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M’s Fan
2:43
Would bottom of the barrel players like Solano and Canha improve the M’s offense at 2b and 1b platoon?
AvatarJon Becker
2:44
If they're utilized correctly (not overexposed to nasty righties, Canha especially), I think so, since it's such a low bar to clear right now with Seattle's offense. I like Solano as a fit especially, since he can play 3B/2B/1B so he'd allow them to maintain flexibility to acquire someone else for any of those positions.
the scoop
2:44
Word on twitter is the dodgers just signed HyeSeong Kim, how does this change their depth chart?
AvatarJason Martinez
2:46
Like 75% of the signings the past few weeks, it's not exactly clear (at this moment). Would make it at least a bit more likely that they'd shop Lux. Current bench is Barnes, Miguel Rojas (probably not a trade candidate), Chris Taylor (not a trade candidate unless it's bad contract-for-bad contract), and Andy Pages (good 4th OF). Not sure where Kim fits there. I'd have to move Pages out for now.
Chris
2:46
If they dont make any more addns do u think its DJLM at 3B and Jazz at 2B, or Jazz at 3B and Peraza at 2B (depending on who "wins" the spot)
AvatarJon Becker
2:48
I think you have it right, that it would essentially be DJLM, Peraza, and Cabrera competing for the one starting spot, and they'd play Jazz wherever he fits best. I see no reason to believe DJLM ends up showing that he's starting-caliber anymore, but the Yankees seem to think he still might be able to hit enough.
Alex Anthopoulos
2:49
Is signing Jeff Hoffman right up my alley? The deal he’s reportedly asking for is pretty similar to what I gave Reynaldo Lopez last year and I’ve shown some interest in reliever-to-starter conversion projects.
AvatarJason Martinez
2:51
I think 30 teams would love to have him in their bullpen. Not as many willing to let him start (or with enough room in their rotation) but the Braves seem like a great fit. Give him at least a month to prove himself before Strider's back and then they might have to make a decision. At worst, he'd be a very expensive setup man. But one of the better setup men. Sale-Strider-Lopez-Schwellenbach-Hoffman could be a very good starting 5.
Jonathan
2:52
What is your feeling about X Edward's this year.   Some great numbers last year.
AvatarJon Becker
2:54
I'm not super enthused about him — I think he's fun and probably has a long career as at least a bench guy, but his xBA was about 75 points lower than his BA, his BABIP was unsustainably high even for a fast guy, and his defense was pretty rough. But the Marlins will give him plenty of playing time to see if he proves me wrong.
Andrew
2:55
Do you thinkg Tigers going to Platoon Tork and Colt Keith at 1B?
AvatarJason Martinez
2:57
At some point, if they don't trade him, I think so. Currently, I have their bench as Dingler, Andy Ibañez, McKinstry, and Baez. But there is a scenario where Javy Baez begins the season on the IL, which would give them some more bench flexibility. But they have a lot of good players competing for a spot who seem like they're odd men out at the moment, including Wenceel Perez and Justyn-Henry Malloy.
Yukon Cornelius
2:58
Will Kristian Campbell be a meaningful contributor in the majors in 2025?
AvatarJon Becker
2:58
I think so, yeah, especially if they don't add another FA hitter like Bregman. 2B is so wide open right now that it wouldn't be much of a surprise to me if he started on Opening Day.
John B
2:59
What do you think of Posey's comments about going with their young SPs. Real commitment or posturing. Also his comment about hitters who can score runs in multiple ways seem interesting.
AvatarJason Martinez
3:01
I believe him because his first instinct is most likely "how did my teams win 3 championships" and the answer is "with a lot of homegrown talent (Lincecum, Cain, Bumgarner)". Not sure if he believes their internal homegrown options are the answer for 2025. Birdsong, Roupp, and the 3 Carson's (Whisenhunt, Ragsdale, Seymour) all have potential.
Jake
3:01
Do you see an avenue for Ben Rice being a contributor at some point in 2025? Maybe even at C?
