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2:02 |
: Hey all people, welcome to the chat
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2:02 |
: Let’s hit some commerce deadline questions, some All Star questions, and no matter else is in your thoughts, baseball or in any other case
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2:02 |
: Pleased Allstar Break! Ought to the Padres commerce Kim, Soto, Snell, and Hader to re-load for 2024 and clear some cash off the books to make a go at signing Ohtani?
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2:03 |
: Nah, I don’t assume so — possibly Hader and Snell in the event that they fall additional out of the race however Kim and Soto appear vital for 2024
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2:03 |
: Hi there! Can yous guys write a bit on how boring, overrated, and delusional it’s for the Cubs to promote their method into saving The Future 2.0? What do these individuals assume a 92 MPH Stroman and an 86 MPH EV Bellinger can truly deliver again?
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2:03 |
: I feel I usually agree with this, and with Stroman the choose out can also be difficult
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2:04 |
: Like, what are they gonna get for half a 12 months of Bellinger? A pleasant prospect certainly
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2:04 |
: however nothing wild
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2:04 |
: I do know his BAPIP is excessive, however how a lot of Riley Greene’s season is sustainable? His BAPIP will fall, however he was a high ranked prospect for a motive, so will any untapped expertise offset the BAPIP?
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2:05 |
: I used to be simply Greene at present as I do extra commerce worth digging
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2:05 |
: I feel that the untapped expertise goes to assist, however that he’s in all probability not THIS good
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2:06 |
: He hits the crap out of the ball, that’s actual, however with this sort of strikeout charge I feel he’s headed for a correction
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2:06 |
: The subsequent enchancment in all probability comes on the plate self-discipline facet
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2:06 |
: What did you consider the Mariners draft thus far? Looks as if there may be fairly a little bit of disappointment on the picks and never the best evaluations.
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2:06 |
: Did you just like the Mariners draft or did they miss? Seeing them ranked as draft losers in just a few locations.
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2:06 |
: I’m not actually a draft individual, we’ve bought Eric and Michael for htat
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2:06 |
: With the information that Trout is out for an prolonged interval and with how firey-hot Ohtani is correct now, what do you assume the % is that he’s moved by the commerce deadline? I simply don’t see how the angels make the playoffs with Trout out and the latest skid
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2:06 |
: I nonetheless assume it’s not that prime but when I had been the Angels I’d do it, I feel the returns can be big
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2:06 |
: How massive a teardown will the Cardinals undergo? Like 1 or 2 of their chips or the entire pending FAs? And what odds would you placed on a much bigger deal like Goldy or Arenado?
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2:07 |
: I don’t know, as a result of the Playing cards don’t actually do that. If I had been them, which is the perfect I can do, I’d commerce all of the pending FA’s, and take into account transferring Helsley and Goldy
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2:07 |
: however I feel you’d need to get an actual haul to maneuver Goldy, b/c he generally is a key a part of subsequent 12 months’s workforce too
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2:07 |
: Arenado isn’t getting moved after opting in
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2:08 |
Requested Billy Gasparino if the brand new guidelines that encourage base stealing had any impact on the eval of Kendall George, the quickest participant within the Draft:
“Somewhat bit to be sincere, yeah…I feel we begin including somewhat extra worth to that talent set. George was the proper match.” 10 Jul 2023 |
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: Yeah, cool to see
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2:08 |
: Hello! If you happen to had been working the Pirates, who would you’ve got chosen first within the draft and why?
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2:08 |
: Ah, a draft query I can completely reply
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2:08 |
: I’d’ve taken Crews
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2:08 |
: b/c he’s the perfect participant
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2:08 |
: I do know you aren’t the draft man however in idea would you somewhat be the Mariners with 3 late first spherical picks or the Nationals choosing at #2?
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2:08 |
: Did the Mariners make a mistake giving J-Rod that contract? He appears far more above common common with barely league common offense paired with nice D than the celebrity he seemed like final 12 months.
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2:09 |
: There was one other Julio query in right here however I’m simply going to reply this one to cowl each
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2:09 |
: I simply don’t purchase that he’s going to finish up as a league common offensive participant
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2:09 |
: I feel final 12 months is healthier than his underlying expertise degree and this 12 months is worse
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2:10 |
: That is overly reductive, however his xSLG has declined by 20 factors this 12 months. His precise SLG has declined by 100 factors
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2:10 |
: Do you’ve got a remark, I’m tongue-tied, on Elly De La Cruz’s week. 14/30 topped off by the superb baserunning play on Saturday. Are you on the Reds bandwagon but?
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2:10 |
: I’ve been since Votto got here again
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2:11 |
: My remark is that it’s superior and I don’t assume that folks recognize simply how briskly he’s
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2:11 |
: Hey Ben – how do you assume the pitch clock and different rule adjustments would possibly have an effect on gamers which have been harm all 12 months however will play once more in MLB? What I’m asking is, will there be a catch up interval? Worse for hitters or pitchers or no impact?
