JotCast | MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: October 5, 2016

MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: October 5, 2016

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Jason Martinez

5:10

Probably not much. That move would be about freeing up $ (Phillips is due to make $14MM) and a spot for Peraza or Dilson Herrera.

Andrew

5:11

Do you think Josh Reddick is on the Phillies radar?

Jason Martinez

5:11

I would think so. My guess is they add one middle of the order bat and a corner OF makes the most sense.

Cole S

5:12

Who wins AL Cy Young

Jason Martinez

5:12

I think Verlander gets it

Brian Cashman

5:13

What would it take for me to get Sonny Gray from Oakland?

Jason Martinez

5:13

More than you should offer for a guy who missed nearly 2 months with an arm injury and had a really bad season. The A's aren't going to sell low and they shouldn't sell low. He's staying put unless someone offers them close to what it would've cost pre-2016.

Tyler

5:15

Cesar Hernandez or Freddy galvis as the second basemen for the phillies moving forward?

Jason Martinez

5:15

Hernandez's job to lose after the season he just had. But I don't think they have to decide until J.P. Crawford forces his way to the majors. If Galvis is outplaying Hernandez by a wide margin when that time comes (June '17?), I think Galvis to 2B becomes a possibility.

Aaron

5:16

Is this off season going to be a big trade fest since the market is really thin?

Jason Martinez

5:16

I hope so. That would be my guess, especially if the other GMs aren't ignoring A.J. Preller.

Andrew

5:20

Phillies have pretty good depth at starting rotation. Morton has to come back. Do they deal from their depth for position pieces? And who would be a good fit?

Jason Martinez

5:20

If Nola ended the season healthy and Morton wasn't coming off of a season in which he made just 4 starts, I would say it's pretty good depth. But without being able to count on those 2 and with Hellickson departing as a FA, they're relying on mostly young and unproven pitchers. I think they need to add starting pitching.

Will

5:22

Do you not "think there will be a big market for 1B/DH types" largely because of the dramatic increase in home runs this season?

Jason Martinez

5:23

A lot of teams already have those guys on the roster. That's why there won't be a big market. Rockies and White Sox are 2 teams that have openings there, I believe. Mark Reynolds and Justin Morneau are free agents. Don't know if there's a decent in-house replacement in either case.

B Evans

5:25

What am I going to have to pay to get a closer this offseason?

Jason Martinez

5:25

If the closer's name is Aroldis or Kenley, I think you're looking at a minimum 4/60 deal. Maybe 3/36 for Mark Melancon.

A.J. Preller

5:29

I probably need to sign a FA starter or two. What low-cost guys seem to be the most possible?

Jason Martinez

5:29

Or 3. Maybe even 4 if Tyson Ross needs shoulder surgery. My guess is that either Clayton Richard or Edwin Jackson returns to compete for a spot. After that, half of the starting pitchers on the free agent market appear to be guys who have seen their value dip in recent years. Too bad you can't sell them on Petco being a pitcher-friendly park anymore. Would be cool to see Jake Peavy end his career in SD.

P. Goldschmidt

5:31

Can I demand a trade and new contract?

Jason Martinez

5:31

You wouldn't do that, Paul. I think you realize how good that lineup can be with Segura, Lamb and a healthy A.J. Pollock and David Peralta. Just need your new GM to improve the pitching staff (not easy, I know).

Super Braves Fan

5:34

Do you see the braves attempting a reunion with Jarrod Saltalamacchia

Jason Martinez

5:34

If they don't land their long-term answer this offseason, I think it's possible that he returns on a 1-yr deal. But I don't know if they'd be highly motivated to do that with Flowers/Recker both having good seasons in '16.

Ryan

5:36

Is austin romine a given seeing as the pirates love yankee catchers?

Jason Martinez

5:36

Cervelli and Stewart are both signed to long-term deals. Don't think they'll add an "out of options" guy like Romine to the mix.

Travis

5:39

What package do you think gets the Cards Charlie Blackmon?

Jason Martinez

5:39

I think it would take Reyes or Weaver to even start the conversation. Maybe both. Blackmon has 2 yrs left and coming off of an MVP-caliber season.

ITS THE YEAR WEVE BEEN WAITNG 4

5:40

Will the cubs win the WS. SERIOUSLY, theyre real bad ass in terms of talent. i dont see LAD sry.

Jason Martinez

5:40

I just hate picking the favorite. But there's a good reason they are the favorite. Such a good team.

Billy Beane

5:42

Is Austin Jackson my Center fielder next year?

Jason Martinez

5:42

Not a bad call. I can see that.

5:42

Will kershaw fall short of being the cy young ?

Jason Martinez

5:43

The fact that he's still in the conversation and has a decent chance despite making 21 starts is amazing. Greatest pitcher on the planet. Probably falls short, though.

Jon

5:45

have you every tried to work for ESPN? Love your work

Jason Martinez

5:45

Thanks! I've written several articles for them over the years but all of my work is at MLBTR now.

DonnieB

5:47

Phillies say they would like one or even 2 veteran bats in the off-season. Knowing they aren't looking for long term deals, wouldn't Valbuena (switch-hitting 1B/3B) and Carlos Gomez be almost perfect fits for both players?

Jason Martinez

5:47

I think Carlos Gomez is a possibility, although the price is going up after the way he finished the season. Could be even higher if it continues in the post-season. Not sure where Valbuena would fit with Joseph/Franco at 1B/3B. He probably wants to go where he'll get the most at-bats.

Jake Arrieta

5:49

Can I get a contract like Greinke's?

Jason Martinez

5:49

Doubt it. Greinke was coming off of his best season when he got that. Return to your '15 form next season and you have a shot.

Thanks for chatting everyone! Gonna go watch the rest of the game. Same place and time next week.

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