Archive for Chat
by Paul Swydan - May 21, 2013
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Paul Swydan: Hi everybody!
Jeff Zimmerman and I will be here to entertain all of your baseball-related queries. Chris Cwik will NOT be here, something about preparing to get married this weekend. I don’t know, sounds suspect.
Anyway, get in your questions. As a tribute to Chris, we’ll be running some polls on your favorite movie with a wedding scene. There’s tons, so don’t be mad if I don’t pick yours. Or, be mad if you want, it’s up to you really.
See you soon!
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| 8:45 |
Paul Swydan: We’ll start in 15 minutes. By the way, if you have a tasteful message of good luck — or of warning — for Chris, drop it in the comments, and we’ll run them at the end of the chat!
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| 9:01 |
Paul Swydan: Hi guys. Let’s get started. Jeff will be along shortly.
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| 9:02 |
Comment From TimWould you trade A.Jones and P.Corbin for M.Trout?
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| 9:03 |
Paul Swydan: Probably. I like all three players, but if you’re going for it, I like the gamble on Trout.
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Comment From asdfasdfWould you bench Cishek for David Hernandez now that the Marlins are going with a committee? Thanks
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by Jeff Sullivan - May 21, 2013
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| 9:03 |
Jeff Sullivan: And we begin at my customary three minutes after the hour!
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| 9:03 |
Jeff Sullivan: Usual notes: the queue is very busy so don’t be offended if I don’t get to your question. I don’t know much of anything at all about fantasy baseball so asker beware. I’m going to try to cut this off after an hour instead of 100 minutes because today is unusually busy.
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| 9:04 |
Jeff Sullivan: Onward, friendly chatters
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Comment From Chris
Patrick Corbin has a .246 BABIP, 88% LOB, 3.9% HR/FB, and an xFIP of 3.59, yet Keith Law said on Twitter that he was legit. What are us normal folks missing on him?
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| 9:04 |
Jeff Sullivan: I’m going to be writing about Corbin a little later today! More investigating to be done, but his slider looks to be incredible against both handedness…es.
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| 9:05 |
Jeff Sullivan: Corbin shouldn’t strike anyone as an ace in the making, but he looks to be a legitimate above-average starter, as Law might have been implying.
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by Dave Cameron - May 20, 2013
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Dan Szymborski: Will the circle-change be unbroken, by and by, by and by? The answer to this and a percentage of other questions asked coming up next, on the Dan Szymborski Baseball-Related Chat of Doom and Ultimate Destruction!
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| 12:01 |
Comment From zackHomer Bailey or Lance Lynn rest of season?
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| 12:02 |
Dan Szymborski: Irish Creme by a sip.
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Comment From TimCan you explain why HBP and BB have different weights in wOBA?
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| 12:03 |
Dan Szymborski: It’s from historical data. Most likely is that HBP is more random — some unintentional walks are going to be “partly” intentional and those “partly” intentional walks are, on average, going to be given in slightly lower leverage situations.
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Comment From RayCurious as to what you expect from Grandal once he comes back. I did not see ZiPS on his player page. Would you expect more of the same as last year or would you discount his offense as a result of the positive PED test?
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by JD Sussman - May 17, 2013
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JD Sussman: Hey everyone, sorry for running a few minutes late. I know you’re thrilled that Mike will not be joining us. Post questions!
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| 12:42 |
Comment From LarryADo you take Roto Questions?
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| 12:43 |
JD Sussman: Whatever your heart desires, LarryA. Though, like Mike, I’ll only take questions on guys I’ve seen or guys I’ve heard a good deal about.
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Comment From TKI know he’s repeating low A but is Rossell Herrera playing his way back into relevance? Top 100 guy down the road? Position?
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JD Sussman: I’d bet on Herrera’s tools. I need to cut the video of him from spring training, but he’s a LONG athletic kid. Really love what he was doing from the left side. I just took him in a deep 14 team league, and I’d advise grabbing him. But, he isn’t a SS.
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Comment From OJonesRoman Quinn had a little hot streak last week but has fallen back a bit. I know Mike was very high on him through the offseason, do you see him starting to perform to Mike’s lofty expectations?
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by Eno Sarris - May 16, 2013
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Eno Sarris: be here in 15
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Eno Sarris: Super upbeat lyrics of the day! Because… Rankings week.
