JotCast | MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: November 16, 2016

MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: November 16, 2016

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Jason Martinez

5:17

I like Bedrosian a lot, but I get the feeling that the Phillies are looking at 2018 as the year they compete for a playoff spot. Not sure they're ready to focus on bullpen or at least give up a good young player for a RP.

Rich

5:19

Where do you see Park in the Twins plans this season?

Jason Martinez

5:19

He'll need to force his way back into the picture with a big spring. Even then, I think the Twins would need to trade or non-tender Trevor Plouffe to open a spot and then he'd still be competing with Kennys Vargas for at-bats.

Dylan

5:21

What's the padres starting OF on opening day?

Jason Martinez

5:21

Jankowski in LF, Margot in CF, Renfroe in RF. I'm sticking with those 3, although I can see Jankowski being dealt to a team in need of a CF but not willing to pay the price for Gomez, Desmond or Fowler.

Easymoney

5:23

How do you see the Dodgers and Detroit Kinsler deal happening.

Jason Martinez

5:23

My guess: Dodgers need to guarantee his $12MM club option for 2018 and extend him for another 2 years at something like $12-15MM per season. They'd also have to give up one of their best prospects ... maybe Jose De Leon, Cody Bellinger or Alex Verdugo. That would hurt but Kinsler is still very good and fills several needs (2B, leadoff hitter, production vs LHP).

Alex

5:25

Headley, Gardner, and a prospect to the Cards for Garcia and Rosenthal. What do you think? (Avoiding the "who hangs up first" saying)

Jason Martinez

5:25

Cardinals already have too many 3B so wouldn't have interest in Headley. Yankees need more reliable options. Garcia's injury history would scare them off and Rosenthal wasn't very good in '16.

Dylan

5:26

Where do the Padres get pitching from?

Jason Martinez

5:27

The scrap heap, which offers several options. Best case scenario, in my opinion, is a Jake Peavy or Jorge De La Rosa.

Orioles

5:28

Besides Castro what other catching options could we look at?

Jason Martinez

5:29

They can bring Wieters back, although that would be costly. Ramos will also demand a lot of $ and he won't be ready to play until at least June. FA market includes Nick Hundley, Alex Avila, Chris Iannetta, Kurt Suzuki. Derek Norris is available in a trade.

Tom

5:32

How serious are the tigers about trading some of there bigger contracts

Jason Martinez

5:33

I think they would love to free up some payroll and get younger. The problem is that most of the guys with long-term, big $ contracts don't have great value. Verlander and Miguel Cabrera are exceptions, but teams will shy away from the cost to acquire them as well as paying them a lot of $ during seasons when they're past their prime.

tim

5:35

do you see the dodgers making moves very soon like tonight or tommorrow is there anything close

Jason Martinez

5:35

Something can happen 5 minutes from now. This is the MLB offseason! Don't know if any team is ready to pull off a blockbuster trade this early, though.

MLBTR Fan

5:37

Thoughts on the Cy Young winners?

Jason Martinez

5:38

I thought Syndergaard should've been much higher in the NL. Dominated with bone chips in his elbow. He was the main reason that his team got to the playoffs. Verlander should've won in the AL. I agree with Kate.

Also Matt

5:40

Who will be Jon Lester's personal catcher next year?

Jason Martinez

5:40

Not sure they want to carry 3 catchers again so maybe he'll have to deal with pitching to Contreras or Montero. Maybe they trade Montero and add a guy who is similar to Ross, if one of those guys is available ... http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017-mlb-free-agent-tracker/positions-1

Friedman

5:44

Could I get Dozier without giving up Urias or JDL?

Jason Martinez

5:44

It's possible but it really depends on how much the Twins like their other prospects ... Bellinger, Verdugo, Willie Calhoun, Gavin Lux. It should cost a lot for a guy who had an MVP-caliber season and is under team control for 2 more seasons.

Ryan K.

5:46

Does Rowdy Tellez have a legit shot at making the big league team on opening day?

Jason Martinez

5:46

As things stand right now, yes. By the end of the offseason, no chance. He's getting close but he's only 21 and has yet to play in AAA. No reason to rush the kid. They'll end up with some decent bats to help fill out 1B and DH.

Scooter Gennett

5:47

Who would be legitimate pursuers of my services if the Brewers made me available

Jason Martinez

5:47

Angels. Maybe Royals and Dodgers. Not a good time to trade a 2B.

Ryan

5:49

Fowler to the Jays? Only if Edwin leaves or could they sign both?

Jason Martinez

5:49

I would think that signing Kendrys Morales pretty much closed the door on bringing back Edwin. Can't DH two guys. Yes, I think Fowler is an option if he's willing to play a corner OF spot.

Ammiel

5:50

Chances of Puig staying at the Dodgers, after all the trade chatter the last few months?

Jason Martinez

5:51

I think there is still a good chance he stays. Responded well to demotion. Had a good September. He was the team's most productive hitter vs LHP. And this team was the worst in baseball, by far, vs LHP.

UK Tiger

5:54

What do you think of Joe Jimenez rise through the minors? He was lights out all year but BA has left him off their top 10. Was hoping he would be in the majors this year with Lowes contract dumped to get younger and cheaper. Hello from England!

Jason Martinez

5:54

I think it's a good sign for the organization that he didn't make their Top 10 despite dominating in the upper minors. Still a big part of the plans in '17, I would think. More of an indication that their system has improved, even though there is still a RP (Ravanelle) on the list. Cheers!

Jack

5:55

Can the Yankees be a sleeper team for encarnacion

Jason Martinez

5:55

Never count out the Yankees for anyone. They can afford it.

Quintin

5:58

Could the Red Sox realistically dangle Moncada for a stud acquisition with Shaw, Sandoval & Devers in the wings? I'm thinking the Chris Sale type.

Jason Martinez

5:58

If they want Sale and are willing to trade Moncada, I think that deal comes together quickly. I don't trust pitchers so I wouldn't do it. But the opportunity to have a rotation of Sale-Price-Porcello might be too good to pass up.

P. J.

5:59

Where does Matt Wieters wind up?

Jason Martinez

5:59

I'm still going with Atlanta, but plenty of teams have a need. Nats, Angels and Twins would be my next 3 choices.

Trixie

6:01

Will Manny Margot start for the Padres in CF next year? Or will he spend a few more months in AAA?

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