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Meg Rowley FanGraphs Chat - 8/7/18
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Billy Beane
2:22
Meg, what did Jason Statham ever do to you? Why can't you just leave him alone?
Meg Rowley
2:23
Look pal, he's out here coming into *my* ocean, trying to kill me, a marvel of the ancient world, and *he's* the hero?
Devil Ray Jay Johnson
2:24
Who is the best player traded this month?  Did the Mariners tank just for waiver claim priority?
Meg Rowley
2:24
If you're asking if the team with the longest drought in the major four American sports risked playoff position for waiver order, I'd say, look I know you were mostly joking but that felt mean, and I'm still sad about August has gone.
Billy Beane
2:25
As an A's fan, I have noticed that the Mariners of Seattle, Washington are only 5 games behind the Yankees of New York, New York. I have concluded that an A's-Mariners wild card game, while not likely, would be, as the kids say, "Lit".
Meg Rowley
2:25
I want this very, very badly. Just very badly.
Bo
2:25
Max Fried just got hit by a line drive in the top of the 2nd. Snitker uses AL-pitcher-until-a-week-ago Kevin Gausman to pinch hit. Gausman reaches as the first Braves baserunner because baseball.
Meg Rowley
2:26
And on a hit by pitch, too. Wild times.
All Cats Are Beautiful
2:26
Why did you decide to pursue a career in baseball writing?  Was it the buckets of money thrown at you? The glamorous cocktail parties in the Hamptons?
Meg Rowley
2:26
I have yet to watch a baseball game that didn't have at least one tiny moment in it that I found interesting.
Mountie Votto
2:27
Hunter Greene :(
Meg Rowley
2:28
Never pitch. Just never, ever do it.
John
2:28
Was there anything you saw or heard about at SABR Seminar that you think will significantly impact how we evaluate players in the next 10 years?
Meg Rowley
2:29
This wasn't always a clearly stated theme but it seemed apparent that neuroscience is going to matter more and more in the sport.
2:31
Also, that player health is a concern that begins much earlier than we tend to think of it as starting. There was a professor from Alabama who talked about the cumulative impact of poor pitching rules for young athletes on their pro careers. MLB already has smart pitching guidelines for kids, but probably needs to do more to educate coaches and parents.
Edgar
2:31
If the Nationals end up winning the division, does it say more about their talent or the collapse of the braves/phillies?
Meg Rowley
2:32
I think it would say a lot about their talent playing the way we think it should, and that the other teams fell off. With the deficit they have, they'll need a little of both.
Troutmaggedon
2:32
Been seeing lots of reports that Seranthony Dominguez struggles in back to back appearances. IS that something that can be remedied by training? Or is that a sign that he might not work out in the pen.
Meg Rowley
2:33
Probably more a function of him throwing this much than anything else. It might be a sign that he could use some lower leverage outings for a bit just to reset.
Sandy Eggo
2:34
There seems to be a lot of discrepancies among the FG staff on when the Padres will be contending... you seem on the more optimistic side. What reasons do you see for hope?
Meg Rowley
2:34
To be clear, I see them as fringe wild card contenders next year and being really in the mix the year after. Their system is just really, really stacked.
Dave roberts
2:34
Any chance at all.i could be fired? I'm hearing internet chatter about my lineup choices.
Meg Rowley
2:35
No. Log off, Dave, you're fine.
2-D
2:35
What level of crime is it if my minor league team promotes "craft beer night" and ends up serving Blue Moon?
Meg Rowley
2:35
The marketing people should be forced to step on exactly five LEGOs.
FPGivesMeAHeadache
2:36
Nats need a sweep or 3-1 vs Braves this week or they're toast, right?
Meg Rowley
2:36
I hesitate to say that for sure, but jeez, is the window for fixing this stuff rapidly closing.
larry
2:36
It was just announced that Ellsbury had hip surgery. With all his neverending injuries, do you think he ever plays another game?
Meg Rowley
2:37
Maybe. Probably not for New York.
Cam Newton
2:37
Something something crossing routes lol what do you know about baseball
Meg Rowley
2:38
The cool thing about this joke is that you're either actually a jerk, or you're trying demonstrate how much you "get" what female sportswriters deal with, and it is practically impossible to tell the difference.
2:39
I include this in today's chat to simply remind folks that all of this stuff is exhausting, even when coming as jokes from otherwise nice guys, and it would be cool if those nice guys would let this bit die.
John
2:40
Much is often made of the Dodgers' depth, but the Cubs lead the National League despite a down year from Rizzo, an injured Bryant, and a disastrous rotation. Does credit go to Epstein for assembling so many above average position players or to Maddon for utilizing them well?
Meg Rowley
2:40
Probably some of both, though more to Epstein than Maddon (he's a touch too galaxy brain for my taste). And you know, to the players for being really good at baseball.
2:41
Jason Heyward being a real baseball player again is so stinkin' cool.
TKDC
2:41
Will Nick Markakis get a qualifying offer and will he take it if he does? Is this a crazy question to be asking?
Meg Rowley
2:42
It really isn't! I don't think the odds are super high that he will if only because if he does, I think the odds are extremely high that he takes it.
Pat G
2:43
Why do the Wilpons still own the Mets?will it take a complete #BoycottCitifield2020 to get them out?
Meg Rowley
2:43
I think it would take something drastic. Baseball had a shot, and didn't take it. They... They aren't a good ownership group.
otis
2:43
It’s hard to believe that Trout is already 27. I can remember his rookie season like it was yesterday.
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