JotCast | FanGraphs 2023 Opening Day Chat

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Kwah

1:57

Did Jonathan Swift write the script for this game, because Gerrit Colliver's Travels is making these Giants look more like Lilliputians.

Bobbo

1:58

If LeMahieu stays healthy will he score 120 runs?

Alex Eisert

1:58

I'd say no. He's never done that before in his career. 100 runs I could see, but all the projections are taking the under.

Not all who Franco are lost

1:58

If Volpe grows a beard, he'll get my vote for automatic ROY.

Oddball Herrera

1:58

It does feel like the speculation about teams being aggressive on the basepaths is playing out as expected

Well-Beered Englishman

1:58

Webb blowing a throwover while the runner is standing on the first and the 1B isn't, then cringeing. Great little comic detail

Derek

1:58

if these two games so far are any indication, stolen bases really will skyrocket this season

Dan Szymborski

1:58

I will vote for any player who spends his entire rookie season doing a Ming the Merciless cosplay.

Davy Andrews

1:58

Maybe, but I would caution that it's still early.

Not That Dan

1:59

Is it possible to binge watch a live sporting event?

Dan Szymborski

1:59

Yeah you don't let your eyes LEAVE THE SCREEN FOR ANY REASON

Davy Andrews

1:59

Question for everybody: What are you most excited about this season?

Dan Szymborski

1:59

GUNNAR

Alex Eisert

2:00

The inevitable Brendan Donovan power breakout.

Davy Andrews

2:01

So Cardinals Devil Magic is your answer?

Alex Eisert

2:13

Yes, and the Marucci performance lab.

Jay Jaffe

2:00

The very silly mockup I referenced above, in response to the "Writers Weekend" question. I had no part in planning this

Not all who Franco are lost

2:00

Homer answer, but I'm most excited for the Rays rotation once Glasnow is back.

Dan Szymborski

2:01

Who Are You Most Excited About This Season?

Padres (18.2% | 24 votes)

Yankees (12.9% | 17 votes)

Braves (13.6% | 18 votes)

Mets (6.1% | 8 votes)

Astros (5.3% | 7 votes)

Dodgers (4.5% | 6 votes)

Cardinals (3.8% | 5 votes)

Orioles (9.8% | 13 votes)

Being a year closer to the sweet embrace of oblivion (15.2% | 20 votes)

Rockies (10.6% | 14 votes)

Total Votes: 132

Mike Pagliarulo

2:01

Can't get anyonne there to address this. Is the chat schedule just a suggestion? When you click on Jeff Zimmerman's link, it just reloads the home page. Jay Jaffe's last chat was 3/14. Paul Sporer's time is listed as 2pm though this week it was held at 9am. Dan Szymborski's last chat was 3/16. And finally, Eric Longenhagen's last chat was 12/16/22, more than 3 months ago.

It is hard to participate when you have to guess when a chat may actually occur. Would it be possible to keep the schedule more up to date?

Jay Jaffe

2:03

Sorry about that. WBC finals (for which I chatted with the group) and travel prevented me from hitting that spot in the two weeks since after making several in a row. I do try to keep readers abreast via Twitter (@jay_jaffe) for the days I have to skip my chat, and truthfully, it's the first thing to go if my schedule is overcrowded (I think that goes for a lot of us.)

Kwah

2:02

Anthony Volpe on pace for 1.000 OPB and 648-ish stolen bases. Properly paid rookie player in my opinion.

Dan

2:02

Most excited for visiting new parks! Planning to go to Citi (from NJ), Nats Park (my current home park), PNC, and Fenway

Dan Szymborski

2:02

I didn't chat last week becuase I did a long one as I was doing the chat for the WBC finale and I did the whole game

Oddball Herrera

2:02

Currently two votes for the Rockies coming in from Kris Bryant's parents

Alex Eisert

2:02

Excuse me but who is excited for the Rockies?

Davy Andrews

2:02

Zac Veen is a-comin'.

2:03

But mostly their parents.

Alex Eisert

2:03

I mean they're basically the Padres, just missing a few guys, right?

Dan Szymborski

2:02

I don't usually chat when I do another long chat the same week. It's not difficult to get too much of me.

Alex Eisert

2:02

Thank you Oddball

Dan Szymborski

2:02

In fairness, the last two poll options are the same

Guest

2:03

I voted for the Rockies just for the chaos.

chat chaos, not on the diamond, obviously they'll provide none of that

jayse

2:03

also a homer answer, but I'm real excited to see Tatis back

Teres Major Bummer

2:03

Verlander to the IL with a teres major strain!

Orioles2024

2:03

Dan's WBC chat performance earned him a bye...well deserved.

explaining myself

2:04

I'm excited to see how badly they can be run, plus I don't like any of the other teams

SH, Jr.

2:04

Re: Gimenez extension … are any of the CLE “blocked” MI high-level prospects desireable enough that the long-rumored consolidation trade is now any more likely? I love Rocchio et al but feel as though none of them is the impact piece that brings back big league help a la Noelvi Marte.

Joe

2:04

How soon will we know if there is a “new ball” this year?

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