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| 2:01 |
: Hey all people, welcome to the chat
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| 2:01 |
: Let’s get began straight away
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| 2:01 |
: What do you make of Jarred Kelenic’s season previous to the unlucky harm, Ben? Began off scorching, then he was fairly pedestrian. Is he a stable common going ahead or one thing else? Thanks.
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| 2:02 |
: I feel stable common with increase/bust tendencies sounds about proper to me
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| 2:02 |
: He’s form of miniature Joey Gallo; when he’s not putting out that a lot, the facility actually performs
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| 2:03 |
: However his swing is simply not geared for contact, and he doesn’t have a superlative batting eye or something
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| 2:03 |
: So I feel he’s inevitably going to have these stretches the place he strikes out 40% of the time and feels unplayable
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| 2:03 |
: Any historic comps that time to Jordan Walker turning into even only a mediocre nook outfielder?
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| 2:04 |
: Nothing springs to thoughts, however he’s such a bizarre case that I’m not at code pink simply but. He’s 21 and the primary time he performed outfield was final yr in Double-A
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| 2:05 |
: I feel the guess right here is that his athleticism goes to proceed to play whereas his reads and routes enhance
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| 2:05 |
: I don’t assume he’s ever going to be nice however in fact he’s terrible proper now
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| 2:05 |
: what’s LA pondering by enjoying Austin Barnes over Hunter Feduccia, Feddy is a righty killer who smashes excessive velocity fastballs. Do you see LA carrying 3 catchers this season?
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| 2:06 |
: I imply, I feel they’re pondering ‘Dave Roberts trusts Barnes to name a recreation’
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| 2:06 |
: additionally, Feduccia’s first above common offensive season since short-season A ball is that this yr
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| 2:06 |
: so it’s not like he’s assured offense in a can
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| 2:07 |
: however yeah, Barnes shouldn’t be enjoying. He’s been SO unhealthy this yr
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| 2:07 |
: How correct are league changes within the minors? I see some .350 wOBAs with a sub 100 wRC+.
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| 2:07 |
: So, the large problem with our minor league changes is that we solely league alter, not park alter
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| 2:08 |
: however general, they’re not going to overlook one thing such as you’re speaking about
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| 2:08 |
: the PCL is outrageously excessive scoring this yr, 6.21 runs per recreation
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| 2:10 |
: It’s simply actually laborious to assume in wOBA phrases on condition that
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| 2:10 |
: like that league’s OBP this yr is .369
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| 2:10 |
: What number of guys might be profitable whereas hiding their extraordinarily hittable fastball? What’s his ceiling understanding his fastball isn’t MLB commonplace? He regarded actually nice in his final begin specializing in the sweeper.
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| 2:11 |
: I feel Pfaadt is gonna be fairly good
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| 2:11 |
: ‘extraordinarily hittable fastball’ describes SO MANY pitchers right this moment
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| 2:11 |
: Would Fangraphs ever think about exhibiting bWAR for the sake of comparability?
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| 2:11 |
: I’m not in administration, however I don’t assume so. Would reference ever think about exhibiting ours? Presumably not
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| 2:12 |
: It simply looks like a bizarre factor to do, to me offhand
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| 2:12 |
: How does the Phillies as a group have a 16.6 fWAR over 996.1 IP, whereas the Mariners have a 15.2 fWAR over 1002.1 IP when evaluating their 2023 group pitching stats?All of that is regardless of the Mariners having actually higher metrics throughout the board. The one stat that favors the Phillies is GB% which they maintain a 0.1% benefit 43.7% to 43.6% over the Mariners!
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| 2:13 |
: park changes
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| 2:13 |
: Assist us Obi-wan Clemon-obi, You’re our solely hope
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| 2:13 |
: Hey, that’s a brand new one
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| 2:13 |
: A lefty catcher can be higher at fielding bunts than a righty. Why no lefty catchers?
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| 2:13 |
: As a once-young lefty, I can let you know that once I performed little league, there was no consideration of me catching
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| 2:13 |
: it was first base or heart subject (I used to be pretty quick)
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| 2:14 |
: I’m undecided if that’s all of it, however that’s quite a lot of it, the pipeline is simply not there
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| 2:14 |
: what a beautiful phrase!
And what a frickin STUD! Actually hope he begins lifting balls a bit extra. I need to see 40-70 SO unhealthy. |
| 2:14 |
: 40/70 can be wonderful
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| 2:14 |
: Are you stunned the A’s couldn’t get something for Laureano on the deadline?
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| 2:14 |
: So…. no, however solely as a result of I assume they have been attempting to commerce him together with his contract connected
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| 2:15 |
: I feel he’s most likely superb as a fourth outfielder someplace
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| 2:15 |
: the final two years don’t give me quite a lot of hope that he’s going to crack the offensive code anytime quickly
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| 2:15 |
: However I can’t think about many groups wanting to surrender prospects and tackle cash for a backup
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| 2:16 |
: Is it truthful to say after 3 video games Davis Schneider has supplied extra worth than Vlad Jr.? 0.6 fWAR to 0.3 fWAR, or is that this an entire misuse of the WAR metric?
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| 2:16 |
: haha, misuse of the WAR statistic however that’s humorous
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| 2:16 |
: boy, Vlad is having a tough one this yr
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| 2:16 |
: After the spot begin yesterday, do you assume the Cardinals will lastly decide to Thompson being within the rotation shifting ahead? In the event that they transfer him again to the bullpen in favor of Dakota Hudson I’ve fully misplaced religion in any determination making physique inside that group.
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| 2:17 |
: I do assume so, but when we’re being trustworthy, they need to most likely go six man rotation or lower Waino out
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| 2:17 |
: Hudson is price speculating on too, imo
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| 2:17 |
: How good would Johan Ruis must be within the OF, and Harper at 1b, for the phillies to not carry again Hoskins subsequent yr? What do you assume crucial a part of that puzzle is?