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2:11 |
: My guess is that it’s worse for hitters coming again now that a lot of the pitcdhers you face will simply be able to go
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2:11 |
: for a pitcher, eh, you simply throw. For a hitter there’s a number of reacting, and also you’re reacting to a completely totally different rhythm now
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2:12 |
: Adley for me
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2:12 |
: Most likely gonna get this just a few instances, however who was the most important winner from day 1 of the draft in your opinion?
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2:12 |
: Nats for me b/c I like Crews, however yeah, I’m not our draft man
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2:12 |
: Do you purchase Brian Woo and Bryce Miller as high of the rotation arms? If not, how do you view them.
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2:12 |
: I view them as within the 2-4 starter vary with loads of uncertainty
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2:13 |
: Padres simply unfortunate, or is there extra to it? Each time I watch it looks like they hit the ball laborious, pitch properly, and play superb protection, and lose.
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2:13 |
: I ask myself this lots
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2:14 |
: Now that Machado is getting scorching, it’s much more complicated
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2:14 |
: OK Ben…odds the Cardinals commerce Montgomery by 7/31 (I do know, sophisticated by the hamstring)…Flaherty…O’Neill…DeJong…
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2:15 |
: Hm…. let’s go 65%, 85%, 30%, 40%
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2:15 |
: I simply don’t assume that O’Neill is way of a commerce chip
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2:15 |
: Who’s buying and selling for a harm, beneath substitute degree outfielder a 12 months from free company
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2:15 |
: DeJong is fascinating, his workforce choices aren’t enticing to me actually however he’s an excellent defender and okay hitter, that’s a very nice utility piece even for an excellent workforce
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2:16 |
: As an Orioles fan I really feel unhealthy asking this, however ought to the White Sox make Stop accessible, or do you see leases going away, and sufficient there to compete in 2024? Central is weak, so just a few good provides may go a good distance for them.
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: I feel that they’re going to make Stop accessible for the precise return however not really feel priced into buying and selling him
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2:17 |
: is andres gimenez lastly turning a nook after his horrid begin? virtually as much as 100 wRC+!
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2:18 |
: Yeah, I dig it. He’s hitting the ball laborious after some weak contact early on, and that feels actually vital to me
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2:18 |
: He doesn’t actually have the requisite on base abilities to outlive with none energy
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2:18 |
: Least-good contract of the Braves’ extension spree (Acuña, Albies, Riley, Olson, Murphy, Strider, Harris)? I’m torn between Olson, who’s having an excellent 12 months however could not age properly, and Riley, who’s having a mediocre 12 months and has essentially the most cash dedicated.
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2:18 |
: It’s Olson for me, however like, they’re all nice
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2:19 |
: Only for the age motive
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2:19 |
: I feel Riley goes to have a greater second half, he nonetheless appears nice to me, I feel that is simply noise
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2:19 |
: How would you rank these SPs for RoS: Yu Darvish, Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, and Tyler Glasnow
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2:19 |
: Gilberg, Kirby, Glasnow, Darvish
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2:20 |
: Orioles ought to look to enhance their pitching any method they will, 100%. However rotation over BP is the smarter transfer, if just one transfer is there for them, sure?
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2:20 |
: They’re so good at growing and discovering relievers, and so they have an important bullpen already so the enhancements there aren’t nearly as good as for groups that don’t have already got an important 1/2
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2:20 |
: like, their highest leverage innings are already spoken for
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2:20 |
: On the flip facet, the Cubs bought their 1st or 2nd finest pitching prospect for half a 12 months of David Robertson. They’ll in all probability get some helpful items for his or her leases even when it’s not a large haul.
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2:20 |
: To be clear I’d commerce them
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2:20 |
: I simply don’t assume they’re going to fetch what persons are hoping for
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2:20 |
: And yeah, I agree, that Robertson commerce was good
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2:20 |
: Just about each contender needs to be calling on Amir Garrett, proper?
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2:21 |
: Amir Garrett simply bought DFA’d by the Royals. His 3.33 ERA “masks” a 5.59 FIP and a 17% stroll charge by means of an 85% strand charge. Do they assume he has commerce worth or is he headed to the wire?
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2:21 |
: I feel he’ll get the Royals a lottery ticket prospect
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2:21 |
: Hi there Ben. Thanks for doing the chat at present. Two half query. Do you’ve got any information on DL Corridor in addition to being despatched to advanced ball to realize energy and work on his stuff/management? Does Baltimore nonetheless envision him as a SP or is it changing into obvious he’s destined as a RP?
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2:21 |
: I shouldn’t have any data on him, however he actually feels reliever-y to me at this level
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2:21 |
: I do know there was a bit on this early within the season, and simply coming off the IL, however is Alejandro Kirk damaged? Or was simply enjoying above his head final 12 months
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2:21 |
: I assume I feel it’s a little bit of each plus a little bit of ‘everybody has a down 12 months’
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2:22 |
: I’m not so certain the Cardinals need to commerce the pending FAs with regards to Montgomery and Flaherty. All is dependent upon the supply as in comparison with the additional draft choose/bonus pool {dollars}.