Feel it come, I don’t know how long
It’s gonna stay with me, I’ll let desire be, desire go
Oh, dare I face the real world
Everyday, back and forth, what’s it for?
What’s it for? Back and forth, everyday
Everyday, back and forth, what’s it for?
I don’t know, I’ll get out, won’t have to check my watch.
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Comment From person hscerghost Eno returns
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Comment From Nicky NumbnutsThink I got a problem down here…
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Comment From MarkCathartic experience of the day: Dropping B.J. Upton. I feel like I did when I dropped CJ Wilson last year.
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Eno Sarris: strange interlude.
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by Dave Cameron - May 15, 2013
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Dave Cameron: It’s chat day again, so we’ll spend an hour or so talking about baseball related things. Not fantasy baseball related things, though, because I don’t know anything about fantasy baseball.
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| 11:43 |
Dave Cameron: The queue is now open, so go ahead and get your questions in.
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Comment From zackDo you have any concerns about Strasburg other than the fact that he is a pitcher and could get hurt at any time for no reason?
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Dave Cameron: No, I don’t think there’s any reason to be any more concerned than usual.
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Comment From BenzedrineDoes Derek Dietrich get the starting nod the rest of the season?
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Dave Cameron: Seems like a good use of playing time. When you’re not trying to win, giving chances to fringe prospects to see what they can do makes sense.
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by Paul Swydan - May 14, 2013
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Paul Swydan: Hi everybody!
For the second straight week, I am flying solo, because both Chris and Jeff will be watching live baseball in stadiums. It’s almost like they don’t like you guys anymore. But I still love you, so join me tonight at 9 pm ET, and I’ll cram some baseball down your cramhole.
Get your questions in and I’ll see you soon!
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| 9:00 |
Paul Swydan: One sec guys. Cracking a Shipyard Summer real quick. The people have spoken!
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Comment From AJTIs Chris and Jeff skipping out on everyone. Should they be punished?
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Paul Swydan: Don’t worry, they will be!
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Comment From WilliamWith reinforcements coming, could you see the Yankees pulling away?
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Paul Swydan: Nope. I think the AL East is still a five-team race. Not ready to even declare the Blue Jays dead and buried. Maybe in a couple more weeks though…
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by Jeff Sullivan - May 14, 2013
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Jeff Sullivan: It’s always something, isn’t it? This time my router wasn’t working. All right, full steam ahead!
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| 9:06 |
Jeff Sullivan: Is this working? Is this working yet?
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| 9:07 |
Jeff Sullivan: Okay, weird CiL hiccup. Uhhhh this has not been a very promising start
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Jeff Sullivan: Let’s turn to the audience for questions!
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Comment From Aaron
So the Braves and their strikeouts became a big deal over the weekend as many Braves fans and radio hosts freaked out over a 3 game losing streak to a good team on the road. I know you’ve written on it, but any new thoughts?
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Jeff Sullivan: No new thoughts. The Braves are going to strike out a little more than most teams do, but that’s only one of their characteristics. Why would the strikeouts matter more now, as opposed to when the Braves were 12-1? Why was it fine then, and problematic in May?
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by Dave Cameron - May 13, 2013
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Dan Szymborski: It begins. 30 seconds to turn down your speaker.
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Comment From zackcould you see any smaller market fringe contender like Pittsburgh, Colorado, or Baltimore going all in and trying to deal for Cliff Lee?
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Dan Szymborski: I don’t think so. Even if they were willing, I don’t think the Phillies are living in reality land.
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Comment From tylersnoteswhich happens first: keppinger walk, hr, or sb?
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Dan Szymborski: starting to think sun turns into a red giant first.
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Comment From ArcherEspinosa vs. Daniel Murphy RoS in a 12-team H2H 5×5(OBP)?
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by Mike Newman - May 10, 2013
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Mike Newman: Hello all. Welcome to this week’s chat. We’ll get started at noon, but feel free to start posting questions.
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Comment From RagsI don’t have a question but my boss didn’t show up for work today. Hooray Friday!
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Mike Newman: My kind of Friday! I’m sure every reader in here is in the same situation. Right?
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Comment From AaronWhat are your feelings on Braves pitching prospects? Alex Wood has looked GREAT so far. Where do you rank him, Cabrera, Sims, Graham, and so on?
