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Robert
6:16
Is it a certainty that the Twins will pick up the club option on Cruz?
Connor Byrne
6:16
For $12MM? Barring an injury, yes.
Alex A.
6:16
After Cole there’s a big drop off. Do you think we will be able to afford Keuchel
Connor Byrne
6:17
I don't think Keuchel has put himself in line to break the bank as of now. If the Braves want him back, they should be able to afford him.
Erik
6:18
Is Tyler Flowers the worst or am I just an easily annoyed Braves fan?  13 passed balls leads the league in far fewer opportunities than any other catcher.  Braves ERA with him behind plate is almost a full run higher than BMac.  Time to give Alex a chance?
Connor Byrne
6:19
Back-to-back Braves questions. Flowers is fine, I think, though his #s are down this year.
Connor
6:19
Didn’t go through I don’t think... , thanks as always guys for doing this!⚾️ & why do u think IYO... the rangers only got rid of 1 player @ the deadline?
Connor Byrne
6:20
Thanks to everyone for reading/asking questions! Lack of demand is my guess. I'm sure the Rangers would've sold more guys if they could have. Also, Minor has a limited NTC, which could've hampered them.
Canadian Padre fan
6:20
Who's the better starting catcher: Austin Hedges and his great defense but terrible bat, or Francisco Mejia, who might actually hit?
Connor Byrne
6:21
As of now, Hedges. At least he's great defensively. Mejia hasn't done much of anything yet (still early, obviously).
Luke
6:21
Better FA signing DJ LeMahieu or Brantley?
Connor Byrne
6:22
Hard not to give the nod to LeMahieu because of his versatility. Two tremendous signings thus far, though.
Padres_2020
6:23
Do you think Taylor Trammell is really the Padres solution for CF in the future?
Connor Byrne
6:23
We'll see. I'm no prospect guru, but most of them hold him in high regard. Despite Trammell's middling production this year, I know Keith Law still has high hopes.
Erik
6:24
Why did you pick Acuna in the earlier question
Connor Byrne
6:25
Because he's 21 and has been absolutely great in the majors in his two seasons. I think the FanGraphs crew just rated Acuna as the player with the most trade value in baseball. I wouldn't argue.
Billy Eppler Angels GM
6:25
Will get an extension? I have not put a playoff team on the field the whole time I've been in Anaheim. How much longer do I get? Why am I inept at putting together a starting rotation?
Connor Byrne
6:26
Eppler has made mistakes, specifically with FA signings, but I think the good outweighs the bad. He does need to do something about the rotation, though, and I think this offseason will be crucial in that regard.
Dick Van Slyke
6:27
Could there soon be a change in the Pirates mgmt team soon? Not a fan of Hurdle and Searage is overhyped. Please say yes.
Connor Byrne
6:27
Probably not. It'd help if their ownership would spend some money.
Cashmoney
6:27
Sevy, Tanaka, Happ, Paxton and Cole with that bullpen that a top 5 pitching staff
Connor Byrne
6:28
I'd rather have German than Happ, and maybe Deivi Garcia will be ready to help the rotation next year.
Jays
6:28
is the Grichuk extension a terrible extension for a young team with a lot of outfielders not much worse than him?
Connor Byrne
6:28
I didn't think it made a lot of sense for the team at the time, and Grichuk hasn't changed my mind.
Matt
6:29
Does big a name get Wavied?
Connor Byrne
6:29
Gausman's a pretty big name, no? I'm guessing he won't be the last one we see in the next few weeks.
Jon
6:29
Dubon to start at 2B on opening day for the Giants in 2020?
Connor Byrne
6:30
Not crazy to imagine. Panik has been pretty terrible this year. Dubon = pretty impressive return for Pomeranz and Ray Black
MN Twins
6:31
How many homeruns do the twins hit this year?????
Connor Byrne
6:32
wild guess: 301
New Stadium
6:32
Next team to get a new stadium?
Connor Byrne
6:33
Hopefully the Rays. Just from seeing it on TV, I really can't stand the Trop.
Tony Kemp
6:33
Am I a valued player and do I have a future with the Cubs?
Connor Byrne
6:34
Not really. You just got DFA'd and traded for a catcher who was a third-stringer at the time. Cubs may keep him as cheap depth, though.
Cards Fan
6:34
Do we have a shot at winning the division or not enough talent?
Connor Byrne
6:35
Definitely a shot. The Cards are 1.5 back. Not a fan of their rotation, however.
Guest
6:35
Mets for real or no?
Connor Byrne
6:37
I picked the Mets to make the playoffs entering the season, and they're obviously better now with Stroman in for Vargas. Only 2.5 back. As I said earlier, it'd be a pretty incredible story for them to overcome all the stuff they've gone through and make the playoffs.
Tribe fan
6:37
Did the Indians get enough for Bauer?
Connor Byrne
6:37
Definitely yes, in my opinion.
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