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Paul Swydan

9:30

NATE JONES

Say it in the "MIKE JONES!!!" voice.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:30

Blake Trenien (sp) of the Nats

Paul Swydan

9:30

I assume that at some point David Robertson will be traded.

Jim Lonborg

9:31

I saw your piece on the most popular stories, Paul--it's pretty interesting to see Dave's transaction grades a year later. Any thoughts on those? It seems like Dave undervalued Murphy and overvalued Heyward and maybe Grienke, but mostly he was rather prescient. That Giles trade looks awfully good for the Phillies, does't it?

Paul Swydan

9:32

The Giles trade looks great for the Phillies, and it did at the time. The assumption had to have been that the Astros really liked Giles, which is why it was so funny to see them turn around and dick with his role for the first half of the season.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:32

Dave did pretty well knowing the information at the time. The only one I would ping him on is Murphy who people have been undervaluing for years

Paul Swydan

9:33

In general, pieces like that are so widely read because Dave is so good at putting them together. Few people put together Dave's package of knowing the stats and working contacts for additional info.

Edwin Encarnacion

9:33

How did my market collapse so drastically? I understand that the QO situation and my 1B/DH role sapped my value, but *man*, I've been an elite power hitter over the last five years and I just turned 33!

Paul Swydan

9:34

Because you overplayed your hand? That'd be my guess. The owners are doing everything possible to drive down the price of contracts, and reaching free agency may no longer be the best way to maximize your earning potential.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:34

People saw how Teix aged in NY

Jim Lonborg

9:34

Is Dombrowski done? Still seems light at 1st/3rd/DH. I feel like we'll be seeing a lot of the Brock Star.

Paul Swydan

9:35

Yeah, outside of a reliever or two, he's done. We'll definitely see plenty of Brock Holt. He's Farrell's binky.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:35

I could see them sign one of the DH/1B to a one-year deal

Paul Swydan

9:36

Mitch Moreland is so upset with you right now.

Ryan

9:36

Is FG going to do an off season trade value update? Seems like some adjustments are in order, given that Eaton didn't even make this year's list, on the grounds that teams don't pay for defense.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:36

Not that I know of

Paul Swydan

9:37

I doubt it. That series is very time consuming for Dave, and I wouldn't expect him to do it more than once a year. In addition, it's a snapshot of where we are at THAT particular time. It's not meant to be everlasting. You could do it once a month and it'd be different every month. What's the point of that, other than empty clicks?

Tommy Lasordid

9:37

Who would be better at football? Puig or Trout?

Paul Swydan

9:38

I would assume Trout, just on the basis that I doubt Puig has ever played football. Unless you mean soccer, which in that case, still Trout.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:38

I think Trout. He would make a sweet TE

Roadhog

9:38

A's sign Rajai for 1/6. Contract is worth the flier alone, no?

Paul Swydan

9:38

Absolutely.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:39

Good deal and could be moved at the deadline

bosoxforlife

9:39

Mauricio Dubon was seen as org. fodder but has hit everywhere and added pop. Can he beat out Arcia for the Brewers SS position?

Paul Swydan

9:39

I doubt he beats out Arcia, but he could have a future at a different position.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:39

I am just not familiar with him.

Tommy Lasordid

9:40

Was the Rose Bowl wicked or what?

Jeff Zimmerman

9:40

Didn't watch it

Paul Swydan

9:41

Oh yes, the team with a history of skirting the rules and taking advantage of free labor beat that other team with a history of skirting the rules and taking advantage of free labor. Can't top that!

Tomas

9:41

Better HOF chances: Pedroia, Kinsler, or Mauer?

Paul Swydan

9:42

Pedroia and Mauer have much better chances on the strength of their MVPs. Kinsler will have to be excellent for far longer, which ... I dunno, maybe.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:43

Pedroia. He may be able to get the counting stats. Mauer falls into the Murphy/Mattingley/Nomar class of short great peak seasons which don't get people into the HOF

Paul Swydan

9:44

Yeah, I think the only thing that could save Mauer is that he was a catcher and there aren't as many of them in the Hall.

bosoxforlife

9:44

I would rather see Holt at third and Sandoval in Santo Domingo.

Paul Swydan

9:44

Hanley Ramirez bounced back. Why can't Sandoval? Especially since he was also playing on a bum shoulder? Don't be so negative. Wait until May for that, ha.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:45

Then how is Holt going to play five different positions a week?

Dr Evil

9:45

Is Posada going to get dropped from the HOF ballot? Seems ridiculous - not sure he should get in, but he should get stronger consideration.

Paul Swydan

9:46

He's on the borderline. And no, I think he's getting the exact sort of consideration he deserves. He's certainly not more deserving than Kenny Lofton or Kevin Brown or Jim Edmonds.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:46

Too much post-season push. Not really a HOF IMO

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