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Kevin Goldstein FanGraphs Chat - 1/3/2022
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Kevin Goldstein
1:03
I think so, yes. They're worth a ton.
Hello!
1:04
Do you think shorter fellows like Altuve and Pedroia benefit from a smaller strike zone?
Kevin Goldstein
1:04
A bit, but not enough to really change their profile.
Name Here
1:04
Do you think that the top draft picks are ever hesitant about being drafted to say, the O's or Pirates orgs, or are they mostly just grateful for getting drafted and getting lots of money?
Kevin Goldstein
1:05
The latter. They've spent their whole lives to get to this point, and it's finally paying off.
171
1:06
How often do teams reach out to pitchers who post their pitch data on twitter? does that actually happen? Do any teams have agreements with places like driveline to just have access to their data to evaluate players?
Kevin Goldstein
1:06
It certainly happens. Teams see that stuff. It's not going to get a player a contract, but it could get an invite to come to the complex and throw off a mound at see if our data matches what your just posted...
Francona
1:07
Under the table deal (ignoring pool) for international prospects - is it still happening?
Kevin Goldstein
1:08
If it is, it's been reduced dramatically with both the pool and MLB really taking a closer look at things happening in Latin America. Combo deals are still happening and that could be a real issue in an international draft setting.
TooDamnTall
1:10
I live in China and should go to bed, but I really enjoy your chats. Thank you
Kevin Goldstein
1:10 
晚安
FO
1:10
What are generally the biggest points of disagreement between ownership and front offices?
Kevin Goldstein
1:11
We want more money for big league payroll, you can't have more money. But we want more money for payroll, well you can't have more money. Repeat ad nauseam.
Joe
1:11
Should <1000 innings preclude Billy Wagner from the HOF?
Kevin Goldstein
1:11
Nope.
KB
1:12
Do you collect anything?
Kevin Goldstein
1:12
Not really. I prefer experiences over stuff.
Francona
1:13
Does MLB have any intention to increase signing pool for draftee? We’ve seen articles concerning about talents going to other pro sports due to lack of money in their early career.
Kevin Goldstein
1:13
I think there are a lot of factors going into that, and bonuses are a very small one. Scholarship money is the biggest factor.
NotAA
1:14
How was the office environment during the World Series run?
Kevin Goldstein
1:14
Excited, stressful, but also you try to find some zen because it's just out of your hands at that point.
Tiger Fan
1:15
Ok, here me out - Tigers are a Rodon away from 88 wins and a division title. Am I too optimistic?
Kevin Goldstein
1:15
Maybe just a little, but a little! Team is definitely trending in the right direction.
Kevin
1:15
What markets do you think MLB wants to be in the most when it comes to possible expansion?
Kevin Goldstein
1:15
Vegas and either Charlotte or Nashville.
1:16
Ok, entering the final stretch . . .
NotAA
1:16
where you a good ball player back in the day?
Kevin Goldstein
1:16
Nope.
Name Here
1:17
Do you know if players like using themselves in games like MLB The Show or is it weird to them?
Kevin Goldstein
1:17
There are some. Much more FIFA in spring training hotels than MLB The Show overall.
TooDamnTall
1:18
Australia and Brazil seem to be two countries where Baseball is expanding. China has a large academy system trying to develop players. Do you see any other places where the game is expanding?
Kevin Goldstein
1:19
You've nailed the places. There are continued attempts to get the sport going in Europe, but that feels like a fool's errand.
NotAA
1:19
Is it ever difficult for FO personnel to have conversations with 17 y.o. draft prospects
Kevin Goldstein
1:19
Oh yeah.
Guest
1:19
Is Rays to Montreal going to be permanent eventually or is the plan entirely to sucker Tampa into a good stadium deal?
Kevin Goldstein
1:20
I don't the whole 50/50 split idea is an absolute ruse to get a new stadium.
NotAA
1:20
Due to the shut down of Venezuelan academies is there any country where you could see teams putting that second overseas academy?
Kevin Goldstein
1:21
Not really. The industry reacted by building much better facilities in the DR and just centralizing everything there.
Hank
1:22
What's your favorite topic to answer questions about?
Kevin Goldstein
1:23
In terms of baseball stuff, people seem to really like the 'how the sausage is made' stuff, so I enjoy answering those.
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