JotCast | MLBTR Chat With Jason Martinez: September 7, 2016

MLBTR Chat With Jason Martinez: September 7, 2016

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Jason Martinez

5:05

Of course. Minor league fans love celebrity-based theme nights. Tebow gives them one every game.

Boats and O's

5:07

What series are you most looking forward to in the remainder of the season?

Jason Martinez

5:07

Last series of the year between Boston-Toronto should be interesting.

Jose

5:09

Sale for Bryant swap... who hangs up first

Jason Martinez

5:09

Cubs hang up quick. Bryant is younger and has 5 more years left of club control. Sale has 3 years left. And I don't trust any pitcher to stay healthy.

Greg

5:12

If you're the Braves....Who do you want in your 2017 OF....Ender, Mallex or Both?

Jason Martinez

5:12

Both, because I'm obsessed with speed—I loved the Cardinals lineups of the 80's with Vince Coleman, Willie McGee, etc—and because Kemp's defense is terrible and he's declined as a hitter.

Billy Beane

5:13

Any chance Rich Hill's inability to take the mound makes him drop back into the A's price range this off season? He clearly was happy to sign with us the first time and he's in almost exactly the same spot: fragile, but incredible.

Jason Martinez

5:13

Not really. This will be his only chance to score a multi-year deal for good $. Teams won't shy away because he missed time with a blister. He's been good just about every time he's pitched over the last year.

Orioles

5:15

Any chance we bring back Pedro Alvarez

Jason Martinez

5:15

Sure. Having his best season there. Can't see them re-signing both Alvarez and Trumbo, though. Trumbo might be too expensive so Alvarez could be the backup plan.

Asher

5:16

Should the Rockies buy in the offseason or sell?

Jason Martinez

5:16

Rockies are a team on the rise with a lot of talent in the majors or close to the majors. I can see them adding an impact player or two to push them to the next level. Finding the right pitcher who can succeed there is always a challenge.

Billy Beane

5:18

What does Josh Reddick's earning potential look like now? He has been pretty bad with the Dodgers and he was never a superstar to begin with.

Jason Martinez

5:18

I think it's somewhere in the 3 yr, $35-40MM range. If he thinks he's worth more, he could sign a 1 yr deal in the $15MM range and re-enter free agency next offseason.

Joey

5:19

Ryan Howard will be a full-time DH next year - true or false?

Jason Martinez

5:19

True that he'll be a DH. False that it will be full-time.

Jack

5:20

Don't you think prices for Quintana and Sale are a bit steep?

Jason Martinez

5:20

As they should be. I don't think the Sox would go into a full rebuild and deal either of those two unless the return is huge. They don't have to trade them so they don't have to budge on their asking price.

Dave Roberts

5:21

Any support for me as NL manager of the year?

Jason Martinez

5:21

You'd get my vote if I had one, Doc.

Chris

5:24

Will the Tigers ever get through to the playoffs with this bullpen?

Jason Martinez

5:24

Getting to the playoffs hasn't been their problem. Problem has been in the playoffs and I don't see it changing with this group. I'm surprised they didn't give Joe Jimenez at least a look. One of the best relief prospects in the minors.

Connor

5:25

How are you liking doing these chats?

Jason Martinez

5:25

I enjoy them a lot. I'm busy updating rosters all day so this is a nice break.

Sadbravesfan

5:26

What positions should we look to upgrade this offseason?

Jason Martinez

5:26

1 Pitching 2 Pitching 3 Pitching

Pedro Alvarez

5:28

What kind of contract do I get?

Jason Martinez

5:28

Maybe 2 yr in the $16-20MM range

Terry Collins

5:30

Am I winning a wild card? My team has to play the Twins three times, the Phillies 7 times and the Braves 6 more times this year.

Jason Martinez

5:30

I think so. Turned it around at just the right time. I think you'll get knocked out the playoffs quick, though.

Andrew McCutchen

5:31

After the way I've played this year and the Pirates skittishness on paying aging players and Austin Meadows in the wings ready for September of next year. what are the odds I finish my current extension in

Jason Martinez

5:31

Odds only go up when you don't play well. Your team won't trade you when your value has declined and teams won't want to trade away top prospects after you've had a down year.

Bus

5:34

If you could take any bottom 5 team for the next 5 years which would it be?

Jason Martinez

5:34

I'd take the Padres and that is unbiased. A lot of good young talent on the way. Ownership was willing to spend some money (even though it didn't work out) and now it appears they're willing to be patient. That's a good sign. Very smart GM and manager.

Barry Bonds

5:36

Any chance the Dodgers just hold on to Puig, if they feel he's "learned his lesson"?

Jason Martinez

5:36

I think they want him to show that he's "learned his lesson" so his trade value goes up. I don't think they want to rely on him anymore and would prefer trading him. I really don't think they'll have trouble doing that in the offseason.

Lance

5:37

Bumgarner vs Syndergaard. Winner is...

Jason Martinez

5:37

Both deserving but I'll go with the guy (Syndergaard) who is doing it with a bone spur in his elbow. Unbelievable.

Joey

5:38

Is Brian Dozier the most underrated player in baseball?

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