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Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat - 9/12/2019

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Dan Szymborski

12:31

More dramatic this way?

Sean

12:32

Considering how important it is to be a division winner due to the BS that is the Wild Card game, wouldn't switching to 4 team divisions improve competitiveness in baseball?

Dan Szymborski

12:32

Just too small, especially with an unbalanced schedule

My name is Judge...

12:32

if joe maddon is not resigned by the cubs will he be offered all jobs on the market or has his light slightly dimmed?

Dan Szymborski

12:33

He'll get another job if he watns

IF he leaves

But I don't think it'll be a managerial job

He won a World Series with the Cubs, he's 65. Where do you go from there? I think in his shoes, my next job would be a half-retirement/special consultant type of gig

12:35

People forgot how old Maddon is. Earl Weaver was Maddon's age in *1995*

JustCurious

12:36

What is wrong with Marcus Stroman?

Dan Szymborski

12:36

.387 BABIP

Luck plus clownshoes defense is a potent combination

stever20

12:36

What are your thoughts on Yelich? I thought it'd be a killer, but they really lucked out with their easy schedule the rest of the way IMO.

Dan Szymborski

12:36

I guess the only good thing is that one player doens't make much of a difference in a week

But it's brutal to see Yelich go out like this

My name is Judge...

12:37

i feel like there are going to be some "chicken and beer" stories that come out about the cubs this october. not a question, but i think it should be a fun ride this offseason with them.

Morbo

12:37

Speaking of shape what is your preferred shape?

Dan Szymborski

12:37

Four cubes in a straight line because that's how you complete a tetris

James

12:37

Do the astros need to consider a 3 man rotation in the playoffs? Or at least the first round?

Dan Szymborski

12:37

I think it's a strong possibility

CamdenWarehouse

12:37

I read that as "more stately than most prospect watchers" and my entire idea of you started to crumble

Dan Szymborski

12:38

Let's go to the AI

12:39

That clarifies things

My name is Judge...

12:39

lucas giolito finishing in the top 5 of cy young (top 7 at minimum) plus a tim anderson batting title. WHERE IS YOUR ZIPS NOW!!!!!!!

Dan Szymborski

12:39

Thankfully, ZiPS is in the shame corner with practically everyone in the world!

Michael

12:39

Do you think teams like the Padres should go after a vet manager like Maddon or go young and unproven?

Dan Szymborski

12:40

I like young, unproven managers with rebuilding teams.

Morbo

12:40

Dan, there is a reasonable shot at 5 100 game winners. Do you see this as a problem, and why is the answer yes?

Dan Szymborski

12:40

Mildly, but it's mostly aesthetics

I'm not convinced people really WANT parity. THey just want their team to be the good one

Morbo

12:42

Ben, I recommend eating a sandwich or a taco. Sandwiches and tacos make everything better

12:42

Hey Dan, thanks for the chats! Trying to get my stream on...preference between Beede vs MIA, Rodriguez vs MIA, or Hernandez @ SF for the weekend slate?

Dan Szymborski

12:42

Oof. Probably Rodriguez.

Theo Epstein

12:42

Am I still one of the top GM/President of Baseball Ops/Team Leader People in baseball?

Dan Szymborski

12:42

I think your'e still upt here

Rod

12:43

What would you do about Donaldson if you were Atlanta? Extending past his age 33 season seems risky, but I'm not sure Austin Riley is a viable replacement.

Dan Szymborski

12:43

It really depends on his demands.

If he has an illusion of a five-year deal or something, I move on

I'm more optimistic about Riley

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