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Anthony

1:57

If lower arm slots are associated with lateral run, and fade is the most important attribute of a changeup, why do a lot of side -arm pitchers struggle to throw changes?

Eno Sarris

1:57

Probably because of pronating from that slot. The lower down you go, the harder it is to turn your hand towards the thumb.

Anthony

1:58

Is there any way to search platoon split leaderboards? Like which pitchers are most susceptible to platoon disadvantages without going pitcher - by - pitcher?

Eno Sarris

1:58

You could run this http://www.fangraphs.com/leaderssplits.aspx?splitArr=&strgroup=season&... for each side, but you'd have to do some excel work to get left minus right.

1:58

Somehow Eduardo Nunez was dropped the day Correa hit the DL and I was lucky enough to snag him...are these Boston rumors legit? Would LOVE to have a SS-eligible speedster playing for the BoSox as a Correa consolation!

Eno Sarris

1:59

Nunez is going to go, I'd bet. Boston, Houston, there are plenty of places that could use him.

Porcho Villa

1:59

Who wins in a three way cage match between Jeff Wilpon, Sandy Alderson, and Terry Collins? Mets fans.

How long until we discover the sixth tool

Eno Sarris

1:59

Makeup?

Anthony

1:59

What makes Dan Straily sort of good? Can he keep doing this?

Eno Sarris

2:00

1) Has the biggest or second biggest difference between the fastball and changeup vertically, meaning he's combining a rising fastball (popups) with a great change (whiffs and grounders).

2) Throws anything in any count.

3) Has decent command and three legit pitches.

I think he can be league average, slightly better, for a while, yes.

KingKenta

2:01

I am opening a noodle shop in silverlake with limited space for beer. What are some sick cans that you like that pair well with food?

Eno Sarris

2:02

Firestone Walker Easy Jack won't crowd your food out. Cucumber Crush from 10 Barrel would give you a nice tart and fresh option. Something bigger for the IPA crowd: Breaking Bud from Knee Deep?

2:03

I don't think a ton of the LA beers are in cans, for what it's worth. Wouldn't want a ton of Golden Road, for instance.

You could, of course, throw some San Diego beers in there. Like an AleSmith X instead of Easy Jack.

ChatzMcGee

2:04

Do you have a favourite player page whose stats you most enjoy marveling at? Mine is Ted Williams, also Joey Votto (and Greg Maddux).

Eno Sarris

2:04

Barry mofo Bonds. Look at all that black on BR.

CubFan

2:04

My question was if Jones was closing in 2018? Swarzak is a FA next year.

Eno Sarris

2:05

Oh sorry woops. Yeah I guess so, but man is that dude fragile.

Ice Cubicle...

2:05

I'm so tired of the Texas pen. Claudio closing now?

Eno Sarris

2:06

Research has shown that velocity and strikeout rate matters, and research aside, have you watched Claudio? I can't imagine him closing for me. If not Bush, and he just pitched (badly) in a blowout, LeClerc.

2:06

Pedro - love looking at his page

Eno Sarris

2:07

OH man I made it to the end! I also have work to do and went over two hours!