AvatarJon Becker
3:02
Definitely. Stanton can't be counted on to play 150+ games, and if Goldy isn't hitting I don't think they'd be afraid to cut bait. Haven't seen anything this offseason about how seriously they'd consider him as more than a third catcher, but it's worth noting their backup job is wide open.
Yukon Cornelius
3:03
The yankees opening day second and third basemen will be....
AvatarJason Martinez
3:04
My guess is Chisholm plays 2B and Arenado will be their 3B. They'll wait out the Cardinals a bit for the price to drop, but he would make a huge difference on that team even if he's no longer an impact bat. Yankees just need some stability and veteran leadership.
diadem
3:05
Where is Tanner Scott going to end up and will he be the closer there?
AvatarJon Becker
3:05
I'll take a shot in the dark and say Red Sox, in which case he'd almost definitely be the guy in the 9th.
Dodgers Blue
3:05
Do the Guardians really think they have the starting depth to get through the season???  Lots of injury history on that staff already, no?
AvatarJason Martinez
3:08
I don't think any team thinks they have enough depth. The World Champs didn't have enough pitching depth. They won it all but that was more because their bullpen finally came together at the right moment and, of course, Ohtani-Betts-Freeman-etc. Not sure you can go into a season feeling better about depth (lots of young pitchers ready to step in, Kershaw, May, Buehler all returning at some point) and they were still a mess by season's end.
ML
3:09
How much time do you think Brooks Lee will spend at SS this season?
AvatarJon Becker
3:10
This is basically asking "how many games does Correa miss?" so I hope the answer is "not very many!" It sounds like the plantar fasciitis was under control down the stretch but that can and will flare up for years. Willi Castro might be ahead of Martin on the SS depth chart, though.
Bob Valdez
3:10
Love / Like / Hate what Breslow has done so far?
AvatarJason Martinez
3:11
Still "INC" but I would go with LOVE if he makes one more big splash that either makes their bullpen one of the best in baseball (Tanner Scott) or their lineup one of the deepest (Bregman). All while holding on to Campbell, Mayer, and Anthony.
Andrew
3:12
Any other notable Japanese or Korean players going to be posted this year? Moinelo?
AvatarJon Becker
3:13
There's nothing stopping a team from posting somebody now, but I can't think of any precedent for doing so this late in the offseason. The three guys left are Sasaki, Shinnosuke Ogasawara, and Koyo Aoyagi. Unsure if the latter two get deals, they're regarded as swingman-types in MLB and they may prefer to stay in Japan if nobody's interested in guaranteeing them a starting spot.
Guest
3:13
Will wagner
AvatarJason Martinez
3:13
Son of a Hall of Famer (hopefully)
Tacoby Bellsbury
3:14
If there were a FanGraphs staff-wide RosterResource chart, what would the splits look like?
AvatarJon Becker
3:15
If we're playing against MLB teams, I'm sure we'd do terribly. I only have the arm for second base and could never hit fellow lefties, so there would be a lot of platooning going on!
Dodgers Blue
3:15
Curious on your thoughts on the young Oriole pitching staff.  For guys like Povich and McDermott - you list them as giving about 50% of their time starting and 50% in relief.  Is this an indication that you believe they will be with the big league club and in order to manage their innings, the O's will limit innings by putting them in the pen?  Or do you not believe in either as a long-term starter?  Otherwise, wouldn't the organization just leave then on the farm to develop as starters?
AvatarJason Martinez
3:16
For playing time projection purposes, it's just a creative way of getting them some more innings since they should factor into the mix. In reality, there will be injuries that open up a lot of innings and they'll be the first options. I just can't predict an injury to any particular pitcher. I can only predict that injuries will occur.
Andrew
3:17
How long do you think it'll be till the Red Sox decide to bring up Roman Anthony and try to move an outfielder to fit him into the lineup?
AvatarJason Martinez
3:19
Even if they can't trade Yoshida, moving Rafaela into a bench role is what will likely happen once Anthony forces his way into the lineup. Top prospects show you when they're ready and they're in a good spot where they can wait until that happens.
3:20
That will do it for today. Thanks for all the questions! We'll do this again next week. Same day and time.
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