JotCast | MLBTR Live Chat with Steve Adams -- 8/2/16

Steve Adams

3:27

Wonder if we'll be able to find enough topics to discuss today. Guess we can give it a shot.

Kyle

3:28

You see Buchholz being moved before waiver trade deadline?

Steve Adams

3:29

To be clear, there isn't really a waiver trade deadline. Players can be traded through the end of the year as long as they clear waivers first. It's just that players who move teams after Aug. 31 aren't postseason-eligible.

At any rate, yeah I can see him clearing and getting moved and would expect Boston to be highly willing to send him elsewhere

Sull

3:29

So now Benitendi is on his way, when do you expect Mondcada to get call?

Steve Adams

3:30

There's less of a need for Moncada than there is for Benintendi in the Majors. I'd still say 2017, but maybe the Sox will want to get him a look later this year if there's an injury

Reece

3:31

Did the Pirates make a mistake in the Lirano trade?

Steve Adams

3:31

I love getting two, maybe three years of Hutchison, who I still think is an MLB-capable starter.

Matt M

3:31

What could Addison reed get in a contract this offseason considering his impressive season

Steve Adams

3:33

Something pretty substantial given his age and the dominance he's had. He'll only be 28 next season. If he'd been a bit better in Arizona I'd have gone four years, but something in that 3/21 to 3/24 range isn't outrageous.

Lots of DL News happening her

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Indians put Salazar on 15-day with elbow inflammation

Mets put Asdrubal on 15-day with patellar tendon strain in knee

3:34

Mets also put Ruggiano on DL

Luke

3:34

Do you think Dodgers have any interest in resigning Reddick or Hill?

Steve Adams

3:35

If they liked them enough to trade for them -- and trade a pretty substantial package of arms, no less -- then I'm sure they do, but at this point it won't happen before the end of the season if that's what you're asking.

3:35

What's ur opinion on Herrera from the Bruce deal?

Steve Adams

3:36

Could've been starting in New York by now. Sucks that he's blocked by Phillips, who now has negative trade value, a big contract and full no-trade rights, but I think he'll settle in as an above average everyday second baseman. I wouldn't have parted with him for Bruce.

Joe Maddon

3:36

Player you're most shocked didn't get traded is who? And player you were stunned did get moved also?

Steve Adams

3:38

I thought Derek Norris and Jeremy Hellickson were as good as gone. Most surprised that a Miller trade actually happened. Was most stunned to see Santiago go to the Twins, but it made more sense once the other names in the deal came out. But, when it was initially reported that they got Hector Santiago I was beyond perplexed.

Jeff

3:38

How does the addition of Brandon Guyer to Cleveland change the Indians going forward?

Steve Adams

3:38

Moves Jose Ramirez into third base so they'll get more offense there and more offense out of the outfield corner. It'll be one of the more forgotten moves of the deadline probably but I thought it was a fine under-the-radar pickup of a guy who can mash lefties and capably play all three OF spots.

Mike

3:39

Would David Robertson get claimed on waivers, and if he did, would the White Sox let him go for free?

Steve Adams

3:39

I bet the contract clears waivers.

Neal

3:39

Who came out better in the Kemp trade? Padres or Braves?

Steve Adams

3:42

I get the appeal of the Braves just wanting to be DONE with Olivera and applaud both them and the Padres for cutting bait. That said, if I'm John Coppolella or John Hart, I'd just release Olivera rather than take on Kemp at $8.5MM annually. They must think the defense isn't as bad as it's made out to be or believe that his recent surge is sustainable... I'm not sold on his OBP skills, but the power's still there, so it could end up paying dividends.

Andrew

3:42

What was the worst deadline deal? Why?

Steve Adams

3:43

It's way too early to pronounce any one deal a win or loss, but I felt the Giants generally overpaid to get Nunez and Smith.

Coppy

3:43

What is it going to cost me to get the Yankees to trade McCann back to his hometown in Atlanta?

Steve Adams

3:44

Probably wouldn't cost anything if you'd just take the rest of the contract, but not sure why a team would want to do that. The asking price shouldn't be a problem -- it'd be more about how much the Yankees are willing to eat.

a Knight in CLT

3:44

I've seen lots of negative press towards Rick Hahn regarding this year's trade deadline. Was he smart to keep Sale and Quintanta or did he miss a golden opportunity to snag future building blocks?

Steve Adams

3:45

Anything short of a laughable king's ransom would've been selling them too for too little. If Boston wanted to come calling with Moncada AND Benintendi plus another couple of pieces, sure let's talk. But beyond that type of offer, I'd have done the same.

Zack Cozart

3:46

Could I still be moved?

Steve Adams

3:46

In the offseason yeah but no way you're clearing waivers, so the Reds would only have one possible trading partner. I'd be really surprised to see him go in August.

Buckley

3:46

What happens to Puig? It is clear nobody wanted him and his issues. Does he need to eat a snickers bar? I wouldn't trade a sack of frozen burritos, a large turkey leg, a black serving spoon, a mustard dispenser, a box of otter pops and a Prince's Greatest Hits CD for him. Thoughts?

Steve Adams

3:47

I wouldn't say it's clear that no one wants him. Plenty of teams would be happy to try to turn him around. But I don't think the Dodgers were simply going to give him away, either, which other teams were probably hoping to be the case. He seems like an offseason trade candidate to me, for sure.

Mike from Dover OH

3:48

How would lecroys value go down next year if he had went to Cle? I understand not full time catcher but part time lessens the wear and tear on him for a year. Texas has hush hush agreement to tear up his contract next year?

Steve Adams

3:49

If a team is going to give Lucroy a huge four or five-year deal they're going to want to be sure he's able to produce while going through the rigors of catching as he gets into his early 30s. It certainly wouldn't have done his value any good.

Parker

3:50

Buxton and Berrios for Seager and Urias...who says no?

Steve Adams

3:50

I don't see why the Dodgers would do that. Seager is far and away the best player in that deal right now and is showing it at the MLB level. The Twins guys haven't.

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