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2:22 |
: I don’t assume they’re gonna QO Flaherty
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2:22 |
: I agree with you on Montgomery
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2:22 |
: Wish to get your ideas on two tremendous younger hitters who just lately signed long run offers – Wander and Julio Rodriguez. Each have had good spells, however have largely been underwhelming hitters this 12 months (Wander is simply 100 wRC+ since Could tenth, and Julio has been hovering round 100-105 wRC+ all 12 months after posting 146 final 12 months). Do both/each get it going?
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2:23 |
: So, Wander is possibly at all times gonna be cold and hot, however he has 3.8 WAR on the again of a 124 wRC+, so like, that’s good manufacturing even when it’s streaky
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2:23 |
: I’m the other of fearful about him, he appears nice
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2:23 |
: Additionally all defensive techniques appear to agree that he’s wanting glorious there
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2:24 |
: Julio…. he’s nonetheless hitting the ball laborious, I feel that is only a gentle spell and his protection and baserunning give him a very nice cushion, as mentioned above
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2:24 |
: Angels need to be consumers on the deadline proper? They need to know that failing to make the post-season this 12 months virtually fully kills any likelihood they need to signing Ohtani to an extension.
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2:24 |
: Effectively…. I don’t assume they’re signing Ohtani anyway
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2:24 |
: with Trout on the shelf, it is a powerful one
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2:25 |
: I’m an at all times go for it sort of man
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2:25 |
: However I feel the return for Ohtani could possibly be huge, even for a rental
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2:25 |
: The Angels know higher than us whether or not they’re prone to deliver him again
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2:26 |
: For some motive I’ve extra confidence in Riley Greene (even with the tremendous excessive BABIP) than a man like Luis Robert Jr. At the very least Greene appears to have the ability to stroll and management the strike zone somewhat higher. Robert looks like every part goes to mistaken method besides his energy numbers (which have gone a proper method in a giant method) . I really feel like he could possibly be up and down much more than a man Greene. What do you assume?
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2:26 |
: I don’t assume this
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2:26 |
: Robert is a fully elite middle fielder
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2:26 |
: I don’t assume he’s gonna preserve hitting like this, however he’s enjoying at an MVP (non-Ohtani actuality) tempo proper now
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2:27 |
: I like Greene’s bat extra on stability, however protection issues
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2:27 |
: I completely agree that his offense is by its very nature streakier than Greene’s, it’s extra homers than walks, and homers occur much less incessantly
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2:28 |
: What can be a much bigger shock, the NLCentral getting two playoff groups or the AL Central champ ending beneath .500?
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2:28 |
: NLC two playoff groups haha
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2:28 |
: not that both are significantly seemingly
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2:28 |
: I do know you aren’t the draft guru, however have you ever heard any discuss in regards to the Clark choose re: was it about going beneath slot or did the Tigers similar to him higher than Langford?
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2:28 |
: Eric talked about this in his chat, I feel there are rumors that Clark’s quantity was decrease than Langford’s advert they appreciated them equally
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2:28 |
: To win the AL East: would you’re taking the Rays or the sector?
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2:29 |
: 7 video games is a ton
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: (that’s 1st to third)
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2:29 |
: so it’s actually simply Rays/O’s
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2:29 |
: and I just like the Rays in that by a good margin although I picked the O’s to win the division earlier than the 12 months
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2:29 |
: Is it simply me, or are the Nationals at all times drafting within the high two when there may be some traditionally regarded expertise within the draft?
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2:29 |
: How do you’re feeling about enlargement? Plainly there are many guys that might both get an actual shot with extra league-wide roster house, or may begin on these groups. I feel it’s a unique story between hitting/pitching however nonetheless.
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2:30 |
: I’m in favor of it
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2:30 |
: I feel it will assist eliminate this glut of actually good arms that each workforce appears to have
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2:30 |
: like, the tail ends of bullpens nonetheless throw 98 with nasty sliders
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2:30 |
: Welcome to Seattle in case you are right here. Do you assume the Mariners are consumers on the deadline they’ve performed properly as of late however are nonetheless simply round 20% to make the put up season.
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2:30 |
: I kinda assume they need to retool, however there’s an apparent downside: who would they commerce?
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2:31 |
: Like, Teoscar? Suarez? Sewald?
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2:31 |
: I feel what they’ll in all probability truly do is make just a few token shopping for strikes however largely keep pat
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2:31 |
: I feel the Cubs are so deep in good however not nice prospects, that they need to roll the cube for dangerous upside guys with each choose. Is that too excessive?
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2:31 |
: Each choose? Most likely too excessive
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2:31 |
: Lean that method? Completely agree with you
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2:32 |
: i even waited previous the 60 sport mark earlier than beginning to imagine and the angels nonetheless made me unhappy 🙁
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2:32 |
: That is me manifesting my Burnes + Adames to Dodgers for AA pitchers and AAA bats into the universe.
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2:32 |
: I nonetheless don’t assume the Brewers are occupied with buying and selling Adames
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2:32 |
: however it suits! The Brewers are additionally the kings of randomly promoting after they’re within the playoff race
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2:33 |
: I do know you aren’t a fantasy author however what do you consider buying and selling Nico Hoerner for Braxton Garrett, 6×6 OPS and QS league? I’ve actually appreciated what I’ve seen from Garrett these days.
