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Jeff Zimmerman

9:16

I think it helps him in the short term. Easier path to the majors with a full-time role

9:17

He may have been with a better offense long term

Agustin

9:17

I finished in the consolation last year - Help, please! Keeping Betts ($15) and Correa (12). Pick five from Schwarber (10), Buxton (11), Mazara (7), Benintendi (2), Reyes-STL (6), Kepler (5), K. Davis (5). 5×5, OBP instead of AVG. We add $5 each year we keep them, so some would run out if value sooner. Super agonizing decision for me, would appreciate the help. Thanks and keep up the great work.

Paul Swydan

9:17

Benintendi, K Davis, Reyes, Schwarber, Buxton

Jeff Zimmerman

9:18

Beni, Reyes, Mazara, K Davis, ...... Buxton (I have little faith in him)

Paul Swydan

9:19

Consensus no on Kepler at least, hope that helps!

Stan Kasten

9:19

What moves, if any, would you like to see Dodgers make before the start of 2017 season.

Paul Swydan

9:19

Well, the Dozier trade still makes too much sense not to happen.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:20

They should sign another 10-15 often injured pitchers.

Ryan

9:20

I'm considering writing up some work @ the Community blog about applying xStats to Fantasy... Do you guys know if anyone has worked on this? Think it's of interest?

Paul Swydan

9:20

You should check out Andrew Perpetua's and Alex Chamberlain's work over at RotoGraphs.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:21

xStats are always interesting and people have done them before.

Donut Muncher

9:21

If you guys could change one on-field baseball rule, what would it be?

Jeff Zimmerman

9:21

Everything with Balks. I don't understand the rule at all.

9:22

Or how it is enforced

Paul Swydan

9:22

This isn't a rule change so much as it is a rule enforcement, but I'd better enforce guys who get HBPs for hanging over the plate. If you didn't try to move, you're out. I can't stand when guys just stand there and get hit.

Balks would be good too.

Ozzie

9:24

Should my cards have overpaid for Turner?

Paul Swydan

9:24

No, I don't think so.

Jay

9:25

Will Profar have an important role with the Rangers or will he be traded? Will he play everyday somewhere?

Paul Swydan

9:26

There really doesn't seem to be a home for him on the Rangers. If he stays, he'll still probably get ~400 PA, but all over the place. He is still a good trade candidate, but his value is still down, so it's hard to peg how much he should bring back.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:26

I thought he would get moved for pitching and still might.

Mark

9:27

I need to do a research paper about sabermetrics and something that hasn't been researched at all or something that has barely been researched. Any ideas for me? Thanks

Paul Swydan

9:27

No, but Jeff is better at that sort of thing than me anyway.

9:28

And maybe someone in the room has an idea for you.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:28

I have on my to-do list is where to pitch hitters who are SAC bunting. High? Inside? etc

Hank

9:29

Can Jon Gray tame Coors Field and become a top 20 SP?

Paul Swydan

9:29

Top 20 will be a tall order, but he stands as good a chance as anyone since Ubaldo's heyday. I heart Jon Gray.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:29

No, ERA and WHIP will keep him out of the top 20

5 Run Homer

9:30

So, Boston still needs a catcher, right? They can't seriously think they can roll to the World Series with Christian Vazquez and Sandy friggin Leon, can they?

Paul Swydan

9:30

I mean, I don't see why not. But also don't count Blake Swihart out. He might get another shot. Maybe. Hopefully.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:31

They could when with them. An improvement would be helpful, but if they don't win I bet is for a different reason.

Butter

9:32

Does Kazmir and/or McCarthy have any value? Ie, could the Dodgers get any prospects back without eating money, or would they have to pay down the contracts to trade them?

Paul Swydan

9:32

In this market, they could probably get value without eating the contract, but I don't foresee that happening.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:33

I think the Dodgers may need both to get through a season.

Bill G

9:33

First time chatting with you! Please rank the following rookie pitchers for long term success: Giolito, Reyes, Urias, Fulmer, Taillon, Glasnow. Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman

9:34

Urias, Fulmer, Reyes ..... Taillon .... Giolito, Glasnow

Paul Swydan

9:34

Welcome, and thanks for such an easy question (eye roll). My probably incorrect / off the dome opinion is: Urias, Reyes, Fulmer, Giolito, Glasnow, Taillon

Zock jr

9:35

Re: Benintendi. How do we feel about the nickname 'Nintendo'? I'm trying to make it a thing.

Paul Swydan

9:35

More into Super Nintendo as a nickname. Because, you know, he's super.

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