JotCast | Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat - 11/19/18

Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat - 11/19/18

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Dan Szymborski

12:35

I don't see myself as a full-time team employee, I enjoy working in media so somethign would have to be really compelling.

12:36

And I'm also not interested in moving or changing my lifestyle in any way.

Like I'd be willing to fly in more (or drive in the case of Cincy), but I'm not moving.

AngelusNovus

12:36

Mike Elias seems like good news for Baltimore. Here is a very specific question that you could not possibly know the answer to but I'm interested in your thoughts: there's been a lot of sensible talk of building an international pipeline, analytics team, etc, but it seems to me there are some obvious innovations in player usage on the immediate 25-man that could improve player value. For example, Bundy shouldn't be pitching on 5-day rest (credit: multiple fangraphs articles over the years) and probably shouldn't be facing teams the third time through the order. Do you think the Orioles will begin to innovate more in how they use current players?

Dan Szymborski

12:37

If they don't get on the bleeding edge, it seems like a waste of effort, no?

I don't think you'll see a ton until the team's better - I think the focus will be the farm system.

Dammit, I'm up to 12:05.

12:38

Sorry guys, I never have the proper bar and end up being more selective the second half of the chat

JohnEdie

12:39

Can we discuss the BBWAA’s complete disregard of statistics when it comes to Javier Baez’s 2018 season?

Dan Szymborski

12:39

In what manner? There wasn't really an obvious #2 after Yelich once you're determined not to vote de Grom #1

Slamboni

12:39

Grienke trade rumors confuse the hell out of me. Last year his name was thrown around with the like of Shin Soo Choo. Especially in today's market, can't the D-Backs get actual value without eating any o the contract? Like at least a top 100-125 prospect!

Dan Szymborski

12:40

Not with eating nothing.

We're talking over $30 million a year, after a ll.

Mets fan

12:40

I want Tatis Jr. for Syndergaard.

Dan Szymborski

12:40

I think it ends the conversation though.

12:41

I want a gold house witha rocket car.

Chris

12:41

It's $17K per for kluber now I think as he's hit all the cy young escalators. not that that changes your point

Dan Szymborski

12:41

Thanks, I forgot those, I was working off the cuff!

Still, not likely to change things too much

Kristen

12:41

Could TEX deal Leclerc given how volatile relievers are and his trade value could be at his peak?

Dan Szymborski

12:41

I'm not sure this is hte ideal time.

Bubba Trammell Shrimp Co.

12:41

Does MLB (when it comes to managerial hires, front office, scouting, etc) have an age discrimination problem? If so, what should be done?

Dan Szymborski

12:42

This seems more a question for Sheryl than me, if we're talking about a legal issue.

Generally speaking, I don't think t here's an age discrimination problem. It's just there are a lot fewer 60-year-old analytics gurus out there.

12:43

If you want to talk gender, it's a different story, but it's slowly getting better

Tim Tebow's Thunder Thighs

12:43

Also, the Mets' biggest addition in 2019 will be Tim Tebow. This is more a reflection on the Mets than Tebow's level of talent.

Outta my way, Gyorkass

12:43

Grandal a sensible Brewers target?

Dan Szymborski

12:43

Yes

The Old Buccaneer

12:43

Is this the year the Reds finally move Hamilton?

Dan Szymborski

12:44

I don't think they ever do.

A cat

12:44

If a Sale extension seems too expensive (or risky) during discussions this off season, do the Sox move him to get chips for a SP deal or let it play out over the season?

Dan Szymborski

12:44

They're going to let it play out I think

If he's too expensive for the *Red Sox* an acquiring team would likely have the same issue

Chuck

12:45

If the reds were to consider trading Suarez for TOR pitching, what could a reasonable package look like? He would be an overpay for an individual arm (straight up) out there with 7 years of cheap control, right?

Dan Szymborski

12:45

I don't think it's a great fit

PD

12:45

What's the baseball equivalent of a Condi Rice Cleveland Browns HC hire?

Dan Szymborski

12:45

Brad Ausmus? <ducking>

RotoLando

12:45

Wait, you have a rotisserie? What's the most interesting thing you've ever rotissered?

Dan Szymborski

12:45

HIPPO

OK, that's a lie.

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