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| 2:17 |
: uh, Hoskins perhaps? He’s a free agent
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| 2:18 |
: I feel the chances of them not bringing Hoskins again are pretty excessive, to be trustworthy. It looks like a bizarre match given what number of DH sorts they’ve
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| 2:18 |
: significantly if you happen to’re at the least a bit frightened about Harper’s means to remain wholesome enjoying proper
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| 2:18 |
: Arozarena looks like a commerce candidate based mostly on his service time, however he’s so central to the Rays’ followers (Randyland). What are the chances of him getting moved?
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| 2:18 |
: I can’t see it occurring. I additionally assume he’s central to the general group ambiance, and he’s not comically overpaid or something
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| 2:19 |
: The Rays do quite a lot of buying and selling earlier than individuals attain arb, nevertheless it’s not an across-the-board plan or something
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| 2:19 |
: By no means thought I might pose the query, however I feel the circumstances at the least name for consideration now. Should you have been an A’s fan would you proceed to be one or transfer alliances throughout the bay?
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| 2:19 |
: That is actually powerful
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| 2:20 |
: Assuming the A’s transfer, I feel you instantly develop into a free agent. I’m undecided meaning cheering for the Giants, crosstown (cross-bay?) rivalries die laborious even when they’re not in the identical league, however it’s best to decide a group you want watching
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| 2:20 |
: It’s enjoyable to attend video games in individual even if you happen to’re not a fan of the house group, in my view
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| 2:20 |
: and if going to some Giants video games makes you develop a bit little bit of homerism for them, so be it
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| 2:20 |
: At this level, which aspect of the Puk/Bleday commerce do you like?
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| 2:20 |
: the Puk aspect, however not by quite a bit
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| 2:21 |
: I feel he’s the hen within the hand on this situation, a man who shall be a pleasant however not overwhelmingly good reliever for the following few years
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| 2:21 |
: Bleday…. I imply, I don’t actually see it, however stranger issues have occurred
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| 2:21 |
: Dodgers appear to have acquired that positional flexibility again, protection is improved by extra often DHing Muncy for Taylor/Kiké, Buehler/Kersh/Julio are all already again or coming again. Over/beneath 95 wins for my boys in blue?
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| 2:21 |
: I can’t consider I’m saying this however over
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| 2:21 |
: Over/Underneath on variety of mustaches grown by Blue Jays place gamers by this time subsequent week at 1.5
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| 2:21 |
: Smash the over on this one
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| 2:22 |
: Was Kodai Senga thought-about for the commerce worth checklist?
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| 2:22 |
: Actually, probably not
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| 2:22 |
: The contract is kinda funky, if it seems that he’s nice he can decide out in two years
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| 2:23 |
: so like, the entire ‘oh it’s a ton of years of a great AAV’ factor doesn’t fairly add up
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| 2:24 |
: and he’s not dominant sufficient that 2.5 years of him is thrashing out 2.5 years of Gallen/Framber sorts
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| 2:24 |
: so that may put him down on the backside of the checklist if he have been on there, however like…. him or Joe Ryan? simple ryan for me
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| 2:24 |
: Please clarify the 2023 San Diego Padres. I don’t perceive
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| 2:24 |
: Actually baffling lol
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| 2:26 |
: The celebrities are enjoying like stars, the position gamers have been much less dire than feared, they’re scoring a ton of runs and….
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| 2:26 |
: yeah simply doesn’t work
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| 2:26 |
: So after every week of pondering…yeah, I nonetheless don’t get the Royals’ aspect of the Nicky Lopez commerce. Not solely would they’ve saved extra money just by letting him get claimed on waivers, but when they needed Hearn, they might have claimed him straight-up on waivers not lengthy earlier than. A minimum of a flier arm would make extra sense than getting Hearn again. Small deal within the grand scheme of issues, however arguably the only dumbest determination for this commerce deadline.
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| 2:26 |
: It is mindless by any means
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| 2:26 |
: it’s like unhealthy course of unhealthy outcomes
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| 2:27 |
: Favourite Immaculate Grid guys? I discover myself with the ability to use Dan Haren fairly usually, and he usually will get a low %.
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| 2:27 |
: you play immaculate grid?
Additionally what makes Lars Nootbaar the best second half performer in MLB historical past? |
| 2:27 |
: I play immaculate grid typically; very extraordinarily minor spoiler however I’m grumpy b/c Phil Maton doesn’t rely as an Astros WS champion
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| 2:28 |
: I feel he was injured and missed the playoffs, c’est la vie
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| 2:28 |
: Is Steele regressing simply because the Cubs want their beginning pitchers to step up?
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| 2:28 |
: Eh, it’s two tough video games
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| 2:28 |
: To be trustworthy, I’ve not watched these two begins significantly intently
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| 2:29 |
: however I’d maintain off on sounding the alarm simply but, nothing jumps out at me from wanting over the stats superficially
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| 2:29 |
: The Orioles appear intent on discovering a job for Jorge Mateo, even giving him a begin in CF, who merely can’t hit. Would they be higher off selling Joey Ortiz who’s smashing the ball in Norfolk and simply chopping bait on Mateo.
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| 2:29 |
: Yeah if you happen to aren’t enjoying Mateo for his 65/70 shortstop protection, I don’t get it
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| 2:30 |
: like, he can actually decide it, he’s a useful defensive infielder
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| 2:30 |
: actually can’t hit
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| 2:30 |
: Does this present skid change your views in regards to the Angels trade-deadline technique?
