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Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat - 2/8/21

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Jimmy

3:27

Do you think Tatis deserved the cover of Mlb the show?

Ben Clemens

3:27

Yeah, he's so fun

Matt (Oceanside)

3:27

One more Padres/Dodgers questions regarding their rotations. After LA signed Bauer, most analysts shifted their power balance back to the Dodgers rotation being better. Obviously this is due to the projections of the top 3 of each group, but I am curious to hear your thoughts on how you view Urias/May/Gonsolin vs Gore/Morejon/Weathers long-term. Definitely the former is off to a better start, but after scouting reports detailing inconsistency with Gore at the alt site, does the Padres group still play better long term in your opinion?

Ben Clemens

3:28

I thikn I'd rather have Gore than any player in the Dodgers trio, but I like each Dodger more than either Morejon or Weathers

3:29

So on average, I'll say the Dodgers trio, but Gore is more likely to become an ace

brad penny for your thoughts

3:29

have you ever had nightmares about being trapped in a giant, silver super bowl?

Ben Clemens

3:29

not before now!

you and the weeknd are upping my maze-related anxiety of late

3:30

Regarding Acuna and 30/50 - I know he’s young and Uber talented, but, is it just me, or does anyone else think he looks like he’s filled out beyond the point of 50 bags at this point?

Ben Clemens

3:30

Eh, I think if he had a prepetual green light that wouldn't be an issue, but I don't think he will for long

50 steals is just a lot

3:31

Teams don't generally let their stars steal that much

GSon

3:31

Ben Clemens: "..If I wasn't watching and writing about baseball, I'd be ___________________" (fill in the blank)..please..

Ben Clemens

3:32

Hm, very likely doing some kind of analytical work

I used to work at a bank (and later a hedge fund), but I left that before getting this job

So, probably not doing that

this was just a fortuitous coincidence

5 Run Homer

3:32

Acuna just doesn't register as fast anymore because of the Manny dreads

Ben Clemens

3:32

Yeah I can see that. Slow-looking hairstyle

Mtc

3:32

Why are jays fans (and a lot of fans) so gung ho on Taijuan Walker? His peripherals aren’t all that good and there seem to be more exciting arms on the market (Paxton)

Ben Clemens

3:32

I totally agree!

I don't get it

Dave

3:33

Would you rather have Schwarber or Joc?

Ben Clemens

3:33

Joc

not close for me honestly

for one year, close