JotCast | MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: October 12, 2016

MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: October 12, 2016

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Jason Martinez

5:14

If Richards somehow avoids TJ surgery and stays healthy, Shoemaker has another good season, Skaggs takes a step forward and they acquire another reliable starter or two, I'll say maybe. Need a lot of things to go right. You have the best baseball player on the planet and that's always a good start.

Chase Kimura

5:16

What do you think Reddick gets this winter?

Jason Martinez

5:16

4 yr, $48MM. Maybe $56MM if teams are spending more than expected.

Conforto

5:17

What are the chances Terry Collins gives me a legitimate shot at everyday playing time in 2017?

Jason Martinez

5:18

If the Mets pick up Jay Bruce's club option, which I think they will, and if the plan is for Granderson to not play CF again, I think you better spend a lot time learning how to play 1B this offseason. That would be your best shot.

Bravolover

5:20

What happened to Aaron Blair? All that hype for nothing. Scouts were way off

Jason Martinez

5:22

A lot of pitching prospects get lit up as rookies. Expectations also might've been a bit high. He's not a prospect with top-of-the-rotation potential. I can see him settling in as a solid No. 3 or 4 in a year or two.

Rafael

5:23

Would you trade Soler, Schwaber, Almora and Edwards for Trout? Why?

Jason Martinez

5:23

Definitely. I'd also expect that the price would be much higher than that.

ByeByeBaby

5:25

Who is a better fit for Giants? Melancon or Janson!

Jason Martinez

5:25

Not really a matter of who fits better. Both are capable closers. Jansen is more talented, 3 yrs younger, and is going to cost a lot more. I think the Giants would be willing to spend big $ on either and possibly Chapman.

Ryan D

5:29

Votto had either his second or third-best season ever in 2016, kind of went under the radar just how damaging he was. Mike Trout's not the only one suffering from being on a bad team.

Jason Martinez

5:29

True. But Trout is 7 yrs younger. Votto is getting paid big $ thru his age 39 season, which makes it difficult to get good value for him in a trade. I think he's stuck there, which is why I also think the Reds could look to improve their roster this offseason in hopes of contending in '17. Can't waste Votto's prime rebuilding.

Wayne

5:31

Who is a off season target for the Braves? Wieters possibly?

Jason Martinez

5:31

Wieters to the Braves makes a lot of sense because of the Georgia Tech connection, their need at catcher and he's a "big name" that could excite the fan base. Aside from that, I think they focus on starting pitching.

Marvelous Marv

5:33

If Matt Harvey proves he's fully recovered, do you think the Mets will try to trade him during 2017?

Jason Martinez

5:33

I think it will take at least 10-15 good starts before any interested teams would feel comfortable enough with his health. If the Mets weren't contending at that point, it's possible. Hard to not contend with that pitching staff, though.

Aroldis Chapman

5:36

Chances Marlins sign me this offseason?

Jason Martinez

5:36

Not very good. Too many big market teams need a closer and the Marlins aren't winning a bidding war for him. They have bigger needs, anyways.

Michael

5:37

Which year will Padres finally have a winning record again? sooner or later?

Jason Martinez

5:39

They haven't played a meaningful game since 2010! Being a Chargers fan at the same time is painful. But I really do think they'll be over .500 by 2018. I believe in what Preller's doing and I think their young hitters are the real deal.

Bravolover

5:41

Greg holland is a great fit for the Braves. Don't you agree

Jason Martinez

5:41

Braves already re-signed Johnson and they have Cabrera, Vizcaino and a few other pretty good arms in the 'pen. If Holland came at a bargain rate, maybe. But I don't think that'll be the case. One of the best closers in the game a few years ago and should be ready to go by Spring Training.

jeff in akron

5:43

my bold prediction for this offseason..Puig to the Indians.

Jason Martinez

5:43

They don't need the headache. Enough talent there with Brantley, Naquin, Chisenhall, Zimmer, Almonte, Guyer. Maybe if Brantley's shoulder continues to give him problems.

5:44

Gotta run. Thanks for chatting everyone! Same time and place next week.

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