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Meg Rowley FanGraphs Chat - 2/3/2021
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Meg Rowley
5:28
I don't think so. Here's how I think about it (other folks can think about it differently!): going to a baseball game is a thing I really want to do, and I know they are going to sell tickets in pods, and try to minimize risk, and you're mostly outside, but you have to enter and exit the ballpark. You have to wait in line for the bathroom. Maybe you think going to a game is only 5% risky. But it's also inessential. It isn't going to the grocery store. What if you get unlucky and get sick? What if you get someone else sick? That isn't worth it for me.
Guest
5:31
No judgement, but I'm fascinated that baseball media people don't dominate fantasy leagues! Dave Cameron used to say the same, that he was just terrible at fantasy and couldn't explain it. Do you just not like it, or do you think there's something about being such an expert broadly about baseball that lends itself to making fantasy harder than it is for a more casual fan?
Meg Rowley
5:32
I play in a sim league that I like a lot because the in-game strategy is super fun. I used to play fantasy, and enjoyed it but didn't love it, and only have time for so much stuff.
If folks love fantasy baseball, that's great! It's just not my bag.
LLW
5:33
If you were a free agent relief pitcher looking at a couple different one year deals, how much money do you give up to be in a great food city like LA or NY? Question motivated by Sean Doolittle signing with the Reds.
Meg Rowley
5:35
At LEAST $500k. Now would that be smart? I don't think so. I'd be very busy! I'd probably be able to enjoy dining out (in non-pandemic times) less than I think.
But this isn't so different from me at times entertaining the idea of moving back to NY because I might get to have beers with my friends three times a year.
5:38
Alright everyone, I have to go get ready to record Effectively Wild. I appreciate all the questions, and apologies for what I couldn't get to today. I'll be back next Wednesday. Thanks, and have great days.
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