JotCast | MLBTR Live Chat With Jeff Todd | 5/5/2016

MLBTR Live Chat With Jeff Todd

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Jeffrey Todd

2:18

And feel free to hit me up on Twitter for more specifics.

Anthony

2:18

Do you see the Yankees trading Betances if they are still out of the race by the deadline?

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Jeffrey Todd

2:18

More likely Chapman, I'd think, since he's a pending FA. I'd rather keep a righty and lefty in the late innings for the next couple years with Betances/Miller.

Billy

2:18

With Peavy struggling so much, do the Giants make a play for another starter or do they bring someone up form Sac? There really isn't a lot to offer in Sacramento right now.

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Jeffrey Todd

2:19

There is no way to get any kind of sure thing from outside the org. You'd be looking at signing Lincecum/Lohse types or maybe trying to snap up someone similar who's pitching at Triple-A with another team.

2:20

Question is: does that make more sense, or is it better to keep letting Peavy work it out?

I think they'll continue with that for a while.

Adarsh

2:20

Do the white sox go after cargo? And what starting pitchers are availed on the trade market?

Jeffrey Todd

2:20

I honestly think CarGo is going to be way overpriced, if he's available at all, unless COL is just completely out of it. If they're in shouting distance, I don't believe Monfort will allow a trade to go through.

Russell

2:21

Given the struggles of Cain and Peavy..is it a given Lincecum re-signs with the Giants?

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Jeffrey Todd

2:22

Nope. He's got to go to the place with the best opportunity and that makes the best fit. But unless he really shows something new, I don't see him having any shot at a guaranteed rotation spot.

Jonathan Villar

2:22

Orlando Arcia coming up in June? How long for Josh Hader before MLB debut?

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Jeffrey Todd

2:23

Total guessing game. But Villar's been good, which is nice b/c a) he's an asset and b) no pressure to move up Arcia.

Ryan

2:24

With Jimenez struggling again, should the Orioles give Bundy or someone at AAA such as Despaiange a chance in the rotation?

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Jeffrey Todd

2:25

He's always been streaky, no reason to think they have a better option right now.

Bork

2:26

Is Michael Saunders the type of player the Jays should be an extension to? Could be a bargain if he is indeed healthy.

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Jeffrey Todd

2:26

He's 29 and has never been consistently healthy/productive. There's still so much uncertainty that he could be a really nice FA or end up as a one-year guy. So, doesn't seem like much of an extension candidate.

Motown Mark

2:28

When do the Tigers pull Pelfrey out of the rotation and who do the go after on the trade market to take his spot?

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Jeffrey Todd

2:28

Well, if they pull him and go looking now, they're not going to find much of interest. Internal options seem more likely. Expect theyll let him keep plugging for a while longer, but Norris and Fulmer could be options.

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John

2:29

Timetable on Glasnow? Seems like the pirates have 3 number 5 starters in their rotation right now.

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Jeffrey Todd

2:30

They have to be seriously considering it in the near term. And Taillon has been even more impressive. But remember, Glasnow only threw a little over 100 innings last year, so he'll be limited. And Taillon hasn't pitched in forever, so that's an even bigger factor for him. On the one hand, maybe they want those innings to come in the majors. On the other, maybe they can slow them down a bit in the minors and wait for maximum impact.

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2:31

Many factors at play there, including need for roster space and possibly losing depth, so it isn't as simple as just saying "wow, look how good player X is throwing."

otto

2:31

is this some kind of mind game by Rob Manfred? I find it utterly insane he cant make a decision on Reyes

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Jeffrey Todd

2:32

Beginning to wonder if it isn't the result of an attempt to avoid a grievance through negotiation.

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PATigersFan

2:32

New CBA... any reason to think it won't get done amicably and in short-order?

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Jeffrey Todd

2:32

It's not going to get done way ahead of the deadline, I don't think, but still no reason to think there will be any major sticks in the spokes.

Matt m

2:33

Carlos ruiz to Texas for a fringe prospect and salary relief?

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Jeffrey Todd

2:34

Texas already took on a lot of extra salary with Desmond, so I'm not sure how much they'd want to give. And while Chooch has certainly raised his expectations, I don't think anyone will be looking at him as the player of old just yet. It's all come in very limited duty, remember.

otto

2:35

do you agree with the MLB network that Arenado is only the SIXTH best 3b in baseball? behind Justin Turner? REALLY?

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Jeffrey Todd

2:35

I would not agree with that, but when did they say this?

Mets

2:35

Mike Conforto extension ?

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Jeffrey Todd

2:35

No rush.

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Brew Crew

2:36

I keep hearing about Braun and Lucroy as great trade chips, but Chris Carter has been one of the best power bats in the game thus far and is controllable for a few more years while making whatevers left of 2.75m. What would he bring back?

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Jeffrey Todd

2:36

He could be interesting if he keeps this up, but teams are always going to be wary b/c of all the swing and miss. Plus, MIL could see the value in keeping him around, though he'll get spendy in arb.

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MetsBro

2:37

Do you agree with Boras that Harvey's early season struggles are related to going over 180 innings last year. I personally think Boras is full of hot air.

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Jeffrey Todd

2:37

I haven't read his exact comments, but there's no question Harvey went well beyond the usual workload in his return from TJ. And he had a shortened offseason. So ... it's certainly plausible that there's some hangover. We'll see.

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2:38

Remember the Strasburg thing? And how everyone said the Braves were so smart in the way they did it with .... Kris Medlen?! Nobody seems to point out in retrospect what happened to him.

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AdamNH

2:39

Could Straily stay in rotation? He was looked upon as a decent prospect once...wasn't he? Only 27.

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Jeffrey Todd

2:40

Eh, he had a decent first coupe years with the A's, which is really what raised his profile. But his peripherals don't look great now and never really have. He's a swingman type, which means sure, he could stick in CIN rotation.

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TacoBowlGate

2:41

Will Dusty Baker eventually kill Strasburg? If so, will Boras sue the Nationals?

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