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Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat - 12/3/18

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Dan Szymborski

12:25

Nah, they're using him

12:25

DiPoto IS the hot stove

Dbo

12:25

I saw that the Phillies are saying they are interested in Machado, Harper, and Corbin. I would like to announce that I am interested in dating Emma Watson, Scarlett Johansson, and Brie Larson

Dan Szymborski

12:25

Unlike you or I, the Phillies actually might have the ability to date more than one of them. Or one of them.

John S

12:25

The Mariners are selling high (Diaz, Segura, Paxton and to a lesser extent Cano) and buying low (Bruce, Santana, JP Crawford) while getting some monetary relief and decent prospects in return. Isn't this exactly what they should be doing? Seems like they're getting grilled for taking on Santana et al. but just last year (some) people were calling his signing shrewd.

Dan Szymborski

12:25

I didn't think it was a bad deal last year an dit didn't look great the first year!

I don't think the Mariners are really that much worse.

robertobeers

12:26

Ready to open 67 packs tomorrow?

Dan Szymborski

12:26

Just 67? I won't get the full set with that many!

Eppler

12:26

Do you think Kikuchi liked the jersey enough that I gave him to sign with us, or is he just going to the highest bidder?

Dan Szymborski

12:26

$$$$

Colin

12:26

Over/Under 5 days until Mitch Haniger is with a new team?

Dan Szymborski

12:26

I actually think Haniger sticks around

pelkey

12:27

is there anything suggesting the Dbacks might move Peralta?

Dan Szymborski

12:27

I haven't heard much specific about Peralta, but I actually think it's more likely he moves than Haniger

Asking for a friend

12:28

Will Angels trading Calhoun to DBacks for Greinke (Angels eat most if not all of Greinke), then sign Harper to play RF sound like a good plan?

Dan Szymborski

12:28

Well, yeah, but I don't think it happens.

Russell

12:29

Have you seen much of Eric Haase, if so what should Indians fans expect?

Dan Szymborski

12:30

I know the team's happy with his progress defensively. He was uneventful the couple of times I saw him live. He might be a slower ru nner than I am

12:30

Who is Wilkin Ramos and when did he get traded?

Dan Szymborski

12:31

A scrawny very low-level pitcher that's years away.

But he's 18 and hitting low 90s and most scouts think he's projectable

Matt

12:31

Is it because of lettuce?

CamdenWarehouse

12:31

do you have an opinion on the Lindbergh burrito method?

Dan Szymborski

12:31

I eat burritos from bow to stern.

12:32

I prefer tacos honestly.

Beans make me gassy

I wish I hadn't shared that

Matt W

12:32

Lost in all the praise from the Nightengale's of the world for GM Brodie "going for it" is that I remember similar praise for Preller in his first year, and for the Marlins when they signed some guys for the first year of the new ballpark. When has this ever worked out?

Dan Szymborski

12:32

Jumping the gun rarely works.

Maybe the '97 Marlins

greg

12:32

Cat update please.

Dan Szymborski

12:33

Cassiopeia is sleeping in the crow's nest of the giant cat tower, Mercutio was sleeping on the stairs, and last I saw Galileo, he was eating shredded mozzarella I gave him as a reward for not mauling me when I gave him his prednisolone.

Ozzie Ozzie Albies Free

12:33

Should fans stop caring about how much money players are getting in their contracts? I get that it’s a good fun conversation, but when was the last time a teams payroll really hurt them? (Sans Miami because you know...Loria)

Dan Szymborski

12:33

Teams *choose* to let payroll considerations hurt them!

Matt

12:33

Aside from the concept of appeasement, does any team actually view Machado as a SS?

Dan Szymborski

12:34

appeasement is pretty important since it's the one thing you need to be able to play Machado at all

Mac

12:34

Does Seattle actually think Omar Narvaez is an everyday catcher?