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Chat with MLBTR's Steve Adams 7/14/21
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Steve Adams
3:26
I don't think the Cardinals themselves know the answer to that yet. It'll depend on the first 10 games or so coming out of the break. Just based on their history, I think it'd be likelier that they add some low-end pieces, hope Flaherty gets back soon, and that they can make a late run.
cpins
3:27
Is 4 weeks of strong starts from Syndergaard enough of a body of work to warrant a QO from the Mets?
Steve Adams
3:27
I think it is. We'll see if they agree, ha, but yeah that'd do it for me. Thor is so good that there's no real bad price on a one-year deal for him if he's healthy.
Captain Dunsel
3:29
If Dombrowski gets the green light to take on all of Kimbrel's contract, can the Phillies get him without devastating the little quality they have on the farm?
Steve Adams
3:30
Even if they take all of the money on Kimbrel's contract, you're talking about roughly $5MM in remaining guaranteed salary. The Cubs don't owe him a thing in 2022, except a $1MM buyout. So the salary relief isn't all that great.
3:31
Picking up $6MM off the Cubs' hands isn't going to substitute the need to send quality minor league talent to get hm.
him.
Reds Fan
3:31
You’ll probably scoff at my question, but it seems by watching all most all of your Q & A this year you’re not a Reds fan or you are disgusted by their front office.  Correct or am I missing something?
Steve Adams
3:32
I think a lot of Reds fans think this because I haven't been a fan of most of their recent offseasons, but I don't have anything against the team or even the front office. And I loved the way they put together their 2020 roster.
3:33
I think if ownership let Nick Krall just do what he wanted to do over the winter, they'd probably be pushing the Brewers a lot more closely for first place or even be in first themselves.
Stinky Fella
3:34
When do you think we'll start to see the trade activity pick up?
Steve Adams
3:34
Few trades over the next week to 10 days, but I bet most deals will come within 72 hours of the deadline (with a heavy deluge of transactions on deadline day, as always)
Adam
3:34
Do you think Ian Kennedy gets moved at the deadline?
Steve Adams
3:35
I'd be stunned if he didn't.
Bigly
3:35
Biggest name traded at the deadline?
Steve Adams
3:35
Kris Bryant, Trevor Story
Cubs fan
3:36
Lots of people thinking JD Davis would headline a Bryant return this offseason? Does that still seem possible? I know his defense stinks but he would be a solid DH when the NL starts using it next year
Steve Adams
3:38
I didn't love the JD Davis suggestion this winter because Bryant's value was down and Davis has seemed to have gotten a pretty bad rap despite being a very, very good hitter. From 2019-20 he was a better hitter than Bryant by a good margin.

I look at Davis-for-Bryant as basically trading comparable offensive talents (Bryant is better, but you have to factor the long-term control) for a defensive upgrade -- and doing so by taking on a good bit of salary.

Maybe the Mets deem Davis expendable, but he's a solid player with three more years of control. I'd rather deal less-proven prospects, and the Cubs might prefer the longer window of control over their acquisitions in that scenario, too.
3:39
All that said, I could still see NY trading Davis. Doesn't have to be in a Bryant deal. Plenty of AL clubs would probably love to drop him into their 1B/3B/DH mix.
Josh
3:41
If you were Nick Krall what affordable arm of these 3 would you like most: Ian Kennedy, Joakim Soria, or Dylan Floro?
Steve Adams
3:41
Kennedy, then Floro, then Soria
Kevin
3:41
Best fit for Trevor story
Steve Adams
3:43
A's. Brewers could move some infielders around, but the fit isn't as clean. White Sox could put him at 2B. Reds, but salary makes me skeptical it'd work. Yankees, but luxury tax is a concern for them.

Oakland is the cleanest fit to me. But as with Nelson Cruz (who I suggested for them earlier), it'll come down to what ownership is willing to spend.
Jim Pohlad
3:44
Any takers on Colome?
Steve Adams
3:44
If he's designated for assignment and released, probably. Not if the new team is paying any of his current salary though. Brutal year for him.
3:45
Ok, I have to wrap this up. I've gone way longer than I anticipated, ha, and I do have some obligations tonight that I'll probably now be late for. Thanks for chatting everyone. I'm on Twitter @Adams_Steve for more questions. I'll do a chat with our subscribers on Friday. Anthony will chat on the main site Thursday. Mark will chat this weekend.

Have a good week!
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