JotCast | MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: October 19, 2016

MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: October 19, 2016

Jason Martinez

4:32

Welcome to today's chat. Plenty to discuss. The offseason starts in a couple weeks. Can't wait! And, as always, the playoffs have reminded us why we love baseball so much.

shmalex

4:33

whats the first move you see Hazen making in az that is not a manager?

Jason Martinez

4:34

Trading a hitter for a pitcher (starter, closer or setup man; they need all 3) makes sense. Yasmany Tomas should be on the trade block after his impressive hitting display in the 2nd half. AL teams should have interest.

Billy Eppler

4:35

Predict 1-2 signings I make this winter.

Jason Martinez

4:35

Neil Walker to play 2B. Jon Jay to play LF.

M's

4:37

What will the Mariners do at 1st base? Any chance of Encarnacion or Napoli?

Jason Martinez

4:39

I think Vogelbach gets a shot vs RHP and they possibly add a platoon partner vs LHP, although D.J. Peterson could be ready to fill that role. But there are so many free agent options and not enough teams in need so I think they'll bring in some competition. Maybe Brandon Moss since he can play the OF if Vogelbach proves to be ready.

Gohara

4:40

Any thoughts on Matt Eddy's article about Luiz Gohara and the rule 5 draft?

Jason Martinez

4:40

Only that it helps me to get a better understanding of the process before I begin my project to track Rule 5 eligibility. Hopefully will be able to do this in November.

Ammiel

4:42

Hi from Australia Jason. Who strikes you as a good internal replacement if Justin Turner cannot be retained in the free-agency stakes?

Jason Martinez

4:44

Greetings! My grandma was from Perth so I consider myself one-quarter Australian. Hope to visit someday. I don't think the Dodgers have a good option, which is why I believe they'll do everything possible to re-sign Turner. Howie Kendrick would be his replacement at this point.

ByeByeBaby

4:45

Larry Baer said Evans/Sabean will bave money to fix teams holes. For me, the 2 best fits are Melancon and Desmond who would replace Pagan or push Span to LF. How realistic is that?

Jason Martinez

4:46

Very realistic. Giants haven't shied away from spending $ in free agency. I think signing one of the 3 closers (Jansen, Chapman, Melancon) will be their No. 1 priority and then they'll address LF. I wouldn't rule out any options, including Cespedes, Carlos Gomez, Desmond.

Juston

4:48

Would James Paxton, Marte, and Tyler O'neil be enough to get Sale?

Jason Martinez

4:48

Not even close. I think 2 elite prospects will be necessary. M's probably don't have one in their system. The talk is that Marte needs more time in AAA. Paxton has shown flashes but hasn't reached his potential and has only 3 yrs of club control remaining.

Andrew

4:50

Hey Jason! Cam you see the Phillies making a play for Ivan nova and Josh Reddick? How does it not make sense?

Jason Martinez

4:51

Yes. They should have a ton of $ to spend. Reddick to PHI wouldn't be a surprise. Not sure how aggressive they'll be for starting pitching unless they're not feeling good about Nola's health. From my outsider's perspective, I don't think his elbow will hold up.

William

4:53

If you were the Braves would you trade Mallex Smith or Nick Markakis?

Jason Martinez

4:53

I wouldn't trade Mallex Smith because I don't know if his value is great right now. The injury didn't give him a chance to prove what he can do at the MLB level. Only way I trade Markakis is if I'm signing one of the big free agent OF's to take the spot. Josh Reddick is from Georgia, by the way.

John

4:55

Josh Reddick a realistic option for the White Sox? Can allow Melky to move to DH. What would his potential contract look like?

Jason Martinez

4:55

Melky to DH to open a spot for a corner OF is a possibility. I wonder if they're more focused on finding a CF, though. Prediction for Reddick is 3-4 yrs at around $13MM per yr.

Justin

4:57

Who says no, Evan Gattis and Will Harris for Travis d'arnaud, Brandon Nimmo, and Rob Gsvllman

Jason Martinez

4:57

Mets say no. Is Gattis good enough defensively to be an everyday catcher? If he is, I haven't been paying close enough attention. I think Gattis is a better fit in the AL where he can DH and catch occasionally.

Justin

5:00

The White Sox will: reload or rebuild?

Jason Martinez

5:00

It would be quite a rebuild since they'd likely trade Sale, Quintana, Abreu, Frazier. But they also aren't that far away from being a very good team. My gut feeling is that they reload. They have the capability to add another big bat and another starting pitcher.

Gogerty

5:02

Evening sir. Any word on how much "extra payroll" Atlanta could have?

Jason Martinez

5:04

Not sure if there has been a figure thrown around. I have them at around $78MM right now ... http://www.rosterresource.com/mlb-atlanta-braves-info/ ... after finishing the season over $100MM. And from the sound of things, I think they want to compete in 2017 and my guess is they'll be aggressive. Just a guess but I'll say $40MM.

Austin

5:05

Everyone in Tiger town thinks Avila is going to move 1 or more of Kinsler, JD or Upton. What is the likely hood of that? Who is most likely to go? What teams would be interested?

Jason Martinez

5:06

Upton is least likely since he was so bad for most of the season and his value is down. Most teams would be interested in Kinsler and JD. The Tigers are not rebuilding so any trade would need to improve another area of the roster (pitching staff!).

Brian Cashman

5:09

The braves would absolutely have to give up more then Folty for McCann wouldn't they? Plus take on most of his contract.

Jason Martinez

5:09

I'd think so but it depends on how much the Yankees like Folty (he pitched really well at times in '16) and how badly they want to get rid of McCann's contract.

russ

5:11

i was reading the reds off-season out look something about cozart maybe to the padres. how about cozart for Cory Spangenberg

Jason Martinez

5:11

If the Padres weren't impressed by what Sardinas did late in the season, I can see them acquiring Cozart for '17. Not sure Spangenberg is a fit since they have Dilson Herrera waiting in the wings at 2B and Brandon Phillips still there. Padres have a lot of talent in their farm system so I think they can pull it off.

Neal Huntington

5:13

Do you see me adding a starting pitcher?

Jason Martinez

5:14

I can see 30 teams adding starting pitching. Problem is that there's not much good starting pitching available. Rich Hill, Ivan Nova and Jeremy Hellickson are the best available free agents!!! Maybe the Pirates bring back Volquez or a Volquez type. If Gerrit Cole is healthy, they still have makings of a very good rotation with Cole and Taillon at the top and Glasnow close to being ready.

Marc Melancon

5:16

Should I go ahead and start looking for a house in the SF Bay Area? % chance I am a Giant in 2017?

Jason Martinez

5:17

Just sit back and relax. More than 3 teams need a closer. Jansen and Chapman will sign for a ridiculous amount of money and then someone will pay you a lot more than you could've ever expected. If Jansen re-signs with the Dodgers, I'm pretty sure you'll end up in SF. Dbacks, Nats and Yankees could also be in the mix.

russ

5:19

brandon phillips to the dodgers for Rob Segedin

Jason Martinez

5:19

Phillips to the Dodgers isn't a bad call. I don't think the return matters to the Reds so a bench guy like Segedin would be just fine. It's a matter of getting him to waive his no-trade clause. He vetoed a trade to the Nats last offseason.

David

5:22

What do you think of the Cards making a play for Travis Jankowski in CF? Maybe one of the arms from Peoria and Edmundo Sosa?

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