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| 2:30 |
: Nope, probably not. Fairly unhealthy beat to go 2-8 and lose two key contributors to harm in that stretch. I’m really writing about this tomorrow
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| 2:31 |
: Their odds of constructing the playoffs weren’t nice or something
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| 2:31 |
: I’d nonetheless have gone for it
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| 2:31 |
: clearly, it has not turned out effectively
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| 2:31 |
: Are the Yankees guilty for the way they dealt with Rizzo or are concussions simply actually difficult?
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| 2:31 |
: I feel it is a query that may’t actually be answered with out being on the within or getting inside sources
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| 2:31 |
: concussions are positively actually difficult, significantly post-concussion signs and so forth
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| 2:32 |
: Does the truth that seemingly each superior defensive metric is a comparability to common at a given place trigger analysis points? If there’s a sudden inflow of recent gamers at a given place that shift the typical noticeably, is there any technique to tease that out of the information? Or does it create the likelihood that it appears like participant X grew to become a worse defender when in actuality his competitors simply acquired higher?
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| 2:32 |
: oh, that’s completely doable
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| 2:32 |
: Then again…. that’s form of what we’re attempting to measure
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| 2:32 |
: who can be probably the most thrilling non-Atlanta group to root for down the stretch?
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| 2:33 |
: Okay, I’ve a number of choices for you relying on what model of baseball you want
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| 2:33 |
: children sitting on the grownup desk? O’s and Reds, most likely O’s as a result of the Reds are fading fats
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| 2:33 |
: protection and pitching? I’m keen on the Giants, and also you get the attractive bay views on the published too
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| 2:33 |
: do you want Bryce Harper quite a bit? the Phillies
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| 2:34 |
: do you need to root in opposition to the Astros, which I really feel like quite a lot of followers do? The Rangers
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| 2:34 |
: Am I simply going to be a gradual starter?
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| 2:34 |
: Arduous to say after two seasons, considered one of which was his rookie yr
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| 2:34 |
: is that this who we’re, or did we hit our twentieth percentile consequence this season?
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| 2:35 |
: I’m gonna say that that is near who Rowdy is, like not this unhealthy however not an influence bat, perhaps a 90 wRC+ kind
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| 2:35 |
: not a great 1b
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| 2:35 |
: I feel Adames simply hit a twentieth percentile consequence
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| 2:36 |
: I’ve spent a very long time attempting to determine why his numbers are so unhealthy and I simply don’t see a transparent perpetrator. He’s additionally began urgent it appears, swinging and chasing extra, attempting to get it again. Feels just like the form of factor that an offseason presses reset on
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| 2:36 |
: How Davis Schneider? Why Davis Schneider? The place Davis Schneider?
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| 2:36 |
: the truth that he’s been utilizing a glove he discovered at misplaced and located is simply so good
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| 2:36 |
: Please persuade me the Guardians made the precise transfer by buying Manzardo for Civale.
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| 2:36 |
: .I’m not wild about it, haha
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| 2:37 |
: I feel it suits with the best way they function
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| 2:37 |
: so in that sense, they must play the group because it lies
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| 2:37 |
: however I feel they’re form of pigeonholing themselves into this develop/commerce pitching and get quite a lot of first rate however not star gamers mould
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| 2:37 |
: hey, not unhealthy, clearly works
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| 2:37 |
: Bryce Elder – regardless of every little thing – his Tiffany-blue baseball savant web page, his having given up seven runs in three of his final 5 begins, and however additionally All-Star choice – based mostly on his first 22 main league begins, Bryce Elder *appears* like he’ll settle in as a reasonably good 4/5 starter, someplace in between Jon Niese and Dillon Gee. Is that truthful?
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| 2:37 |
: that’s precisely the vibe I get
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| 2:38 |
: Ben, simply know if the standings maintain within the ALE, I’ll let everybody know you picked the Orioles. I’m your hype man, man.
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| 2:38 |
: That turned out surprisingly effectively for what was actually simply an odds guess
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| 2:38 |
: I do be ok with it, I’m not gonna lie
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| 2:38 |
: After the Royals misplaced their DH on account of a catcher harm, Quatraro stated that Greinke would solely have hit with a lead. Are you assured that was proper, tactically? Assuming Greinke was likelier to get outs than the bullpen, and had a higher than zero likelihood of getting on base, what’s the threshold the place it is smart to go away him in? I suppose the query would have appeared far much less novel within the NL a number of years in the past.
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| 2:39 |
: I’m kiiiiind of focused on wanting into this, I actually miss getting to jot down articles about pitchers hitting
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| 2:39 |
: additionally it’s insulting that they didn’t let him hit, what are we doing right here?
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| 2:39 |
: nobody’s going to recollect who gained that recreation however there was a non-zero likelihood of him doing one thing Greinke-esque
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| 2:39 |
: Is Acuna’s Ok charge subsequent yr nearer to his profession common or 2023 season?
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| 2:40 |
: hmmmmmm…. I feel I’ve to take profession common however I feel it’s shut
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| 2:40 |
: his profession common is 23%
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| 2:40 |
: this yr 12.2%
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| 2:40 |
: I really feel like 17-18% sounds proper to me
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| 2:40 |
: Invoice James’s reply to “why no lefty catchers”: in case you are left-handed and may throw the ball laborious sufficient to catch, you will find yourself on the mound. Each single time.
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| 2:41 |
: I imply…. you’re prone to find yourself on the mound as a righty too. I feel that’s positively a component nevertheless it’s quite a lot of issues, not simply that
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| 2:41 |
: With regression hitting the dbacks laborious, what are the optimistic takeaways from this season(other than Carroll)?
