JotCast | Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat - 11/27/23

Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat - 11/27/23

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Joe Boo

2:18

Any chance the Angels move Trout, and if so who do you think could pull it off?

Ben Clemens

2:18

I think there's a chance but I have it well under 50%

The obvious fit is the Dodgers

Just from an available money standpoint

TomBruno23

2:19

I do kind of dig what the Cardinals have done so far in consolidating innings across a relatively low amount of rosters spots and only spending money so far as opposed to cost controlled talent.

ryan

2:19

How much would public reaction be in to the three Cardinals pitcher adds be in the alternate dimensions where they signed in reverse order?

Ben Clemens

2:19

I think that things would basically feel the same

I think that Gibson and Gray are nice signings, Gray more so

I don't get hte Lynn signing

and yeah, I'm happy they're only spending money -- but they need to spend MORE money

this rotation isn't good enough

no flip-flopping of order can ch ange that

bringbackpologrounds

2:19

Do you see Altuve and Bregman getting extensions from the Astros? Does the juggernaut survive if one of them is traded?

Ben Clemens

2:19

I think one but not both will

2:20

and no, I'm predicting that in five years the Astros feel like just another team

they're still doing a good job maximizing the core put together in previous years, but the benefits are slowing down significantly, and the dev/acquisition pipeline is not what it once was

Scotty H

2:20

Is Detroit going to be the sexy pick for team that didn't make the playoffs in 2023 but will for 2024?

Ben Clemens

2:20

I think the Cubs will be

but Detroit for the AL, definitely

mac

2:20

the yankees are screwed, right? there's no path out of their mess without fixing their atrocious hitting development record, and they don't even seem to realize there's a problem

Ben Clemens

2:21

I mean.... I don't really think so?

I think they'll be fine

but I understand that it's easier to say that from the outside looking in

Double Hucklebuck

2:21

Do the Guardians hand Manzardo the 1B job after his good AFL showing, or do they still start him in Colombus?

Ben Clemens

2:21

I think he'll probably need a month or so to work on his defense

unless he's a likely ROY winner, I haven't thought about that enough yet

Grandpaboy

2:21

If you're the Cubs, would you rather spend your $500m of Free Agent $$$ on Ohtani or some combo of Yamamoto ($210-ish), Bellinger/Chapman ($150-ish each), Imanaga ($100?) and Candelario ($60-70)? Spreading it around is a safer play, but none of those other guys will sell tickets (and Marquee subscriptions) like Shohei.

Ben Clemens

2:21

Ooh, good question here

2:23

I'd prefer Ohtani if I knew I was going to get him

But given the fact that it's not a sure thing, I like spreading things out

It's just a more robust plan, and I really do think that the Cubs are set up to compete now

so it would be a really bad outcome for them to not end up deploying any payroll in free agency

2:24

Getting fixated on Ohtani, not signing him, and having everyone else sign while he's deciding is just the worst possible thing that could happen to them

jg007

2:24

I figure the Pirates probably have about 30 mil to spend on free agents to get payroll from their current $53ish million payroll to 83ish and they currently have one (1) usable SP on their 40 man roster. Who are some starting pitchers that you could see being imperfect enough to be in their price range to afford two (under 15 mil each?) and you also like enough to be worth signing? My quick hits are Paxton, Montas, Severino.

Ben Clemens

2:24

I think you have the exact right idea here

talented but questionably healthy guys

2:25

maybe add Sean Manaea, who doesn't quite fit that mold but who I do like

Rodolfo Castros Phone

2:25

KeBryan Hayes finally for real?

Ben Clemens

2:25

Heck yeah

I mean, I have no idea but heck yeah

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