JotCast | Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat - 11/7/19

Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat - 11/7/19

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Dan Szymborski

12:02

Greetings, there is no baseball!

But there is pretend baseball that may lead to future baseball.

12:03

Unless, you know, the world ends in March or something. But then you won't be aware of no baseball so our demise works out also!

I like existing, but no longer needing to finish cleaning out the basement is cool too.

Bill G

12:04

Where can I get plate appearances per lineup slot. Thanks!

Dan Szymborski

12:04

Our Split Leaderboards are just the tincture you need for revitalization, good sir!

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BlueJayMatt

12:04

If the Padres want to rid themselves of Myers and his entire contract, what prospect would they have to send along with him to make it happen?

Dan Szymborski

12:06

Luckily, I don't think the contract is a total loss, so they hopefully wouldn't have to include someone crazy. The next team will be on the hook for $61 million or $80 million. So...uh...$61 million.

12:08

Let's say he's worth half that and a contending team with a need is willing to eat a little more, say another $10 million

12:10

So, that means a good prospect, but someone likely who is out of the top 100

Someone like Austin Allen? Maybe someone in the general tier of Adrian Morejon?

12:11

I think if I'm forced to take the whole Myers contract, that's what I would want in return.

TomBruno23

12:11

Would you believe Adam wainwright’s fip was higher last year than it was in 2018 and 2017? Nearly identical, granted. But still, shows what an out making defense behind him and his 14th best gb% (Hudson #1 Mikolas #20) can do. Ryu 8th Wade Miley 11th on that list are two guys not attached to a QO that I expect the Cardinals to discuss. Discuss?

Dan Szymborski

12:11

I can totally see the Cards being interest in Ryu and Miley.

I don't think they're going to do anything too aggressive

Ari

12:11

Told you 2-1 Nationals after 3. Anyway, do you think AJ Preller is a good or bad GM?

Dan Szymborski

12:11

I think he's probably above-average, but it's a bit difficult to separate things he did to things ownership wanted.

Jim Leyland Palmer

12:12

Dan, do you think Dominic Smith for Joe Jimenez is a realistic deal in terms of value? Mets need relief help, and the Tigers need someone to hit baseballs

Dan Szymborski

12:13

I don't think the Mets would make this trade. Now, their feelings about Smith seem to be over the place, but Jimenez doesn't come without questions.

Jim Leyland Palmer

12:13

Do you think the Tigers would slightly lower their ask on Boyd this winter after A) his 2nd half performance B) some increased urgency to acquire hitters?

Dan Szymborski

12:14

There's an increased *need* for hitters, but I'm not sure there's an urgency.

The Tigers need so many hitters that furiously acquiring one isn't necessarily going to do much.

If you're on the Titanic, you might trade your soul for a place on a raft, but not for a bucket.

McJuggernuts

12:14

Is it possible to poop without having your cellphone on your person?

Dan Szymborski

12:15

What happened before the 80s?

Crazy trades

12:15

Lets assume Boston has committed to trading Betts and both players named waive their NTC, would Upton for Price make sense for both teams? Angels would add approx 10 mm to their salary but would get a desperately needed SP and would clear space for Adell and Marsh (they have internal options to fill the gaps until they are ready), Boston would clear money off their books and move a player that doesn't seem to fit in Boston

Dan Szymborski

12:15

It's the kind of thing Boston would have to consider, though I think cost-saving is (sadly) a larger priority.

stever20

12:15

any surprises to you with the awards finalists?

Dan Szymborski

12:15

Nothing particularly shocking.

12:16

I guess it's not a SHOCKER, but I'm a bit surprised that Lovullo wasn't in top 3 managers.

And pleased that my colleagues fully considered Charlie Morton, even though he's obviously the third place guy

12:17

I also thought Flaherty may have squeezed in the top 3, but he'll still get votes I'm sure

Jimny Kimmel

12:17

Matt Damon is a Fraud!

Dan Szymborski

12:17

Jimmy, I know the things you did with Ben Affleck.

joe

12:17

what happened to 3 year zips projections?

Dan Szymborski

12:17

They've expired! New ones coming this winter.

Roger

12:17

In light of the MLBPA statement last night, do they have any real investigative tools, or is this just posturing for CBA negotiations?

Dan Szymborski

12:18

They have ways to investigate and you're always allowed to ask questions.

I don't believe AA literally meant he was directly receiving free agent info from other teams, but it *was* kind of a stupid statement to say, even innocently. Personnel has to be very careful talking off-the-cuff on something like this.

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