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Meg Rowley FanGraphs Chat - 4/16/19
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Meg Rowley
2:01
Hello all, and welcome to the chat. Allow me a moment to schedule a post, and then we'll get started.
2:09
Alright
I am here
Thank you for your patience!
dmitry
2:09
I get the Yanks, they've been killed with injuries.. but why are the Sox so bad so far?
Meg Rowley
2:10
Turns out that when your pitching is shaky it can be tricky to win baseball games.
2:11
Some of the bats aren't quite where expected either.
Adalberto Mondesi Relaford
2:11
Should I be more excited about Pete Alonso or more concerned about Robinson Cano?
Meg Rowley
2:11
Be amped about Alonso imo. What a treat he has been.
2:12
This is a profile that we tend to be nervous about, but as Eric and Kiley said when they ranked him, when it does work out, this is what it looks like. I doubt he sustains this home run rate but damn is it fun. I think Robbie will be fine.
Eric
2:12
Should/would the Mariners sell high on Encarnacion?
Meg Rowley
2:12
Yes and yes.
But, I think M's fans would be well served to temper their expectations of what they will actually get in return for him.
JH
2:13
So I brought this up a few months ago and was kind of blown off (I think I raised it in a jokey way), but seriously, it's pretty jarring to see K. Hernandez referred to by his nickname sans accents. It pretty much only happens in chats. Any chance we can get a FG moratorium on unintentionally publishing ethnic slurs by not answering such questions?
Meg Rowley
2:14
I don't publish questions about him sans accents for that reason-- I'll bring it up to the staff.
Because yes, it is not good.
Dan
2:14
I’m really excited about all the extensions. I think most fans are happier when their teams are consistent. Do you think this is true on average or is it because nearly everyone I know is a Yankee or Red Sox fan that I think that and most fans prefer roster turnover and the implicate hope that allows?
Meg Rowley
2:16
I think that fans are generally in favor of their favorite team holding on to good, young players, regardless of the team they root for. I think that when most fans bring up concerns about the extensions we've seen lately, it has mostly been about the potential economic impact that has to the game
Derek
2:16
Do watch Game of Thrones? Thoughts on the premiere?
Meg Rowley
2:16
Yes, and I will hold off on sharing, as it will be the subject of a FanGraphs Audio segment recording this very afternoon.
2:17
I do think it is really weird that MLB is so into that show.
I mean, I get it. It is the biggest TV show on the planet. Very popular! So many close relatives sleeping together, though!
Scotty
2:17
How does it feel to have drafted the funnest set of teams?
Meg Rowley
2:17
I won't lie, I feel very haughty and superior and yes, I know this is an unappealing aspect of my personality. I do know that.
Derek
2:17
The Red Sox currently have the second worst run differential in the majors!
Meg Rowley
2:18
Seems bad. That's my opinion as a professional baseball sort.
Faithless Friar
2:18
Obviously, the Padres need some pitching help. They also look like they could use a solid OBP-contributing left-handed hitter. Anybody you think they can target within the next year? Perhaps Michael Conforto if the Mets take a dip?
Meg Rowley
2:18
Don't think the Mets will be looking to part with Conforto.
Bo
2:18
At what point does it stop being daily news that Keuchel/Kimbrel haven't signed?
Meg Rowley
2:18
When they have.
Mike
2:19
Does Vogelbach deserve a full time role? How does that happen when Seager returns?
Meg Rowley
2:19
If the bat continues to play like this, yes. How? Probably sending Healy down, as he has an option. Crummy, but seems most likely.
Bo
2:20
Who has the biggest cause for concern? Gotta be the Sox, yes?
Meg Rowley
2:20
In the AL East? Yes, barring further injuries for the Yankees, though both teams should be looking at Tampa and feeling Nervous, imo.
Boston and New York
2:20
Would you be more worried if... all your pitchers (and a lot of your hitters) were just... bad... or if more than half your team was hurt?
Meg Rowley
2:21
I'd probably be more worried if I were a fan of another team, but accepting the parameters of your question with less snark, probably would prefer they be hurt than just crummy. Lot of good players on both those teams though.
Me Grow Ley
2:22
Will the Angels offense get better when Ohtani and Upton are back? They have an insane BB% and K% and lead the league in bases loaded at bats, but they cant seem to drive in any runs
Meg Rowley
2:23
Yes, it will be better. It will probably be significantly better, in fact. I am very much looking forward to watching Ohtani again.
Jimmy N.
2:23
Need to wonder I have an IL nightmare on my hands to start the season. I have Upton, G. Polanco, Matt Olson, David Dahl, Jimmy Nelson, A.J. Puk, and now Ryan McMahon riding the pine and need to know if Jimmy Nelson or A.J. Put are worth holding onto. I'm in a 12 team dynasty league with 33 roster spots with three IL spots.
Meg Rowley
2:24
The once a chat reminder to bug our fantasy experts with these questions. Not because I don't care, but because, in fact, I care very much about you personally.
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