JotCast | MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: October 26, 2016

MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: October 26, 2016

Jason Martinez

4:31

Thanks for joining me during Game 2 of the World Series! I've finished 19 of 30 offseason pages at Roster Resource thus far ... http://www.rosterresource.com/category/mlb-offseason-2016-17/ Between that and our free agency discussions at MLBTR, I have a pretty good feel for team needs, projected landing spots and contracts, etc. Ask away ...

Brad

4:33

How much does Chapman get from the Yankees?

Jason Martinez

4:33

Wouldn't surprise me if he gets in the $85-100MM range. At least a few teams (Yankees, Cubs, Nats, Dodgers, Giants) would likely pay big $ for a closer this offseason. A closer hasn't gotten nearly this much in the past but Jansen/Chapman are unique cases.

Mark

4:35

What do you see the Tigers doing this offseason?

Jason Martinez

4:35

I think they'll at least figure out what they can get in a trade for Upton or JD Martinez as they try to get younger and stock up on young talent. Late-inning bullpen help is a priority, as always, and it wouldn't surprise me if they looked into acquiring a catcher. Adding a CF is an option but I think they'll play it safe and pick up Maybin's club option. He had a very good year when healthy.

Cashman

4:38

How good are the prospects I got for Miller and Chapman?

Jason Martinez

4:38

Gleyber Torres (ETA 2018) and Clint Frazier (ETA 2017) are 2 of the best prospects in baseball. Justus Sheffield should also be somewhere in the Yankees' offseason top 10 prospect lists.

shepherd

4:39

Would the dodgers consider dealing urias for verlander/kinsler?

Jason Martinez

4:40

Possibly. Urias is quite a trade chip and, if they end up trading him, they'll want to make it count. Adding a frontline starter, leadoff man/2B with multiple years remaining on contracts are targets. Depends on whether they think Verlander can continue with his '16 form for a few more years.

Dino

4:43

What kind of a haul could the tigers expect for JD. Are the Red Sox a match? Bentenidi a realistic target?

Jason Martinez

4:43

Don't think Benintendi is going anywhere unless it's for a No. 1 starter with multiple yrs of club control. He's already in the majors and could have a great season in '17 so no need to trade him for another OF with only 2 yrs of club control. Even a really good one like Martinez. I think they can get some good players back. Just not necessarily an MLB-ready player of Benintendi's caliber.

Trader Jack

4:44

Do the Cubs pick up Hammel's option, use Montgomery as the fifth starter with the possibility of Pierce Johnson or Zastryzny, or acquire a guy like Alex Cobb, Jake Odorizzi, or Anthony DeSclafani?

Jason Martinez

4:44

I think they definitely pick up Hammel's option. Even if the plan is to go with Montgomery or acquire another SP, Hammel has trade value and is a good value at 1 yr, $10MM.

Snitker

4:46

Do you see me moving Swanson up in the order this coming year?

Jason Martinez

4:46

I think Dansby will settle into the No. 2 spot eventually. How soon depends on how well he performs. Should be interesting to see how teams go after him now that they have a pretty good amount of info on him and how he adjusts.

Brian

4:49

Do you see the RAYS moving any pitchers for a big bat.

Jason Martinez

4:49

I can see them trading Odorizzi for a bat. Finished strong so his value is strong. If they trade Archer, I think they'd be taking a step back (rebuild!) and a handful of very good prospects would be the return.

Ben F

4:51

Thoughts on having big kyle playing in the ws after hurt all year?

Jason Martinez

4:51

Amazing. As impressive as Marcus Stroman returning last September after he had been ruled out for the season. Not too many guys could miss the entire season and have their team trust them enough to put right into the middle of the order for Gm 1 of the World Series. And Schwarber is still a kid! He's going to be a beast in 2017.

Ben F

4:53

With no pitching on the market. What could the twins get for ervin santana. Any names off the top of your head?

Jason Martinez

4:53

Probably a couple of second-tier prospects. If a team takes on the entire $28MM remaining on his contract, maybe a little better.

shepherd

4:56

Who brings back a bigger return kinsler or jd Martinez?

Jason Martinez

4:56

Kinsler is due 2 yr, $23MM (including 2018 option) and Martinez will probably end up making slightly more. So contracts are a wash. Age probably won't matter, either, since it's only 2 yrs and both are still in prime. I think the 2B/leadoff man is probably worth more than the corner OF. Close, though.

Bry

4:58

What are the chances the Yankees trade one of frazier, torres, and Mateo in a package for some pitching this year?

Jason Martinez

4:59

I think there's a very good chance they'll trade some good prospects this offseason. They'll try to build a contender in '17 and they need pitching. Not only do they have some great prospects, the farm system depth is very strong. In fact, it's probably the most impressive of the 19 teams that I've completed offseason pages for.

RangerFan94

5:03

Chances Profar is traded? What would he even bring at this point?

Jason Martinez

5:04

His poor finish hurts his value, which makes it less likely that he'll finally be traded. Plus, he only has 3 years of club control remaining. If a team has a really big need at 2B or SS, I think the Rangers could still get a decent return. Dodgers/Mets/Royals/Angels need a 2B. Padres/Twins/Mariners might want to acquire a SS.

Petet

5:05

Will you guys do an offseason review of the twins? And is there any specific players you could see them target?

Jason Martinez

5:08

Yes, but that will be one of the last since we'd like to publish after they hire a new GM. I think they'll add a catcher, possibly a SS, possibly a corner OF and they'll need to add some late-inning bullpen help. Not sure they'll go after any of the big names so the list of possibilities is not that exciting.

Kyle

5:08

If Braves get McCann isn't that going to be a lefty heavy lineup? Or would you think Flowers would start vs. LHP?

Jason Martinez

5:10

Yes, Flowers would start vs LHP in that case. I think 5 lefty hitters (McCann, Inciarte, Freeman, Markakis, Peterson) and 3 righties (Garcia, Kemp, Swanson) vs a RHP is fine.

jeff

5:11

I've seen enough of Lonnie Chisenhall..anyone in the minors close to being major league ready?

Jason Martinez

5:11

Bradley Zimmer should be in Cleveland no later than July '17.

Dylan

5:14

Does Jankowski or Dickerson have enough trade value for a starting pitcher? Maybe 4th or 5th starter or a guy who needs a change of scenery.

Jason Martinez

5:15

Unfortunately, the price is extremely high for a pitcher who is more than a back-of-the-rotation guy. Maybe they'd get an unproven guy with Mid-rotation potential. I see Jankowski/Dickerson as guys who would be part of a bigger deal and not likely traded in a 1-for-1 deal. Not sure if any team is sold on either guy being an everyday MLB player. Dickerson probably needs to be a DH.

Ben F

5:17

Brain dozier to dodgers for gavin lux, Jose de loen, chase de Jong ? To much, to little, fair trade?

Jason Martinez

5:17

Not enough for an MVP candidate with 2 yrs remaining on a team-friendly contract. I like the fit for Dozier, though, and I think the Twins will be open to trading him. De Leon is a good starting point and De Jong/Lux would be good secondary pieces in the package.

NotoriousTOB

5:19

Is Javier Baez a legit 2nd baseman of the future, and does he force Zobrist to the OF, and does it force a Soler/Schwarber trade?

Jason Martinez

5:19

Baez is a Gold Glove candidate in 2017 and the next 10 yrs after that. I think Zobrist to the OF has already happened and I think it's a given that one of Soler/Schwarber will be traded this offseason. The asking price for Schwarber will be huge so I'd guess that Soler is traded.

Dylan

5:23

Yesterday chat room discussed Renfroe as average player. I think he can be a star. You agree?

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