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Jeff Zimmerman

9:17

Maybe .... I am a chance fan so I don't like it.

BRB ...

HaloHonk27

9:17

Angels need bullpen help, unless I’m missing something. Any chance they get one of the 3 top tier RP?

Paul Swydan

9:17

At this point, I wouldn't count the Angels on any free agent who could be remotely helpful to them, so sure. I could see that happening.

Steve

9:17

Likelihood Ronald Acuna starts Opening Day for Braves? After April 20th? After June 2nd? Do you like Acuna or Buxton best long term?

Paul Swydan

9:18

That likelihood went way up with the Kemp trade, but I'm still skeptical.

Dallas Cankle

9:18

If Clayton Kershaw opts-out next year what's the highest Farhan Friedman goes before saying uncle?

Paul Swydan

9:19

I think that'll actually be a really interesting discussion. They don't seem like the kind of front office who will be swayed by sentiment, and if Kershaw has back problems for a third consecutive season in 2018, I could see the Dodgers not making much of an effort to keep him at all.

ChiSox2020

9:19

Why aren't White Sox taking on Matt Kemp + good prospect from Dodgers?

Jeff Zimmerman

9:20

... back

Paul Swydan

9:21

Well, first of all, Kemp has been back on the Dodgers for like 15 seconds, and it's the week before Christmas, so, easy tiger. But I sincerely doubt the Dodgers want to give up a good prospect to get rid of Kemp. If they are motivated to do so however, I would expect to see the White Sox make a play for him.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:21

Someone will. They may be playing chicken with the Dodgers to get a better deal. The Dodgers don't want Kemp

Orchid

9:21

In 12-man point keeper league, I have to choose 2 player among Hosmer, Conforto, Matt Olson. Who should I give up?

Paul Swydan

9:21

Gotta wait to see where Hosmer signs. If he ends up in San Diego or a pitcher's park, then you gotta drop him like he's hot.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:22

Hosmer and Conforto

Hosmer's better in points

Eddie Dingle

9:22

Why have the Mariners been unsuccessful in player development? Do you know if it's a personnel issue, or have they just been really unlucky?

Jeff Zimmerman

9:23

I have no idea. It's like I don't know why the Cards are so good at it.

Paul Swydan

9:23

I'm not really qualified to answer this question, but my understanding is that the Jack Z regime took a lot of shortcuts, and you can't really do that in player development.

Ben

9:24

Could Dyson fit on the Cubs? On the surface that OF might look crowded but if they maybe moved Happ for a good arm they could have Dyson out there in left to close out ballgames after Schwarber has had two or three abs. Great base runner. Could maybe lead off a bit. I don't know...

Jeff Zimmerman

9:25

I'd wait and see how everything goes down before going for Dyson. Also, I could see a team give Dyson a fulltime job like the Giants

Paul Swydan

9:25

I think if Almora or Schwarber or Happ was traded that Dyson would fit in there very well, but right now, with Almora/Schwarber/Happ/Heyward/Zobrist they already have five outfielders, so it's hard to see how they'd currently fit Dyson into the mix.

9:26

Yeah, I too hope Dyson gets a full-time job. He's one of my faves.

Ben

9:26

How about a Justin Wilson for Dellin Betances trade? Yankees could use a lefty and he was good for them. Betances should hold at least some appeal to the Cubs.

Paul Swydan

9:26

Challenge trade! I love it!

Jeff Zimmerman

9:26

It's just rearranging deck chairs

Ben

9:27

I feel like there's a solid case to be made for the Phillies to play at the top of the SP market. They have to be good enough to induce future FAs to consider them as a destination. What are your thoughts on that?

Paul Swydan

9:27

I don't entirely disagree with the notion, but they have to be really convinced that they'll contend in the next three seasons.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:28

I like starting early like the Cubs did with Lester. Look for deals a year or two early.

Paul Swydan

9:28

One thing that would embolden me if I was the Phillies is the fact that the Mets, Braves and Marlins are still tire fires, and the Nationals are in the last year of their run with this team.

So come 2019 it's a wide-open division and there's no reason the Phillies can't step up and take it.

Ben

9:29

Over/Under 200.5 M.... Donaldson's total guarantee in FA

Paul Swydan

9:29

Over

Jeff Zimmerman

9:30

Under, I'm afraid he may fall apart and scare teams off

Who is Stubby Clapp?

9:30

Who wins in a cage match: Dan Lozano or Scott Boras?

Jeff Zimmerman

9:30

Paul Swydan

9:30

Well, I've never met Dan Lozano, but I've met Boras. He's a big dude, and he's got rings. I wouldn't bet against Boras!

Also, yes, what Jeff said.

Nathan P

9:31

Where can I find a list of pitchers with the highest amount of walks per 9 innings?

Paul Swydan

9:31

On FanGraphs dot com, of course!

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