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Mike Newman: I’ve seen all four. Graham and Wood are very good pitching prospects. Not elite, but mid-rotation/high leverage reliever types. As for Sims/Cabrera, I just submitted a piece with HD video on both to FanGraphs.
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| 12:03 |
Comment From GuestWho reaches the majors first, Byron Buxton or Miguel Sano?
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by Eno Sarris - May 9, 2013
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Eno Sarris: lyrics of the day are FRESH (at least for this old man)
Out of control but you’re playing a role Do you think you can go til the 18th hole Or will you flip-flop the day of the championship? Try to go it alone on your own for a bit
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Comment From person hscerAm I in the right place? This is where we talk about baseball and other things, right?
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Eno Sarris: Sure. Or whatever.
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Comment From SteveWhat does a full season of Prime Anthony Rizzo look like?
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Eno Sarris: I’d hate to get all gushy about him, but I think he could have more than one .290+/40+ season on his ledger.
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by Dave Cameron - May 8, 2013
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Dave Cameron: Hey all – we’ll go ahead and get started in 15 minutes, but the queue is now open. Get your questions in now.
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Comment From PeteWhat are your thoughts with regard to swinging at the first pitch as opposed to being more patient at the plate?
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Dave Cameron: If you get a middle-middle fastball, let it loose. There are certainly times when first pitch swinging is the right plan. You shouldn’t be looking to take pitches just to take pitches. The point is to swing at hittable pitches. If you get a first pitch hittable pitch, swing at it.
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Comment From JEBDo you think Tazawa has a chance to take over the closer role? Or do the Sox have too much money in the other guys to keep him in there?
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Dave Cameron: Tazawa’s an extreme fly ball guy, and closers don’t always love putting guys like that in the closer’s role because of their HR problems. But, I think he could hold the job until Bailey’s healthy.
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Comment From KobyHow many Ks does Darvish finish the season with?
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by Paul Swydan - May 7, 2013
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Paul Swydan: Hi everybody!
There’s a 95% chance that I’m flying solo tonight. Chris is definitely not going to be here, and Jeff probably won’t be. So you’re stuck with me and all of my nerdly glory!
Get your questions in, and I’ll be back at 9 p.m. ET to tackle as many of them as I possibly can.
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| 6:37 |
Paul Swydan: Jeff wants to know – what ballparks do you believe are affected the most by a specific wind direction? Let me know your thoughts and I’ll post them.
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| 9:01 |
Paul Swydan: Alright, let’s do this thing!
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Comment From Stuck in a SlumpNo one seems to be talking about Scott Feldman, but the guy went 7 innings and limited the Rangers to 3 base runners. In his last four starts he has a 1.63 ERA and a 0.80 WHIP with a 7.5 K/9 rate. Is this for real?
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Paul Swydan: Well, he’s not good enough to consistently post a 1.63 ERA and 0.80 WHIP, but he is an underrated play, and the K/9 could definitely stand up. I like him as a 4th/5th starter in mixed leagues, and even better in NL only leagues.
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Comment From shirleydid clay cheat? Is Eckersley just a wee bit too protective of him?
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by Jeff Sullivan - May 7, 2013
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Jeff Sullivan: Okay! Let’s start late like usual.
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Jeff Sullivan: Ordinary caveats:
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Jeff Sullivan: (1) I am not a fantasy baseball expert (2) I am not a baseball expert (3) There are a lot of questions that go in the queue
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| 9:04 |
Jeff Sullivan: One-time caveat:
(4) I’ve been out of town due to a wedding and I just got back late last night so I’m not at all caught up on what’s going on in baseball. Six-day blind spot!
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Jeff Sullivan: So know ahead of time that this is going to be the least satisfying live chat in FanGraphs history. At least, in my FanGraphs history. I apologize and next week will be normal. You may see yourselves out.
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Comment From Delusional Braves FanSIMMONS! Suck it haters
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by Carson Cistulli - May 6, 2013
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Dan Szymborski: Szymborski ist angekommen. Zittern unter seiner nerdlichen Blick!
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Comment From GuestSoriano or Minor RoS for fantasy?
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| 11:59 |
Dan Szymborski: Depends what you need, really.
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Comment From GuestWill Ian Kennedy rebound?
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Dan Szymborski: Yeah, but he’s more like 2012 and 2010 than 2011.
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Comment From MikeMarcell Ozuna have a good year?
