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Connor Byrne
6:56
I'll take the Padres, though the Jays are right there.
hoot gibson
6:56
Why has no team done marketing to build up the 'season' other than hard core fans what would strangers to the game consider?
Connor Byrne
6:57
Marketing is not MLB's strong suit. If the season does get underway, they should put on a full-court press to draw in viewers in a world that's largely devoid of sports right now
Chris
6:58
Does this shortened season save hot seat GMs/Managers from being fired if their teams underperform?
Connor Byrne
6:59
It does more to help those types than harm them, but I'm sure we'll see some changes in the offseason anyway
Mike trout
6:59
whats percentage would you put it at that I opt out?
Connor Byrne
7:01
Of the season? i don't know the answer to that in regards to Trout or anyone else. I can't tell you how worried they are about COVID, though Trout has expressed concern
Anges 1961
7:01
With a lost season should halos just put Adell in RF for experience. If not just a lost season for him.
Connor Byrne
7:02
If they keep him out for a week, he won't gain a year of service. Otherwise, if Goodwin flounders, I could see Adell getting a shot.
Strasburg
7:03
Don't you think I deserve the start vs Cole for the season opener since I won the WS MVP?
Connor Byrne
7:03
I don't think it really matters, but you tend to start your ace on Opening Day, and Scherzer's the Nats' ace
7:04
Strasburg would be a team's ace just about anywhere else. High-class problems.
Brandon Morrow
7:04
After the Cubs release is this the last we see of him?
Connor Byrne
7:04
He still plans to pitch this year, and was rather great at preventing runs from 2016-18. Someone should give him a chance on a minors deal, and I'm sure they will
Eric Gange
7:05
I did it in 2003!
Connor Byrne
7:05
Gagne did, but it was a normal season and he threw a lot of innings
Gilmore, Happy
7:06
Favorite golfing movie?
Connor Byrne
7:06
I'm kind of drawing a blank, Happy. You're up there, as is Tin Cup.
Lou
7:06
I see you took the Nats.  Have to think the Mets will make it close?
Connor Byrne
7:07
I like their roster, so it wouldn't surprise me
Mr Roctober
7:07
Caddyshack
Connor Byrne
7:07
Never seen it, believe it or not
Robert Jr
7:07
kansas city royals look to have a very decent 60 game offence.  could they challenge for a wild card?
Connor Byrne
7:08
Some nice pieces, but i really don't see them coming anywhere near a playoff spot
Zach
7:08
Is Manfred the commissioner in 18 months?
Connor Byrne
7:08
His contract runs through 2024, I believe.
7:09
Unfortunately.
Alex
7:09
I know we're still a ways out from it but what are the biggest deals you see any upcoming free agent not named Betts, Realmuto, or Springer landing?
Connor Byrne
7:10
Off the top of my head, guys like Robbie Ray, Marcus Semien and Trevor Bauer. Not sure about money yet, though. I'd need more time to think it over, for one, and who knows how the economic situation will look then
7:11
Stroman's another one
Darrell
7:11
Will andrew miller be with the cardinals next year??
Connor Byrne
7:12
As far as I know. He had a mysterious arm problem during spring training, but he seems to be doing fine now
RayK
7:13
Will Theo ever learn how to build even a middle of the pack farm system?
Connor Byrne
7:13
In fairness, i'd rather have overseen two franchises that broke decades-long World Series curses than know how to build a great farm system
Lele
7:14
Will buccos trade bell and kela this season?
Connor Byrne
7:15
Maybe Kela. I doubt it on Bell. Maybe in the offseason if things go back to normal. That said, Bell's probably not long for Pittsburgh. Extremely low-budget team + Scott Boras as Bell's agent = bye.
Mariner
7:16
Are minor league umps getting any pay this year?
Connor Byrne
7:16
I don't know the answer to this, but I doubt it
Rudy
7:17
Is Kike Hernandez a starter in any other team?
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