JotCast | MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: October 5, 2016

MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: October 5, 2016

Jason Martinez

4:30

Thanks for joining me! Ready to talk playoffs, offseason (team needs, free agency, etc.) and anything else related to baseball.

What the Buck

4:32

Predictions for the playoffs?

Jason Martinez

4:32

I'll take the Rangers over the Dodgers in 7 games. Both are a bit under the radar since Rangers were so far ahead in the division late in the season and Dodgers had so many injuries to deal with. But both very deep and talented.

Andrew S

4:35

Can Gary Sanchez win Rookie of the Year

Jason Martinez

4:35

Definitely. I'd probably lean towards a full season of Michael Fulmer, though. 3.06 ERA in 26 starts.

Theo Epstein

4:37

Will I resign Arrieta? Do you think his price will have come down after a good (but not as good as he was last year) year?

Jason Martinez

4:37

Don't think you will and I think Arrieta's price has likely come down. I think the Cubs should approach the situation cautiously (entering free agency in age 32 season; not as good in '16; high risk of any pitcher dealing with injuries) and Arrieta and his agent will want to get paid like the top pitchers in baseball.

Daniel

4:39

What team could use Lind?

Jason Martinez

4:39

Maybe the Rockies. Maybe the White Sox. Don't think there will be a big market for 1B/DH types.

TLR

4:40

Should I stay or should I go?

Jason Martinez

4:40

Your ego is too big to stick around after they took away your power.

Ben F

4:42

Who will be catching for the twins next year?

Jason Martinez

4:42

Some veteran that won't cost much. Probably someone like Hundley, Salty, Avila or Navarro to share time with John Ryan Murphy.

Andrew S

4:44

Will the Yanks spend in the Offseason?

Jason Martinez

4:44

Yankees are always a threat to spend. They won't go crazy but I think they'll land one of the top relievers.

Dbacks Fan

4:46

Can anyone succeed as Dbacks GM with this ownership group?

Jason Martinez

4:47

Yeah. They have a good core of talent and, obviously, willing to spend $ (Greinke). I don't think ownership forced Dave Stewart to make the Shelby Miller trade. Things would be looking pretty great right now if they hadn't traded Inciarte or Dansby Swanson. Or if they had just made a deal for a better starting pitcher or two. They had the trade chips.

JaysFan

4:50

Does Aaron Sanchez get any Cy Young love? or will his lack of innings pitch enable him the love

Jason Martinez

4:50

Yes. Yes. I think that could be the reason he falls a bit short. Hard to argue for Sanchez when Verlander, Kluber, Sale were all staff aces who went well beyond 200+ innings.

Jaff

4:51

What mediocre/bad starting pitcher do you think could become a dominant reliever if they made the switch?

Jason Martinez

4:51

Andrew Cashner. Was throwing 100 MPH when the Padres used him out of the 'pen a few years back. Decided to give him one more chance as a starter and he ended up being a really good for a year or two and everyone forgot how good he looked out of the bullpen. Needs to be moved back.

Zach Britton

4:54

What are your thoughts on Buck Showalter not putting me in to pitch in the 11th inning last night?

Jason Martinez

4:55

I can understand the logic in a regular season game or in a series. Do or die game, you should have pitched the 9th and 10th or 10th and 11th. No excuse for that.

Super Braves Fan

4:56

What's the Braves outfield look like in 2017

Jason Martinez

4:56

Same way it ended the season. Inciarte, Kemp, Markakis starting. Maybe Mallex Smith will be the 4th OF unless they sign a veteran (Francoeur?). They were really good after the Kemp deal. Don't think they mess with that.

4:58

If Jays lose EE and Jose are they still competitive next season?

Jason Martinez

4:58

Depends on who replaces them. Not if it's Smoak/Carrera/Upton/Pompey in their place. Regardless, they have the pitching to at least be competitive. That's a good starting point.

Gary Sanchez

5:00

Do you think Gary Sanchez will have an all-star caliber season next year or will he become a one hit wonder?

Jason Martinez

5:00

He's the real deal. He can be half as good as he showed during his 53-game stint and still be an All-Star. Not many good all-around catchers around.

Amazins in 9

5:01

Prediction for tonight?

Jason Martinez

5:01

I'll take the Mets in a low-scoring game with Syndergaard outdueling Bumgarner.

Mike

5:04

Why isn't Andrew Miller in the AL Cy Young conversation?

Jason Martinez

5:04

Hard enough for a closer to be considered. Miller was mostly a setup man this season. No question he was one of the most dominant relievers in baseball. His 12 saves won't be enough to get him in the conversation no matter how ridiculously good his other stats were.

Snit

5:05

Do I get the job?

Jason Martinez

5:05

I've heard some great things about the job you did. But wouldn't they have just given you the job already if that was the plan?

Aaron

5:06

Do the Cubs do anything with Miguel Montero this off season?

Jason Martinez

5:06

I think Contreras gets the bulk of time behind the plate but they'll need another good catcher to get through the season. I think he stays put.

MetFansince62

5:09

Yeah I'm old. Met starters likely to come back healthy? Wheeler, Harvey, deGrom, Matz.

Jason Martinez

5:09

All 4 will say they feel great and are on track for Spring Training. And it's not that they're lying. It's just hard to know until they arrive at Spring Training and start throwing regularly. But I'm probably the least optimistic person when it comes to pitchers and health.

Pat

5:10

Assuming that Brandon Phillips accepts a trade,what would the reds return be

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