple impact additions in the bullpen
"The shift"
3:51
Do you feel in the upcoming new contract, that the shifting of infielders might be prohibited?  And, would they do away with the 3 batter rule?  Thank you....
Anthony Franco
3:51
I could see limits of shifting (which I think would be a mistake). The three-batter minimum rule is here for good, I'm guessing
Connecting…