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: I feel it’s fantastic, Garrett is pitching properly and Hoerner is hardly can’t miss
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2:34 |
: is There any method the. Refers couls commerce Corbin Burnes on the deadline AND get higher down the stretch in 2023?
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2:34 |
: Has Volpe figured it out? Curious how his latest play has impacted your ideas relating to him and the commerce worth record
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: That is gonna be obnoxiously milquetoast however I used to be by no means actually THAT low on him
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2:34 |
: He’s younger, guys don’t at all times click on immediately
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2:35 |
: He’s ranked pretty extremely on the record
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2:35 |
: Have the Angels actually wasted Trout’s years, or have they been snakebit? Looks as if pundits actually applauded a few of their signings on the time…
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2:35 |
: Porque no los dos
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2:35 |
: What number of years earlier than a workforce not named the Atlanta Braves wins the NL East/ The lineup that the Braves ship out each sport is superb and most are signed for years to return.
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: I’m not carried out with the record but, and I feel that is already not true anymore, however in my first commerce worth minimize 5 of the highest 15 gamers had been Braves
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2:35 |
: It s wild. Rather well carried out, ATL
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2:36 |
: I’ve heard some individuals say Ohtani is a dangerous signing as a result of it’ll be laborious to maintain up the 2 method greatness, however isn’t he much less dangerous due to that? If he simply turns into an excellent hitting outfielder or high of the rotation starter that’s nonetheless a very good participant.
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2:36 |
: Yeah that doesn’t make a ton of sense to me
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2:37 |
: What can Jameson Taillon do totally different within the second half? Velo appears fantastic
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2:37 |
: Stroll fewer individuals. It’s not that he has an enormous stroll charge, however when he’s good, he’s strolling virtually nobody
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2:37 |
: I really feel like if the White Sox select to blow it up and rebuild this could possibly be a deadline the place 5-6 groups get alot higher. Its superb to me that they arent higher
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2:37 |
: They did this earlier than with the Eaton/Sale/and so on. core, and that was tremendous enjoyable
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2:37 |
: I imply, maybe not for Sox followers, however they bought a number of juice out of these trades
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2:38 |
: Yeah the Robert v Greene query was 100% simply speaking about hitting. Simply Robert’s Ok%, swing% and stroll% , makes me nervous that he may have a Javy Baez kind of season or two with the bat in some unspecified time in the future. I do overlook how younger he’s although so possibly he makes some adjustments, however how usually does a 5.5% BB charge enhance considerably after 1300 PA (particularly on the South Facet)?
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2:38 |
: Oh yeah, I feel he’ll at all times be a irritating hitter
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2:38 |
: Gifted however inconsistent
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2:38 |
: The man simply obliterates the ball when he connects
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2:38 |
: Is there any phrase on what’s occurring with Tim Anderson? What’s occurring along with his dropoff? Might a change of surroundings assist in any respect or is it a deeper subject?
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2:38 |
: I haven’t heard a factor
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2:38 |
Do you assume this efficiency is sustainable? And if the Guardians commerce him, would he nonetheless draw a premium haul? |
2:38 |
: He wouldn’t draw a premium haul
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2:39 |
: I feel his efficiency might be sustainable, however uh, it’s a 3.77 ERA, let’s not get too overly excited
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2:39 |
: Highest ERA since his rookie 12 months, and that’s with him outperforming his peripherals
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2:40 |
: I feel they need to in all probability simply commerce him as a result of that’s how they function, however they’re going to be grumpy in regards to the returns
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2:40 |
: Highschool seasons are tremendous brief, so possibly I’m lacking one thing however isn’t it bizarre guys can tumble actually far within the draft based mostly on like, 100 plate appearances? Clearly scouts have issues they search for however it all appears so fraught.
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2:40 |
: That is 100% how I really feel
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2:40 |
: Groups have HUGE teams wanting into these items, after all, however it does really feel a bit over engineered to me
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2:40 |
: Have been you underwhelmed while you tried to constructed mic drop bullpens for the Dbacks and Rangers? I imply, is, say, “add Dave Robertson and Joe Kelly” actually going to make the distinction between a non-mic drop bullpen and a mic drop bullpen?
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2:41 |
: Haha I used to be somewhat bit underwhelmed by the accessible reliever class
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2:41 |
: I feel that Helsley and Hader are the large names that might go
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2:41 |
: Helsley, Hicks, Barlow would actually rework a bullpen
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2:41 |
: So would Hader/Robertson
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2:41 |
: however if you happen to don’t get both Helsley or Hader, yeah, the remainder of the names aren’t bowl-you-over good
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2:41 |
: At what level ought to the win likelihood be 100% previous to the top of the sport? As an illustration, the Angels had been up 25 to 1 within the fifth, however the win likelihood was solely 99.8%. In what universe do groups come again twice in 1000 video games with that rating?