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| 2:42 |
: Constructing from Jay Jaffe’s article on them right this moment, I feel that Christian Walker being a stable 1b is very nice
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| 2:42 |
: Alek Thomas has turned it up barely, if he’s a median bat he’s going to be a extremely useful participant
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| 2:42 |
: I’m very inspired by Gab Moreno regardless of so-so general stats
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| 2:43 |
: So…. I dunno, there are some issues
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| 2:43 |
: Guardians probabilities to win the AL Central now wanting very bleak. Assume there’s nonetheless hope for subsequent yr or are they going to be middling for some time?
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| 2:43 |
: Sure to each haha
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| 2:43 |
: middling means you’ve acquired a shot
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| 2:44 |
: within the AL central, at the least
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| 2:44 |
: Re: Thompson-Hudson. Isn’t Hudson redundant to what they’re on the lookout for shifting ahead? He’s by no means run a median strikeout charge and constantly has the best stroll charge in baseball. I perceive conserving choices open, however in some unspecified time in the future the door has to shut on him, proper?
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| 2:44 |
: I feel Hudson may be very key to what must be a core cardinals purpose
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| 2:45 |
: Having sven gamers who could make main league begins in 2024
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| 2:45 |
: Transferring Matz again to the rotation was a pleasant begin on that
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| 2:45 |
: however I feel they actually need to dig deep and discover as many individuals as they will
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| 2:45 |
: Will the pirates strongly think about shifting bednar or keller within the offseason? Seems like a giant step backward for a membership that must be shifting ahead
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| 2:46 |
: I feel that buying and selling Keller can be a mistake from a team-building standpoint, however I feel you may speak the group right into a reliever commerce being in line with attempting to maintain getting higher
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| 2:46 |
: Actually, it’s laborious to determine the Pirates’ motives although
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| 2:46 |
: How a lot is Nutting-driven? How a lot is Cherington? How a lot is about attempting to get followers into PNC and the way a lot is a couple of sustainable winner and…
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| 2:47 |
: When a groups relative WAR projections are noticably completely different than their relative ROS win proportion projection does that say they’re unusually good/unhealthy at deploying their expertise effectively or is it almost all power of schedule? Or am I lacking one thing else completely?
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| 2:47 |
: power of schedule virtually completely
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| 2:47 |
: tehre’s a tiny influence as a result of we don’t calculate group power immediately from WAR
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| 2:47 |
: we take the projected statlines and switch them into runs scored and runs allowed per recreation by way of BaseRuns with some changes for protection
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| 2:47 |
: so it’s each, however power of schedule is only a a lot larger issue
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| 2:48 |
: Why will we constantly prioritize contact over energy in expertise acquisition ?
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| 2:48 |
: It’s fairly clearly an organizational philosophy, and I actually don’t know the precise motive behind it
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| 2:48 |
: It might need one thing to do with the relative prices of energy and phone in arbitration, the Guardians appear very critical about conserving arbitration payouts down
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| 2:48 |
: It’s not inherently higher, or inherently extra resistant to the whims of the offensive setting, or something
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| 2:49 |
: What can we count on from Bryce Miller and Bryan Woo the remainder of this yr? What about for the following couple years? I’m pondering excessive finish 3s, not too far behind Gilbert, however perhaps I’m too hopeful.
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| 2:49 |
: I feel they’re middle-end 3s, however I’ve heard individuals extra optimistic than that for usre
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| 2:49 |
: Should you’re placing any inventory right into a pitcher’s outcomes in opposition to the Braves in a single recreation, you’re going to assume each pitcher sucks.
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| 2:49 |
: There’s this too!
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| 2:49 |
: Did the elevated playoff subject kill the commerce deadline?
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| 2:49 |
: Final yr’s deadline was wild
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| 2:49 |
: So I feel it’s most likely too quickly to say?
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| 2:49 |
: how did *no person* handle to pry michael busch unfastened from the dodgers, given he’s completely blocked proper now? minors are minors and it’s a hitters’ league, however you may’t inform me busch shouldn’t be beginning 4+ instances every week for *somebody* at dh proper now.
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| 2:50 |
: I agree with you, he’s mashing, however what was there to commerce to go get him?
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| 2:50 |
: that the Dodgers wanted, I imply
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| 2:50 |
: Odds Shohei wins the CY AND the triple crown?
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| 2:50 |
: It’s low simply b/c the triple crown is so powerful
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| 2:50 |
: and he’s not a cy favourite at hte second both
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| 2:51 |
: like, making up 15 factors of common on Bichette plus passing two individuals and never getting handed by anybody, plus making up a 7 rbi hole
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| 2:51 |
: each actually laborious
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| 2:51 |
: Contemplating the DH penalty the place hitters on common fare worse when batting as a DH and that it will make sense that hitters could carry out worse whereas pitching (clearly not a lot information on that since so few gamers have batted quite a bit as each pitchers and place gamers), how seemingly is it that Ohtani can be an excellent higher hitter someway as an outfielder? (Not suggesting he surrender pitching, simply questioning)
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| 2:51 |
: Eh, I’m not tremendous satisfied by this. I feel that a few of the DH penalty is an unobservable harm problem
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| 2:51 |
: Like, once you’re feeling banged up, you play DH
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| 2:52 |
: so naturally DH’s have worse common well being, significantly given the best way that groups unfold round DH AB’s a lot now
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| 2:52 |
: I can’t think about that giving Ohtani MORE issues to do can be an important concept
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| 2:52 |
: Is it simply me or will we penalize prospects an excessive amount of if there’s danger of shifting down the defensive spectrum? I all the time hear prospects guys say ‘there’s such a excessive bar to clear’ however wRC+ for LF, RF, DH this yr is 102, 104, 108. Doesn’t appear that prime of a bar.
