JotCast | MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: September 21, 2016

MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: September 21, 2016

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Jason Martinez

5:10

I think .500 would be a realistic goal. We'll see how good of an offseason they have.

Micbg77

5:12

The Pirates have tons of young arms on their roster right now, apparently too many for their rotation at the moment. Do you see any of these guys being moved this offseason or at least made available?

Jason Martinez

5:12

Not really. Their ace (Gerrit Cole) has a sore elbow. That is really bad news. Their best pitcher right now (Ivan Nova) will be a free agent. I think they need to hold on to all of their young pitchers. Glasnow and Taillon, if healthy, should give them 25-30 starts each in 2017.

Michael

5:15

Padres aiming for contention next year?

Jason Martinez

5:15

I wouldn't count them out but it will be tough to find enough starting pitching. Going into the offseason, their rotation is Tyson Ross, Luis Perdomo, Christian Friedrich, Paul Clemens and Jarred Cosart. Not good enough. Lots of good young talent in that lineup, though.

Michael

5:18

Who starts the WC game for the Cards if they make it?

Jason Martinez

5:18

If no changes in the current order between now and end of regular season, I believe they'd have the option of starting Carlos Martinez, Mike Leake or Alex Reyes. I think they'd go with Martinez.

Alex

5:23

Do you think the Rays will trade another starter this winter?

Jason Martinez

5:23

I think it's a strong possibility. In addition to the 6 guys in their current rotation, they have Chase Whitley, Jacob Faria, Jaime Schultz, Austin Pruitt as depth and Taylor Guerrieri and Brent Honeywell also getting close. They need to get better somehow. Young pitching has a lot of value and not many teams have an abundance of it.

Dan

5:25

Dickey to the Braves? Jeff Todd mentioned in the chat yesterday they might want an innings eater.

Jason Martinez

5:25

Not a bad call. They had fellow knuckleballer Phil Niekro in his early 40's.

Mark

5:26

who is the best long term rookie as of now?

Jason Martinez

5:26

Corey Seager. Easy call.

Kris Bryant's Cool Hair

5:29

Since there are rumors that Bryce Harper is injured, are the Nats still the Cubs biggest threat in the postseason?

Jason Martinez

5:29

I'd be really worried if Harper and Murphy were both less than 100%. Regardless, the Dodgers are just as big of a threat. They have a guy named Kershaw. Maeda and Hill are also pretty good.

Sadbravesfan

5:30

I love the job you guys do!

Jason Martinez

5:30

Thanks! I'm happy to be a part of the great resource that is MLBTR.

Bravo's 95

5:32

Odorizzi to ATL for two mid level prospects. Who hangs up first

Jason Martinez

5:32

Rays hang up. Just because Odorizzi isn't an ace doesn't mean he can be acquired without giving up a top prospect. A very good No. 2/3 with 3 years of club control has a lot of value.

david_bostdorff

5:35

who would be a good fit for the 5th spot in tigers rotation?

Jason Martinez

5:35

I think they have their 5 for 2017. Verlander, Fulmer, Zimmermann and 2 of Norris, Boyd, Sanchez. They pay Zimmermann and Sanchez too much money not to include them in the mix.

Michael

5:38

Mookie Betts MVP?

Jason Martinez

5:38

I wouldn't have a problem with it. If Trout isn't the obvious choice anytime in the next 10 years, it probably means another player(s) had a great season. Altuve, Donaldson and maybe a few others have had MVP-caliber seasons.

bird

5:41

can the mets tender bruce and trade him in the offseason? (meaning find a team to deal with)

Jason Martinez

5:41

I think they'll pick up his club option because 1 yr, $13MM is a bargain for a guy with his talent. Whether they shop him depends on whether they can re-sign Cespedes and how much they believe in Conforto bouncing back.

5:42

I have to close up shop for today. Thanks for chatting everyone! Same time, day and place next week.

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