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Grant
8:03
re: ZiPS... Atlanta's odds are boosted quite a bit by the model apparently liking their chances in the Fried/Buehler matchup
Ben Clemens
8:03
ZiPS loves* Fried too!
Guest
8:04
Which WS matchup would you prefer:  Rays-Braves (because it means the Astros lost) or Astros-Dodgers (because the 2017 rematch would be great drama)?
AvatarDavid Laurila
8:04
I think any of the matchups would make for a good story line.
Wire Fan
8:04
Why do broadcasters keep perpetuating the myth that Jose Altuve is a good fielder?  He isn't even an average fielder.  Is is just because he is short?
Ben Clemens
8:05
I think it's largely because he's short, but it also helps that his height makes the plays he does make look more impressive
S
8:06
Too many teams have powder blue uniforms.
Ben Clemens
8:06
I do not agree with this take at all
I think that some powder blue jerseys don't work well, but I like the Rays' implementation of it a lot
Derek
8:07
Rays-Dodgers would probably morph into a financial David vs. Goliath narrative
AvatarDavid Laurila
8:07
Yes. That would be a tired narrative, but it would be a narrative indeed.
Ben Clemens
8:07
Not a huge fan of Snell's dark blue long sleeves, I'd rather see him with light blue sleeves, but that's nit picking
Guest
8:07
Do you think the Rangers or Angels are a threat to the Astros/As at all next year?
Tony Wolfe
8:08
I think the Angels could get there theoretically, if they add more pitching (evergreen statement) and the other two regress a bit, which is certainly possible
The Rangers seem to be in a lot of trouble
S
8:08
I agree that the Rays is among the best, but teams like the Mariners and Twins shouldn't have them.
Ben Clemens
8:09
I don't like the Twins' blue uniforms, but I think many people do
Grant
8:09
I dislike the powder blue for the Rangers
Ben Clemens
8:09
Yeah the Rangers don't need a blue jersey, agree
I think their star logo works really well in big bold red and blue
8:10
Although I guess they don't use that very much anymore
Sam
8:11
After last year I would've been pretty shocked to know that Meadows wouldn't be starting in a playoff game. Not a critique it's just interesting, really seemed like he would be their *guy*
Ben Clemens
8:12
Yeah Meadows' progression has to be concerning for the Rays
Or rather, career arc, since it's hardly progression this year.
DresTheAce
8:12
Does TB’s unfamiliarity with HOU’s rookie relievers have any bearing?
AvatarDavid Laurila
8:12
Again not answering a question directly, but one of the charms of the pre-inter-league era was teams having little or no familiarity with each other during the World Series.
Ben Clemens
8:13
Meadows was hurt this year, so I'm willing to give him a mulligan
That said, I'd rather see him hitting than not
Guest
8:14
With Morton hitting free agency, do you think the Rays could bring in Bauer as a replacement for a short-term, high AAV starting pitcher contract
Josh
8:14
do the angels have the financial flexibility to add *good* pitching this offseason? bauer would be a nice add, but very expensive if he goes through with only doing 1 year contracts
Ben Clemens
8:14
I'm curious to see if Bauer is going to go through with his string of 1-year deals plan. The market for contracts is going to be AWFUL this offseason
8:15
I've seen people put 40-50 million numbers on what people would pay for a year of Bauer and uh, no
In this economy?!?
To overuse a meme
Wire Fan
8:16
Chances MLB sticks with 8 playoff teams next year?   Players should fight it tooth and nail, no?  Seems like you would have massive salary stagnation or depression as teams can just build mid 80 win teams
AvatarDavid Laurila
8:16
I think it's pretty clear that 16 is too many. That said, the powers that be don't necessarily have the best interests of the game in mind.
Ben Clemens
8:16
That said I think that the Rays are probably not in the Bauer market, even if it's 2/60 or whatever
Josh
8:17
seems like his willingness to do 1 year deals would hinge on convincing teams to let him pitch every 4th day instead of every 5th. money matters, but he's a weirdo who love a chance to buck convention
Ben Clemens
8:18
Yeah... I really don't get that. Rebuild your whole rotation around my quirk in exchange for a little extra value that I'm sure I have, though you might not agree with me on that
Oh and by the way, if it works, I'm leaving after this year
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