You are viewing the chat in desktop mode. Click here to switch to mobile view.
X
Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat - 4/9/18
powered byJotCast
Prev Page View Full Chat Next Page
TKDC
2:27
Did you know that “Ohtani” loosely translates to “best fish.” Does that change your Trout/Ohtani answer?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:27
Best fish > trout
Unless you believe trout is the best fish, in which case =
CamdenWarehouse
2:27
We're almost two weeks into the season.  It's about time for the All Star ballots to come out, right?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:28
Yup!  This is the best time of the year to evaluate 2018 performance
John
2:28
How annoying is it that Arte Moreno is getting bailed out of their past terrible decisions by having two incredibly valuable assets basically fall into their laps?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:28
I'm more annoyed the O's dont' care
Szymboooo Slice
2:28
What's crazier, the fact that the Orioles whooped up on the Yanks with extra inning wins on back to back days, or the fact that Mike Wright hasn't been DFA'd?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:28
Sadly, O's pitching options are bleak
Kiermaier's Piercing Green Eyes
2:28
Dan, you're an expert on supporting terrible franchises. Is there any reason I shouldn't stop watching the Rays in favor of that day's most interesting games. Ohtani! Kershaw! The old guys on the Giants!
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:28
Don't ask me, I always watch the most interesting games.
Its Me
2:28
So do you have a crush on someone you aren't currently stalking? (for whatever reason)
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:29
Monica Bellucci?
Vinbaka
2:29
What would Ohtani's triple slash look like if he faced Ohtani the pitcher all year long?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:29
DIVIDE BY ZERO ERROR
Scherzer's Blue Eye
2:29
I still want to punch Marty Foster
why
2:29
Also, wouldn't it be fairer to say the Rays have 7/8 SP? Their bullpen days aren't seven guys going an inning and change, which is what the national media seems to think they are.
RK
2:29
Is Ohtani's WAR understated because of the roster flexibility he allows?  is replacement level calculatable for a player like him?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:29
It's really hard to evaluate that because it doesn't happen often
Best I can do is Judge Potter Pornography
why
2:29
In fact, the pitching has been much better on bullpen days so far.
Guest
2:30
Thoughts on Swanson for Braves? Overall potential or just hot bat?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:30
I thikn he has terrific upside!
THE Average Sports Fan
2:30
What is your take on Kapler?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:30
Rough start.  But it doesn't matter, what matters is if he learns.
SayItAintShohei
2:30
Could Mejia be up playing OF before May with Chisenhall's de-calf-enated?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:30
Possible.
CamdenWarehouse
2:30
You know what would be cool?  If announcers would stop giving me the update on the number of mound visits remaining.  Just let me know when a team is out, please.
Richard
2:31
Is this the year Sean Manaea takes a step forward? Can he be a top 20-25 arm?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:32
I'm not THAT high on Manaea, but I think he'll be solid.
Brett F
2:32
first deck you're going to make when Witchwood releases?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:32
Probably control priest because that's what I usually do
Adenolith
2:32
ESPN has started adding middle names to some players. I love it.
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:32
As in printing the middle names or are we actually GIVING them middle names?
"Sorry Ian Desmond, your middle name is The Fartamatrix now."
Ted
2:32
But what about Ryan Flaherty?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:32
350/600/750
jjp
2:33
How toast is Evan Longoria? Lightly toasted, well toasted, or flaming toaster toasted?
AvatarDan Szymborski
2:33
Lightly
Porcho Villa
2:33
Thoughts on the Reynaldo Lopez? Looked great through two starts and velo up.
Connecting…