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MLBTR Live Chat: 7/29/19
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Connor Byrne
6:45
Hedges is having such a bad season offensively that it would be tough to expect that much back. Whether the Padres deal him kind of depends on their view of Mejia. He hasn't torn the cover off the ball, either, nor is he Hedges behind the plate.
Matthew Boyd
6:46
you think i will be switching dugouts by Wednesday
Connor Byrne
6:46
I'm going to guess yes, though things have been kind of quiet on the Boyd front of late
Starlin Castro
6:46
Is there a decent team that will take me on?
Connor Byrne
6:46
I doubt it.
jacob
6:47
Should I be certain Atlanta makes a move?
Connor Byrne
6:47
I'm confident
Jeffrey Loria
6:47
Should the Marlins trade Caleb Smith?  If so, what teams make sense?
Connor Byrne
6:48
They should at least listen to offers. Any good team in a spacious park would make sense. Smith gives up a frightening lack of ground balls.
JD Martinez
6:48
Who am I going to be playing for in 2020?
Connor Byrne
6:48
The Red Sox
Jd
6:48
Surely the Brewers will do more to address their pitching needs than Jordan Lyles, right?
Connor Byrne
6:49
You'd think, but GM David Stearns doesn't exactly seem as if he's in an all-in mood: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/07/does-brandon-woodruffs-injury-a...
Joey Votto
6:50
Any chance I get dealt to a good team
Connor Byrne
6:51
No. Even if Votto were amid a typical Votto season, it still wouldn't happen. Votto has a no-trade clause, which he has said he wouldn't waive.
Stro long suckas
6:51
Any word on return for sogard?
Connor Byrne
6:52
No. Sometimes it takes quite a bit of time to get identities on players to be named later.
A few more. Wrapping up at 8...
Matt from MN
6:52
Twins have to get a SP right?
Connor Byrne
6:53
Not sure about "have to," but it would be optimal. Berrios-Odorizzi-Gibson-Perez-Pineda isn't awful by any means.
gavilan
6:54
The padres wait for the end of the season, to  trade for a good pitcher?
Connor Byrne
6:55
Depends on the type of deal they can get. There's a case it wouldn't make sense to pay for an extra few months of team control this year, as they're not contending. On the other hand, there's a case they should get out in front of the offseason now if possible.
If they can trade for Thor or someone along those lines now, it would take away a major winter need
Tara
6:55
Do you anticipate a flurry of moves at the deadline? Still feels pretty quiet.
Connor Byrne
6:56
I'll be surprised if it's not very busy by Wednesday.
Tab
6:56
Is this the longest chat ever?
Connor Byrne
6:56
We'll go about an hour and a half every week.
Jimmy Swaggart
6:56
Who will the Red Sox trade for july 31
Connor Byrne
6:56
A reliever (possibly E. Diaz)
Trade rumour updates
6:57
I'm seeing a lot of "rumors" on other sites. This site used to update more "rumors". I get it, people complain because they're under the opinion this is not a "rumors" site. I would like more updates please.
Connor Byrne
6:57
We don't just share every rumor that exists. We vet them to the best of our ability in order to bring readers as much quality as possible.
reds
6:57
was reported earlier this year the reds wanted controllable outfielders would nomar mazaro be on their radar?
Connor Byrne
6:58
Problem is that they already have one corner outfielder (Winker) who has struggled mightily vs. lefties.
Power Rankings
6:58
I’m tired of seeing the Twins and Indians ranked at the top of other websites Power Rankings.  Are they not factoring in their Strength of Schedule?  It’s been filled with Patsies all year long.
Connor Byrne
6:59
Power rankings are stupid, in my opinion. This isn't college football/basketball.
Td
6:59
Seems like Syndergaard best talent team control option available.
Connor Byrne
7:00
Agreed. The Mets shouldn't trade him unless they're getting a serious haul.
With that, I'm done for the week. If I couldn't get to your question, I apologize. Thanks for reading/chatting! See you next Monday at 6:30 ET.
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