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Craig Edwards FanGraphs Chat--7/16/2020
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Sum
2:57
hey Craig. thanks for the chat. do you know of anyone on the internet who is keeping up-to-date a list of players who have opted out?
Craig Edwards
2:57
I'm pretty sure both MLB Trade Rumors and Baseball America have a list, with the latter including coaches as well.
Pumpsie Green
2:58
Should the Padres regret the Myers contract? Seems like he was worth the WAR, but the backloading makes it look bad.
Craig Edwards
2:58
I think I wrote the transaction analysis for FanGraphs on that one. https://blogs.fangraphs.com/wil-myers-cashes-in-on-rare-deal/
3:01
The Padres paid more than the going rate for a deal like Myers and the backloading does make it look worse. I'm guessing they'd like to have it back given his actual contributions, but there's a scenario where Myers continues his 2016 season over the next five years and it is a bargain.
Guest
3:01
What's your take on BFIB? I enjoy it while realizing that you could find similar horrible people for any huge fanbase.
Craig Edwards
3:05
I think it is a bad account, and it goes beyond just pointing out bad people of one fanbase. Yes, there certainly are fans who say terrible things who root for all teams, but singling out one team gives the look of superiority over that fanbase and region and the people in it, and that goes beyond sports to a level of classism. It might be fair to see that as an overreaction and a defense, but the way I've seen it used indicates that's not the case.
3:06
and I guess with that, I'll close things up for the day. The next time I chat, it will be opening day and we will all hopefully be watching baseball together in a megachat.
3:07
Thanks for all the questions.
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