JotCast | FanGraphs After Dark Chat

Prev Page View Full Chat Next Page

Paul Swydan

9:35

To his credit, Hill kept trying to find a way, and he did.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:35

Because they can't locate their curve ball better than their fastball. Also, they don't curse on the mound as much as Hill

Wily Mo's Ghost

9:36

So Nicasio didn't have to go through waivers again on his new team? I feel like I will never have that rule straight.

Paul Swydan

9:36

Me neither. But I don't think they did, no.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:37

Not sure

Michael

9:37

Best guess to where Harper is playing baseball in 2019?

Paul Swydan

9:37

Yankees.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:38

Philly ... I think it will be crazy money.

Ryan

9:38

Think LAD tries to trade Taylor this offseason? His value will likely never be higher, and the Dodgers seem to a crowded IF and OF even without him

Paul Swydan

9:38

Props to Ryan, who is thinking three steps ahead. No, I think they'll probably hang onto him.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:38

I always fill someone will be on the move with them but they just keep everyone around

They have like 17 outfielders

Wily Mo's Ghost

9:39

I am incredibly biased as a Red Sox fan, but I feel like this would be a very minor story if it were a dispute between, say, the Twins and Royals.

Paul Swydan

9:40

Well, it might not have been leaked to the NY Times, if that's what you mean, but I still think we'd be making a big deal out of it.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:40

Not minor in baseball. It's getting some non-baseball love because it's the Sox

Dakota mcKee

9:40

How about Matt Harvey (or Matz) for Jonathan Villar as an offseason challenge trade?

Paul Swydan

9:41

Brewers have no reason to do that. Harvey and Matz have no value left IMO.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:41

Great, more middle infielders for the Mets

Patrick

9:41

If you're Dave Dombrowski, who do you commit to between Bradley and Bogaerts?

Paul Swydan

9:41

If I'm Dave Dombrowski, I know that I have the budget for both of them and that I don't need to choose.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:41

Bradley. At least he can play defense if he is not hitting. Maybe neither

Kendrys Molasses

9:42

Better offensive prospect heading into 2018: Vlad or Acuna?

Paul Swydan

9:42

Vlad

Jeff Zimmerman

9:42

Agree

Rick

9:43

Where does Eduardo Nunez land this off-season?

Paul Swydan

9:44

I just want to note that this is a question that now requires attention. Nunez has been great.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:44

I think it will be with a contender as a super utility. Washington.

Ryan

9:45

What is a plausible over/under for the Mets next year? Seems like a lot of potential for success and failure both, depending on rotation health and prospect development

Jeff Zimmerman

9:46

70 to 92 wins

Paul Swydan

9:46

75.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:46

Over but not by much

Paul Swydan

9:46

And I'll take the under. Until they completely restructure their front office - GM, manager, medical staff - I don't see them contending.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:47

Maybe they should bring back that Bonilla guy they keep paying

9:47

No question here, just would like to mention since this is the chat that goes on during the evening game slate that the CHC-PIT pitchers duel is living up to the hype - 0-0 in the eighth

Paul Swydan

9:47

You guys nailed that one.

Billy Beane

9:48

People overuse the phrase "Ben Zobrist type" to just mean a good utility player. I think in order to be a "Ben Zobrist type" you need to be a switch hitter. I am irrationally passionate about this qualification.

Paul Swydan

9:48

Fair, but then Brock Holt qualifies as a Ben Zobrist guy, FYI.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:49

I don't feel the player has to switch hit at all. Can they hit and play several IF and OF positions.

Seth Moko

9:49

As a Twins fan, I don't think they're smart enough to pull it off

Connecting…