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Kevin Goldstein FanGraphs Chat - 10/4/2021

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Kevin Goldstein

12:15

Just oh so many. There are really a lot of frankly good people in the game. There are bad ones too, but in terms of being genuinely good people, I could reel off 50+.

Multiphasic

12:15

I'll answer for Barista: if it's under $3, the change. If it's over $3 but just a single drink, $1. If it includes food or is an order for several people, 20%.

Kevin Goldstein

12:15

Working in food service should be mandatory for all people. Always overtip.

Mike

12:15

What do you think the timeline is for the Mets POBO search? If the list is as small as Stearns, Theo, and Beane, then wouldn't the hire come in short order?

Kevin Goldstein

12:16

Well, they could take to Theo now, Beane now but would take permission, and Stearns would also need permission and they would have to wait until their season ends . . .

12:16

Putting brewed coffee in the freezer - what kind of container do you recommend?

Kevin Goldstein

12:16

I just fill a glass. I've never had an issue.

Max

12:16

How is injury recovery handled by teams? Is it kept entirely in-house, or do teams have outside doctors they trust? For longer-term injuries, are players coming into the stadium for daily rehab, or is it all entirely dependent on the injury?

Kevin Goldstein

12:17

Teams have their own medical/rehab staff, but also have a group of specialists who are affiliated with hospitals or private practices. For the most part, rehabs are done at a rehab place or the spring facility.

Jason

12:18

Has Edmondo Sosa done enough to be the shortstop for the Cards in 2022?

Kevin Goldstein

12:18

I'd go into the season with it, or at least not see it as a focus in the off-season.

How Bobby Grich Stole Christmas

12:18

Is the waiver wire done by text, email, proprietary program, or something else?

Kevin Goldstein

12:19

An email is sent out to MLB every day with the waiver wire.

You claim in ebis, and then the results of the claim (success, someone ahead of you claimed and failed) is another email.

TooDamnTall

12:19

Love your chats KG, but it's late here in China and I am going to bed, night.

Kevin Goldstein

12:19

Good night.

StuShea

12:19

Can Jed Hoyer lead this rebuild?

Kevin Goldstein

12:20

Sure.

Jacob

12:20

Do you think the Rockies will really change much under the new GM or just keep doing Rockies things.

Kevin Goldstein

12:20

Rockies gonna Rockie.

Michael

12:20

Do you consider experience in the postseason a factor in outcomes (e.g., HOU, LAD)? If so, how much?

Kevin Goldstein

12:20

Yes, but only a little. There is some value to been there done that.

How Bobby Grich Stole Christmas

12:21

Without naming them, was there a team that you just hated dealing with?

Kevin Goldstein

12:21

Argh, THEM.

Matt

12:21

As a recent Law School Grad with no programming or statistics background is there a realistic path into working in a front office?\

Kevin Goldstein

12:21

Sure! Go for it.

12:21

Never tip below a dollar, even if your order was 50 cents

Kevin Goldstein

12:21

Good rule.

Joe

12:22

Does the Dodgers winning 106 games and then maybe getting knocked out by the Cardinals have any bearing on changes to the playoff structure in the new CBA?

Kevin Goldstein

12:22

Doubt it.

Cobie

12:22

Not even a Jays fan, but somehow here I am asking my second Jays question. If you had to bet Pearson’s future role, would you say 85-15 reliever/starter? He’s looked good his last few outings as a reliever

Kevin Goldstein

12:23

Yeah, somewhere in that range. I do bet they try starting him again, though.

12:23

Why in the world didn’t Ohtani wait to come over here? Is there any way he eventually makes what he would of during that free agent bidding war?

Kevin Goldstein

12:23

He wanted to come over here and play at the highest level in the world. Nothing wrong with that.

How Bobby Grich Stole Christmas

12:24

How is the player notified when claimed on waivers? Does the claiming team call the player directly or his agent?

Kevin Goldstein

12:24

Yeah, anything like that, somebody from the team calls the player to welcome them, and then the travel person will get in touch with them to arrange getting them to the new town.

Jorge

12:25

Are postseason numbers included in player evaluations by MLB teams?

Kevin Goldstein

12:25

Not really, no.

Evan

12:25

You mentioned earlier that most baseball insiders view the playoffs as a "dice roll." Is that also true of club owners?

Kevin Goldstein

12:25

Unfortunately, no.