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Kevin Goldstein

10:35

Tech folks are on this.

Jon Becker

10:35

In the meantime, the WE is whatever you want it to be

Bill

10:35

Chris Sale really is a baseball playing alien.

Jimmy

10:36

Does Tanner Houck start the season in the rotation next year?

Kevin Goldstein

10:36

I'm a big fan of if it's not broke, don't fix it.

Jon Becker

10:37

He's an ideal sixth starter and if he has to make a few 18-batter starts I'm game for that, but I wouldn't pencil him in for 30+. Probably best as a ~100 inning flex guy

Another Kevin

10:38

I honestly didn't realize baseball broadcasts could be this delightful. This is fantastic.

LFC Mike

10:38

I would have thought GM for a Skyline Chili shop would be Smoltz gold.

Kevin Goldstein

10:38

CINCINNATI CHILI IS WONDERFUL.

SammySosasCork

10:38

Nooooo, you don't really believe that KG. Houck can be a pretty good starter

Kevin Goldstein

10:38

Yeah, I remember them saying that about Daniel Bard heading into 2012....

Bill

10:39

Does Semien get a top tier FA contract? Despite being one of the most valuable players in 2019 and 2021, I feel like I'm not hearing about a huge contract for him. Is he going to be a steal again?

Jon Becker

10:39

Oh he'll get PAID. Just a little under-discussed because he's not considered to be in that SS class and he's a bit older

Lzfreak

10:39

Is this Gardner's last game?

Dan Szymborski

10:40

I think he comes back for at least a brief 2022

Druidiful

10:40

Is Kevin just saying that about chili to trigger Dan?

Derek

10:40

It's cool that they do these Statcast broadcasts, but really I think most of the reason it works so well is just Jason Benetti. He's truly an S-Tier broadcaster

Kevin Goldstein

10:40

NO QUESTION. He keeps the whole thing very organized.

No, I'm not trolling Dan. I love the stuff. I make it myself sometimes.

Jon Becker

10:40

Really an ideal three-man broadcast: an experienced guy to direct traffic, someone who knows the stats better than basically anyone, and an incredibly sharp ex-player

Two Dads Playing Catch

10:41

odds that Correa gets 300M?

Kevin Goldstein

10:41

Very low. Think he gets past 200 though.

10:42

Top 3 October home parks?

Kevin Goldstein

10:42

I've been in Yankee Stadium for several playoff games and there's really nothing like it.

10:44

2008 WS Tropicana Field vs Phillies was electric. Still believe the Trop is super underrated, just in the worst location possible.

Down Under

10:44

Buxton staying with the Twins this offseason?

Dan Szymborski

10:44

I think they trade him

Grand Admiral Braun

10:44

With another 5-win or so season in 2022, does Judge get $250M as a FA?

Dan Szymborski

10:44

Kevin Goldstein

10:44

Cincinnati Chili is . . .

Wonderful (34.2% | 13 votes)

Fantastic (23.7% | 9 votes)

Terrific (42.1% | 16 votes)

Total Votes: 38

Dan Szymborski

10:45

THIS ELECTION IS FIXED

Bill

10:45

If you're Cora, what is your plan for the last six outs? Taylor then Whitlock? Try and get a bit more out of Houck?

Kevin Goldstein

10:45

I mean, polls don't lie. It certainly seems that everyone likes the stuff on SOME level.

Jon Becker

10:45

I'm not overthinking it and sticking with Houck

Kevin Goldstein

10:45

I'm with Jon.

Marlin Child

10:45

What would be more jarring, Gardner on Boston or Houston?

Kevin Goldstein

10:45

Gotta go Boston.

Dan Szymborski

10:45

Jon Becker

10:45

Whichever one he grows the longest beard for

Dan Szymborski

10:46

I want to see a trend of ex-Yankees going full ZZ Top

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