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| 2:52 |
: I feel we do an excessive amount of for actually good bats
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| 2:53 |
: however I suppose the factor is, common bats who play these defensive positions are simply accessible
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| 2:53 |
: on a regular basis
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| 2:53 |
: if you happen to needed to discover a 100 wRC+ left fielder on the commerce deadline
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| 2:53 |
: like, okay, simple
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| 2:53 |
: in order that makes them much less attention-grabbing to groups
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| 2:53 |
: Plus it’s not just like the Royals are enjoying for something. Should you go to the sport when Greinke is pitching you’re going to see Greinke.
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| 2:53 |
: Yeah precisely!
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| 2:54 |
: As enjoyable as a Jackson Holliday 2023 name up can be, there’s no means THIS Orioles group, which is so ahead pondering, begins his clock this quickly, proper?….proper???
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| 2:54 |
: I might see it occurring in the event that they assume he’s a lock to start out subsequent yr within the bigs
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| 2:54 |
: Wouldn’t have an effect on the service time clock in any respect that means
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| 2:54 |
: That stated, uh, I don’t assume that may occur
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| 2:55 |
: I feel the entire ‘we’re pivoting to a swing and miss technique’ is hilarious, and making means too huge an influence on Cardinals fan expectations. Like, they want 7-8 competent starters in 2024 and we’re gonna be fortunate to get one with ‘swing and miss’. It’s like an getting older athlete saying ‘ah! I’m simply going to run sooner and hit more durable now that everybody’s doing that’
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| 2:55 |
: ‘we ran this regression, and it says strikeouts are good. We at the moment are going to do extra strikeouts’
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| 2:55 |
: Hey Ben.
The White Sox are clearly not competing subsequent yr. Why on earth maintain on to Stop? IF, all goes effectively, they compete in two years, that’ll be the final yr they’ve him. Plus, they must hope he stays wholesome/efficient that entire time. |
| 2:56 |
: I dunno, as a result of individuals like watching Dylan Stop pitch and do you really need the group to be an absolute tire fireplace?
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| 2:56 |
: I imply, to be truthful, it already form of is
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| 2:56 |
: However much more of 1!
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| 2:56 |
: I feel there’s worth in having a great participant in your group even if you happen to’re not gonna be nice. Like in the event that they acquired blown away for a commerce bundle for him superb, nevertheless it’s not like he HAD to go irrespective of the affords accessible
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| 2:56 |
: I simply discovered about Anthony Seigler enjoying left handed protection within the outfield and proper handed protection as a catcher and really feel like somebody ought to have informed me about him sooner. This appears wild.
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| 2:56 |
: Wait what? I’m gonna go examine this
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| 2:56 |
: Are you stunned the Cardinald didn’t half with any OF?
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| 2:57 |
: Yankees for considered one of O’Neill or Carlson made sense, I feel the Yankees being unhealthy sufficient that they didn’t purchase actually poured chilly water on that
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| 2:57 |
: I’m simply gonna rant into the ether that the Certified IP mark for pitchers desperately, desperately must be lowered. Like there’s presently juuuust over 2 certified pitchers per group. Lame.
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| 2:57 |
: completely agreed
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| 2:57 |
: Re: Holliday. Weirder guys have made postseason rosters. Would you somewhat ship in Mateo off the bench or Holliday?
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| 2:58 |
: I’m really extra focused on Mateo on a postseason roster than common season, due to the protection
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| 2:58 |
: having an ultra-defense lineup to expire when you’ve gotten a lead is superior
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| 2:58 |
: 230 PAs in, Elly De La Cruz is Javier Baez proper? Principally? Actually good however isn’t about to threaten Acuna for best-in-baseball any time quickly.
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| 2:59 |
: It’s most likely a liiiiittle early to say that a couple of 21-year-old change hitter, and after 230 PA, however he’s acquired some stuff to work on for positive
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| 2:59 |
: What have your ideas been on the non Corbin Carroll contingent of younger dbacks outfielders? Thomas particularly has some attention-grabbing underlying numbers
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| 2:59 |
: Yeah I like Thomas probably the most of them, I feel the pace and sneaky pop mixture will play
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| 2:59 |
: I do know Riley Greene’s BAPIP is over .400, however he’s nonetheless fairly good, proper?
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| 2:59 |
: Yeah, I feel so
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| 2:59 |
: no have to share this however my pal and I are 99% positive that we’re going to see Dylan Carlson for Trevor Rogers by yr’s finish; it simply feels too Cardinals to not occur
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| 2:59 |
: Oh I might completely see this!
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| 2:59 |
: How good has Nootbaar’s protection in heart been? I don’t actually perceive the superior defensive stats.
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| 3:00 |
: the brief reply: not sufficient information to say, nevertheless it actually appears superb
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| 3:00 |
: Ever so barely longer reply: I feel he’s most likely a under common however not by a lot CF, or a great nook man
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| 3:00 |
: Reply a single rangers query??????????????
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| 3:01 |
: I’ll reply this one
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| 3:01 |
: Um, there was one about Chris Younger getting credit score for what JD did, and completely yeah
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| 3:01 |
: Does Spencer Strider have have a house run downside? (Does it rely as an issue if he’s nonetheless nice?)
