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Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat - 5/21/2020

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Dbo

12:24

What are the chances that Vermin Supreme wins the libertarian nomination tomorrow?

Dan Szymborski

12:25

I think Hornberger is the pretty strong favorite.

I'm a small "l" libertarian and have no interest in the wackos.

Guest

12:26

that's interesting re: philosophical beliefs. I've always felt libertarianism makes sense from a philosophical standpoint but have been troubled by the practical endgame (ie, no FDA to make sure our meat is people. Peeeeeeooplleeeee!)

Dan Szymborski

12:26

I think of it as a *goal* rather than an immediate prescription.

Guest

12:26

Do you have any hitting tips for The Show? As someone new to the game, wow, it's hard!

Dan Szymborski

12:26

Be younger! You'll adjust, but it helps to have reflexes of the young.

12:27

My game reflexes are notably slower at 41.9 than at 21.9

TomBruno23

12:27

I love baseball, but cannot get into KBO. Does that make me a racist?

Dan Szymborski

12:27

I think that would depend on WHY you don't like KBO

dezre

12:27

Kudos, a Far and Away joke! Great movie. Dan, do you play any baseball simulation games? Or does ZiPS fully scratch your sim itch?

Dan Szymborski

12:27

OOTP and DMB

TomBruno23

12:27

Do you think the word "scofflaw" is underused in today's lexicon?

Dan Szymborski

12:27

Yes

12:28

As are rapscallion and highwayman.

"I got carjacked"

vs.

"I was waylaid by a highwayman!"

Smoking aces

12:28

Any idea when we will see another update on the state of Fangraphs? How are things?

Dan Szymborski

12:28

When Dave feels it's time to share something, I'm sure he will!

TomBruno23

12:28

Any thoughts on the Chuck E. Cheese-Pasqually's Pizza controversy?

Dan Szymborski

12:29

I don't think there's anything wrong with it really as long as they're not lying.

Besides, I can't get over the fact that Chuck E. Cheese's full name is Charles Entertainment Cheese.

And the reason that Chuck E. Cheese celebrates birthdays is that he was unloved orphan who never had people that loved him enough to celebrate his birthday as a child.

12:30

THAT IS SUCH A BACKSTORY FOR A KID'S PIZZA ARCADE MASCOT

I do wish there was an old school arcade nearby.

12:31

As an adult, I can just get $100 worth of quarters just because I want to and play there all day.

hscer

12:31

Ian Desmond...had good seasons. A while ago.

TomBruno23

12:31

Has FG considered a piece titled, "Dan Szymborski: An Oral History" ?

Dan Szymborski

12:31

There aren't a lot of Dan mysteries.

Sam

12:31

Not sure if you've answered this before but what do you believe the proper consistency of oatmeal is?

Dan Szymborski

12:31

toasted, in honey bunches, with almonds.

Dbo

12:31

Did you just imply that chili isn’t a stew?

TomBruno23

12:31

The Mandalorian bored the crap out of me. I said it.

12:32

Have you picked a favorite in Jelle's Marble Runs yet?

Dan Szymborski

12:32

Now THAT I'm u nfamiliar with

Guest

12:32

I don't really trust any gambling experts or advice, for that reason. If you were that good, wouldn't you just keep it to yourself?

Dan Szymborski

12:32

I have made money in gambling, but I prefer writing. And I've sold data to the house and the HOUSE is the party to be.

Dbo

12:33

I can’t wait for them to get rid of post game handshakes and instead have mock lightsaber duels at the end of each game

Jason N

12:33

In the post-vaccine, robot-ump world does Austin Hedges earn a major league roster spot?

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