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2:42 |
: If that was our FG win share, I can mainly inform you why that’s
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2:42 |
: Ours are based mostly on historic information and there aren’t sufficient video games with these conditions so we now have to bundle
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2:42 |
: I feel QO to Flaherty is a straightforward “Sure” for STL given the draft advantages of him signing elsewhere or having him for a 12 months to assist fill out what we already know appears like a paper skinny rotation (at finest) heading into 2024.
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2:43 |
: We’ll see, I assume. It’s a fairly large increase, however they do have some cash coming off the books within the type of Wainwright and certain DeJong
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2:44 |
: I simply don’t know if including a one-year starter for 20 million bucks is what the Playing cards need to do that offseason
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2:44 |
: significantly one who has a checkered damage historical past
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2:44 |
: Jarren Duran has been a revelation, and that could be a gross understatement. He isn’t even certified but is second within the league in doubles. Is that this for actual or ought to the Purple Sox promote excessive and get a pitcher? Heaven is aware of they want a number of.
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2:44 |
: I’d preserve him
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2:44 |
: As a result of I feel he’s superior
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2:45 |
: I’m in favor of protecting superior gamers
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2:45 |
: I additionally assume that ‘promote excessive’ is overused and doesn’t actually work that properly in follow
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2:45 |
: Like, let’s make up a scale. Say the man was a 6 final 12 months, is enjoying at an 11, and everybody says ‘properly promote excessive’
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2:45 |
: groups aren’t valuing him like an 11. They’re in all probability valuing him like an 8
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2:46 |
: I feel that holding and seeing if he’s an 11 is usually an excellent plan
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2:46 |
: Are the 2023 Rays akin to the 2021 Giants? A bunch of ninetieth percentile outcomes that make up one actually good workforce? We knew they’d be respectable, however it looks like each participant is overperforming relative to expectations.
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2:46 |
: Sure, superb comp
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2:46 |
: The distinction for me is that it’s youthful guys, so it feels extra prefer it may carry to the longer term, however that’s completely what’s occurring
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2:46 |
: You usher in a pinch runner from anytime in baseball historical past, who do you usher in?
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2:47 |
: Usually I’d do the entire ‘properly athletes at present simply practice extra successfully due to scientific development, do the gamers up to now get to make use of trendy coaching strategies?’ hedge dance
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2:47 |
: however no, Rickey please
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2:47 |
: Not talked about in an earlier query was his likelihood of being traded? Will groups worth him somewhat extra as a result of he has been a gentle nearer for the final month?
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2:47 |
: I feel he’s 100% to get traded, 98% possibly simply to hedge
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2:47 |
: I’m not saying the Cardinals need to add a one 12 months starter for 20M for 2024 I’m saying if that’s the finish results of the QO (and I don’t assume he would come again, in all probability will get a good 1 12 months + choice kind deal from a membership he desires to be with) I feel they are going to be fantastic with it. More likely he’s dealt by 7/31 anyway.
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2:48 |
: Oh yeah I feel he’s realllllly prone to get dealt
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2:48 |
: In the event that they don’t go 9-1 out of the break or one thing
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2:48 |
: I really feel like only some groups can threat signing a man to $45mil+ who can be their finest hitter and no less than a #2 pitcher. I imply it’s like if Freddie Freeman and Kershaw collide at 1B an each our out for an prolonged time frame. I really feel like that Ohtani particular threat truly makes his value go down. Possibly he’ll get some massive enjoying time incentives to go along with a $40mil contract. Say $5mil for 20 begins or extra and one other $5mil for 400+ PA.
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2:48 |
: I simply don’t assume this
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2:48 |
: Ohtani is gonna make you a mint in fan curiosity too
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2:48 |
: promote your workforce’s gear to a complete nation!
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2:48 |
: and like, an actual nation, not Andorra
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2:49 |
: sorry Andorra, however final 12 months I discovered that Andorra’s two monarchs are the duly elected chief of France and the bishop of a area in northern Spain
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2:49 |
: and like, what
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2:49 |
: With the rise in pitching accidents regardless of the lessening of utilization, do you assume a correction will happen? Valuing command/sturdiness over velo and spin in pitching drafting and improvement.
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2:49 |
: I don’t assume so, no less than till there’s enlargement. Groups jsut have so many backup choices now
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2:49 |
: ought to the purple sox uh simply commerce james paxton whereas he’s wanting like the perfect pitcher accessible and earlier than he seemingly breaks once more
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2:50 |
: % Likelihood the Orioles win a WS within the subsequent 5-6 years?
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2:50 |
: Ooh, I do not know the way to put a quantity on this, so I’ll say 15%
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2:50 |
: Large Birdland fan although
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2:50 |
: When are the Brewers going to blow it up? I imply, they HAVE to commerce Burnes, Woodruff, and Adames in some unspecified time in the future figuring out the best way they function. Does it occur on the deadline? Within the offseason?
