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MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: September 13, 2017
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AvatarJason Martinez
5:26
Asuaje, Spangenberg or Solarte would all be great fits as the Angels' 2B or 3B next season.
Jason
5:30
Do you think the Reds should consider trading Billy Hamilton.  After all, he had been in the major leagues for about 4 years, he is no lead off hitter, and his bunting is dismal.  His only two assets are his defense and his speed.  What do you think?
AvatarJason Martinez
5:31
The problem is that other teams think the same way. Not a lot of value. Even if a team believes he can improve (aside from a strong finish to the '16 season, he hasn't been a very good MLB hitter), they're not willing to trade much for a guy who they'll have to move to the bottom of the order and probably won't do better than a .300 OBP. Really depends on whether the Reds are ready to move on.
Wilmer Difo
5:32
Why aren't people talking about me?
AvatarJason Martinez
5:33
Other teams will be asking about you this offseason because Nats can't give you more than a super-utility role.
Lon
5:35
Who do you see in the Orioles 2018 rotation??
AvatarJason Martinez
5:37
Bundy-Gausman could be a really good 1-2 combo if they can take another step forward. It wouldn't surprise me if they fill out the rotation with pitchers who aren't with the organization right now. I can see them signing 2 mid-rotation starters in free agency.
Rally cat
5:41
Do the Cardinals have enough to get into the playoffs?
AvatarJason Martinez
5:42
I think they do. But they really need the Rockies' young rotation to fall apart over the next 2 weeks. They've held up a lot better and longer than I would've expected.
Preller' pals
5:44
Do the Pads bring back Chacin, Richard and Wood, or go in a different direction? If new direction, any idea as to who would be likely?
AvatarJason Martinez
5:47
Wood's salary is being paid by the Royals so I think he'll be there, but most likely in a bullpen role. Richard will probably be back with maybe a slight raise on his $1.75MM contract (maybe $3MM). Chacin is a maybe. I think he'll have a lot of interest and higher offers, so really depends on how much he likes it in SD and if he thinks Darren Balsey has been a big part of his success this season. He's a good fit on this team. I think they'll be willing to give him a 2 yr, $15-18MM deal. Don't think that will be enough in this market.
5:48
Gotta run. Thanks for chatting! Next chat, we'll discuss the Indians' 26-game win streak.
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