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Paul Swydan

6:04

In what month will Jose Bautista sign?

January (21.9% | 40 votes)

February (51.4% | 94 votes)

March (17.5% | 32 votes)

April (2.2% | 4 votes)

May (0% | 0 votes)

June (0.5% | 1 vote)

Never? (6.6% | 12 votes)

Total Votes: 183

6:05

What is your favorite season of "Archer" ???

Season 1 (34.1% | 31 votes)

Season 2 (16.5% | 15 votes)

Season 3 (16.5% | 15 votes)

Season 4 (9.9% | 9 votes)

Season 5 (Archer Vice) (14.3% | 13 votes)

Season 6 (4.4% | 4 votes)

Season 7 (Figgis Agency) (4.4% | 4 votes)

Total Votes: 91

9:01

Hi everybody!

Hank

9:01

Do you see the Angels signing a reliever? If so who? A low cost veteran?Setup Guy?Lefty?

Paul Swydan

9:02

They probably need to sign one of all of those types of people.

Los

9:02

As a Pats fan, are you completely overlooking the Texans and are you rooting for the Steelers or Chiefs?

Paul Swydan

9:03

Not completely overlooking. There's a non-zero chance that their defense pitches a shutout, and that they find some points in odd ways - defensive turnover, possibly. As for KC or PIT, meh. KC will be easier to beat, but PIT will be more FUN to beat.

Chuck

9:04

Paul, any comment on the social media hubbub today related to david ortiz's mysterious tweet @thebostonglobe? seems unlikely he will play again in MLB since his reason for retiring was constant pain in this feet and the need for hours of daily treatment? maybe WBC participation as speculated?

Paul Swydan

9:04

I think it shows how bored we all are right now. There's a 99% chance that it was a mistake, and meant nothing at all.

Andrew

9:05

I know a lot of people want to pick the Astros to win the AL West (within good reason) but I feel like everyone of the teams have big question marks in their starting rotation, and no matter how good your offense is you need at least decent SP to contend and this division will be decided on who's starters answer the Q's. How do you feel regarding the AL West?

Paul Swydan

9:06

It does seem like the Astros have a bit of a gap between them and the Mariners and Rangers and Angels. (I don't think the A's will contend.) But I am sympathetic to your view that there isn't a team with a dominant starting rotation.

Chuck

9:07

MLB can try to shorten pace of play by having pitch timer and between inning timers but what are they going to do about increased bullpen usage? that is a much bigger drag on game length

Paul Swydan

9:08

I don't think there really is anything to be done without introducing unintended consequences for the game. You could go with the notion of using only 4 pitchers per game - which I've written about before - but that wouldn't be a perfect solution either.

doug_frazier@hotmail.com

9:08

I have number one farm hand pick in NL only Roto dynasty league. Many top prospects are already owned. Between Nick Senzel and Lewis Brinson, who would you choose, focusing on impact in late 2017 and beyond?

Paul Swydan

9:09

If late 2017 is of interest, you'd have to go with Brinson, of the two. Senzel hasn't graduated to Double-A yet.

Chuck

9:09

I know Andy Andres has a great sabr course on EdX but has fangraphs ever thought about bringing their glossery to life with some Kahn Academy esque videos to maybe show how some metrics can be calculated using statcast data or SQL or R or how some of the legwork for the articles is done? I think FG does a great job of helping people get into baseball but this could be valuable for anyone working on a thesis or their own research

Paul Swydan

9:10

No, we'd really just be duplicating Andy's work. You should just take his class!

Sam

9:10

Do you think the Mariners could make a late push for Tyson Ross and if so, assuming medicals check out, would that make them a legitimate contender?

Paul Swydan

9:11

Yes and yes, presuming his good and continued health.

Nelson

9:11

Whens Mike Trout heading to the Phillies?

Paul Swydan

9:11

I dunno, do they play them in Interleague this year?

Dave Dombroski

9:11

I believe Mookie Betts has peaked, and I am looking to trade him, while still maintaining an extremely good team this year. What kind of trade do I end up making?

Paul Swydan

9:11

Sssshhhh. No Dave. Bad. Very bad.

Jose

9:12

Will u guys ever get an app

Paul Swydan

9:12

Not likely, no. Sorry.

J. Peterman

9:12

Do you still believe in Berrios?

Paul Swydan

9:12

I WANT to believe. But my faith is waning, for sure.

Dr Evil

9:13

While the Twins may not have a huge # of options for Dozier beyond the Dodgers, should they hold out for a significant 2nd piece beyond Deleon?

Paul Swydan

9:13

Yes, absolutely. The Dodgers are bluffing. They're not starting Kike Hernandez at second all year.

SharonKBO

9:13

If eligible, would Otani be the #1 prospect?

Paul Swydan

9:14

With the caveat that I'm not a prospect guy, it would seem that yes, he would be.

Norman

9:14

Does a Polanco for Quintana deal make sense? Pirates get the rotation help to compete in the next years before McCutcheon leaves, and have the prospect depth to replace Polanco; Sox get a cheap, young, controllable OFer for their rebuild

Paul Swydan

9:15

No, I don't think the Pirates do that. Theoretically you're right, but Polanco is a big part of the Pirates' path to contention. It'd be an even swap, and then you're counting on prospects in the outfield instead of in the rotation. I mean, maybe that's slightly better, but I'd rather keep Polanco and try to trade prospects.

SweetGeorgia

9:16

Folty.....3.50 era 8.5 k p9, 175 innings realistic?

Paul Swydan

9:17

I would say that is a very rosy projection. I wouldn't peg that as realistic, no. Sorry.

Norman

9:17

Over/Under on games started at 3B for Pablo Sandoval this year?

Paul Swydan

9:17

9:18

And I'll optimistically take the over.

Buccos

9:18

The White Sox seem to be turning down Glasnow, Keller, Newman for Q. Is that a mistake? Seems fair to me

Paul Swydan

9:19

It does seem relatively fair, though certainly the White Sox can hold out for more.

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