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by Mike Newman - May 3, 2013
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: Hello all, welcome to today’s chat. As I prepare a plate of delicious take-out Chinese food before we begin, please take a minute to check out my newsletter project at http://ROTOscouting.com.
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Comment From eWorried about Hultzen’s should? The mariners said it’s minor, but that’s how things always start. What’s your take?
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: With Hultzen’s awkward mechanics, there’s quite a bit of, “I told you so” speculation happening right now. When I saw Hultzen last season, his mechanics were more across his body than during a pre-draft look. Unfortunately, he was so efficient in a spring training start (3 IP, 30 pitches), that I didn’t have a chance to follow up in Arizona. Not much more to do other than wait and see at this point. the Mariners don’t have a reputation for hiding injuries or anything.
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Comment From MattConcerned at all about Bogaerts’ law of power thus far? The rest of his numbers seem alright, although his K rate is a tad worrisome. Thoughts?
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: He’s young and still developing, so I’m not worried. I’m convinced his playing for the Netherlands, combined with the cold weather April has caused him to get off to a slow start. He’s heating up with the weather and I still consider him to be a top-5 prospect in baseball entering 2014.
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Comment From Fish FoodYelich before July?
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by Eno Sarris - May 2, 2013
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Eno Sarris: Couldn’t have been older than 10 But to me and my friends The voice on the other end might as well have been God’s 1995, the Division Series Edgar’s up to bat Bottom of the 11th inning Got the whole town listening “Swung on and belted,” the words distorted. “Joey Cora rounds third! Here comes Griffey! The throw to the plate’s not in time! My, oh my, the Mariners win it!” Yes. Fireworks, they lit up ceiling in the Kingdome We had just made history
lyrics of the day. should be easy.
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Comment From Guestdee gordon to transition to 2b?
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Eno Sarris: Might actually help him make the bigs! He is taking grounders there.
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Comment From @WorkTheWireHow much longer until BJ Upton comes around?
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Eno Sarris: in batting average leagues, never, not in that cat at least. But I think he’ll hit homers and steal bases eventually.
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by Dave Cameron - May 1, 2013
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Dave Cameron: We’re about 15 minutes from starting up, so feel free to fill the queue with your questions now. |
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Comment From Joel
Is there anyone in the Angels organization who is telling Josh Hamilton to stop swinging at everything, and if so, why won’t he listen? |
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Dave Cameron: It’s the million dollar question, right? It’s possible that it’s a physical issue of pitch recognition, so we should leave open the possibility that this is Hamilton trying to be selective, but yeah, it seems odd that he keeps hacking away despite pitchers hardly ever throwing him a strike. |
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Comment From zack
Does Tim Hudson have a legitimate hall of fame case? He has the same ERA+ as John Smoltz. |
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Dave Cameron: I think he’s going to miss out. 200 wins won’t impress the voters, and he never had a run as the best pitcher in baseball. |
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Comment From Billy
Josh Reddick: A little early still or concerned? |
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by Paul Swydan - April 30, 2013
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Paul Swydan: Hi everybody!
Join us live at 9 pm ET for all of the baseballing action that you’ll let us cram down your cramhole! Get your questions in now, and I’ll put up a bunch of polls too, because polls are fun.
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Chris Cwik: My fantasy team had a -3 yesterday. Screw fantasy baseball. Let’s talk actual baseball.
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Paul Swydan: Just finished listening to Katy Feeney tell Buster Olney why the schedule is the way the schedule is on his podcast. I remember meeting with Katy waayyyyy back in 2006, and getting the chance to ask her the same questions. She’s the best. Let’s do this!
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Paul Swydan: 2006? 2005 maybe? Whatever. I’m old.
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Comment From jeffwhy does cj wilson suck so much?
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Paul Swydan: Well, it’s not because he uses Head & Shoulders, that’s for darn sure!!!
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by Jeff Sullivan - April 30, 2013
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Jeff Sullivan: I’m the least late I’ve been in months! |
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Jeff Sullivan: Reminder #1: I am not a fantasy baseball expert |
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Jeff Sullivan: Reminder #2: I am not a baseball expert |
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Jeff Sullivan: Remember #3: There are hundreds, if not thousands of questions submitted in the queue over the course of a chat, so I have no prayer of keeping up. |
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Jeff Sullivan: Now we begin with the baseball chat! |
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Comment From BlueJaysFan1
omg help. say something nice. do something helppppp! |
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