JotCast | 2018 Opening Day Very Long Chat

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Craig Edwards

1:09

I'm sure Zach Britton can think of one.

The only guy from ND

1:10

What's the average error on projections? 5-7 wins? So Phillies would need more than a typical forecasting error in their favor. Which is more likely with a young, rebuilding team, admittedly.

Craig Edwards

1:11

The odds aren't that much different from the Diamondbacks or Rockies last year. Brewers in same boat. Some team is going to do it this year and it could be the Phillies.

Jo TIme?

1:12

Good sign re: expected PT to see J. Martinez starting and hitting 5th on day 1.

Craig Edwards

1:12

He's got a little bit less swing and miss to his game than Gyorko so it makes some sense to sit him against Syndergaard, though Tim McCarver just made the exact opposite point with Gyorko being a FB hitter.

Rick

1:13

Fangraphs says Yankees win the AL East by two games; PECOTA says Yankees by 9 games. Which is closer to reality?

Meg Rowley

1:14

I have a feeling that race is going to be very, very tight, though I think the Yankees ultimately prevail. Not sure that difference in projections is worth fretting about.

Eric A Longenhagen

1:14

Okay, I'm off to Salt River to see the Dbacks kids. Here's the Marlins prospect list if you like the Fish and want to feel hopeful: https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/top-29-prospects-miami-marlins/

Meg Rowley

1:15

Eric is so thoughtful.

mark

1:15

Any idea when Sabersim will be up?

Craig Edwards

1:16

I'm not sure the Yankees have the SP depth to run away from the Red Sox.

Jerj Clooners

1:16

How do you expect the playing time situation to play out between Grandal and Barnes?

Meg Rowley

1:16

re: Sabersim, sounds like there were some issues, and they might not be up today, but it is being worked on!

Craig Edwards

1:16

Re: Dodgers catching. Depends some on how much Barnes plays in the field, but something close to 50/50 makes sense.

1:17

only 99 mph from sydergaard on the first pitch.

Meg Rowley

1:18

It's all over for him. Washed.

Dylan

1:18

Mets have Syndergaard 8th and Rosario 9th today. What's your opinion on this?

Craig Edwards

1:18

I like it. Getting more runners on base for your best hitters is a good idea.

mike

1:19

Tulo was put on the 60 day DL. I assumed a lack of urgency to move forward with treatment of his bone spurs and was disappointed with the outcome. Is this 'wait and see' method common with his situation? he has been out since middle of July with ankle sprain and then bone spurs.

Craig Edwards

1:19

A decision like that also forces the team and player not to rush back which can be a problem when dealing with a lingering/long term type injury.

Tears for Fears

1:20

Lester is sitting 90 on his fastball. Should I be concerned?

Craig Edwards

1:20

No, but he declined last year, isn't young, and there's a possibility he's a lot loser to average than ace this season.

sufjan stevens

1:20

Who do you think is the most visually impressive pitcher? Syndergaard? Sale? Someone else?

Henry

1:21

How can you not love Thor?? I so want to see him have an amazing season.

Meg Rowley

1:21

Sale remains one of the visually weirder pitchers, which you'll be shocked to discover makes him very appealing to me.

Craig Edwards

1:22

Thor being healthy all season would be great for baseball.

Bert

1:22

Why would Matheny move Carpenter from the lead off spot? 25 HR and a .380 OBP getting the most at bats is a good thing.

Craig Edwards

1:23

I think the first four hitters in the Cardinals lineup are all similar enough that it doesn't matter much. Putting the two best baserunners in the first two spots does make some sense.

Rick

1:24

Can Barnes be an everyday second baseman? E.g., to replace Forsythe after this year?

Meg Rowley

1:24

I'd be surprised if they do that. If nothing else, Barnes is a pretty impressive framer.

Craig Edwards

1:25

Yeah, I think they can probably do better than Barnes as 2b everyday.

Erik

1:26

Don't you want your better baserunners batting 5th and 6th, or around there? No need to move up a base if you're before the home run hitters, but if you're behind singles guys, you really need to get on second.

Craig Edwards

1:27

not at the expense of not having your best hitters at the top of the lineup. it is more of a tiebreaker.

Vic Romano

1:28

Who is up first - Vladdy or Eloy?

Craig Edwards

1:29

The Blue Jays seem more likely to either a) contend and want his bat or b) sell a ton and want to bring him up to see what he'll do.

Dan

1:30

What will feel longer: this chat or this Marlins season?

Meg Rowley

1:30

Well we're likely to have some fun, so...

Denji

1:30

Chris Davis has the second best OBP projection after Machado per the depth charts. There's just nobody in the lineup who gets on base, and Davis at least gets walks. I'd be more worried about Craig Gentry (?!) getting the opening day start.

Craig Edwards

1:31

that is a concern, yes.

1:32

mound visit for Molina. Going to be a lot of wasted airtime talking about the number of visits this year.

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