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2:50 |
: I’m pondering offseason, however I feel they’re extra prone to retain Adames b/c they’ve usually leaned in direction of retaining hitters
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2:50 |
: Like, you possibly can’t commerce Woodruff now, he hasn’t pitched
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2:51 |
: Did you take into account Jason Foley & Alex Lange for the mic-drop piece? Each have years of management & Foley, particularly, has been actually good this 12 months & Lange appears higher than his stats
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2:52 |
: It was 2500 phrases so I simply kinda stopped, however I feel Foley is a pleasant complementary piece. He doesn’t strike sufficient guys out to essentially match that class however I feel he’ll get a pleasant return. Lange is extra of a wait and see man for me, I would like him to stroll barely fewer batters, however he has the stuff to do it
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2:52 |
: I do know the Brewers are the Brewers and would possibly commerce gamers in any case, however the concept of blowing it up after they’re simply behind an over-performing Reds workforce is insane proper?
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2:52 |
: Completely insane
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2:52 |
: I strongly disagree with the best way they function
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2:52 |
: So the Padres attempt to lengthen Kim? Looks as if an important concept l, however doesn’t the Crownenworth extension harm that risk?
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2:53 |
: I feel they need to attempt to, sure, however I agree that issues don’t line up properly
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2:53 |
: It’s not very simple to commerce Cronenworth both
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2:53 |
: I feel that is heading in direction of an enormous push in 2024, step again in 2025 to rebuild round Tatis? However that’s bizarre with Machado and Bogaerts. I dunno, I actually can’t wrap my head across the long-term plan right here. I like the hassle however I really feel just like the execution has painted them into bizarre corners
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2:54 |
: What am I lacking? What does ‘mic drop’ imply?
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2:54 |
: as in, I’m dropping the microphone and strolling off stage, it’s over
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2:54 |
: Ought to the Nats commerce Lane Thomas? Do you assume they’ll?
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2:54 |
: I feel they’ll in the event that they get the precise supply
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2:55 |
: He’s been strong sufficient this 12 months that I guess you an outfield-needy workforce just like the Rangers is
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2:55 |
: And he virtually actually gained’t be on the following nice Nats workforce
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2:55 |
: but when they’re getting lowballed, I feel it will be completely cheap to simply preserve him, see how he does, and see if groups need him subsequent 12 months as a substitute
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2:55 |
: How does Preller nonetheless have a job? He’s put that franchise in a bind for years to return.
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2:55 |
: As a result of he’s additionally revitalized it
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2:55 |
: However I’ve to think about the leash is getting brief
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2:55 |
: Following in your remark re: Ohtani merch, I’ve at all times thought it’s bizarre that each one merch income is split evenly amongst all groups, in order that having a celebrity solely impacts your franchise worth insofar because it impacts your gate. Do you assume letting groups seize all or a few of that income stream can be a good suggestion?
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2:56 |
: Yeah, I feel it will be a good suggestion for certain
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2:56 |
: I feel there’s nonetheless sufficient ancillary stuff
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2:56 |
: that you just’ll get a number of juice
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2:56 |
: Like, it’s no accident that each one the advertisements at Angels stadium are in Japanes
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2:56 |
: Do baseball gamers ever maintain out? I used to be simply wanting again on Acuna’s contract and jeez, he can’t be joyful being locked up for five extra years for beneath 100 million, can he?
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2:56 |
: They haven’t for a very long time, and yeah, his contract is fairly low
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2:56 |
: alternatively, he in all probability was liking the understanding when he missed a 12 months
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2:57 |
: The fascinating factor about Ohtani is that we already know cash doesn’t encourage him, he gave up a lot to return over early and enter arbitration. Like at what level does he have a look at these big numbers and determine the distinction between them is irrelevant and simply picks a spot based mostly on likelihood to win and vibes.
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2:57 |
: I feel that the cash goes to be so big that it’ll be vibes based mostly for certain
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2:57 |
: I can’t even inform you how badly I would like Ohtani to return to the Giants so I can see him in individual on a regular basis
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2:57 |
: I’m praying he’s a NorCal vibes sort of man
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2:57 |
: Potential touchdown spots? Kinda bummed him and/or Lane Thomas didn’t get within the ASG as a result of they’ve each been constantly good this 12 months.
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2:58 |
: Jeimer is making me really feel good
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2:58 |
: I believed he was a tremendous signal for the Nats
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2:58 |
: I dunno the place he’ll find yourself, however how in regards to the Yankees?
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2:58 |
offensive choice at third base? LeMahieu can’t hit his method out of a paper bag proper now. Though there may be some hope in Donaldson’s .083 BABIP and .352 xwOBA (which might be the very best on the energetic roster), a .152 BA and .232 OBP are laborious to disregard.
: At this level is IKF the Yankees finest |
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2:59 |
: And that’s all I’ve to say about that
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2:59 |
: If Pete Alonso doesn’t win tonight, is that the most important upset in Dwelling Run Derby historical past?
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2:59 |
: I don’t know the entire historical past of the derby however sure
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2:59 |
: Does one begin VS DET give anybody confidence that I’m again?
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2:59 |
: I’m kinda purchased in?
