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Kevin Goldstein FanGraphs Chat - 9/20/2021
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Kevin Goldstein
11:35
Controllable is not a word that makes my comfy. They're not puppets and front offices don't want them to be. It's not about controlling the manager, it's about working with them and being a team. See Cash, Kevin.
Darryl Vanilla
11:35
Any chance that the NL East race is decided in the last series of the season?
Kevin Goldstein
11:35
Definitely, and let's hope for it.
Dan
11:36
Kevin  Looks like the Mets have a boat load of free agents: Conforto, Thor, Javy, and Stroman (anyone else?). Who stays, who goes, who gets a QO (assuming the Mets can find someone to handle baseball operations besides Alderson)?
Kevin Goldstein
11:36
I can see any of them, other than Stroman, getting QO considerations.
John
11:37
Crystal ball prediction - do the Mariners overtake the Astros next year for best team in the AL West? Their future looks pretty bright...
Kevin Goldstein
11:37
They do not.
Ainsley
11:38
  1. Trent Grisham has had a disappointing year. A result of injuries or is this just what he is
Kevin Goldstein
11:38
He's a career .750 OPS guy and had a .800 OPS or so year in 2020. I think that's probably his range going forward.
ThadBosley
11:40
How many teams should make the playoffs?
Kevin Goldstein
11:40
I'm good with eight, but don't like the wild card game.
Dabba
11:40
Doctor Who- great tv show?
Kevin Goldstein
11:40
Never seen it.
MLB
11:40
what your thoughts on an expansion team
Kevin Goldstein
11:40
I think 32 teams would make much for sense for scheduling purposes, but I don't know if that's enough to support the concept.
ThadBosley
11:41
Did you notice a difference in the minor leagues this year with the elimination of the short season leagues?
Kevin Goldstein
11:41
For sure, specially at Low-A, where the level of play is down significantly.
barney gumble
11:41
how hot do you think Brian Cashman's seat is now? if the yankees don't make the playoffs? it's said he's very close with the Steinbrenners
Kevin Goldstein
11:41
I think he's just fine. Not sure about Boone, though.
Appa Yip Yip
11:41
Has Bichette's defense improved enough to see him sticking long term at short?
Kevin Goldstein
11:42
I don't think he's GOOD there, but that doesn't mean I think he has to move.
Weekend Hack
11:42
What is the industry view of Marco Gonzales?  Like him more than public perception? Less?  Interesting arm- soft tossing for years, mostly kinda successful-ish.. What do you think about Marco Gonzales?
Kevin Goldstein
11:42
Solid, durable, back-end starter. Those are valuable pieces.
BarryBondsJuicedForOurSins
11:43
great movies, yes or no: Parasite, Death to Smoochy, Network, Pink Panther, Birdman
Kevin Goldstein
11:43
Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes.
Guest
11:43
rank these solo activities (assume in a non pandemic world): apple picking, bowling, movie in a theater, dinner in a fancy restaurant, scrolling through your phone in a hotel room, golf
Kevin Goldstein
11:43
Dinner, Movie, Apples, Bowling, Hotel, Golf.
A cat
11:44
Is OAA the best defensive metric currently available to the public?
Kevin Goldstein
11:44
"Best" is carrying a lot of water here. I still think defensive metrics are in the immaturity stage.
Dave
11:45
Does Javy Baez get a multi-year deal this off season or a one year pillow deal?
Kevin Goldstein
11:45
His surge has definitely helped his chances of a multi-year deal. It would still scare the hell out of me.
Rob
11:45
How would you evaluate Dom Smith at this point in his career? I can't make sense of the season he's having.
Kevin Goldstein
11:46
I've skipped this question about five times because I'm about as baffled as you are.
Scotty
11:47
Josh Bell since 05/13: .287/.370/.534. Has he finally figured something out?
Kevin Goldstein
11:47
I think so! I think he might be good!
Sonny Price
11:47
Was Tony Kemp's excellent plate approach a big reason why the Astros drafted him in the 5th round back in 2013?
Kevin Goldstein
11:47
It was more the bat and ability to make consistent contact and the GREAT makeup.
Mac
11:47
Did you have Nicky Lopez as a 4 WAR player?
Kevin Goldstein
11:48
Certainly not. Did anyone?
Mac
11:48
Feeling better about Jarred Kelenic?
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