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Paul Swydan

9:53

Well, Hillman had at least coached/managed in the minors, right?

Jeff Zimmerman

9:53

Japan

Paul Swydan

9:53

Close enough.

McGirkTheJerk

9:54

Dodgers fo doesn't seem like the type to stomach winning they type of bidding war that will Harper will create. Machado seems more likely but presence of Redturn2 and Kyle seagers brother seems like a hard sell. Is Stanton the best for them?

Paul Swydan

9:54

That take burnt my fingers.

Yes, Stanton is the best because they can dictate more of the process.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:55

I guess.

Party Bob

9:55

Are analytical front offices going to pick inexperienced managers that they can mold?

Paul Swydan

9:56

Maybe? I don't think front offices and managers have that level of communication/mentoring, but I've been wrong before.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:56

No, I think they just one who is open-minded to new ideas.

Nick T.

9:56

The Angels just announced they signed Livan Soto for $850K. A few hours ago they announced they signed Kevin Maitan for $2.2M. That's $3M+ off the board for Ohtani, within 24 hours of their meeting with him. That's bad news for how they're feeling about getting him, right?

Paul Swydan

9:56

I wish I knew. But certainly you wouldn't call it a good sign.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:57

That was my thoughts. They only had a 1 in 7 chance anyway. Might have figured Maitan was a better for sure bet

Kiermaier's Piercing Green Eyes

9:58

I'm late, but Big Boi's latest album was a relief. Vicious Lies and his EP with Phantogram had amazing beats but this is the hardest he's brought it since Sir Lucious Left Foot. Great album from start to finish.

Paul Swydan

9:58

Agree completely. It was really good.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:59

Pass

One-Hopper

9:59

Interesting side-note: We assume Stanton's contract is market rate right now because that's all we can measure it during, but there's no reason to believe that in 2020 it won't be below market rate. Might be why Marlins get more than is widely expected in this deal

Paul Swydan

10:00

Maybe. It seems like the Marlins actually have done a decent job of creating multiple suitors, so maybe they've got a bidding war going.

Jeff Zimmerman

10:01

Also, I think some teams are worried about Ohtani, they will move to Stanton trade once over. I have some idea Stanton will get trade after JD signs.

MIckey Hatchers home run dash

10:01

If Ray's tear it down who is more valuable kiermaier or Archer?

Paul Swydan

10:01

Kiermaier for sure. Always the position player.

Jeff Zimmerman

10:02

Kevin and I believe he has a team friendly contract

Paul Swydan

10:02

Yes, he does.

10:03

Jeff and I don't have team-friendly contracts though, and we each have more work to do before bedtime, so this is going to be it for us tonight. Thanks, as always, for hanging out. Stay safe on those internets!

Jeff Zimmerman

10:04

Bye

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