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3:00 |
: That’s his first sport this 12 months with no stroll
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3:01 |
: Once I seemed into him this 12 months, considered one of his greatest issues had been that his mechanics had been out of whack, so he was yanking a number of sliders and lacking by a lot that they weren’t aggressive
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3:02 |
: On the 12 months as an entire, he’s thrown 11% of his pitches within the “waste” zone (nobody swings in opposition to pitches there)
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3:02 |
: Final 12 months, 8%
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3:02 |
: In opposition to the Tigers, 8.8%
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3:03 |
: I’m not saying he’s essentially fastened, however that’s what I’m watching extra so than the precise outcomes
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3:03 |
: I keep in mind pondering DJ Lemehuie was overpaid however not by sufficient to trouble the Yankees. Then I checked out his estimated worth and he’s already earned his whole contract and it’s not like he aged a lot better than anticipated both. I ponder if there may be extra worth in low finish stars than generally assumed.
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3:03 |
: I’m with you on this principle
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3:04 |
: These excessive probability, mid-AAV contracts simply get you just a few years of all star degree manufacturing pretty usually
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3:04 |
: after which it’s all gravy
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3:04 |
: I feel you could consider the way to deal with the decline section, and the way to preserve your workforce aggressive over time (like, don’t do the Padres kind factor of stacking every part up now), however there’s actual benefit in these offers
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3:04 |
: Do you assume that the Nats can get greater than a comp choose for Candelario? I may completely see the Nats making him a QO. Doubt he accepts (at his age that is his finest likelihood at an excellent FA deal) but when he does, he’s an important one 12 months bridge to the Home/Alu/Morales/Libscomb period.
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3:05 |
: Hmmmm…. so it’d be after comp spherical B
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3:05 |
: so like, early third spherical choose basically
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3:05 |
: Yeah, I feel they might in all probability exceed that
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3:05 |
: Talking of Jeimer..Detroit initially bought him AND Paredes for a 2+ months of Al Avila & Justin Wilson..Then bought Lange for two months of Nick Castellanos. Al Avila (the dad) could haven’t been an excellent GM, however, man, he had the Cubs quantity!!!
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3:06 |
: That commerce was such a haul
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3:06 |
: As a card-carrying Paredes fan membership member, I sometimes look again at it in surprise
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3:06 |
: Would you somewhat have Bryce Harper or Bryan Reynolds? Cash doesn’t depend… Harper is the higher participant, however can’t play the sector for awhile. Reynolds is the lesser hitter and fielder, however he can play the sector.
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3:07 |
: Paul Skenes comply with the Mike Leake path and go faculty to the present?
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3:07 |
: I feel he would possibly!
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3:07 |
: That mentioned, I don’t assume he ought to
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3:07 |
: Talking of lopsided trades, what the heck occurred to Austin Nola?
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3:07 |
: There’s an article someplace about how buying and selling for ‘oh he does a number of issues pretty properly’ catchers is a entice
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3:07 |
: Jacob Stallings isn’t lighting the world on hearth both
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3:08 |
: Am I loopy to assume the Braves have the perfect pitch for Ohtani? their payroll state of affairs it looks like they might make it work financially.
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3:08 |
: I feel it’s actually right down to vibes
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3:08 |
: And hey, if all he desires to do is win rings, they may be the best choice
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3:08 |
: good god, are you able to think about that workforce with Ohtani?
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3:08 |
Positive, a lot of the league can’t afford it. However these than can aren’t going to take a look at it as placing all of their eggs right into a single basket. |
3:08 |
: I’m with you
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3:09 |
: After drafting Crews and YoYo Morales yesterday, I’m not certain that I could be impressed with anyone we get in trades. Do I lack creativeness?
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3:09 |
: The Nats aren’t going to get anybody nearly as good as Crews of their trades this 12 months
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3:09 |
: However that doesn’t imply they gained’t get somebody who seems nice. What if you happen to get the following Juan Soto or one thing? Prospects change talent degree on a regular basis
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3:09 |
: If you happen to’re the Purple Sox, do you add, stand pat, or possibly even promote? They’ve gained a number of floor on the wild card, however the pitching’s in shambles. I’d have a tough time punting on even a puncher’s likelihood at October, however I’m unsure how actual that likelihood even is.
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3:10 |
: I feel they need to in all probability chew their tongue and promote the fellows who can be gone after this 12 months
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3:10 |
: Not enjoyable however it’s simply REALLY laborious to go sufficient groups to make the playoffs for them
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3:10 |
: It looks like Francisco Alvarez has actual energy however xwOBA kinda hates him. What do you make of his early success?
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3:10 |
: I’ve him as a high 30 commerce worth in baseball, roughly
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3:10 |
: so uh…. purchase purchase purchase
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3:11 |
: xwOBA may not like him, however that’s b/c of his unsustainably low line drive charge
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3:11 |
: he hits the snot out of the ball
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3:12 |
: As a Tiger fan, I feel if that they had Jeimer at 3B all 12 months & Paredes at 2B all 12 months as a substitute of two+ months of Maton, Schoop, Ibanez, and so on (They need to have damaging WAR from 3B & possibly 0-0.5 from 2B), they might in all probability be inside 1-2 video games of the AL Central lead.
