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MLBTR Live Chat: 10/14/19
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Connor Byrne
5:58
That was a good weekend to do nothing. There was the LCS, football and the great Jesse Pinkman movie. Hooray for laziness. Anyway, we'll get going in a minute...
Aaron Boone
5:59
is my job safe if I failed to make ALCS with this team and lost to Astros again like 2015,2017,2019?
Connor Byrne
5:59
Boone is 100 percent safe. May even be AL Manager of the Year.
Atlanta
6:00
Would an Inciarte for Heyward+$$$ make sense for us?
Connor Byrne
6:01
Not for the Braves. They're not that different in value when they take the field. But Heyward's contract is so much worse.
Rainman
6:02
Grandal to the Braves makes to much sense right?
Connor Byrne
6:02
Another Braves question. Could see the Braves in on Grandal, though I wouldn't call them the front-runners (Reds stand out as a team that makes tons of sense, I think)
Rick Hahn
6:02
Can I actually entice Gerrit Cole to sign?
Connor Byrne
6:03
(This being White Sox GM Rick Hahn) - Depends on how much $ you're allowed to spend. The fit makes all kinds of sense on paper, but bear in mind the White Sox have never signed anyone for more than $68MM
Pads
6:04
Do you think Rick Porcello would be a good fit for Pads? Not a number 1 but can be a solid inning eaters under Balsley
Connor Byrne
6:04
I don't mind that fit, but that can't be the only starter the Padres acquire. They need a front-line guy.
tad2b13
6:04
In your opinion, which open managing job is the most desirable? Thanks Connor.
Connor Byrne
6:05
I like the Angels job, largely because of Trout. Doesn't hurt you'd end up in So Cal with a team that can spend quite a bit.
uo]o
6:05
next mets mnager
Connor Byrne
6:06
Wild guess: Girardi
Rangers fan
6:06
Think that the Rangers will sign Anthony Rendon and Rick Porcello and Tanner Roarke to open their new stadium.  Is that realistic and practical?
Connor Byrne
6:07
I definitely think they'll be in on Rendon. Don't hate the Porcello/Roark ideas, as the Rangers are in solid position at the front of their rotation with Lynn and Minor. They don't necessarily have to get an ace, but a good complementary piece or two would help a lot.
TheRedbirdway
6:07
Should Strasburg opt out at year end?
Connor Byrne
6:08
At this point, I think he should. His floor for a new contract would be pretty high, not much lower than the $100MM he's currently owed (and he wouldn't have to deal with the deferrals the Nats love to insert into their deals). Stras would definitely be the second-best starter out there after Cole.
Z Wheeler
6:09
Where do you think i end up this offseason and do i make the big bucks?
Connor Byrne
6:10
We at MLBTR will be discussing exact fits behind the scenes in the next few days. As far as contract value goes, probably something in the 70-80MM range.
Lou Gorman
6:10
Some fans think it will be difficult to fill the Red Sox GM position due to their revolving door at the positionb Is this as ludicrous an idea as it seems?
Connor Byrne
6:10
I kind of doubt it. That looks like a pretty desirable job to me, even though Boston may want to cut payroll. Still an immensely talented team.
WillReuter88
6:11
Do the Orioles trade Jonathan Villar this off-season?
Connor Byrne
6:11
If they can find a taker. He's got one year left at a projected $10.4MM. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/10/mlb-arbitration-salaries-2020.h...
Gerrit Cole
6:12
Will I surprised Greinke and Kershaw
Connor Byrne
6:12
I'm assuming you mean "surpass." Greinke got 206.5MM, Kershaw 215. Cole should be in that neighborhood, if not slightly higher.
Let’s GO Bills
6:13
So what are the Chances the  Braves resign Donaldson? This is the Bills and Sabres year!!
Connor Byrne
6:14
Both sides seem open to a new deal, and Donaldson's from the south ... which doesn't hurt. I still think JD walks if he's not signed by the time FA opens, though. And yeah, the Bills and Sabres are a combined 9-1-1. Good times!
Roger the alien
6:14
Cole will break the top overall contract for a pitcher
Connor Byrne
6:14
Not a crazy thought. That belongs to David Price for now (7/217)
Dark
6:15
What would be your guess as to Starlin Castro's next contract?
Connor Byrne
6:15
Probably something like 1/5
Halo fan
6:15
Hello Connor. Other than pitching what other needs do the angels need. Any trades do you see happening?
Connor Byrne
6:15
Definitely catcher. They should be after Grandal.
Cards!
6:16
Does Waino come back on same deal and is Ozuna gone?
Connor Byrne
6:16
Waino should get a slight raise. Ozuna's likely a goner in free agency.
AJ
6:17
reds in play for gerrit cole? how about trade for starling marte?
Connor Byrne
6:17
1. No. 2. I do like the Marte idea
Enryb Ronnoc
6:17
Do the Padres make the playoffs next year?
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