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| 3:02 |
: I do assume he’s gonna have a bit little bit of HR vulnerability all the time
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| 3:02 |
: not a ton of various pitches and fastball-reliant
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| 3:02 |
: however like, yeah, not a lot of an issue
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| 3:02 |
: he’s so good
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| 3:02 |
: Lance Lynn says no haha
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| 3:02 |
: Haha yeah, there are issues after which there are PROBLEMS
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| 3:02 |
: Ben, is there any hope for Spencer Torkelson going ahead? Looks as if he has proven flashes this yr (extra so than in ’22). I need to consider he, Riley Greene, Kerry Carpenter, and Jake Rogers are the nucleus of a younger group that may strategy .500 subsequent yr…and subsequently contend within the AL Central
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| 3:02 |
: Man, I don’t know what to make of Tork at this level
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| 3:03 |
: he’s completely proven flashes, that’s a good way of placing it
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| 3:03 |
: he has 15 bombs in a tricky park, it’s not like he’s been unplayable
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| 3:05 |
: I feel that his energy being extra + than ++ has mattered greater than I anticipated
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| 3:05 |
: like, that was alleged to be his carrying device however 83rd percentile max exit velo is just not what I hoped for
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| 3:06 |
: I feel he’s gonna find yourself as a hitter who constantly posts wRC+’s above 100 however under 120, and that’s kinda disappointing given my hopes
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| 3:06 |
: I’m focused on your ideas on this. I, as most of us right here do, yearn for baseball all yr however I discovered myself dispirited as a Mets followers attending their recreation on Friday in opposition to the Orioles. In your opinion, is it nonetheless price going to video games when doable regardless of probably seeing AAA gamers like Peterson, Curtiss, Reid Garrett, DJ Stewart, Rafael Ortega, and so forth since there are solely so many video games per season? Or is that this a time when it’s merely not price going as a result of it’s a lot much less pleasurable than earlier than? I do know that is very subjective, however to learn your ideas
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| 3:06 |
: I feel this actually comes right down to what you’re on the lookout for in your baseball expertise
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| 3:07 |
: i LOVE going to video games as a fan, I am going to minor league video games with no clue who the prospects are, no questions requested. I’m a giant fan of the crack of the bat and the way meals tastes at hte stadium and all of that
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| 3:07 |
: I went to a ton of Mets video games in ’17 and ’18 after they have been trash down the stretch and had enjoyable
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| 3:07 |
: Nevertheless it actually relies upon what your expectations are
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| 3:07 |
: How do your expectations for Andrew Vaughn evaluate to Tork?
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| 3:08 |
: so I had Vaughn as much less of a pure energy man and hopefully extra spray to all fields hitter, assume what individuals thought Freddie Freeman was earlier than he took a number of extra steps
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| 3:08 |
: like, early-career Freeman earlier than he become god
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| 3:09 |
: I feel that’s most likely out of the query. He doesn’t have the plate disciplin to make it work, if you happen to’re on the lookout for a one-line reply
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| 3:09 |
: I are typically the identical and simply love being at video games, however thought I may be loopy after tickets for upcoming video games. All the time respect your opinions on the fan expertise
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| 3:09 |
: Oh yeah, I feel quite a lot of followers are there as a result of they need the playoff chase
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| 3:09 |
: I like that too, to be clear
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| 3:10 |
: however the marginal quantity of followers is clearly down, and perhaps that hits ticket pricdes extra?
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| 3:10 |
: Relating to the padres: typically actually good groups simply get loopy unfortunate, and issues simply don’t click on proper. Don’t assume there’s something inherently flawed in regards to the group. 2018 nats are one other instance of this
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| 3:10 |
: Yeah, typically concur with this
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| 3:10 |
: in the event that they make the plyaoffs, nobody goes to need to face them
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| 3:10 |
: simply assume, if the guardians unintentionally developed a hitter that would hit hrs, they might then commerce them for any individual who doesn’t
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| 3:11 |
:
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| 3:11 |
: Massive weekend from the Mariners… They moved their constant nearer for small items and go on a streak. Do you assume they are going to make the playoffs once more?
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| 3:11 |
: I can’t speak myself into it
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| 3:11 |
: I feel the ALE groups are simply too good
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| 3:11 |
: Will I be traded or go away the Mets when my choice comes and what are the 5 most definitely groups to signal or purchase me?
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| 3:11 |
: I feel the most definitely consequence is that he opts out
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| 3:12 |
: He appears like a stable #2 starter to me
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| 3:12 |
: Clearly we’ll get to see two extra years of that, but when he’s roughly this degree, he’ll get greater than 2/30 at age 33
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| 3:12 |
: Re: good groups being unfortunate, gaze upon the Blue Jays RISP numbers and check out to not claw your eyes out on the eldritch horrors contained therein
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| 3:13 |
: I’m not saying that I get pleasure from these unusual failures
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| 3:13 |
: They’re no enjoyable once you’re residing them
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| 3:13 |
: However I like that the material of baseball consists of this expertise
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| 3:13 |
: It’s good life coaching. “How can this arbitrary and unfair factor be occurring to me? It have to be one thing unhealthy I did’
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| 3:13 |
: actually relatable feeling
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| 3:13 |
: How a lot does org improvement talent vs. simply random variance play into how a prospect pans out? clearly inconceivable to reply, however by way of groups “whiffing” on guys in drafts… like is it simply far more of random development of an 18 yr previous than it’s some particular sauce that the dodgers, astros and so forth. have?
