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Kevin Goldstein FanGraphs Chat - 12/27/2021
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Kevin Goldstein
12:52
Didn't see it. I don't have Disney+. I had it free for like six months and then when it came time to pay I realized that I pretty much never watched it. I'm also not really a Beatles fan , so . . . . I did like the Velvet Underground documentary quite a bit. I have The Sparks documentary in my queue and need to see that still.
Grundle
12:53
What’s your favorite nut? I love me a good shelled stachio myself.
Kevin Goldstein
12:53
Those are good. Have you had those shelled lime and chili ones? They had those in the spring training snack baskets in West Palm and I ate too many of them.
bettsbellingercaruso
12:54
Do MLB FO people ever play OOTP
Kevin Goldstein
12:54
Never seen it . . . Lot's of teams do have sims they use for things...
Harris Allen
12:54
Tried to read The Book but it's honestly a bit of a snore. Have you ever considered doing an audio version for interested folks like me that just can't stay focused enough to get through it
Kevin Goldstein
12:54
Well, I didn't write it, but it's good!
Officer
12:55
What seems to be the problem here?
Kevin Goldstein
12:55
I'm not speaking to you without an attorney present.
Tim Livingston
12:55
Did you get to any 2021 games or were you stuck in the backlog? What was your favorite either way?
Kevin Goldstein
12:56
So many. I got an XBox Series X for Xmas with Game Pass and I'm honestly pretty thrilled with it. My wife and I just finished Unpacking and really love it. I'm close to finishing The Gunk (it's fine) and have tons in my queue now.
M.A.P
12:56
How much do I need to pay to get my non-binary (singular they) an internship with a club? Who do I pay? They have struggled since graduating school (Mercer- Harvard of South) to lend anything more than interviews. They feel a little discriminated against. Thanks Kevin. Keep up the great work!
Kevin Goldstein
12:57
You shouldn't have to pay anything. I think there are many teams where their gender wouldn't matter at all. There are a few where it unfortunately would, but you might be surprised! Feel free to get in touch privately as well, if you want to discuss.
bettsbellingercaruso
12:57
How open is marijuana use in the MLB? Do you know of any players that toke up after games or is it still more of a don’t ask don’t tell kinda think
Kevin Goldstein
12:58
It's more don't ask/don't tell, but usage is pretty common.
Tiger Fan
12:58
Is it easier to teach a hard-throwing wildarm to throw strikes or a soft-tossing control artist to throw harder? Which should clubs prioritize when looking for “projects”?
Kevin Goldstein
12:59
They're both VERY hard.
Buehrle
12:59
What is the best way to reach out to a player and not come across as crazy? My parents were big White Sox fans and named me after Mark Buehrle after being born as Alexei fielded the final out of his Perfect Game. Would love to chat with him
Kevin Goldstein
12:59
It's very player to player.
Regis
12:59
How many players still smoke heaters? Left a Chattanooga Lookouts game last year after fireworks and saw half the infield chaining a pack of American Spirit Yellows outside the clubhouse. By the way, beautiful yard right on the river. Would recommend
Kevin Goldstein
1:00
It is a lovely park. It's not 0%, but it's rare. At least rare in terms of everyday smokers. They're out there, but few and far between.
Cobie
1:00
What are some of the best underlying metrics to look at to determine which way a player could positively or negatively regress to the mean?
Kevin Goldstein
1:00
Contact rate, chase rate, BABIP.
Vinny Gambini
1:01
Is Nancy Reagan on your Mt. Rushmore of First Lady's?
Kevin Goldstein
1:01
No.
Tiger Fan
1:01
How far have the Tigers progressed on a coaching/development standpoint since 2017? Are they close to the top tier (LAD, TBR, HOU) or more middle ground?
Kevin Goldstein
1:01
I wouldn't put them in the elite group yet, but certainly on a most improved list.
Jts19
1:02
Is it just me, or do we as a collective spend way too much time talking about tanking? It seems like capped spending on the draft and international free agents along with increased prospect-hugging in the trade market have made this a much less effective strategy than it used to be, and teams have taken note. By my count, only the Pirates and Orioles are actively tanking. This is a problem that’s largely already solved. What am I missing?
Kevin Goldstein
1:03
I don't disagree with your main point, which is that some things have happened organically that have made it more difficult. I think what the industry has to fix is a rule set that still incentivizes it.
1:05
Sorry for the delay there. Puppy went to the door and had to do things that puppies do when they go to the door....
Ron Stallworth
1:07
Do teams hold chapel for all religions each Sunday?
Kevin Goldstein
1:07
As far as I know, yes. MLB Chapel is still very much a thing.
Minnesota Fats
1:07
Think Ting ever gets another managerial gig? Jayce is a wonderful man and a better father. Really hope he does. Thank you Kevy!
Kevin Goldstein
1:07
I could see it happen.
NotAa
1:07
How much do personal relationships factor into hiring decisions?
Kevin Goldstein
1:07
Again, and I say this a lot, it's very team by team.
NotAA
1:10
Do you think you will ever return to a Front Office role, or want to if given the opportunity?
Kevin Goldstein
1:10
My honest and crappy answer is A. I don't know and B. It would have to be REALLY RIGHT.
Guest
1:10
what letter grade do you give the showalter hire?
Kevin Goldstein
1:10
Ask me in November.
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