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EbenezerBatflip

9:20

I ask questions every chat and I feel like I'm running out of questions. Please, say some inspiring new baseball stuff to rejuvenate my enthusiasm for the sport I usually can't shut up about

Paul Swydan

9:20

Oh man, that's a lot of pressure.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:22

Sorry for the delay

Paul Swydan

9:22

Have no fear, there's still a lot of moves to be made in this Hot Stove season. I feel like we're waiting on a couple of deals to come to pass, and then we'll get another deluge.

Hi Jeff!

Jeff Zimmerman

9:22

Gavin

9:22

What's the upper bound for defensive runs above average? Like say Simmons played 1st, how good could he possibly be?

Paul Swydan

9:23

This one is better for Jeff to answer.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:23

10 to 15 at 1B from work I have done

Limited chances is the issue

Joe

9:23

For someone who is new to analytics, what are the main statistics that one should get to know.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:24

wOBA and FIP. Grow from there. If you understand the concepts of both, you can expand your knowledge from there.

Paul Swydan

9:24

There's so many, and it depends on which site you prefer. From this site, wOBA, FIP, WPA and UZR are good starting points.

TengoPreguntas

9:25

Why do so many people underrate adam eaton? I see so many people describing the trade the nats made as some sort of huge coup for the white sox.

Paul Swydan

9:25

I don't think that's a reflection on Eaton, who is quite good, but rather an admission that the White Sox did get quite the haul for him.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:26

I think people still peg Giolito as a top 10 prospect. He took a step back and he may just be a top 50 guy.

Dave in London

9:26

11-team, AL-only 4x4 (two expansion teams this year starting with few players). Keeping four OFs (Mookie, Mazara, Judge, Leonys Martin). Should I also keep Nyquin ($1) or HS Kim ($5), or toss both back into the draft pool?

Paul Swydan

9:27

It seems like you could toss them both back, because neither would have a starting position on your team.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:27

I would keep Naquin or try to trade him. He has great value at $1 in which you should exploit in some way.

Lame Jokester

9:28

I don't understand the "Archer" poll, he's only been a big leaguer for four seasons and how can anyone vote against 2015?

Paul Swydan

9:28

You are living up to your name, well played!

INFINITE WISDOM

9:29

Good evening fellas, I love your chats (you have contributed greatly to my success in fantasy. I posed this question to Paul Sporer, and would love to hear your takes on the subject. Choosing between 2 players with varying degrees of excess value. 10 team pts keeper league; K. Bryant (3rd forever) vs. C. Correa (24th rd, moves up 8 rds each year kept, with a maximum 2rd value after 3rd kept year--instead of costing me 1st rd in year 3, it will be 2nd rd). 32 rds total. What say you guys, who would you keep?

Paul Swydan

9:30

Probably still Bryant, but I wouldn't fault you for rolling with Correa.

Also, thank you for the kind words.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:31

The value is really close. I think Bryant will be better offensively and give you better overall numbers.

INFINITE WISDOM

9:31

Who would be the more justifiable and value adding reach? Trea Turner in round 3 or G. Sanchez in round 5? 10 teamer, 32 rounds.

Paul Swydan

9:32

Wow, tough one. I'll say Turner, just because he'll be getting SS eligibility.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:32

I don't like either then. Way too early. Turner in the 3rd is guess if you have to.

Alex

9:33

How are the Indians going to sort out their small catching logjam? Gomes has been awful for a while, but they have invested a fair amount in him. Does he get another shot to battle with Perez in ST?

Paul Swydan

9:33

Yeah, they're rolling with Gomes IIRC.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:33

Gomez will get at least 2 months to figure it out.

CamdenWarehouse

9:33

Chris Archer's best season was definitely his fourth. Oh, was that not what you meant?

Paul Swydan

9:33

It wasn't 'House.

Lord above

9:34

Do you guys wear lucky hats when you watch baseball?

Paul Swydan

9:34

When I worked for the Rockies, I did. But, somehow, I've fallen out of the habit of wearing hats. Probably because I spend most of my time in the house.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:35

Nope, not me. I don't have any lucky items or rituals.

Thomas

9:35

Can you do a poll for the worst archer season? The one before Archer Vice was pretty boring

Paul Swydan

9:36

Oh I think it's hands down Season 6. But if you insist...

9:37

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

Season 1 (9.1% | 1 vote)

Season 2 (0% | 0 votes)

Season 3 (0% | 0 votes)

Season 4 (27.3% | 3 votes)

Season 5 (Archer Vice) (0% | 0 votes)

Season 6 (36.4% | 4 votes)

Season 7 (Figgis Agency) (18.2% | 2 votes)

None, they're all great! (9.1% | 1 vote)

Total Votes: 11

anonymous

9:37

What skills competition is All Star Weekend missing?

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