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Kevin Goldstein FanGraphs Chat - 3/15/2021
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Kevin Goldstein
1:00
I feel like this is like asking what your favorite album is. I could answer, but my answer would probably be different next week. I think consistent films on my list would include Apocalypse Now, Barton Fink, Repo Man, and The Battle For Algiers.
45 blows billygoats
1:00
As an "industry" member, what Podcasts are still, can't miss, for you?
Kevin Goldstein
1:00
I use podcasts to get away from baseball, so I listen to mostly political and video game stuff, actually.
Mike
1:01
Sonny Gray is sidelined with a back issue, after having another back issue at the end of 2020. How much concern do you suspect is merited there?
Kevin Goldstein
1:02
Considerable. Back issues are bad in that (as shown clearly here) there tends to be a recurrence of them.
Misch
1:02
Taylor Jones.  Next Jon Singleton / Tyler White quad-A guy who doesn't translate in the bigs?
Kevin Goldstein
1:02
Sounds right.
PT
1:03
Pirates need to hit at 1.1.  It seems like it is coming down to Rocker v Leiter, who do you have and why?
Kevin Goldstein
1:04
Is it crappy to say I haven't decided yet? Forced to make that decision right now, I'd go Rocker. But I reserve the right to think differently in July.
asnbrv
1:04
If you could magically build a prospect with one 80 grade tool and 45 everywhere else, would you put the 80 on hit?
Kevin Goldstein
1:05
Fun question. My first reaction was absolutely and I still think that, but a 45 bat with 80 pop is pretty enticing. Do you want .320 with 14 HR or .250 with 40?
matt
1:05
What skills and personality types are underappreciated in front offices right now? Have front offices tilted too far to the smart young (male) quant type?
Kevin Goldstein
1:06
I don't know if there are underappreicated types as much as their is an underappreciated for diversity of thoughts/backgrounds. There's a bit of a monoculture at times that inhibits good decision making.
Alvin & The Chipmonks Avila
1:07
Too early to give up on Casey Mize? Do you like him or Skubal more and why?
Kevin Goldstein
1:07
Yes, and slight advantage to Mize. Tigers prospect list up this week and the first I'm co-working on with Eric!
SJ
1:07
Mainly political podcasts? Matt Christman go on Chin Music.
Kevin Goldstein
1:07
I would LOVE that.
Sammy the dog
1:08
Should MLB try to get more fans in Europe? If so, what should be done to make baseball more popular across the Atlantic?
Kevin Goldstein
1:08
I think it's just not going to happen. Between the time zone differences and the popularity of other sports, it's just a waste of time.
Shawn miller
1:09
what is stopping tejay antone from becoming a 200 k mid 3s era fantasy darling?
Kevin Goldstein
1:09
He's a very good breakout candidate for 2021, but this feels a bit aggressive.
Erik
1:11
What is the approximate WAR of the league's best managers? What about best pitching/hitting coaches? Do teams attempt to measure that sort of thing or is a non-analytical approach perfectly fine for assessing coaches?
Kevin Goldstein
1:11
I'm fine with a non-analytical approach. I think the WAR for an overall major league stuff (manager and coaches) can be as high as 8-10.
Tylor
1:11
Should spring training be changing my view on Bobby Witt Jr? Previously I thought he was a tad overrated and the contact issues were scary. Now he looks like he’s at least ready for high minors. Plus given no Minor league last year, spring training is considerable part of his post-draft competitive ball. I’m torn
Kevin Goldstein
1:12
I don't think this spring should be changing your view as much as you should have entered the spring thinking this guy might be REALLY good.
Matt Damon
1:13
MATT. DAMON.
Kevin Goldstein
1:14
Is there a great Matt Damon movie? I mean, The Departed is good, but not even top ten for Scorsese. The Talented Mr. Ripley is good. Great Damon film? Don't see one.
grover
1:14
It always feels like Atlanta has an edge when it comes to finding Georgia prepsters. Do teams put an emphasis on Home region coverage when scouting amateur talent?
Kevin Goldstein
1:15
The do when it matters. I don't think Cleveland gains any great advantage by really being on top of the Northern Ohio scene.
BringBackDeSpanielHair
1:15
Bourne Identity? Great Matt Damon movie, right?
Kevin Goldstein
1:15
No.
Appa Yip Yip
1:15
Do people in front offices ever acknowledge the role luck plays in a successful rebuild? I know these dudes are all hyper process oriented, but for instance in Houston they hit on Springer, Correa, and Bregman in a way that can't just be explained by having a good process, there's luck in having three draft picks become legit superstar calibre players (kudos to the players for working that hard obvs), and the same with Altuve signing for 20k and becoming an MVP.
Kevin Goldstein
1:16
Absolutely they do. No team wins a world series without some dice rolls going their way.
Lee
1:16
True Grit is a great movie and Damon is great in it.
Kevin Goldstein
1:16
Nope.
Misch
1:16
Could Josh Rojas have bb%>k% in the majors?
Kevin Goldstein
1:17
No. He's off to a great start this spring, but also striking out a LOT. I think he'll be a good utility player in the end.
matt
1:17
Good Will Hunting?
Kevin Goldstein
1:18
Manipulative overwrought garbage.
Greg
1:18
Interstellar
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