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3:12 |
: omg that’s laborious to wrap my head round
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3:12 |
: however I feel you’re proper?
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3:12 |
: Am I the loopy one when I’m shocked to see it being steered that Jeimer Candelario is value a QO?
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3:12 |
: Haha *I* wouldn’t give him one
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3:12 |
: however he’s clicking this 12 months little doubt
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3:12 |
: What ought to Cleveland look to do to revitalize their offense over the following few years. The contact-first, slight construct, slappy group seemed like they had been enjoying a unique sport than the Braves throughout final week’s collection. When did different groups’ gamers get so massive?
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3:13 |
: I feel they need to be much less dogmatic basically
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3:13 |
: They appear to have a number of rules-based pondering occurring in Cleveland. They draft in a selected method, they work their 40 man roster in a selected method, they hunt skillsets and so forth
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3:13 |
: Look, it clearly works for them, I’m not saying scrap it
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3:14 |
: I’m simply saying take into account including somewhat little bit of variation or possibly rethinking a number of the goals
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3:14 |
: Elly De La Cruz didn’t simply steal second, third and residential. He stole Perguero’s soul.
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3:14 |
: I’ve watched that play SO many instances
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3:14 |
: the sensor faucet too
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3:14 |
: Sure to enlargement. Now, with extra playoff (wild card) groups and a extra balanced schedule, how about transferring again to 4 divisions once more, so there’s none of this .500 workforce profitable a division crap.
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3:15 |
: iiiiinteresting
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3:15 |
: I don’t assume baseball would go for it. I feel you may need some extent, although
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3:16 |
: “all people has a down 12 months” is among the most irritating issues about baseball, as a result of on the one hand there’s a good likelihood they rebound, on the opposite y tho
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3:16 |
: Yeah it’s actually agonizing when it’s your workforce’s man, too
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3:16 |
: To be honest, Elly actually stole Brian Anderson’s soul
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3:17 |
: Drew Waters scorching streak or truly, possibly, simply probably, issues beginning to click on? Ive watched him slide down 12 months after 12 months from I imagine a high 25 or so prospect at one level. Nonetheless solely 24, however would love your opinion as I by no means noticed him play in minors and simply have him right here in KC.
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3:17 |
: So, I’m in all probability the mistaken individual to ask on this, as a result of I by no means understood why he didn’t work out
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3:17 |
: However certain why not, let’s go
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3:18 |
: Is a backup infielder and a LH Reliever all of the Braves want on the deadline?
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3:18 |
: I may be occupied with a starter however roughly yeah
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3:18 |
: The starter would simply be icing on the cake
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3:19 |
: If you’re shopping for a single piece of fruit (or small quantity of tiny fruit like grapes) to snack on, do you go excessive variance like a peach or a plum the place if you happen to hit it will likely be transcendent however if you happen to miss it will likely be mealy and flavourless, or do you go low variance like a kiwi or a banana the place you get what you anticipate to get however there’s no actual likelihood of tasting heaven?
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3:19 |
: Oh man, this is a superb query
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3:19 |
: I are inclined to go low variance for breakfast fruits and, properly, I simply assume blackberries are the perfect fruit, so I’m going blackberries for snacking fruits
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3:20 |
: but when they aren’t accessible, I’m going low variance for alternative
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3:20 |
: If a full time mlb DH confirmed as much as a rec league and advised everybody he was a shortstop would he be the perfect defender within the league?
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3:20 |
: Virtually actually
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3:20 |
: Mayyyyyyyybe if he’s lefty no?
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3:20 |
: However c’mon, his actions would simply be a lot cleaner than your rec league shortstop’s
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3:20 |
: He’s spent 20 years or no matter enjoying baseball full time
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3:20 |
: You assume he doesn’t goof round throwing a ball?
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3:21 |
: Is everybody in baseball bought scorching for a month would the zero sum nature make the begins look the identical or would pitchers and hitters actually all being on the high of their sport on the identical time produce distorted outcomes?
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3:21 |
: Okay, I’m gonna make this the final query of the day as a result of it’s enjoyable, however I’m gonna give it some thought for a bit earlier than answering
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3:22 |
: So, I feel it will actually flatter the celebrities
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3:22 |
: Notably youthful stars
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3:22 |
: My pondering is that they’re those with the actually transcendent abilities
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3:23 |
: I actually like hte query although, and I do assume that for essentially the most half the begins would look the identical
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3:23 |
: BUt I feel it will tilt in direction of begins
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3:23 |
: The peach query was nice. My share of terrible peaches was increased than the Braves profitable share so i’m now a grape and honeycrisp apple fan.
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3:24 |
: Yeah actually I ought to have ended on that query, it’s an important one
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3:24 |
: Honeycrisps (and their numerous offshoots, I like pink girls) are an enormous development in apple know-how
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3:24 |
: and that i assist that choice as properly
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3:24 |
: Thanks for chatting with me at present, everybody, and benefit from the derby
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Ben is a author at FanGraphs. He could be discovered on Twitter @_Ben_Clemens.
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