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Aaron
1:11
I'm going to start referring to Andrelton Simmons as SS/DH until a reasonable argument is laid out that J.D. Martinez can't learn to play 1B.
Eno Sarris
1:11
Ron Washington aside, I would absolutely try him at first.
Mike
1:12
Theres an extensive essay from Jay Jaffe from 2012 that details actual documented changes to the manufacture of the ball during the 90s and discusses the same information that we have recently about how much flight distance is available within the 'official tolerances'

the 90s is when the ball was transitioned from hand-wound yarn to tighter, machine-wound yarn around the core.
Eno Sarris
1:12
Boom. I was referencing Rob Arthur's contention that, since this ball is within specifications and has affected the game so much, this has probably happened before, but that's a great find.
Dimpledore
1:13
As the Mariners, would you rather have Jarrod Dyson for 3/27 or Cain 4/48?
Eno Sarris
1:13
Cain? They have some good defenders, could use a little more offense.
Mike
1:13
Something people should keep in mind with projection systems is that they don't actually project component stats, pretty much every projection system projects the actual predictable stat: wOBA or the like, computes a war value via estimated number of PAs, and then produces a slash line from that.   Devers isn't projected to hit 20 HR, he's projected to have a .342 wOBA over 560 PAs.   The counting stats are reverse engineered and aren't a major part of any projection system.
EL
1:13
Who's going to be starting in CF for Giants opening day?
Eno Sarris
1:14
If they get Stanton, Gorkys. If not, Cutch.
Dave
1:14
I plan on getting excited about, and then disappointed by, Danny Salazar this year. Just because I feel like it's my turn.
Aaron
1:14
AL or NL, Ohtani is never going to hit his hitting projections without regular exposure to MLB pitching.  Personally I wouldn't want my favorite team getting involved with that fiasco if it's going to take a massive side deal that has the potential to cripple the org.
Dimpledore
1:14
How meaningful are Bauer units (spin rate/velocity) in predicting K%?  Low velo high spin pitchers are better than high velo high spin?
Eno Sarris
1:15
Spin rate is tied to velocity, but tying spin to outcomes divorced from movement is proving to be difficult.
Hooha
1:15
Boxberger to Arizona, finally somethign to talk about
Eno Sarris
1:15
annnnnnd done.
Psychic
1:15
I never had strong feelings about Derek Jeter, but I find myself really beginning to dislike him. I guess that's not a question?
BEN GAMEL GRADE 80 HAIR
1:15
Which occurs first? Ohtani signs, Stanton trade, or Darvish signing?
Eno Sarris
1:15
Once Ohtani posts, we won't know who signed him for a month. I'm guessing... Stanton trade.
E
1:16
I'm trying to lose a few pounds, get a bit healthier, unfortunately one of the easiest ways would be to cut back on beer, especially the high ABV IPAs i love so much.

How do you stay healthy while drinking the delicious beer?
Eno Sarris
1:17
I'm not that healthy, but I guess 6'2" 190 is okay. I try not to eat snacks. I try to control my portions. I work out as much as I can. I cook at home as much as I can. No chips.
Jay
1:17
Somehow people aren't mentioning that Ohtani could throw to the best catcher in the world if he chose Giants.
Jesse
1:17
Do you think Mccutchen in LF + Duggar is a viable Stanton backup plan for the Giants?
Eno Sarris
1:17
It's a one year thing so hopefully they don't give up much to get Cutch. And I don't think much of Beede.
Dimpledore
1:18
Who is the best "super utility" player in MLB today, and who is the best available player in this mold?
Eno Sarris
1:19
Jose Ramirez. Eduardo Nunez?
botchatheny
1:19
HOW WERE THE FRIED PICKLES, HMMM?!?!?!
Eno Sarris
1:20
f'in delicious. The Urquell was good, the movie decent, the Fieldwork Galaxy Juice in the lobby best in show. Go to your Alamo Drafthouse. It's a fun experience.
B
1:21
Would the Giants be better off going after Kiermaier and Longoria than Stanton?
Eno Sarris
1:21
They don't have the assets to pry away a cheap young good player.
HappyFunBall
1:21
re: LABR/Ohtani: What's wrong with making all hitter/pitchers available as both?  The hitters would never earn pitcher eligibility, and the pitchers would generally stink on ice as hitters.
Eno Sarris
1:21
Being available is different than counting both sides. Also, sorting through waiver wires already sucks in some leagues, wouldn't want even more players on both sides.
The Ghost of Wade Boggs
1:22
We don't have to take our clothes off to have a lude-time
Frumpkin
1:22
Can players vary their upper spin rates?  If you are Felix Hernandez and your velo is declining, how much can you keep your edge by increasing spin?
Eno Sarris
1:22
As far as I've seen, spin is mostly inherent and whatever manipulation you can make can not be modified on the mound easily.
E5
1:22
Listening to Sleeper and the Bust and reading an Eno chat. I feel like there are 2 Enos. For better or worse
Eno Sarris
1:22
way worse
STiVo
1:23
I realize this is a long shot... but what if Ohtani ends up as an amazing hitter on an AL team.  Should they use him as everyday DH and as ace reliever?  I would love it if he hit 2 bombs then came in to shut 'er down in relief.
Eno Sarris
1:24
This is actually my most fun outcome. I think most likely is a Bumgarner type. But this one is more fun. Imagine how you could take advantage of him for leverage situations, too. He's in RF, hits bomb. Comes in to strike out the side with bases loaded in seventh, goes back to RF. Wins game with walkoff bomb.
E
1:24
What is your son's favorite sandwich?
Eno Sarris
1:24
Easing him in, but I think it's ham and swiss and apple slices.
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