JotCast | MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: November 9, 2016

MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: November 9, 2016

Jason Martinez

4:31

Thanks for stopping by for some offseason baseball talk! Here we go ...

Dodger fan

4:32

Do the Dodgers sign Jansen and Chapman, and who would be the closer?

Jason Martinez

4:32

I think they get one. Not both. They got deep pockets but they're not spending close to $200MM on their 'pen. FWIW, Chapman was going to set up for Jansen when the Dodgers nearly acquired him last offseason.

Guest

4:33

Do you think the pirates will sign any starters?

Jason Martinez

4:33

We got them signing Cashner ... https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/11/2016-17-top-50-mlb-free-agents-predictions.html You can replace him with any of 10 available starters in a similar boat. Good success in the past. Value way down for whatever reason. Bucs will get one of them.

Drone Finger

4:35

Thoughts on the Angels moves so far in trading for Maybin and re-signing Bailey?

Jason Martinez

4:35

Lots of holes to fill so nothing wrong with getting a few out the way early. Maybin was having one of his best seasons in '16 but just can't stay healthy. Bailey was once one of the best relievers in the game. So many injuries since. Finished strong, at least. Both good risks and reasonable salaries.

Nathan Maged

4:37

What should the nationals expect to get back if they were to trade danny Espinosa?

Jason Martinez

4:38

Not much, but it would be more about clearing a roster spot and some salary. I can see him as a 1-yr stopgap for the Mariners, Twins or Padres. The Nats would be getting rid of his projected $5.3MM salary and opening SS for Turner. Presumably, this would allow them to sign one of the top free agent outfielders.

Chance

4:40

What moves do you think the Yankees will make?

Jason Martinez

4:40

Sounds like they'll trade McCann, which would free up some salary and a spot in the starting lineup. Should allow them to do something big in free agency. Wouldn't surprise me if they got 2 of the top free agents (SP and either a closer or OF/DH).

Guest

4:42

Is lorenzo Cain a reasonable target for the cardinals? How big of a package would it take?

Jason Martinez

4:43

Every player has a price, but it doesn't sound like the Royals are ready to break up their core yet. He's a big part of that team. It's not like they have a young CF prospect ready to step in. Maybe he's someone they'd deal at the trade deadline if they fell out of the race.

Orioles

4:44

Are we players for Josh reddick?

Jason Martinez

4:44

Yes you are. Lots of corner OFs and DHs available. O will land at least one. Reddick should come at a reasonable price so they won't have to break the bank for him.

Zach

4:47

Which NL teams (if any) could you see signing EE for first base?

Jason Martinez

4:47

Colorado seems like it would be the only fit, in my opinion. As fun as that would be, I think they're completely focused on pitching and are happy with an Adam Lind/Mark Reynolds/Logan Morrison type at 1B.

Dodger fan

4:48

I feel like everyone's forgotten about Greg Holland. Where's a good fit for him?

Jason Martinez

4:49

I'm counting at least 6 teams (LAD, ARZ, SF, NYY, WSH, CHC) that will be pursuing a closer this offseason. 3 of those teams aren't getting one of the big 3 so I guarantee they've done their research on Holland and remember exactly how dominant he was before the elbow injury. I actually think he's a better fit on a team that already has a good closer so he can be eased back in as a setup man. The high demand at closer means he'll probably end up with one of those aforementioned teams.

Brian

4:50

Do you see as the Braves starting catcher on opening day?

Jason Martinez

4:50

Wieters or McCann. I'm going with Wieters.

Orioles

4:52

What does a Machado extension look like

Jason Martinez

4:52

I'll go with 5 years, $140MM. Gets him through his age 30 season so he'd get one more huge payday.

GiantGary

4:55

Do the Giants go with one of the big three closers or do they try to trade for Wade Davis or maybe Greg Holland?

Jason Martinez

4:56

After last season's bullpen disaster, I don't think they're going to mess around with anyone who MIGHT be good again (Holland or any other former closers with declining value). I also don't think a team like the Royals or Orioles will weaken their roster by trading their closer. So yes, I think they get one of the big 3. We're predicting Melancon. The trade candidate I think is most realistic is Jeremy Jeffress because the Rangers have a ton of RP depth.

Tanner Quirk

4:59

Braves gonna try and trade for Archer, Sale, or Sonny Gray?

Jason Martinez

4:59

If they're talking with the Rays about Archer, I wouldn't rule out anyone, including Sale or Quintana. They've built up a nice farm system, but not sure they have enough for Sale or if it's even the right time. Sale is a guy you acquire when you're one impact player away from being championship-caliber. Can't decimate the farm system so you can go from being a 68-win team to possibly a .500 team. I can see something like that next offseason.

Turk

5:02

Will Ryan Howard end up anywhere, or are his playing days done?

Jason Martinez

5:02

I think he gets an MLB deal and there are several teams (BAL, BOS, CWS, KC, NYY if they trade McCann, OAK, TB, TEX, TOR) who could use a DH to play vs RHP.

M's

5:06

What do you think about a deal between the Mariners and Pirates with Paxton and McCutchen as the centerpieces?

Jason Martinez

5:06

Depends on who else is included. Maybe Paxton and their 2 best prospects, plus a few more pieces. McCutchen was one of the best players in the game for 7 straight seasons before struggling a bit last year. 2 yrs of that caliber of player should be costly.

Effectively Mild

5:08

How big of a loss is Jared Porter from the Cubs' front office, and what is Arizona gaining?

Jason Martinez

5:09

He was only with the Cubs for one season, I believe. They'll get someone really good to replace him. They might even have someone ready to promote. Should be a highly coveted job. Dbacks additions (Lovullo, Hazen, Sawdaye, Porter) all worked together in Boston so they should all be on the same page.

GMEN IN 17

5:11

What do you think about something like Tyler beede for Todd Frazier, maybe support pieces thrown in

Jason Martinez

5:12

Their top pitching prospect for 1 year of Frazier? No, I wouldn't do that. They just traded away a good pitching prospect (Bickford) to get Will Smith. Don't think they're as desperate to fill the 3B spot. They Nuñez and Gillaspie could get a shot after his late-season heroics.

Gary

5:13

Sale will be a member of who?

Jason Martinez

5:13

If the White Sox become sellers, I'll say either the Red Sox or Dodgers. Probably the Dodgers.

Bravo

5:16

Do u see the braves upgrading at 3b?

Jason Martinez

5:17

Don't think so. Adonis Garcia had a very good 2nd half and Rio Ruiz had a good season in AAA. Maybe a guy who can play all over the place like Ian Desmond makes sense. He'd give them a backup plan in case of injury at least 5 positions and they could pencil him at 3B in the meantime.

Eli

5:18

Suppose Miggy was a FA right now. Would he get a bigger contract than what is remaining on his current one?

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