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Mark P
9:41
In terms of "most underrated," I think I'd actually pick Milwaukee.  Despite their recent success, it seems like a lot of fans overlook the Brewers, even when it comes to picking an NL Central winner
Quinten
9:43
Will we ever see pitchers throw complete games again or are those days gone? I think single sport focus hurts kids today and has a part of it. They lose flexibility, agility, balance, etc they would have picked up playing other sports imo while also putting extra stress on their bodies training only 1 thing. Thoughts?
Mark P
9:45
There's plenty of data to suggest that having a fresh arm on the mound is more conducive to winning, so I'd expect the focus on relief pitching to last for at least a few more years (and possibly for the foreseeable future).  Trends can change, however.
SF
9:46
Betts 2021? Would be even sweeter knowing LAD won't get 100% use out of him.
Mark P
9:47
That would immediately kick the Dodgers/Giants rivalry back into high gear, eh?  I can't rule SF out, given that they'll have just about all of their big contracts off the books after 2021
Jeff
9:47
Kris Bryant: underrared superstar or regular joe who peaked in 2016?
Mark P
9:48
Bryant has hit .284/.390/.511 over the last three seasons, so he's miles ahead of being a "regular joe" type of player.
Jeff
9:49
Would the Rays give up Brendan McKay, who hasn't thrown many innings in the pros, for an impact bat C like say...Willson Contreras?
Mark P
9:49
Money is at the root of any trade the Rays would make, and it all depends on whether or not they'd be comfortable in taking on Contreras' salary
At Home
9:49
So what are you watching on TV these days?
Mark P
9:51
From a recommendation from fellow MLBTR writer Connor Byrne, I watched an old British comedy called "Garth Marenghi's Darkplace."  It's a hilarious spoof of 80's sci-fi/horror tropes, while also being sort of a mockumentary.  I highly recommend it, and at only six total episodes, you can see the whole series in a couple of hours
Mookie
9:51
On the note, should I take a short high AAV contract to try for the contract I deserve in another year or two?
Mark P
9:53
This could certainly happen.  The Dodgers have tried to float the idea of shorter-term but higher AAV contract to a number of free agents (including Bryce Harper), and I could see Betts accepting something like this given the circumstances.  Maybe something like a two-year, $75MM pact with an opt-out after the first year?
9:54
It's been over two hours, so time to wrap things up for the evening.  Thanks for all the questions, and everyone keep staying safe!
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