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Jeff Zimmerman

9:29

Kirk Gibson

Paul Swydan

9:30

Look, as much as I hate the Boone signing, the truth is that at least the dude grew up in ballparks, and has a dad who did the job before who he can lean heavily on. Those other guys didn't even have that.

9:30

Andruw Jones should be a first ballot hall of famer but won't be

Paul Swydan

9:30

Agreed.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:31

Yep and voters hate players with value from defense

9:31

Is this true about Ohtani's 80 speed? How many other pitchers do you think have 80 grade speed?

Paul Swydan

9:32

None, because pitchers are taught to let every other part of their game fall by the wayside and concentrate on pitching.

I have no idea if Ohtani really has 80 speed though. I hope he does though!

Jeff Zimmerman

9:32

According to KLaw, yes on the 80 speed. Maybe the pitcher who had 3 triples

Hannah Hochevar

9:32

Byron Buxton rhymes with Teddy Ruxpin

That's a real divergent list of songs and artists...

Paul Swydan

9:33

Those are two very cogent observations, Hannah!

Jeff Zimmerman

9:33

OK then

beachy

9:33

Who says no? Hanley Ramirez and Brandon Workman for Castellanos, Fulmer, and Miguel Cabrera (and his $192M contract)?

Paul Swydan

9:33

Huh.

9:34

I feel like both teams say no?

Jeff Zimmerman

9:34

A lot of why with that trade

Paul Swydan

9:34

Probably the Tigers say no first, because of Hanley's PA option trigger.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:34

BTW, it was Luis Perdomo with 4 triples last season.

Paul Swydan

9:34

Oh yeah. Good ole Luis.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:35

OMG, 5 hits, 1 2B and 4 3B.

Ben

9:35

Is there any chance Carlos Rodon is available in a trade?

Paul Swydan

9:36

I wouldn't think so, no.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:36

No for now

Paul Swydan

9:36

Rodon isn't a free agent until after the 2021 season. I'm sure the Sox plan on being competitive before then.

Ben

9:37

What is the case for Ohtani to CHC?

Jeff Zimmerman

9:37

The Cubs have a good team

Paul Swydan

9:37

3 things. 1) They have a lot of money, and it's a city where he can get a lot of local sponsors. 2) They're good. 3) Joe Maddon loves mixing and matching, and would relish the chance to mix a pitcher into the lineup on his off-days.

Bobert

9:38

Even if they land Ohtani, does Texas still have a shot at a wild card berth? It seems like they’ve been adding minor (!) additions to make them a bit better.

Paul Swydan

9:38

Almost every team that isn't tanking has a shot at the Wild Card on random variation alone, so yes, they would.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:39

I think the Rangers are feeling some heat from losing and are just throwing darts in the dark hoping something hits.

Brad

9:39

Would I be wrong to guess Jeff has no idea who the artists are on Paul’s list. I peg Jeff as classic rock guy.

Paul Swydan

9:39

Is that right, Jeff? Are you a classic rock guy?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:40

Some. Also like older country like Waylon and Willie.

I do raise chickens

Paul Swydan

9:40

Hahaha.

Ben

9:40

If you could pick one former #1 overall pick to start a franchise who would it be?

Paul Swydan

9:40

Uh, A-Rod.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:41

I think this is the right answer

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