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Metsiac

2:54

As I see multiple calls overturned via replay, I wonder how the umpires rank in those.

Is there a stat anywhere that ranks ML umps by % of overturned calls? There are some (like Angel Hernandez) who are reputedly awful, but I haven't seen stats to back up the opinions.

Anthony Franco

2:55

I'd guess MLB tracks this, but nothing public that I'm aware of

Joel

2:55

Who is the best candidate for the Mets GM position, Manager?

Anthony Franco

2:55

I think they'll wind up Byrnes for president of baseball ops

Kirt

2:55

When does the automated strike zone start in MLB?
What are the issues that need to be worked out?

Anthony Franco

2:56

Calibrating strike zone height player-to-player is the biggest issue, I think. I'd still guess we have it within five years

Mike

2:56

Do any reasonably well-known prospects come to mind who might be moved in the off season, because they are blocked and/or the team can fill a hole through trade?

Anthony Franco

2:57

We've talked about the Jays catchers and Marlins starters a few times. Joey Bart probably comes back up in talks after Posey's great year, Vidal Bruján with TB maybe

2:58

I could see a situation (unlikely, but not impossible) where the Mariners trade Julio Rodríguez. He's not really blocked per se, but they do have some good internal outfielders and could look for controllable starting pitching

Rick

2:58

Other than the two managers who have been asked to leave, who else is in the HOT seat?
If the Yankees, Cubs or Pittsburgh were going to part with their managers, wouldn't they have done it by now?

Anthony Franco

2:58

Ross is definitely coming back in Chicago, and I see no reason to think Shelton will be ousted either

Boone feels like the last one where it seems it could go either way

2:59

(Of course, I would've never mentioned Mike Shildt if we were doing this on Wednesday, and he's gone now, so you never know)

2:59

Who do you think will be the Yankees main catcher next year?

Anthony Franco

2:59

Mitch Garver?

Captain Dunsel

2:59

Assuming the White Sox renew Kimbrel to trade him, would offering Moniak and J.D. Hammer be enough if the Phillies assume all of Kimbrel's contract? Thanks.

Anthony Franco

3:00

Probably, there's not a ton of surplus value with Kimbrel as Steve explored yesterday

Dave

3:00

Who will be MLB's 2022 breakout star?

Anthony Franco

3:01

Alex Verdugo

Alright everybody, I have to take over the main feed

Have a good weekend, talk to you all next week

3:02