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| 3:14 |
: I feel it’s each, which is an unsatisfying reply, however I feel you need to have a look at draft hauls in huge information units to actually hvae an important concept
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| 3:14 |
: the Dodgers/Astros/Cardinals/Rays have finished a extremely good job at getting manufacturing out of gamers they draft within the broad sweep of issues, even excluding single gamers
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| 3:15 |
: however in each particular person case, there’s large variance
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| 3:15 |
: 17 y/o Ethan Salas placing up an 840 OPS in A ball appears fairly spectacular
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| 3:15 |
: Yeah underratedly superior season
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| 3:15 |
: I really feel like that is considerably much like when Jackson Chourio burst onto the scene final yr
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| 3:16 |
: worse numbers however a yr youthful and harder place
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| 3:16 |
: say one thing good about Juan Soto, who individuals stated imply issues about for greater than a yr. Will he end opsing over 1000 ? I say sure
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| 3:16 |
: Oh man, I like saying good issues about Juan Soto
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| 3:16 |
: He’s my favourite participant to look at within the non-Ohtani division, I simply love how he turns an at-bat into theatrics
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| 3:17 |
: additionally, sure, he’s among the best gamers within the recreation and someway a lightning rod
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| 3:17 |
: Typically going to video games when your group is out of it’s simply extra enjoyable..You haven’t any expectations & can simply benefit from the recreation. Probably the most enjoyable instances I’ve ever had at a recreation was with my son, shopping for fifth row seats behind residence plate for $35 at Comerica when Detroit was out of it in September & watching Corey Kluber throw a 2 hitter & dominate a nasty Tigers group. Man, in opposition to boy stuff
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| 3:17 |
: Typically, for positive
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| 3:18 |
: I’ve quite a lot of good reminiscences of meaningless September baseball
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| 3:18 |
: I significantly have this reminiscence, I can’t let you know what month final yr however second half of the season, the place Zac Gallen simply carved the Giants up as a part of his scoreless streak
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| 3:18 |
: pleasant to look at
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| 3:18 |
: that stated… my favourite stay baseball expertise was Sport 5 of the 2012 NLDS between the Nats and Cardinals
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| 3:19 |
: excessive stakes baseball can be nice
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| 3:19 |
: It’s important to guess what number of WS Ohtani will play in. How way more confidence would you’ve gotten if you happen to might guess after he indicators a brand new contract verse instantly after this season ends?
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| 3:19 |
: a ton extra after he indicators a brand new deal, simply particularly due to the Dodgers query
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| 3:19 |
: talking of fan experiences – went to the Cubs Braves recreation yesterday and – in addition to being pleasant as a complete – actually loved watching Ronald Acuna race a ballboy to choose up a foul ball whereas he was ready on deck. Little belongings you don’t see on TV (most likely) and simply present how a lot enjoyable these guys are having
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| 3:19 |
: the Braves are all the time having a ton of enjoyable
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| 3:20 |
: different enjoyable in-person groups for me: DBacks, Rays, Cubs
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| 3:20 |
: I’m restricted by who I’ve seen in individual this yr however I preferred all of these
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| 3:21 |
: Now that the A’s stadium has been determined, when will we see TB determine the place to play?
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| 3:22 |
: “settled”
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| 3:22 |
: I don’t know what the small pattern “numbers” say, however eye test-wise Salvy Perez has regarded fairly darn competent at 1B!
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| 3:22 |
: I don’t even remotely consider small pattern defensive metrics at first base
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| 3:22 |
: he appears first rate to me however I’ve seen like two video games price
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| 3:22 |
: Re: Civale, It virtually looks like the Guardians stated to themselves: “Nicely, we’ve been creating above common beginning pitching, so we will rely on it persevering with to occur – commerce him!”
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| 3:23 |
: though you didn’t add “Now let’s exit and discover the perfect bat-only prospect who doesn’t hit for any energy”
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| 3:23 |
: In your non-expert or knowledgeable opinion, why does it *appear* like so many profitable Asian Main League hitters battle after they come stateside? obviouslty not Ichiro, Matsui, Ohtani, and even SHin Soo Choo I might say. Or to place it in another way, why did these guys make hay whereas Fukudome, Seiya Suzuki, and a few others have actually not impressed
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| 3:23 |
: I’m guessing that it’s simply random
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| 3:24 |
: you can say the identical about draftees from Arizona STate
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| 3:25 |
: why have guys like Spencer Torkelson and Alika Williams (first spherical picks in 2020) struggled whereas Kole Calhoun and Jason Kipnis exceeded expectations?
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| 3:25 |
: Tampa has come again to earth fairly a bit. Who scares you within the.playoffs extra: jays, rays or O’s?
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| 3:25 |
: Jays I feel, you may think about them simply turning out the lights with Gausman and Good Berrios, with a ton of hitting to go together with that
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| 3:25 |
: Has the Chisholm to CF been a hit? What precisely is his ceiling?
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| 3:26 |
: It’s too quickly to say, however I’m not optimistic as a result of he’s all the time been harm inclined and that’s accelerated this yr
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| 3:26 |
: Typically the damage and tear of heart is just not good for you
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| 3:27 |
: When it comes to his means to adapt to heart, yeah, his routes and reactions have improved markedly
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| 3:27 |
: I bear in mind watching an April recreation the place Keith Hernandez was shocked by how unhealthy his jumps have been
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| 3:27 |
: and now he appears quite a bit higher
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| 3:27 |
: however he can’t keep on the sphere
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| 3:27 |
: Hit enter earlier than the remainder of the remark: …..and I feel the Guardians banking on the event pipeline all the time being full is silly. They’re a busted pitching prospect or two from being actually terrible.
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| 3:28 |
: Yep to this too!
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| 3:28 |
: I feel it’s a dangerous technique
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| 3:28 |
: that stated, you most likely have to take dangerous methods if you happen to’re going to attempt to make the playoffs yearly whereas working a miniscule payroll
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| 3:29 |
: I feel that the overall view that groups ought to decrease danger is fallacious. There are occasions to embrace danger and check out methods with huge payoffs, and I feel buying and selling Civale is an efficient exmaple of that, even when I don’t love Manzardo as a return
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| 3:29 |
: likewise the Rays have been in an important spot to scale back danger by including Civale
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| 3:29 |
: I consider that commerce as a danger switch, the Rays have been prepared to damp volatility and the Guardians most likely need a bit
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| 3:29 |
: what number of years of some slap hitters and Jose Ramirez can one group deal with?
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| 3:30 |
: Will Tink Therefore be on the opening day roster for the playing cards subsequent season? If that’s the case what are your expectations for his efficiency?
