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Craig Edwards FanGraphs Chat--11/21/2019
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Max
2:38
How do you see the Cardinals outfield playing out?  Bader, Dylan Carlson, Arozarena, O'Neill, Fowler?
Craig Edwards
2:41
Bader is the closest thing to average or better right now even with his bat, but Carlson can max out his potential if he sticks in center, so there's some long-term friction there. Fowler probably plays a lot, and then O'Neill will probably get a shot for the first six weeks or so and if it isn't working, Carlson takes his spot. We'll see if all of them get to spring still with the Cardinals. They really just have a whole bunch of players who are fourth outfielders. Need to get a couple to step forward next season.
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2:43
Is Trevor Story more of an extension or trade candidate?
Craig Edwards
2:45
I'm not sure he's an extension candidate in the Blackmon/Arenado range. If the Rockies are trying to win, then just keeping him the next two years makes the most sense and then they can evaluate where they are.
Chris
2:45
What do the white Sox do next? Sign ozuna or trade for someone like haniger?
Craig Edwards
2:46
I don't know why the White Sox would make a trade when they need their young players to compete and they have a ton of payroll room. It's such an easy fix, too.
Ghabe Adultman
2:46
Hello Craig,
I hope all is well. Which of the following three options do you see as most likely for the Cardinals this winter:

A. No major moves, rely on depth and internal improvement
B. Sign a mid-tier FA starting pitcher
C. A major trade (actual prospect or 3ish win players changing teams)

Thank you for your time.
Craig Edwards
2:46
A
Value
2:47
Are the Astros likelier to lose several draft picks next year or one a year for a few years? And which would hurt more? (Probably the latter) Would that measurably make their farm ranking worse in 2022 and hamper their team's success (until they find a new trashcan)?
Craig Edwards
2:47
I think over multiple years would be more likely.
michael rizzo
2:47
hi, if I want to set up the nats for the next ten years, and assuming the lerners dont want to spend more than $200MM/year or so, what should  i do: (a) sign strasburg, (b) sign someone like bumgarner or keuchel, (c) hope voth/ross can hold down the #4-5 spots in the rotation
Craig Edwards
2:47
just sign strasburg.
Fellr
2:48
The Diamondbacks have numerous rotation options, many of whom have significant upside because they're highly regarded prospects or previously had success, and many of whom have serious downside because of past struggles or recent injuries.  Where do you think Arizona's pitching ends up ranking among MLB teams, and whose performance might surprise us?
Craig Edwards
2:50
I know he's barely pitched, but I'd love to see Taijuan Walker do something next year. Right now, I'd put the Diamondbacks around the middle of the pack. They have depth, but they don't have anybody who is really better than a number three-type starter, which limits the upside.
Nolan
2:50
Re: the Reds: As you mention, there aren't a lot of great IF options, so how about an OF upgrade instead.  Any chance they could trade for Betts and move Senzel back to the infield?
Craig Edwards
2:52
I could see them moving Senzel back to the infield. I doubt Betts makes sense, though. I'm not sure they would give up that much for just one year of Betts. I know they want to win, but they probably aren't going to blow things up that much.
Nolan
2:53
The Indians, Reds, and Mets all have four very strong rotation candidates; which team has the best options for filling out the fifth spot?
Craig Edwards
2:53
Of any single candidate, Civale with Cleveland provides the safest bet.
Guest
2:54
Do you think CWS could sign Gardner by offering him an extra year?
Craig Edwards
2:55
They could. Gardner seems like a one-year deal type-player at his age, but going two I would imagine would get him there.
Chris
2:55
Where does Milwaukee and Cincinnati go now that grandal signed? Trade?
Craig Edwards
2:57
I think Cinci probably does nothing and waits for Stephenson. Milwaukee could go with Pina and just add Travis d'Arnaud or something like that.
Steve In Chicago
2:57
Contreras and what for Betts?
Craig Edwards
2:57
Rizzo.
2:58
I just don't see a match between the two teams.
Bob Saget
2:58
It’s March 1st, what moves did the Yankees make in the offseason?
Craig Edwards
2:59
Cole or Strasburg, I think. Maybe bring back Gardner. They've got a pretty Full House on the infield right now so they could make a trade or just work with the depth they've got.
Dom Duttle
2:59
Mets media and fans are bashing them because the Braves have already signed 3 relievers (2 of them re-signs). Given how much the Mets have invested recently in relievers with little positive return (Diaz, Familia, Swarzak), how risky relievers are generally, and how early in the season it is, am I reasonable to suggest that they are being unreasonable?
Craig Edwards
3:00
Relievers are risky investments due to throwing so hard and not many innings. I don't have a great read on the Mets' possibilities at this point. They need to figure out something with Dom Smith.
Stephanie Tanner
3:01
If the Yanks were to trade Andujar, who could you see as suitors and what range of player would be a reasonable return? Saw an article that laughably listed Jo Adell as a potential return.
Craig Edwards
3:02
Have Mercy! His value is obviously not as high as it was a year ago. I don't know the team has a need that screams for Andujar to be traded when he still has a ton of potential as a hitter. The Yankees might be better off just seeing what they have with him.
3:03
Okay. That's going to do it for me today. Thanks for all the questions.  No chat next week as it is Thanksgiving.
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