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Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat - 4/16/21
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Pops
3:10
Hello! Which distressed pitching asset (if any) do you still believe in? Strasburg, Paddock or Corbin.
AvatarJay Jaffe
3:12
I'm a bit concerned about Strasburg but I think that the disruption to the start of the Nationals' season is something that's not being taken into account. Give these guys a couple of clean turns through the rotation to see if there's improvement.
Gary
3:13
What is the latest on Roberto Osuna?  I haven't heard anything in over a month
AvatarJay Jaffe
3:14
I haven't heard anything either. Maybe he's working on being a better human being.
Wire Fan
3:14
Do the Yankees actually need a lefty power bat or is this more just a media narrative?  Their righty hitters don't have massive splits and they have actually performed against righty pitching the last 2-3 years.  Is lefty righty lineup "balance" a bit over-rated in general?
AvatarJay Jaffe
3:17
They could probably use a lefty power bat but inviting whoever just showed up at the bus station to play regularly just because they swing from the left side is probably not the way to go about it. Their lack of lefty power is mitigated by the way Judge, LeMahieu and their other righties go oppo. Which, they're third in wRC+ among righties going oppo since the start of 2020 https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/splits-leaderboards?splitArr=80,4&sp...
Grubble
3:18
Does the hot start change your opinion of the Red Sox? Or are they built to fade?
AvatarJay Jaffe
3:19
Not tremendously. Figured they'd be competitive but not threats to win the division. Don't expect them to maintain a top-five pitching performance for a full season
Pumpsie Green
3:19
Are the Braves ready to upgrade on Swanson at short? He's only got one year of arb remaining (I know! Time flies.) and not much money on the books next year. Maybe they look at Story or Correa come July?
AvatarJay Jaffe
3:22
Well, they'll never sign either of those guys for pennies on the dollar as they did Acuña and Albies... I don't see them bringing a whole lot of urgency on Swanson in-season unless he's hitting like this in July; even as a rental those two guys are going to cost significant talent. Maybe they make a run at a shortstop next winter but I have a hard time believing they're going to be the high bidder given the way they operate.
Hopeless Braves Fan
3:23
What the heck happened to Kyle Wright? Is there any hope he can still be a mid-rotation starter?
AvatarJay Jaffe
3:24
Cribbing from Eric Longenhagen's post-prospect report, the short answer is below-average fastball movement and command issues. be interesting to see how he fares as  he was just brought up to face the Cubs tonight.
3:25
OK folks, it's time for me to cut and run. Thanks so much for stopping by! Stay safe, get those vaccines if you can, and we'll see you next week.
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