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Meg Rowley FanGraphs Chat - 4/14/2020
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Meg Rowley
2:49
Whoops sorry - Cleveland and the Cubs
Faithless Friar
2:51
Thank you!
Meg Rowley
2:51
You're welcome - I got distracted.
Chamaco
2:51
In addition to purchasing a Fangraphs membership (done!), would visiting the site daily or multiple times a day also help?
Meg Rowley
2:52
Depends on if you're ad free or not, but yes, because you get to participate in chats and download pods and engage with something that isn't COVID.
Chris
2:53
Is there any sense how the pandemic will affect negotiations between MLB and the minor leagues? I seriously doubt there will be a minor league season and who knows if MILB teams can survive a year of no baseball.
Meg Rowley
2:54
The last it was reported, MLB wants to continue with the PBA negotiations, while MiLB, understandably, wants to delay them.
This from Evan over at The Athletic is a good primer.
2:55
There seem sure to be teams that won't make it, and the shortening of the draft is likely to take its toll.
Leland
2:56
All the other real world problems and fights being equal, some part of me can't help but feel slightly relieved that many injured players, like Mitch Haniger, won't miss any games due to injury From a baseball and stats perspective, it's almost like their injuries were forgiven (even though they're all very real, especially uh Mitch's). Does that make sense?
Meg Rowley
2:58
Totally. I'm glad that guys aren't going to have to play through injury, and have time to heal too. Obviously terrible circumstances, but that side effect isn't a bad one.
South Sider
2:58
What do you think is the latest possible date that MLB would be able to start the 2020 season before giving up and canceling the whole season?
Meg Rowley
2:58
A season that looks like a season? August. A Goof-Ass Goof Thing? That can stretch wayyyy later.
Kj
2:59
What is your favorite ballpark food? Here in Milwaukee, it’d be sinful to go without a beer & brat!
Meg Rowley
3:00
A great thing about T-Mobile is the presence of Din Tai Fung AND Ivars AND good tacos.
Truly a gift of a spread.
Personal Question
3:00
When you attend ballgames, do you prefer to sit as close as possible to the field, wherever it may be, or do you prefer to sit somewhere with the best view of the field?
Meg Rowley
3:02
Kinda depends. The upper deck in Seattle is beautiful if you're on the first base line because you get the whole field and the skyline. If I'm at a game to see a particular pitcher, behind home half way up. Depends on the park and foul territory.
Jeff
3:02
Wait, so would it help if people who are ad-free members logged out and, to paraphrase Ray Liotta at the end of Goodfells, interacted with the website like a regular schnook?
Meg Rowley
3:02
Indeed, though those who are ad-free have already done so much!
Derek Smalls
3:03
Do you think any player would elect to NOT play this year, citing health concerns? Would they be able to do so, if so inclined? Obviously they'd then be forfeiting their salary for the season, but if a player was in his last year of contract, would they then be a free agent at the end of the season, or would they still owe the team one more year?
Meg Rowley
3:04
I think some might think about it - maybe guys who are nearing retirement. But I think it'll likely be motivated more by what it takes to stay in shape and come back than fear of getting COVID-19.
Brownpants
3:05
Do you think Evan White will hit enough to become an above-average first baseman?
Meg Rowley
3:06
Think there's a chance - the swing change appears to have unlocked appreciable power.
Also the defense is legit amazing.
Kj
3:06
Did you play ball as a kid/young adult? If so, were you a power hitter or more the “Punch & Judy” type?
Meg Rowley
3:06
I did not. I was a dope and refused to play softball because it wasn't baseball. Wish I had been less of a dope.
Chris
3:06
Is Felix Hernandez more likely or less likely to make the braves?
Meg Rowley
3:07
The same likely - I think teams will have expanded rosters and need pitching, which offsets Cole Hamels likely health, the lack of which was how Félix seemed likely to make the team before.
3:08
Ok pals, I gotta get rolling.
3:09
Again, thank you so much to everyone who has become (or already was) a member. Also, thank you to everyone who isn't a member, but has read the site. That helps too!
3:10
We remain deeply grateful for everyone's support.
I hope you and yours are safe and well.
Until next week!
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