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| 3:30 |
: I don’t assume he shall be
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| 3:30 |
: largely as a result of I feel they need to handle his innings
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| 3:30 |
: He’s solely thrown 66 this yr, he’s not gonna all of a sudden throw 180 subsequent yr
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| 3:30 |
: That’s truthful I simply didnt know if there was “a factor” they don’t seem to be doing/doing
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| 3:30 |
: Oh yeah…. nothing springs to thoughts
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| 3:30 |
: It was once the case that velocity was meaningfully decrease in NPB however that’s been much less true lately
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| 3:31 |
: Not a query however including on] the perfect factor about groups just like the Mets being out of it’s how low-cost the tickets have gotten. My brother is on the town together with his household and you may get fairly good seats for beneath $30 together with charges and my niece and nephew are too younger to care that the Mets traded away all their good gamers. However for my private expertise, I don’t get pleasure from going to video games when the Yankees are unhealthy and aren’t anticipating to win.
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| 3:31 |
: That was not hte neatest thing once I had a 20-game ticket bundle, b/c I preferred reselling the large video games and getting two worse video games for my cash and that was powerful after they sucked
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| 3:31 |
: an ebbing tide lowers all boats
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| 3:31 |
: however yeah, it’s nice if you happen to’re not residing and dying with the group’s probabilities
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| 3:31 |
: The Guardians are good at creating pitchers. The Giants are good at super-platooning. The Astros are good at information to seek out pitchers. The Purple Sox are good at____?
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| 3:32 |
: I feel they’re fairly good at getting probably the most out of the roster they’ve
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| 3:32 |
: they match collectively some not like components seemingly fairly effectively yearly
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| 3:32 |
: Do the tigers stretch Skubal out to 6innings this yr? Have you ever checked out his residence/street splits? Man should have the comfiest mattress within the Detroit suburbs
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| 3:32 |
: I hadn’t however now I’ve, dang yeah
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| 3:32 |
: He must be a Serta (or Purple or no matter) spokesperson
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| 3:33 |
: or do the Mookie Betts factor the place he travels with a ton of stuff in order that he can regulate his physique extra
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| 3:33 |
: Re Purple Sox are good at getting most out of their roster- does that make them the ALE Brewers?
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| 3:33 |
: If it weren’t for the Rays, sure
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| 3:33 |
: does managing a younger pitchers workload have any precise proof of working? or is it simply “that looks like one thing that may be a good suggestion, lets try this”
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| 3:33 |
: I’m positively not following the chopping fringe of analysis right here. I feel it’s positively true that vast will increase in workload are riskier than gradual ramp-ups
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| 3:33 |
: however the entire concept of bubble wrapping somebody is at odds with the truth that pitching is inherently harmful
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| 3:34 |
: like, on your arm
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| 3:34 |
: CJ Abrams – is there a change or two to level at for why he’s been pink sizzling these days? Is it so simple as “he was 21 final season, give him a while”?
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| 3:34 |
: nothing stands out to me
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| 3:34 |
: I imply, I feel that is kinda who he’s, there’s probably not way more energy to get to, and I don’t assume he’s ever going to stroll a lot
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| 3:35 |
: however he can hit
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| 3:35 |
: The Mrs. was watching a recreation with me and requested me a query I’m ashamed to confess I used to be befuddled by: Why are there no feminine umpires within the MLB (at the least to my information)?
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| 3:35 |
: I imply…. I feel the reply is simply that sports activities are actually sexist?
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| 3:35 |
: why aren’t there extra feminine sportswriters, or commentators? why does Jessica Mendoza get slammed when A Rod will get a go on a relative foundation?
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| 3:36 |
: Why does MLB store constantly have 23 choices for stuff for males and two for ladies?
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| 3:36 |
: I’ll say, it’s getting higher. I acquired my spouse a very nice Giants sweater (from the Erin Andrews assortment, which apparently exists) this yr
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| 3:36 |
: That was not an choice a number of years in the past
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| 3:36 |
: How unhealthy did Detroit blow the commerce deadline? ERod and relievers to maneuver and solely removed Lorenzen. Additionally, why dont they kick tires on AAAA guys like Hiura or Adell? Not just like the group is competing anytime quickly and would possibly get fortunate like JD Martinez repair.
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| 3:37 |
: It was not nice! Largely the conserving relievers factor, the largest error within the E Rod fiasco was simply that they didn’t take extra time
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| 3:37 |
: like, try this two days earlier than the deadline and you may pivot
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| 3:37 |
: Is it doable that the Mariners can solely be actually good if their total fanbase activates them? I do know this isn’t true, however typically it looks like they have to be a “no person believes in us!” group to make it work. Additionally: MOP.
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| 3:38 |
: the group town wants, not the one it deserves
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| 3:38 |
: any ideas on the present positional changes? I’ve seen a number of attention-grabbing items suggesting that the unfold is just too huge and the 1b/dh penalty must be lowered
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| 3:38 |
: That’s my suspicion as effectively. Once I tried to duplicate the numbers by place switchers within the majors utilizing OAA information, I acquired solutions that have been surprisingly clsoe to the changes we use
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| 3:39 |
: However with an enormous grain of salt: 1b/different place switchers are simply uncommon and bizarre
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| 3:39 |
: and DH, I imply, that’s very laborious to deal with
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| 3:39 |
: I simply have a tough time believing the variety of runs within the 1b/DH changes significantly
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| 3:39 |
: Alright, this has been a protracted and fruitful chat, although I want there have been extra gaming/cooking questions, I suppose I’ve gone too mainstream
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| 3:39 |
: One thing to aspire to subsequent time
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| 3:40 |
: I’m off to go eat some doubanjiang and vinegar marinated tofu
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| 3:40 |
: After which play a board recreation tonight
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| 3:40 |
: Gotta keep on model
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| 3:40 |
: Have an important week, everybody, speak to you once more subsequent week
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Ben is a author at FanGraphs. He might be discovered on Twitter @_Ben_Clemens.
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