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Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat - 2/9/17
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AvatarDan Szymborski
2:02
The troublemaker Cistulli didn't sabotage me today, so away we go!
RotoLando
2:04
Is it Monday already?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:05
I'll normally be on Wednesday.
Robin
2:05
Are Thursdays going to be your new regular time? Dave keeps telling us on Wednesdays that you're up next
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:05
See on top.
Open Meadows
2:05
Austin Meadows = Benintendi with less power more speed. T/F?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:05
A little simplistic. They're both really advanced hitters skillwise and have pretty swings.
But I guess it's not the worst comparison in the world
New Guy
2:05
Do we see Miguel Sano take a step forward this year, or is there too much swing and miss in his game? If yes, should he have a shot to hit 35 homers with an acceptable BA?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:07
His power upside is just insane. He does miss a lot, but he's at least swinging and missing against good pitches.
John
2:07
Will the Christian Bethancourt experiment work out?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:07
The pitching? No idea, but it's the kind of thing rebuilding teams should be exploring.
TKDC
2:07
Why do you think there are so many players getting terrible free agency deals this year, compared to what was expected?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:08
I'm not sure they are - I think reality's starting to set in on these offense only old corner outfield types
John
2:09
Will Luis Perdomo start the year in AAA?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:09
I think he does, actually - there's no rush.
Slamboni
2:09
Napoli supposedly turned down more money from Minnesota to go to Texas. Do you think that he saw an opportunity to get more playing time or another ring?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:09
Both to an extent.
2:10
Napoli's pretty clearly the 1B in Texas, something that would not happen in Minnesota.
He'd be fighting with Vargas for DH time really.
2:11
And the Rangers will likely be better than the Twins
Beagle
2:11
Who starts for the Dodgers after Kershaw, Hill, and Maeda?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:12
Urias, Kazmir, whoever has their arm attached.
Jaime
2:12
Who leads the Yankees in home runs this year?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:12
Sanchez
ZiPS Fan
2:12
I use customized ZiPS projections for my fantasy team cheat sheet -- what are some key 'weaknesses' of ZiPS/projection systems in general that i should account for when using these forecasts? (besides the obvious injuries/playing time)
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:12
You hit the obvious ones.
2:13
Players with shorter track record will be harder to project, but you'll have that problem with any estimation of players with shorter track record.
Albert Almora Jr.
2:13
Over under 1.5 WAR for me in 2017?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:13
Over actually. Let's bank on good defense.
Papers Please
2:13
Does CJ Wilson suck as a race car driver and attempt a pitching comeback in 2018?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:13
Not sure how to evaluate a race card driver
ryan
2:13
is there a circumstance in which the Orioles could trade Machado this year? what sort of package would he demand? 2 top 50 prospects and an additional top 100? is that totally naive?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:13
I think no.
RotoLando
2:13
Jesus Aguilar was picked up by The Brewers. Do you have to go back and start all over?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:13
Yup.
Yuk Yuk Puk
2:14
Profar playing LF for the Netherlands in the WBC. Does that mean he is in left for the Rangers next season?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:14
It's a Mazara, Gomez, Choo outfield most likely, Profar will be all over the place.
Austin
2:14
Better long term outlook Mets or Yankees and why?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:14
Yankees now that they've retooled their farm system.
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