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Karan

9:16

Any concern about Trout's start to 2016? ISO, FB% Hard% are down and he has become pull happy (47% pull%). He should adjust right?

Paul Swydan

9:17

Yeah, he'll be fine.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:17

The 186 mph fastball video has been taken down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xgvYswhjog

No concerns yet and he will adjust. He has adjusted before

Steve

9:17

Ahhh I missed this chat. O/U 30.5 homers for Jose Abreu this year?

Paul Swydan

9:18

I will take the over.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:18

Under, I just see him being more average, but haven't looked into detail on his GB/FB mix

Steve

9:18

I know it's April, but is there any reason Sano won't hit 30+ home runs this season?

Paul Swydan

9:19

Yes, the fact that he's playing a new position, and as such faces a larger risk of getting injured.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:19

And it is hard to hit 30 HRs

Steve

9:20

Are you celebrating Taco Tuesday?

Paul Swydan

9:20

We sure did. Though sometimes we call it Freedom Friday.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:21

Nope, ran kids around to ball practices before chat.

Steve

9:21

Any worries about Blackmon coming back from a turf toe injury since a portion of his value is speed?

Paul Swydan

9:22

Definitely. Rockies probably should have traded him when they had the chance.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:22

Yes, I would like to get his time to first before and after

Bored in the USA

9:22

What are the fundamental differences between pitches in the MLB & NPB? Movement, velocity? How can they be that different? We're all human no??

Paul Swydan

9:23

My general understanding is that there is less velocity and more movement in the NPB. But yes, it can't be *that* different, otherwise players like Ichiro and others never would have been able to play in the states.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:24

More downward movement because of difference in height for sure.

9:24

Evening guys, thanks for the chat. If I can spare a bench slot without it being a big deal... Should I roster Trea Turner prior to his call up or just hold Jake Lamb?

Jeff Zimmerman

9:25

Turner. I think he could be a top 5 SS. He maybe one right now

Paul Swydan

9:25

If adding Turner means that you can keep him past this year, then go with him. If not, Lamb. I don't think Turner has much value as long as Stephen Drew is on the Nats.

Murdoc

9:26

Do you think the MLB will ever stoop to the level of the NBA and feature jersey ads on a full time basis?

Paul Swydan

9:26

I doubt it. I think Spider-Man on the bases effectively killed that forever.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:26

Yep, everyone loves money.

9:27

Especially if the players get like half

Paul Swydan

9:27

Having said that, I don't have a problem with it. It's not an issue in soccer.

Yeah that'd be the key.

Danny Almonte

9:27

How much value does an innings-eater type pitcher (i.e. Jason Marquis) lose when it comes to the playoffs?

Paul Swydan

9:28

Well if they're the number 4 or 5, basically all of their value, since they won't hardly be needed to start.

Otherwise, it'd depend on the matchup.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:29

Depends. I think they can be paired with another pitcher for 3 innings each for a start. Also, with no real long relievers, they can fill in if a starter blows up.

Danny Almonte

9:29

Pedro or Kershaw?

Paul Swydan

9:29

Pedro was more fun to watch, but you can't go wrong with either.

9:30

If I can drop a dated reference, Pedro was Maverick, Kershaw is Ice Man.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:30

Kershaw, I think he will be better longer, but those 2-3 years of peak Pedro were amazing

Danny Almonte

9:30

Thor's fastball, Thor's new slider, or Thor's hammer (actual Mjolnir, not code for curveball)?

Paul Swydan

9:31

That sounds like a poll question!

Jeff Zimmerman

9:31

That slider is insane.

Paul Swydan

9:31

Which do you prefer?

"Thor's" fastball (12.8% | 5 votes)

"Thor's" slider (28.2% | 11 votes)

Thor's hammer (Mjolnir) (38.5% | 15 votes)

DON'T MAKE ME CHOOSE! (20.5% | 8 votes)

Total Votes: 39

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