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Dan Szymborski

12:15

I don't know why he left or what he's looking for in a new job.

I wouldn't be surprised if a few of these guys leave the baseball industry; they'll earn a lot more money.

Ray Liotta as Shoeless Joe

12:17

Gold Gloves are worthless (except the for players that have contract bonuses for winning them), but is Corey Dickerson really the best left fielder in the National League? Or is that all propped up by the outfield assists he picks up?

Dan Szymborski

12:17

He did have very good defensive stats this year, and wide agreement between measures.

There's no super-amazing defensive LF in the NL that jumps out at me.

Matt

12:17

Hi dan. I am currently a freshman in college studying to become a sports journalist (preferably baseball). Any advice on classes to take or ways to get ahead in the Field? I already have my own blog. Thanks

Dan Szymborski

12:18

Classes, I don't have the best advice as I didn't intend to get into journalism when I was college. I took creative writing for those credits!

Didn't even write for the school paper or anything.

I would recommend trying to be well-rounded.

12:19

I wouldn't personally go all-in on journalism classes.

stever20

12:19

What do you make out of the talk of MLB getting rid of trade waivers and having only 1 mid August trade deadline? Do you think it'll happen?

Dan Szymborski

12:19

It's a possibility. I don't think players like the length of the trade season.

And it makes sense to just have one, clean deadline.

Cashman

12:19

Hi Dan! Does Clint Frazier, Chad Green and Johnny Lasagna get kluber? Carrasco? Would the Indians trade both if Andujar and Sheffield were included?

Dan Szymborski

12:20

I don't think the first gets Kluber.

But the second? Dunno. Thing is, I'm still not sure how far the Indians want to go.

Rox Fan

12:20

If Ryan McMahon gets everyday (> 500 PA) playing time at 1B, do you see him as at least league-average?

Dan Szymborski

12:20

I think he'll be averageish. It's too bad the Rockies wasted most of his season.

12:21

Having your best pure hitting prospects up in the majors to pinch hit in like 40 GAMES is utterly moronic.

12:22

But no, we have to protect Ian Desmond's feelings because the Colorado Rockies are his fantasy camp.

Paulie Walnuts

12:22

Do you think the A's resign Jed Lowrie at 2B, or roll with Barreto from day 1? Which do you think is the right call?

Dan Szymborski

12:22

I think they'll try to, but if the money gets silly, I think they bow out quickly.

12:23

Their financial model just doens't include taking a risk on a 35-year-old's long-term contract

Ozzie Ozzie Albies Free

12:23

Beans beans they’re good for your heart, the more you eat the more you fart!

Dan Szymborski

12:23

It's true.

Bork

12:23

Pearson throw ball fast

Matt

12:23

Your thoughts on removing party affiliation from ballots and randomizing all electronic ballots intrigue me.

Dan Szymborski

12:24

Just how I feel. It's always felt kind of like advertisement.

Dan L

12:25

Are the Indians in trouble due to their financial situation?

Dan Szymborski

12:25

I don't know, but I'm seariously wondering.

Gopherballs

12:25

Ever find the culprit for the Newkirk impersonator?

Dan Szymborski

12:25

Nope. I'm curious who Shaun ticked off that much.

Andy

12:25

I watched the NYC Marathon. Now I feel fatter than ever. No question. Just feel fat.

Dan Szymborski

12:25

I feel fat too!

Oh.

Matt

12:25

Any predictions for the most shocking/surprising transaction we see this offseason? Should be a fun one for all

Dan Szymborski

12:26

I can see a team below the big spenders going crazy for a Corbin or something

bcb

12:26

Is there (or can there be) an actual Spam (tm) emote?

Phan

12:27

FG chat question: Do 2 players with identical obp and iso but different batting avg (e.g. 230 and 270 avgs) provide differing offensive value?

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