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

MLBTR Live Chat With Jeff Todd

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Glenn

3:02

What kind of return are we looking at for Braun if the team takes on 100% of the contract. Does a B prospect get it done?

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Jeffrey Todd

3:04

If MIL doesn't hold onto some of the deal, that certainly limits his value. But I'm a bit bullish on it, I guess. He's not all that old, and not all that expensive. And you can certainly see him being a very useful DH in a few years.

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Kent

3:04

Who are some prospects the Padres should go after if they try to trade Ross?

Jeffrey Todd

3:04

Let's see if they can get him back on the mound first.

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Huge problem for them right now.

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jmcaz5

3:05

What is your thoughts on a Teheran for meadows and a pitcher trade?

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Jeffrey Todd

3:06

I am in the camp that believes Teheran is overvalued in some quarters. Unless/until he can consistently show that he's fully back to being a quality pitcher, I don't see any top prospects coming back for him.

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Curly W

3:06

Is Joe Ross the real deal, or does the league Ned to see him a little more to make an evaluation?

Jeffrey Todd

3:07

I'm a fan. Don't know that he has a huge ceiling, and the K rate hasn't been great, but at least he's been using the change a little more and with some success this year.

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Jack E. Brad Lee

3:07

What do you think of Domingo Ayala's chances to get the call up?

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Jeffrey Todd

3:08

All young players out there should watch and learn from Domingo. Swing for the fences.

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carlito

3:08

Is Maeda the real deal, or wait for the 2nd half?

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Jeffrey Todd

3:08

Both. He's shown enough to think the Dodgers made out like bandits with the contract, but whether that means "hey nice value" or "what a steal" remains to be seen.

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TBFan

3:09

It is sooooo early on Buxton. He's 22. He has not had 200 AB yet at the ML level. This year, 7 of 45. Yes, that's not good, but such a small sample size. If you look his minors stats, he has hit at every level, but not necessarily immediately, i think he will be fine.

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Jeffrey Todd

3:09

It's the huge K numbers that are worrying. Small sample, yes, and a long way to go. But it's enough to have some real concern.

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Todd Jeffrey

3:11

Are you on PEDs? What's your PED of choice? Mine is Starbucks.

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Jeffrey Todd

3:11

That is a terrible PED to choose. Beer, for me.

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Manny

3:12

emojis - individuals can change their own setting - little head at the bottom of the screen

Jeffrey Todd

3:12

Good to know. Also, I will make sure to figure this out before the next chat.

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Going to answer a couple more here quickly ...

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Adam

3:12

if everyone is taking PEDs wouldnt the game be fair?

Jeffrey Todd

3:13

Yes, and all players would be taking substances that are harmful to their bodies. I think it's right to try to keep them out and keep a level playing field, but obviously hard to accomplish.

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sk

3:13

Does Markakis make much sense as a platoon partner for soler in chi? or should cubs look more to shore up the pen behind rondon?

Jeffrey Todd

3:14

Expensive platoon guy. Maybe they get back Coghlan at some point? Shouldn't be hard to add that kind of player and get some more pen arms, too.

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Vince

3:14

I'd like to think I'm fairly patient, but when are we all meeting up with pitchforks outside Dave Stewart's house?

Jeffrey Todd

3:15

If that's how you feel, what about the people that are really in charge there?

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That's not to suggest Stewart has less authority than any other GM or anything; point is: he was hand picked by the upper front office, including La Russa.

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Cage Free Tacos

3:16

Do you think Cespedes is a Met in 2017 (whether by Opt In or extension)?

Jeffrey Todd

3:16

I'll vote no, by either or those methods or by free agency. (But FA re-signing is the most likely.)

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matt m

3:16

Mark Appel is 3-0 with a 1.64 in the hitter friendly AAA league. If Morgan's struggles continue, does he get the call?

Jeffrey Todd

3:16

I'd bet they give him a chance to dominate at a level for a while.

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3:17

And with that ... let's all go out and do just what we expected to, watch those Phillies pitchers dominate and lead their team to victory.

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Thanks for joining, see you next week!

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