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Jeff Sullivan FanGraphs Chat -- 3/16/18
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Jeff Sullivan
10:48
I'm trying to find the clause about this in the CBA
I can't! I wonder if it was removed
10:49
It *used* to be that you couldn't trade a free agent without his written content until June 15
10:50
I would assume that's probably still true. So you'd need Alex Cobb's full buy-in
10:51
Also, the Rays would still be trading Cobb for *something*, and that something wouldn't have zero value
Big Joe Mufferaw
10:51
Hi, do you think this weak FA market makes it more likely for players to sign pre FA extensions, and teams more likely to start up talks with players?
Jeff Sullivan
10:51
Yes
Suarez is some evidence
Dan
10:52
Re: Suarez/Senzel long term positioning - Suarez was a natural SS coming into the big leagues. Why not move Suarez back to SS if Senzel can't hack it there? Senzel goes to 3B, Gennett keeps 2B warm for Shed Long. Thanks!
Jeff Sullivan
10:52
Suarez rated as a below-average shortstop, and now he is older
Runelvys Gergich
10:53
Hey Jeff, maybe this is a silly question, but is there a place I can go for a summary breakdown of Zips vs. Steamer vs. FAN vs. Depth Chart? I feel like FG must have something on this but I haven't found it yet.
Jeff Sullivan
Halo in there
10:53
Can you say something nice about the Angels?
Jeff Sullivan
10:53
They are not bad
mmddyyyy
10:53
What would be the opposite of Arizona storing balls in a humidor?
Jeff Sullivan
10:53
Arizona storing humidors in a ball
John
10:54
Walker Buehler is basically in a perfect position to be used as a multi inning fireman this year right? Ridiculous stuff, stamina concerns, and a team trying to win now, with depth that's willing to experiment.
Jeff Sullivan
10:54
Yeah, the Dodgers are going to have fun with this
He's like Font, but better
Jon
10:54
Stop putting out three 90 minute podcasts a week. I've been paying more attention to EW more than anything in my life this past week and I'm still not caught up. I assume it's Ben forcing you to do this
Jeff Sullivan
10:54
It's the damn team previews!
Only three of those episodes left. Then we should return to a more reasonable 60-75 minute average
10:55
These things are scheduling hell
Scott
10:55
What player is the opposite of Chris Devenski?
Jeff Sullivan
10:55
Bo Jackson
Babe Lincoln
10:55
Does Zack Wheeler become a Devenski-type?
Jeff Sullivan
10:55
If you just mean multi-inning reliever, it does look that way
Matt
10:56
The Reds rotation can't possibly be as bad as it was last year, right? Is there anyone in that group whose ST performance has stood out to you as someome who could take a step forward, excepting Luis Castillo?
Jeff Sullivan
10:56
Mahle and Romano have done well
This is a rotation with real promise
Josh
10:57
Of the 5 divisions that seem to be a lock for one team (all but the AL east). Which team would you pick as the most likely to not win their division.
Jeff Sullivan
10:57
I'll say Nationals
Anon
10:57
Effecively Wild is hands down the best baseball podcast.  How much work off-mike does it take to produce?
Jeff Sullivan
10:57
Less work for me than it is for Ben. Ben handles so much of the stuff behind the scenes. He's amazing
Royal Pain
10:58
I think Jakob Junis has a good chance to be the Royals' second best starting pitcher this year behind Danny Duffy. Am I crazy?
Jeff Sullivan
10:58
No, I like him too. That breaking ball is bananas
10:59
I've actually had a note written down here for like two months to write about him. Never found the right angle
pirates hurdles
10:59
Dave wrote about eliminating the draft quite often and included tiered amateur spending pools at 1st by record, later by market/revenue size. https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/abolish-the-draft/
Jeff Sullivan
10:59
(regarding something from much earlier)
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