JotCast | MLBTR Live Chat: 1/20/20

MLBTR Live Chat: 1/20/20

Connor Byrne

6:10

Hey. We'll get going in a minute...

Doug

6:12

Could Brandon Marsh work as the centerpiece from the Angels for Jon Gray?

Connor Byrne

6:12

I would say so.

Steve

6:12

What will the starting rotation for the yankees look like?

Connor Byrne

6:12

Cole-Severino-Paxton-Tanaka-Happ/Montgomery.

Tyler

6:13

Was signing King Felix a good move by the Braves?

Connor Byrne

6:13

Yes. There's no real risk on the team's part.

Guest

6:14

will the rangers land any more big name free agents?

Connor Byrne

6:14

Possibly Castellanos. He and Ozuna are kind of the only "big names" left.

NervousPadresFan

6:15

Do you think the padres will add a big bat before spring training?

Connor Byrne

6:15

Is Starling Marte "a big bat"? He's pretty much the only one they've been connected to.

Trent

6:16

Will the Red Sox shed some salary prior to pitchers/catchers?

Connor Byrne

6:17

Trading David Price and/or Jackie Bradley Jr. seem to be the most realistic routes, but there haven't been any rumors regarding either lately. Seems Mookie Betts will stay put for the time being.

Brandon

6:18

Which team without a manager is most in trouble

Connor Byrne

6:18

The Mets, I guess, because I think the other two teams (HOU, BOS) are more talented and have better ownership

John

6:19

Is Buck a favorite for any openings?

Connor Byrne

6:19

Doesn't seem like it, but I'd hire him or Dusty in a second.

Atlanta 3b

6:20

Am I in house?

Connor Byrne

6:21

Camargo or Riley are the front-runners for the job, as the Braves reportedly aren't likely to trade for Arenado or Bryant. Free agency's pretty empty at this point.

Hensley Meulens

6:21

Do I get either of the jobs I've been connected to?

Connor Byrne

6:22

That would be nice. It continues to baffle me that Meulens hasn't gotten a managerial job yet.

Dodger skeptic

6:22

What reason do I have to think the Dodgers will do anything at the deadline after last years? And after this offseason?

Connor Byrne

6:23

Well, they did get Yu Darvish and Manny Machado at recent trade deadlines. Pres. Andrew Friedman has shown he's willing to make a big move if the situation warrants it.

BlueJayMatt

6:23

Does anybody want to trade for Ken Giles?

Connor Byrne

6:24

Sure, but maybe the Blue Jays aren't willing to give him up. They seem to be making an effort to compete, evidenced by their offseason moves.

Yodamatt

6:25

Are the Rangers waiting for the Bryant hearing announcement before signing Castellanos?

Connor Byrne

6:25

I'm not seeing the connection.

PiratesFan

6:27

How long until I can enjoy baseball again?

Connor Byrne

6:27

Probably 2-3 years at the earliest.

Cardinals Fan

6:27

I think Castellanos is by far the best free-agent left out there, I think he is really good and is just hitting his prime, who do you think he'll go to?

Connor Byrne

6:28

I think I said White Sox to begin the offseason. Texas is my guess now, though.

QUEUEBD

6:29

Gabe Kapler swishes ice cream around in his mouth and spits it out without swallowing

Connor Byrne

6:29

He apparently also peels all the skin off his chicken McNuggets before eating them. That said, he's brave for eating McDonald's in the first place.

Sieve Adams

6:30

No Puig talk lately. Does he get an everyday job? Over/under $6m? If I was a bad team (Tigers, Royals, I would offer him CF and see what happens.

Connor Byrne

6:31

He should get an everyday job, and it'll likely be with a non-contender at this rate. The teams you mentioned make some degree of sense. "Hey, we're terrible, but here's Yasiel Puig. Buy some tickets!"

DisappointedAstrosFan

6:31

Where does Colin McHugh end up? Haven't heard anything about him.

Connor Byrne

6:31

Neither have I, but he's a pretty intriguing buy-low candidate.

Jim

6:32

Who are likely starting pitchers do you think the Orioles sign?

Connor Byrne

6:32

Without looking at the free agent list, Taijuan Walker comes to mind. Maybe an Andrew Cashner reunion?