JotCast | MLBTR Chat With Jason Martinez: August 24, 2016

MLBTR Chat With Jason Martinez: August 24, 2016

Jason Martinez

4:16

Thanks for joining me! I'll be around to talk baseball for about 90-120 minutes and I should be much quicker with the responses now that I'm no longer a rookie at this.

Guest

4:18

angles should go for Carlos Gomez right?

Jason Martinez

4:18

You mean in the offseason? If Gomez finishes strong with the Rangers, his value could go up quite a bit because the free agent class is pretty weak. The Angels will likely have much bigger worries than who plays LF. Could be a possibility if he struggles over this last month and interest is low.

Ben F

4:20

What's your thoughts on the twins rotation. And names come to mind to go and get this offseason

Jason Martinez

4:20

Won't be a lot available in free agency. I really like Berrios and I think Adalberto Mejia and Stephen Gonsalves could win spots in 2017. Not quite there yet but help is on the way.

Daniel G

4:22

When will JP Crawford and Nick Williams be called up?

Jason Martinez

4:22

Neither is lighting the world on fire at the moment down in AAA so I wouldn't expect either to get a call. Williams is a possibility but only if the Phils really want to get a closer look. Both are still great prospects but, ideally, they'd force their way onto the roster.

Ace

4:23

Is Yoenis Cespedes really not going to opt out or is it just posturing at this point?

Jason Martinez

4:23

Just saying the right things while he's still on the team and his team still in the playoff hunt. No need to cause any distractions right now.

Eric

4:24

Anybody on the market Mets could add to be a 5 th starter on last year of contract and overpaid that gets through waivers?

Jason Martinez

4:24

Off the top of my head, Jorge De La Rosa and Jeremy Hellickson are the 2 guys I thought might get through. But even that's not a sure thing.

C. Roy

4:27

Can you see any young starters being dealt this offseason? Whom?

Jason Martinez

4:27

Always a possibility since it's such a high priority for teams. Very costly, though. Would have to be a team with a lot of depth. The Nats are set with their 5 guys not including Giolito, Lopez, Voth, Cole. So maybe they would, although I'm sure they would prefer to trade Gio Gonzalez.

Eric

4:29

Any shot Jay Bruce plays 1b next season for Mets?

Jason Martinez

4:29

Not really unless they trade Lucas Duda. And then it's a matter of whether they think he'd be any good there. If Cespedes returns, they'd definitely have a logjam in the OF.

Mark

4:31

What's with Gary Sanchez?

Jason Martinez

4:31

Lots of good things. Not sustainable, obviously. 162 game season is a challenge with slumps and injuries. Still, he'll go into 2017 with a starting job and could be at least a 25-30 HR guy.

bmcferren

4:35

Can the Pirates find a taker for Jaso?

Jason Martinez

4:35

Don't think so. He's making $4MM next season and hasn't really hit in a couple months. Not sure anyone wants him or would be willing to give up much.

Matt Klentak

4:36

Odubel Herrera for Javier Baez

Jason Martinez

4:36

No thanks. Cubs OF is already crowded and I actually think Baez is better. Great defense, power and versatility.

Jon Daniels

4:40

What is my opening day lineup next year as World Series Champs?

Jason Martinez

4:40

They might add 1-2 hitters. For now, though, I'd think something like this ... 1. Choo, RF 2. Mazara, LF 3. Beltre, 3B 4. Odor, 2B 5. Lucroy, C 6. Gallo, 1B 7. Andrus, SS 8. Profar, DH 9. DeShields CF

Ben F

4:42

What's the red soxs rotation looking like next year

Jason Martinez

4:42

No reason to change from Price, Porcello, Pomeranz, Wright, Rodriguez. They're good, especially when Price pitches like an ace.

Jason

4:45

We have the same name! Also you have been crushing these chats.
Do you think the A's could make a play for Rich Hill this offseason again?

Jason Martinez

4:45

Thanks! I don't think so. I'm predicting that he finishes strong since he's been great since returning last September. Considering his age (going into his age 37 season), he'll be looking for a 2-yr deal (for around $30MM-ish) with a contender. Not sure if the A's will be the best fit.

Glen

4:50

How do the Giants right this ship? What the heck happened?

Jason Martinez

4:50

Not a lot they can do at this point. Lots of veterans who have been there before so they're capable of turning it around. A few years back, they appeared to be dead in the water sometime around mid-season. Padres were kicking their butts and close to a sweep. Michael Morse had a dramatic HR (game-tying or leading) to turn that game around and they won. From where I was sitting (right next to their dugout), you can sense the momentum change. They never looked back from there. Went on to win the WS.

Cheezy G

4:52

Who's more likely to get the QO, Matt Holliday or Brandon Moss?

Jason Martinez

4:52

I'd go with neither. Holliday will be 37 and has missed a lot of games the past two seasons. Moss is having a great season but is he going to get better than $17MM per season in free agency at age 33?

Hugh

4:55

Where will Puig start 2017 season?

Jason Martinez

4:55

Not with the Dodgers. It seems clear that they've moved on from his antics. Which team is willing to take the risk? I think the Marlins would but they already have 3 great outfielders. Maybe the Blue Jays if they can't re-sign Bautista.

Cheezy G

4:59

Michael Wacha could be moved, Arb1. Going to be full rotation with Lynn back and Reyes and Weaver knocking

Jason Martinez

4:59

I'd guess that injury concerns will have lowered his value too much for them to trade Wacha. I like their depth if Wainwright doesn't continue to decline. But can't just trade one away just because you have 7 good starters. Depth is important.

Matty

5:02

Favorite baseball song?

Jason Martinez

5:03

I had a record of the Padres version of "Talkin' Baseball" when I was a kid. Loved that.

SM Dan Fappiano

5:04

Who are some guys you could see being September Call Ups for the White Sox?

Jason Martinez

5:04

I don't know if there are any deserving candidates, aside from Zack Burdi, who was a 1st Rd pick this year. But it doesn't make sense to add him to the 40-man and start his service time clock now when they're not playing for anything. He's moving quickly, though.

5:06

HYPOTHETICAL: What would it take from the Braves to go and get Arenado ?

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