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Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat - 2/10/2020

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Ben Clemens

3:44

Well, the reason to doubt them is just regression and age.

But projection systems seem bought in enough. And Lynn was one of those guys who realllllly just needed another pitch

3:45

He was always good enough on the Cards, and then even in his peregrinations he kept being decent

So ditching the sinker and upping the cutter was a great move.

I'm frankly surprised no one got him to do it before now.

Trane

3:45

which team has the best starter depth?

Ben Clemens

3:45

I'll take the Dodgers I think. Twins are up there!

Buscon Bob

3:47

Are there any decent RPs in FA left that the Rays could sign to a pillow contract?

Ben Clemens

3:47

Just no reason to.

They don't have enough innings for the guys they have. They're just so silly-stacked at reliever.

Like Pagan is awesome! And he's also probably the fourth-best reliever in that pen

Or, was.

3:48

The only reason I like that trade for the Rays so much is because they don't need relievers. I think the Padres just basically added a win for no cost this year, which is normally enough to win a trade.

Just, it fits the Rays so perfectly to turn a bullpen piece into a platoon partner for Kiermaier.

Stu

3:48

Is it worth holding on to Willson Contreras for the day when framing no longer matters?

Ben Clemens

3:49

I mean, he's good enough as just a hitter I think. He's a real major league starter. And given that he's in arbitration already, I don't know that there's much space for him to still be on the team post-robot