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Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat - 12/12/19

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Dan Szymborski

12:28

There's hope, but it's looking like a near .500 team more than a near wild card team.

Oddball Herrera

12:29

Does the Astros sign stealing issue move the needle for you on the credibility of Trevor Bauer's accusations that something fishy is going on with their pitchers?

Dan Szymborski

12:29

Certainly gets me thinking!

Rick Hahn's Socks

12:29

How is Edwin Encarnacion an answer for the Sox window of contention?

Dan Szymborski

12:29

Which Sox?

For Red Sox, he'd be cheapish

For White Sox, it' sa better option than DHing random catchers they can't use as catchers

12:30

I think there's a good player in Mazara, but I don't think after four years, I'd want to be to figure out how to find that dude.

Mazara can seriously crush the ball, but the power doesn't actually ever happen regularly.

mike sixel

12:30

Are the Twins going to sit out major FA again this year, despite sitting on 30-40MM in payroll space? Who will acquire the better pitcher the rest of this off season, the Twins or White Sox?

Dan Szymborski

12:31

I suspect so. I was disappointed they didn't go after Corbin last year.

Sure, they had a fine year, but they *cut* payroll from Mauer's last year

WSox Fan

12:31

Was Steele Walker for Nomar Mazara a good swap? I don't really see what Nomar adds and now I hear the Rangers r gettin similar offers for walker as they were getting for Mazara

Dan Szymborski

12:31

That's the mazara question, I just forgot to hit plus

12:31

This off season is LIT FAM

Rick Hahn's Socks

12:31

Who does Zips prefer over the next 3 years- MadBum, Keuchel or Ryu?

Dan Szymborski

12:32

Off-hand, I believe it's Ryu >>>>>> MadBum>Keuchel

Zobel Prize

12:32

Why are so many people suggesting Inciarte trades? Was a consistent 3 war guy until he got hurt last year. Value mostly accumulated through defense, but contrary to popular belief, he’s not very fast, just gets insane jumps and takes perfect routes so less likely to bleed defensive value as he ages

Dan Szymborski

12:32

I think people want to upgrade their team's CF, but there aren't really good CF available in FA

12:33

so you have to steal another outfielder!

BIll

12:33

Is the Cubs refusal to extend Rizzo a baseball decision or financial juggling (ie better to have lower AAV next year for taxes)?

Dan Szymborski

12:33

God only knows at this point

Change my mind

12:33

Rendon is Pujols 2.0. It is a reactionary signing that does not fill a need and limits future spending. Fletcher was a 4 win player at 3B, GG finalist making 500K. Rendon is a 6 win player at 3B, GG finalist and making 35 MM.

Dan Szymborski

12:34

I don't think he's that bad. Pujols at 7 would be much better than Pujols at 10, Pujols was two years older when he hit FA, and Pujols had shown a very concerning dropoff the year before FA

Big Joe Mufferaw

12:34

Would you rather watch NHL or NBA? And why?

Dan Szymborski

12:34

NBA. I hvaen't really followed hockey since high school, so my knowledge is so far out of date

Slapshot

12:34

Do you see any of the big names that keep getting thrown out for a trade (Bryant, Arenado, Correa, Betts, etc.) actually getting traded this winter? If so, who do you think is most likely to change teams?

Dan Szymborski

12:35

I think in the end, no.

Dave

12:35

Dan, I am going to get bbq for lunch. I typically go with brisket but should I change it up and get pulled pork? Rib tips?

Dan Szymborski

12:35

Pork if it's a vinegar sauce, brisket if the pork has a sweeter, tomato-based sauce

I don't like sweet heavy sauces this early in the day!

Dave

12:35

Which fanbase should be happiest- Nats, Yanks, or Angels?

Dan Szymborski

12:35

Angels

Nats and Yanks fans have had good teams to root for

Seamus Catuli

12:36

Dan a pal texted me last week to get a good chili recipe and I didn't really have one. Hook me up

Dan Szymborski

12:38

Chop up a big ol' chuck roast. Make a paste from various chili peppers and masa. Throw in a can of chipotle en adobo. Put in some beef stock and desired spices. Cook it for goddamn forever on slow.

12:40

talk to transofrmer version

"Completion
The chili I make for Seamus Catuli is fantastic. I topped it with salsa verde and coleslaw and some shredded coconut. I wouldn't make any of these for the table as they are so simple. But for lunch it is perfect. It's also great to make a soup just to warm it up. It freezes wonderfully so you can freeze it or fridge it if you want. It's great in a bowl. You could also make the chili a day ahead and store it in the fridge. Feel free to throw in some shredded carrots or any of"