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Jeff Zimmerman

9:36

It's OK. I am still found of the early baseball nicknames though

Rocky

9:36

Rockies most likely would have to give up Rodgers for Quintana right?

Jeff Zimmerman

9:37

Maybe but I think Colorado will do everything possible to keep Rodgers

Paul Swydan

9:37

TBH, if I had to include Rodgers - and I wouldn't do that if I was the Rockies - it would be just Rodgers.

Rodgers-Moncada would potentially be a dynastic middle infield.

Zack

9:38

Gary Sanchez tailed off significantly in Sep/Oct. Something to worry about, or just not used to the long season yet?

Paul Swydan

9:38

It's not a concern for me, no. If he is hitting .160 in June, we'll talk then.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:39

Not worried at all. The league adjusted

Ryan

9:39

The depth charts project the Dodgers to beat out the Cubs as best team in the NL. Do you agree with that assessment?

Jeff Zimmerman

9:40

No, but it is close. I think the best team will come down to health and depth

Paul Swydan

9:40

I don't disagree with it, certainly. I don't think the Cubs are some sort of infallible deity. They needed extras in Game 7 to win it all, and basically won by attrition, after CLE had no pitchers left. They're great, but going back-to-back is hard.

MIkey MIke

9:40

Quintana to the Rockies for Rodgers, Tapia and Freeland......who says no?

Paul Swydan

9:41

I think the Rockies have to say no to that one.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:41

Rockies

Ryan

9:41

Who makes the playoffs again first: White Sox or Reds?

Paul Swydan

9:41

Oh, the White Sox. Not sure what the Reds' plan even is.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:42

White Sox, easier road to the top

Paul Swydan

9:42

That too.

Norman

9:42

Dave Cameron had Hill (at 2/48) and Turner (at 4/82) as the two best bargains in the FA market; how did the Dodgers snare them for 3/48 and 4/64?

Paul Swydan

9:42

Probably neither wanted to leave.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:42

What Paul said

Tommaso Mascaro

9:44

How has Tango managed to keep anonymity while working at the MLB offices? Does everybody in the office just call him Tango too or something?

Paul Swydan

9:44

It's my understanding that everyone just calls him Tango, yes. Also, I don't know how that's remotely anyone's business but his.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:44

Who cares

Paul Swydan

9:45

Someone did joke at the Winter Meetings that they very much wanted to call him Mr. Tiger, which I thought was funny.

bob

9:45

Who do you think is the next breakout/dominant reliever?

Paul Swydan

9:45

I think it's you, Bob. I believe in you. Prove me right.

9:46

Tyler Thornburg, hopefully.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:46

I think they are already throwing, just look at the K%-BB% leaderboard.

Paul Swydan

9:46

Does Edwin Diaz count? Or did he already break out?

9:47

Does Nate Jones count?

Von Schloss

9:47

Who is the next player to get dealt from the White Sox?

Paul Swydan

9:47

I think they'd probably like to move David Robertson sooner than later.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:48

I agree with Robertson especially since Jansen finally signed

Paul Swydan

9:48

Ya, if they can get a good haul for Robertson, they could potentially keep Quintana til July, when they could demand a king's ransom for him.

John

9:49

Paul... is Jeff a nice guy?

Jeff Zimmerman

9:49

Paul Swydan

9:49

Jeff would tell you no, but I know better - Jeff is a big teddy bear.

See, he did say no.

Jim Lonborg

9:50

So we all know that Dombrowski is prioritizing now over the future. But how long is now? How many years do the Sox have before the talent drain starts to catch up with them in a big way? We all know being the best team in the league (ignoring the Cubs question) does not guarantee a pennant.

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