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Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat - 12/3/20

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Dan Szymborski

12:12

I do them scatter-shot. When they sign, I'll run 'em.

RMR

12:12

Should the Astros give Abraham Toro a shot in the OF? Eric's scouting grades seem to like him quite a bit and there's no room in the infield for him. Seems like a better option than their other in-house guys outside of Tucker at least.

Dan Szymborski

12:12

They should, they're a lot thinner than even a year to do

Tacoby Bellsbury

12:12

What if we immediately followed your instructions and have a food processor filled with pureed beef? What do we do now?

Dan Szymborski

12:12

Add water and make the most horrific chili soup

RMR

12:12

Do the Cubs give Hoerner a full-time shot at 2B this year? seems likely with them shedding payroll no? What's a reasonable upside? Something like .330ish OBP with 10-12 HR and SB?

Dan Szymborski

12:12

I suspect so. But I'm not cheating and giving away projection!

RMR

12:12

How does the PT at catcher shake out between Kirk, Jansen and McGuire this year?

Dan Szymborski

12:13

I'm not sure the Jays even know at this point

Chris

12:13

"IMA GONNA MAKE YOU READ THE ZiPS DISCLAIMER"

I now see it was my mistake, much like someone who thinks beans belong in Chili

Sanford

12:13

By yours (and ZiPS's) estimate, Pete Alonso probably peaked, right? 5+ WAR for a bat-only R/R 1B seems like the upper bound, barring Joey Votto-like plate discipline.

Dan Szymborski

12:13

It's a good peak!

Sharp

12:13

Who is going to be the biggest steal of the non-tenders?

Dan Szymborski

12:13

I t hink someone will get Schwarber surprisingly cheaply

Mando

12:14

No Joel Kuhnel for the Reds?

Dan Szymborski

12:14

Oh shoot, did I miss him in the rundown? Obviously he'll get a projection

Denver David

12:14

Your chat intro says “let’s finish off our leftover turkey and Colorado Rockies jokes.” Aren’t those the same thing?

Dan Szymborski

12:14

You occasionally *want* turkey.

12:15

Guys, if I answer all the "early 2021 projection?" Qs then you won't come back for the actual team posts!

We'll be done before December's done (or VERY early in January) this year

Sanford

12:15

Great to hear more of you on FanGraphs Audio, Dan! Which team is most likely to go all-out this offseason and acquire more than one of Springer, Realmuto, Bauer, Lindor?

Dan Szymborski

12:15

Glad you enjoy it! I like bringing in guests and being a little silly.

My plan for my segment long-term is to do a lot of this type of thing and some fun panels

RMR

12:15

The Royals are going to sit Franchy on the bench and play Michael A. Taylor everyday, aren't they?

Dan Szymborski

12:16

Or DFA Franchy after they sign Matt Kemp or Kevin Pillar

Sanford

12:17

Any reason to be concerned about Gavin Lux's development, and would Turner returning to LAD impact that at all?

Dan Szymborski

12:17

I'm not concerned.

RMR

12:17

Pache going to get a starting job on OD?

Dan Szymborski

12:17

It seems likely unless the Braves get two OFs

RMR

12:17

How much of Benintendi's struggles in 2020 were injury related?

Dan Szymborski

12:17

Some, but he was down quite a bit before that

RMR

12:17

I feel like Senzel is a health season (no small ask for him) away from a real breakout. Agree?

Dan Szymborski

12:17

I think ti's possible

Douglas

12:17

Do you think it could make sense for the Angels to include Jo Adell in a trade for Blake Snell?

Dan Szymborski

12:18

If the Angels truly will go all-in, it's the kind of thing that makes sense.

For most teams, it would not.

But having and paying Mike Trout pretty much means you're in win-now mode because any .500 team becomes a 90-win one with him

Mando

12:18

Who should be at the top of the list for Reds SS? I go Kim, Semien, then Gregorius.

Dan Szymborski

12:18

LINDOR TRUFFLE

Big Joey

12:18

Hey Dan, can you please explain to me why ZIPS loves Gleyber Torres so much? On the fangraphs "3 years ZIPS Projections" section, it has Torres hitting 44HRs with .940 OPS the next few seasons. Not complaining but why is it so optimistic towards Torres?

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