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Jeffrey Todd
2:14
Hey everyone. Sorry for the late start - Winter Meetings scheduling changes have me thrown for a loop.
Gather round, ask some questions, and I'll get to answering them in a few minutes here.
David
2:16
Where do you see Darvish ending up?
Jeffrey Todd
2:17
Really too soon to say, honestly. The SP market just has barely moved. I mean ... maybe the Cubs and Angels have done enough that we can sort of find them less likely for this sort of move? But what other teams, truly, were conceivable suitors that now aren't?
Twins interest seems real, fwiw, though I can't imagine they will chase him up if the bidding really climbs.
Bruce
2:17
Do you see one of Machado, Longoria, or Donaldson ending up with the Cardinals?
Jeffrey Todd
2:19
This is an odd grouping -- not your fault, it's how it has been reported -- since Longo just hasn't been at the levels of the other two in recent years and is in such a different contract situation. But there is a lot of smoke coming from the third base area in St. Louis and they seem willing to go after a rental, so all these names appear plausible. Will they get one? Guess I'd say it seems 50/50 or so on these three in particular.
Remember, Cards really don't need a third baseman. If they are desperate for a big bat they could still shuffle things around in other ways.
Honestly 50/50 may be high on that group ...
Matt
2:20
Do you like Avi in Toronto or San Fran more?
Jeffrey Todd
2:20
Both those orgs have the need. Both seem to be looking for a bargain they aren't likely to get for Avisail Garcia.
Brent
2:21
Has Baltimore given up all hope of resigning Manny Machado?
Jeffrey Todd
2:21
Probably. Never seemed very likely once he got into arb years.
Zack cozart
2:21
Am I a good fit for Anaheim
Jeffrey Todd
2:22
Yeah. Don't forget that Kinsler's a one-year piece, so he could slide to second in the future if that made sense.
Just the thought of the left side of an infield with Cozart and Andrelton ... man.
And Kinsler's really good too. It's an interesting idea, esp since they got such amazing value on Kinsler and Ohtani.
Reno
2:23
What is the REAL reason the White Sox are supposedly in on Machado?
Jeffrey Todd
2:23
I'm kind of stumped ...
Bobby Evans
2:24
I need a CF/3B of these two I need one power bat, what should I do?
Jeffrey Todd
2:24
Start wondering whether it's time for a change of strategic direction this winter?
2:25
I mean, I just don't know how they are going to do enough to feel they are really back to being a contender, esp now that there's chatter they want to slide in under the lux tax.
Starlin Castro
2:25
Do I ever wear a Marlins uniform? If not, where do I end up?
Jeffrey Todd
2:26
If the team's announcement today is any indication -- hyping Castro as a 4x All-Star -- then perhaps there's some marketing benefit they might like. But if the right offer comes along, moving the salary will likely be seen as worthwhile.
Zac
2:27
What are the Red Sox plans at the moment?? Pretty disappointing winter meetings to say the least
Jeffrey Todd
2:27
Nothing has really been foreclosed for them yet that seemed likely from the outset, so not sure I'd see it that way.
2:28
Now, what's the plan? Still not fully clear. But plenty of chatter that Dombrowski is still eyeing up some traditional sluggers.
Andrew
2:28
Are the winter meetings over?
Jeffrey Todd
2:28
Yessir.
Matt
2:29
With the rumors of the Rangers going after Greinke, do you think they would be better off trying to get Corbin and Pollock instead?
Jeffrey Todd
2:29
Well what is it you want to give up, your money or your life? (I mean, prospects)
2:30
Just very different assets. I don't think anyone really wants that Greinke contract, DBacks included, whereas the other two are really nice values on short-term deals. Also, the other two are going to cost way, way more in prospect (or young MLB) value to acquire.
Lorenzo cain
2:31
Blue jays or royals
Jeffrey Todd
2:31
Royals is just not happening. There are others beyond Jays with interest.
Fritz
2:31
Any word on Colome/Longoria to the Cards?
Jeffrey Todd
2:32
Not really anything new this am
2:33
Just realizing how packed the room is and how far behind I am on questions. Bear with me today!
Kohl
2:33
Why do you think the Cardinals have shy’d away from Hosmer?
Jeffrey Todd
2:33
They already have a first baseman who hits better than he does?
JW
2:33
Did Miami get enough for Ozuna?
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