JotCast | MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: October 19, 2016

MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: October 19, 2016

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Jason Martinez

5:22

I hadn't thought of that but it makes some sense. Padres have an abundance of outfielders. Problem is that Jankowski had a really bad September and could scare off a team that is looking for a starting CF. Reminder that if the hits aren't falling for Jankowski, you're not getting much offense out of him. No power. Improving but not great on-base ability.

Dan

5:26

If the royals trade davis, what will they ask for in return. ML ready prospects? ML veterans? Would reynaldo lopez or jose de leon be out of the question?

Jason Martinez

5:26

An elite MLB-ready prospect like Lopez or De Leon could only be had if one of those teams missed out on Chapman/Jansen/Melancon and was absolutely desperate. I don't think that will happen, though. I also think Davis' late-season injury will scare teams away.

russ

5:31

possible landing spots for zach cozart

Jason Martinez

5:31

SD and MIN if those teams aren't happy with Sardinas and Polanco. Both are young kids who have struggled but were impressive late in the season.

Dennis

5:32

Yankees have expressed interest in Kinsler for Angelo Gumbs

Jason Martinez

5:32

Angelo Gumbs isn't even with the Yankees anymore. Nice year with High-A Daytona (Reds), though. Plus, the Yankees have some really good infield prospects and they already have a very good 2B.

Ryan

5:34

Do you think Eric Thames comes back stateside and, if so, what type of deal do you see him getting? His KBO numbers are right at Kang's level

Jason Martinez

5:34

We've been discussing this internally and trying to get a good feel for what he could get. 2/12 sounds realistic and maybe 3/18. But he could probably make more $ to stay. He's a huge star over there.

SadBlueJaysFan

5:35

Do you see a team going 5 years for Encarnacion?

Jason Martinez

5:35

I do. 5 yr, $100-120MM thru age-38 season. Risky? Yes. But that is what it costs for one of best hitters in the game.

Tyler

5:37

What would it take to get the pirates to trade Mccutchen? Coming off a bad year and only 2 years left on contract. They would probably look for a rotation piece but how good?

Jason Martinez

5:37

Price would be extremely high. It would cost slightly less than it would've cost before his disappointing season. And that's only because he has one less year remaining. Can't sell low on a sueprstar in his prime. Bad years happen.

Mike Rizzo

5:40

Should I QO Wilson Ramos?

Jason Martinez

5:40

No. Don't do it! Best-case scenario, in my opinion, has Ramos back in June. Realistically, he probably won't be at full strength until the 2nd half. Can't give a guy coming off of ACL surgery $17MM for a half season. My belief is that an AL team will give him a long-term deal that is slightly discounted from what he would've made before the injury. So instead of 4/60 or 5/75. Maybe 4/48 or 5/60.

Value Q

5:41

Which would restock a system faster: trading Trout or Sale and Quintana?

Jason Martinez

5:41

Trout. Not even close.

5:43

Who do the Angels get to add rotation depth. Jon Niese make sense as a cost conscious choice?

Jason Martinez

5:43

Seems like there are at least 10-15 Jon Niese types available. Lots of pitchers coming off of injury-plagued or just bad seasons who are trying to rebuild their value. It's a matter of picking the right 1-2 bargain guys and making sure you don't miss on the guy who gets paid. If Artie Moreno wants to open his pocketbook, I think they get Hill, Nova or Hellickson.

Stickman Fred

5:46

Do you think the Orioles will try to trade Britton? Who could offer the best return for him?

Jason Martinez

5:46

I don't. Barring any surprises, the teams most desperate for a closer should be able to sign one. But if the Dodgers or Giants don't, for example, they might be willing to pay the very steep price for Britton. Don't see it happening, though.

Believeland

5:48

bautista was seeking 150M+, what now?

Jason Martinez

5:49

I can't see anyone giving him more than 4/100. Of course, I've been wrong before by a whole lot when predicting how high a team would be willing to go on a free agent.

Token Trout Q

5:52

Trout for Betts, Owens, Rodriguez, and JBJ?

Jason Martinez

5:52

Not nearly enough. Betts is a good start. More like Betts, Moncada, Benintendi, Michael Kopech and maybe a few other high upside prospects? That's 3 of the top prospects in the game and an MVP candidate with 4 yrs of club control.

Ryan

5:55

Who gets the biggest contract besides Cespedes this offseason?

Jason Martinez

5:55

My guess would be Cespedes, Encarnacion, Bautista, Chapman, Jansen, Turner in that order.

russ

5:55

who says no 1st brandon phillips to braves for jace peterson

Jason Martinez

5:55

Braves. Peterson was great in the 2nd half. Ozzie Albies is almost ready. No need to bring a declining Phillips into the mix.

5:57

Charlie Blackmon for Alex Reyes who hangs up first?

Jason Martinez

5:57

Cardinals but only because you'd be trading a potential ace for a guy with only 2 yrs of club control. If Blackmon was this good with 4 yrs remaining, you got yourself a deal.

Ryan

5:58

Why would the Padres want to trade for Cosart, a free agent at the end of next season!?!?!?

Jason Martinez

5:59

If they don't believe Sardinas is the answer, there are no other options in their organization and very few options in free agency. Unless Preller can trade for his SS of the present/future, a 1-yr stopgap at a reasonable rate would be the best option. Similar to signing Alexei Ramirez but waaaaay better.

Bob Brown

6:02

What is your thoughts on Tigers being extremely light on left handed hitters. They have only 3-4 at the most and 2-3 are bench players. If they trade some hitters should they prioritize left handed hitters.

Jason Martinez

6:02

On paper, it bothers me some because I like balance. But these guys don't struggle against RHP at all. McCann and Iglesias are the 2 guys that didn't hit RHP and did well against LHP. Maybe they can add Jason Castro at catcher. He hits RHP well.

Dagger Moose

6:03

Is Kole Calhoun for Aaron sanchez realistic for both teams?

Jason Martinez

6:03

Calhoun is a good player but nowhere near the same value as Sanchez, who is already developing into an ace with 4 yrs of club control. Throw in the fact that it's so much easier to find corner OF's and it's not even close.

Chase Kimura

6:05

Neil Walker to the Angels? What kinda contract you think he gets after the surgery?

Jason Martinez

6:05

Less $ than before the injury and also not as much as he would in a year where more teams are in need of a 2B. He doesn't have a lot of options. Dodgers and Angels are most likely, in my opinion. Maybe 3/36.

Joshua

6:06

Do you see the Astros getting an ace through trade? If so who and at what price?

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