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Jeremy

2:43

Saw some trade proposal on MLB.con today that would being Marte (Ketel) to the Jays. Thoughts on that deal for all 3 sides?

Anthony Franco

2:43

This involves Arizona getting back Cavan Biggio, Gunnar Hoglund, Daniel Espino and Josh Palacios for Marte. I think that's light

Bryant

2:43

Bryant split positions pretty evenly this year. Do you think a team will sign him as their third baseman or as a less versatile Chris Taylor

Anthony Franco

2:44

He could really market himself as both. I imagine the team who gets Bryant at least has fairly regular reps available at third and would probably play him there more than anywhere else, but I doubt see any upside for teams in ruling out occasionally kicking him into left field as well

Joshua

2:45

Do you see any under the radar trades the Nats might make to bolster their starting pitching? Thanks.

Anthony Franco

2:45

I love them as a fit for Glasnow

Jeremy

2:45

Think there will be a change in schedule format in the new CBA? 72 games against your own division is so unfair... and more boring for fans

Anthony Franco

2:45

I doubt it. I think MLB loves selling Yankees-Red Sox and Cubs-Cardinals games to ESPN on Sunday nights

2:46

I'm ambivalent on the schedule. I don't think I'd really notice if they diversified it a bit more, but I like divisional rivalries well enough

Giantsphan

2:46

what are the chances that Farhan signs an everyday 2nd baseman who is great on both sides of the ball like Marcus Semien? More production would help at 2nd versus the platoon of LaStella, Flores, and Donnie Barrels (if we re-sign him.

Anthony Franco

2:47

I'm sure they'll be open to that but it seems like they're still prioritizing rotation help even after re-upping Disco and (probably) Wood

Not impossible, but if Semien's market pushes up into the $150M+ range, I wouldn't pick SF as my top fit

Greggo

2:47

Media reports indicate that the Giants have around 15 MLB coaches; and that most others have less, or much less. On average, how many coaches do other teams have; and, how do you expect that to change over the next few years?

Anthony Franco

2:48

I think most teams have like 8-10 people on staff. Manager, bench coach, two hitting coaches, two pitching coaches, two base coaches, maybe an outfield or catching instructor

2:49

We've already seen a few teams add an extra hitting or pitching coach this winter, probably partially in response to the Giants success you mentioned

I imagine that'll continue to grow in the future

Sox talk

2:49

I know we have greater needs, but what do you think the chances are the Red Sox sign an outfielder like Marte or Castellanos and trade one of Renfroe or Verdugo for pitching?

Anthony Franco

2:50

I don't think it's likely but it's not outlandish either. Signing a starter is more straightforward, but this would work

I'd be pretty hesitant to move Verdugo though. Personally believe he's on the cusp of taking the next step to stardom

Stro Show

2:50

I understand their infield defense is terrible and Stroman is a ground ball pitcher, but if you’re the Red Sox and you need pitching, you have to go get the guy who has made it his life’s mission to publicly hate the Yankees, right?

Anthony Franco

2:51

Ha, I don't think "hatred for the Yankees" should be particularly relevant for the Sox' acquisition strategies

2:52

Stroman's a good pitcher who has a history of succeeding in the AL East and shouldn't be as harmed by a hitter-friendly home park because of all the grounders

I like as a fit for the Sox for those reasons, although the terrible IF defense you raised is a valid concern

Jaysfan

2:52

Whom is more likely to be a Jay next year: Marcus Semien, Ketel Marte, Jose Ramirez?

Anthony Franco

2:52

I'll go Semien, J-Ram and Marte in that order

I remain very skeptical the D-Backs trade Marte

2:53

Their top executives really seem to hate the idea of a massive teardown

rbrunk711@gmail.com

2:53

What do you think the Angels would need to give up to acquire Sonny Gray from the Reds?

Anthony Franco

2:54

I wonder if Cincinnati would have interest in something centered around Jordyn Adams

2:55

Electric power-speed combination, huge hit tool concerns. He's a tricky evaluation, but if their scouting group has faith in the bat, he'd be an interesting target

Ross Atkins

2:55

What can Aljeandro Kirk realistically fetch me at this point. I imagine I'm leaning towards Jansen/McGuire holding the catching spot down until Moreno comes up sometime in '22

Anthony Franco

2:55

I still like the fit with Kirk/Pablo López

Adam

2:55

What would the Twins have to give up to get one of the Marlins pitchers?

Anthony Franco

2:56

Something built around Jeffers and/or Celestino feels like it could have some appeal

Bob

2:56

Odds that LAD re-signs Max and Corey?

Anthony Franco

2:56

I expect Seager to sign elsewhere

Mariners Fan

2:56

I know Semien played 2B last year. Do you think he'd sign with a club like Seattle if they wanted him to stay there? Dipoto has said in so many words that J.P. Crawford is his SS.

Anthony Franco

2:57

If they top the market, I think he'd be fine sticking at second