JotCast | MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: September 28, 2016

MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: September 28, 2016

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Jason Martinez

5:19

I'm sure he has a chance. Not sure how he looks defensively at any position, but he's versatile (1B, 3B, LF) and is having a strong 2nd half. If anything, he should have a 25-man spot locked up for '17.

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5:21

Yuniel Escobar: Should the Angels pick up his option or try to trade him this offseason?

Jason Martinez

5:21

They will pick up his option because $7MM is a bargain for a 3B/leadoff man with a .360 OBP. Whether they trade him or not depends on how they view the 2017 season. Rebuild or contend?

Eric

5:23

How much would Bucholz make on a free agent market. 1 yr 8 sound right?

Jason Martinez

5:23

Something in the $6MM-8MM range, maybe with some incentives that can push it over $10MM. Plenty of teams will have interest in finding out if a change of scenery can help.

jim

5:29

Hi Jason and thanks or the chat. Long time Cards fan here in Thailand disappointed in this season. I know I shouldn't be as they are still in the playoff hunt but I see a massive gap between them and the Cubs moving forward. Is there enough pitching in their farm on the way to close that gap?

Jason Martinez

5:29

I think so. Their pitching depth took a hit with the injuries to Gonzales and Cooney, but Weaver and Reyes are studs and Flaherty is also getting closer to the majors. Carlos Martinez is emerging as a staff ace but they really need Wacha to stay healthy and Wainwright to not decline any further. I think they're hoping an improvement on defense will help the pitching staff.

Nate

5:32

Adam Rosales is quietly having a pretty solid year. Any chance we see him or Clayton Richard back on our Padres next year?

Jason Martinez

5:32

I would say 100% on Rosales and 75% on Richard, only because he's a free agent. He'll have some interest but probably not enough to make him want to leave SD, where he's obviously found his comfort zone.

Ben D

5:33

Bmac or weiters to braves?

Jason Martinez

5:33

I'm sticking with my prediction from 2 yrs ago that Wieters will end up in Atlanta.

Mike

5:36

Does either Hendricks need to stay under 2.00 or Lester need to be the only 20 game winner in the league to overcome Scherzer's strikeout total to win the NL Cy Young???

Jason Martinez

5:36

In my opinion, strikeouts just stand out more when it comes to an individual award. Wins is mostly a team stat, although I think a pitcher's ability to pitch deep into a game also factors in. A pitcher's E.R.A. can be affected by how much ground his defense can cover.

Eric

5:39

Do you think byron Buxton is gonna break out hitting wise next year? He showed flashed this year

Jason Martinez

5:39

Not like what he's doing in September (.925 OPS, 7 HR), but I think he'll be good enough to avoid a demotion to AAA. If he gets 500+ plate appearances, I think he's capable of a .750 OPS, 15 HR, 30 2B, 10 3B, 25-30 SB. And he's only entering his age 23 season.

Padres fan

5:40

Margot and Renfroe look good so far!

Jason Martinez

5:40

They look like they belong and like they know they belong. Shouldn't be a surprise, but we're not used to seeing prospects of that caliber.

M.J.

5:43

Why did Cleveland tank last night? They're only 1 game back of Boston for the 2 seed, and 1.5 games back of Texas for the 1 seed. With their injuries, I think it would be in their best interests to try for home field in at least the ALDS.

Jason Martinez

5:43

Just a much-needed day or two off for their core players. Guys like Santana, Kipnis, Lindor, Napoli, Ramirez have rarely got a day off this season. Good for them to take a quick breather.

Chase Kimura

5:47

How much do you think Sean Rodriguez gets after a big year? Love him back with the Angels.

Jason Martinez

5:47

If he was 3 years younger, he would be in line for a big deal. But entering his age 32 season and with a long track record of him not being much of a factor at the plate, I'm not certain he'll get more than 1 yr, $8MM or maybe 2-3 yrs at $5-7MM per season.

Jaxson

5:50

Hey Jason, love the work you do here and over at Roster Resource! Its my birthday tomorrow! Can i get some birthday wishes??

Jason Martinez

5:51

Thanks Jaxson! Your birthday is on the anniversary of Willie Mays' famous over-the-shoulder catch. Very cool. Happy B-Day.

Thanks for chatting everyone! Enjoy the rest of the regular season. I'll be here same time and place next Wednesday.

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