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Jeff Zimmerman

9:12

Fairly even in a redraft league.

Paul Swydan

9:12

The only way I'd take this is if it's a redraft league. Again, I wouldn't trade Trout in a dynasty league. Especially if it's for a guy whose always hurt like Stanton.

Gaseous Clay

9:13

It seems like Nomar Mazara is starting to go to opposite field a bit more while hitting more fly balls. Making some good progress?

Paul Swydan

9:14

Yeah, I like what I see so far. Maybe he won't be a Nori Aoki clone after all.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:14

Give him time.

Oddball Herrera

9:14

Man, rough slate for June. I'm saving my money for The Dark Tower in August, though I don't have a lot of faith that Hollywood can do that story justice

Paul Swydan

9:15

I don't either, but I'm still going to go. Also, I think you're being hard on the June slate. I am quite excited for both Wonder Woman, Baby Driver and All Eyez on Me.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:15

Summer movies are just getting worse and worse

Paul Swydan

9:15

No they're not you killjoy.

Jack

9:16

Dave wrote an excellent article on Sano's defense back in March. Will the new Statcast data available be able to bridge the gap between the "eye-test" and defensive statistics for guys like Hosmer and Markakis? Thanks.

Paul Swydan

9:16

I think so, but we'll see. Statcast is but a tool. Teams still have to employ open-minded managers and coaches who are willing to listen to data.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:18

I think StatCast will and it will side with Metrics. Hosmer is just a horrible defender. Absolute zero range. Remember, the Royals put Morales over Hosmer in the OF last year.

Big Tuna

9:18

Would you trade Yelich for Trout if you're in contention?

Paul Swydan

9:19

Yeah, Yelich is having a middling enough season that you won't miss him.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:19

It's close in redraft. Here is a webistie for some comps: https://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/playertrades?type=player&p...

Scruffy-Looking Nerf Hurler

9:20

How early is too early to trade a bundle

Paul Swydan

9:20

We're past the "too early" portion of the season IMO.

Scruffy-Looking Nerf Hurler

9:20

How early is too early to trade a bundle of prospects for some known/proven vets when you're a top team? Flags fly forever and I should get what I can when I can, right?

Paul Swydan

9:21

sorry, there's the full question

same answer

Jeff Zimmerman

9:21

Do it now. Try to be the first, trading is easier before everyone has sold off.

altitutde

9:22

5x5 Keeper, rebuilding. Trade Blackmon for Benintendi? or how much more can I ask for?

Paul Swydan

9:22

I think you can ask for more than Benintendi, for sure, esp during his slump right now.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:23

That seems fine. Really depends on how other teams value prospects

Daniel

9:23

I am letting these voting results guide my viewing choices........

Paul Swydan

9:23

Enjoy Wonder Woman!!!

Jim Lonborg

9:23

I feel like even without Pedroia the Sox are better off with Rutledge and Marrero than Sandoval--good field no hit beats bad field no hit. I guess this is more of a comment than a question.

Paul Swydan

9:24

Rutledge is also a crappy fielder.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:24

I see a trade in the future

David

9:24

What would be your closet entrance music? Mine would be Crazy Train.

Paul Swydan

9:25

I think he means closer, not closet. In any case, my entrance/at-bat song would be "Down With the King" by Run DMC.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:25

Flight of the Valkyries.

Boooo-er

9:26

Bauer's peripherals indicate that he's better than his results, but I'm watching him unimpress yet again. Is there still top-40 (even 20?!?!) potential here, or do you think we're seeing all he's capable of: nice Ks, iffy command, WHIPped? A streamer? I've clung to him for years and can't seem to quit.

Paul Swydan

9:27

No. Drop him. He's not as smart as he thinks he is, and his stuff isn't good enough to compensate.

Or, trade him if you can find a sucker.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:27

I think he is streamable depending on league type. Get the K's and Wins (hopefully)

Big Tuna

9:28

Best June movie will absolutely be The House. How can you bet against Poehler/Ferrell?

Paul Swydan

9:28

Because I saw the trailer? Look, I love Amy Poehler, and have loved Will Ferrell, but that movie looks like a rental at best. Definitely not theater-worthy.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:29

Ferrell's stuff is starting to get old

Paul Swydan

9:30

Yup.

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