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Jeff Zimmerman

9:48

No, unless the team eats all his contract.

Roger

9:49

Bautista has generated very little buzz so far. Where do you think he ends up, and on what kind of deal?

Paul Swydan

9:49

He's going to wait until other big-name players have signed, probably. I really can't call it, to be honest. I would think 3-4 year deal. Can't see a team giving him a 5-year deal.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:49

Right now I think he really drags it out and ends up in Baltimore on a one-year deal.

Ryan

9:50

How would you go all in for 2017 if you were the Royals GM? Or would you just punt on 2017 and rebuild?

Paul Swydan

9:50

What do you think Jeff?

Jeff Zimmerman

9:51

They are all in right now. This is the last season with the WS team. I think they keep it together until the trade deadline and sell then if out of the race. They can't rebuild quickly so have to take a chance this year.

9:52

The problem is that the farm and the wallet is empty.

Paul Swydan

9:52

Yeah, I tend to agree. This run will be remembered a lot more fondly if it's 3 World Series trips instead of 2.

Timothy

9:52

Here's what Yankees management should do. In a few years, sign Harper, Machado and Kershaw to monster contracts. Immediately after signing them, eat half their contracts and trade them for an insane amount of prospects. The top 10 prospects in the league will all be Yankees. Then, they can take over the world.

Paul Swydan

9:52

This is the most bulletproof plan I've ever seen.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:53

Reminds me of their plans from 2003: http://www.theonion.com/article/fantasy-draft-preparation-ep-1-32

Merry Cringemas

9:54

Rank in order of future value: Kyle Schwarber, Alphabet Inc., Wayans Brothers, Thanksgiving Leftovers, Taijuan Walker

Paul Swydan

9:54

5. Leftovers, 4. Walker, 3. Schwarber, 2. Alphabet, Inc., 1. Wayans brothers

Jeff Zimmerman

9:55

Scharber, Bros, Walker, Leftovers and ABC Corp

Jason in Australia

9:55

With Jon Jay in the fold for the cubs, it means Fowler is completely gone and possibly Soler. Can the cubs possibly a major league ready lefty relief pitcher for Soler?

Paul Swydan

9:56

Why would you trade Soler for a relief pitcher? He could still be a pretty damn good player. And the Cubs don't need any lefty relievers.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:56

Yes, easily ... and then some

Paul Swydan

9:57

Right now, the Cubs are forecasted to have the 3rd-best RPs. http://www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts.aspx?position=Team

Trading a good piece like Soler seems too cute to me.

alpha

9:57

What do the Cubs do now that they have Jon Jay? Doesn't he just make the logjam of Schwarber/Heyward/Soler/Almora/Zobrist/Baez/I feel like I am forgetting 5 more guys, worse even though it is a decent signing?

Paul Swydan

9:58

Jon Jay is there to be an extra outfielder. He'll get his average of 300 PA.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:58

I think they have a plan. I have a feeling Schwarber and Almora are gone.

9:59

IMO Almora > Jay

Jack Elliot

9:59

Hi Paul. Weird question, but with the recent successes of pitchers like Tony Barnette (former Yakult Swallows closer in the Japanese Central League, now with Texas) do you think more relief pitchers might be inclined to sign pillow contracts with Japanese teams? I am holding out hope that my Chunichi Dragons can sign the likes of Joba Chamberlain, who profiles well for this league. Thanks!

Paul Swydan

10:00

I don't think there will ever be a big run on Americans wanting to sign with Asian teams, because most guys won't want to deal with the culture change.

Jeff Zimmerman

10:00

Maybe, but the Indy leagues are loaded with RP rejects. Most seem to go that route.

Paul Swydan

10:00

I also agree that Almore is better than Jay, FWIW. You sign Jay because he's a vet who is happy to be a backup.

Nic Flair

10:01

Hey guys thanks for the chat. I know the Mets have a logjam in the outfield but what would a realistic trade look like for them to get Soler from the Cubs?

Paul Swydan

10:02

I can't see them lining up on that sort of deal.

Jeff Zimmerman

10:02

Not going to happen

EbenezerBatflip

10:02

Dombrowski has already proven he is more likely to trade younger prospects further away from making an impact, should Sox fans expect to see Devers, Kopech, Groome to go in a trade? I can't imagine Dombro really wants to let those bluechips burn a hole in his pocket for the next 3-5 years

Paul Swydan

10:03

Are they really 3-5 years away though? Devers reached High-A at 19 and held his own. Kopech did the same at age 20.

10:04

I can see Dombrowski any and everyone, but I'd be surprised if he traded Devers before Moncada establishes himself as the starting third baseman.

Jeff Zimmerman

10:04

Dombrowski burns through the 45 or less prospects. I see him generally keeping the studs. They could trade Hernandez and probably get an OK bullpen arm.

Jazz

10:04

Tyler Naquin. What's his outlook next year and beyond? Are we talking stud OF?

Paul Swydan

10:04

I don't think he's a stud, no, but he can be a 2-3 WAR player.

Which is just fine.

Jeff Zimmerman

10:05

All I know is his drunk cousin asked this question 20 or so times in the queue over the last couple of minutes.

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