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Chat With MLBTR's Steve Adams: 10/9/18
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Smarter than the average Berra
4:44
If Kershaw opts out, are the Yankees the front-runner for his expensive services?
Steve Adams
4:44
I'd call the Dodgers the favorite if/when he opts out.
Billy Hamilton
4:44
Will I be tendered a contract, be non-tendered or dealt away by the Reds this offseason?
Steve Adams
4:45
Bob Castellini has said he hopes Billy is a lifetime Red, so I can't see him being non-tendered or traded.
Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada
4:46
Did Josh Donaldson hurt his future contract with his playoff performance?
Steve Adams
4:46
Three games isn't going to hurt anyone's earning power.
Also, my old coworker John was from Saskatoon, which is a fun city to say AND type. Saskatoon.
Angel Hernandez
4:47
What will it take for MLB to send me packing?
Steve Adams
4:47
I wonder how many million fans (and players!) would sign a petition
Rockie Dangerfield
4:49
I'm scared of the terrible moves that Bridich is going to make this winter.  At a minimum, I bet he re-signs DJ to an outrageous deal, and it wouldn't surprise me at all to see him re-sign Cargo and pick up Parra's option to keep the band together for one more shot in Nolan's walk year.
Steve Adams
4:50
I think LeMahieu will go elsewhere, unless they plan to keep Rodgers in the minors and then move Story to 3B or something once Arenado signs for $300MM+ elsewhere. I cannot fathom thinking it's a good idea to bring Parra or CarGo back
Mozeliak
4:51
What's the plan? Re-sign wainwright for 8 mil, sign Donaldson for 2/36, then trade j Martinez and Kelly to help rebuild the bullpen
Steve Adams
4:52
I think Wainwright will get a little less and Donaldson will take a one-year deal with a huge AAV ... but generally speaking, I don't find any of those moves to be all that unrealistic. I do think Martinez heads to an AL team. (Twins? Mariners? Rays?)
Jeurys Familia and Adam Ottavino
4:53
What can we expect to get in Free Agency?
Steve Adams
4:53
Three years apiece and north of an $8MM AAV probably
JAY T
4:54
If the Yankees get blown out again today, does Cashman and/or Boone immediately go on the "hot seat" next season?
Steve Adams
4:54
Cashman isn't going on the hot seat, period. I don't think Boone would with a loss today, either, but a crappy 2019 season or an early and decisive postseason ousting wouldn't be good for him if they get blown out today
Mr. Met
4:55
Cut the deadwood? DFA Flores,d’Arnaud, Blevins,Jackson and Reyes...
Steve Adams
4:55
Blevins, A-Jax and Reyes are free agents.
They're not going to DFA Flores, who is a reasonably useful utility player. d'Arnaud, as I said earlier .... I can see him being moved of non-tendered.
Brewerfan
4:56
Brewers probably aren't triggering their half of Mous' mutual option, but you think they might still bring him back and keep Shaw at 2B?
Steve Adams
4:58
Doubt it. Shaw has historically been a quality defender at third -- that alignment weakens their infield defense in the long run. Could just move Shaw back to 3B and put Schoop at 2B in 2019. Schoop had a crap season, but he's only one year removed from being considered one of the game's most productive second basemen.
Red Fred
4:58
In your mind, how far (in players) are the Reds away from competing?  (Remember the Braves of 2017)
Steve Adams
4:59
The Braves had droves of high-end young pitching talent on the way. The Reds do not. I don't think they have a chance in 2019 and maybe not in 2020 either. Maybe Dick Williams can work some offseason magic that'll change my mind, but I don't see it right now.
5:00
Ok -- I have to wrap up for the week! Thanks for chatting everyone. Jason chats tomorrow at 6:30pm CT. Jeff Tuesday at 2pm CT. I'm on Twitter @Adams_Steve. Enjoy the rest of your week!
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