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Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat - 11/19/20

Dan Szymborski

12:01

Hello peoples!

Dbo

12:02

Happy Thanksgiving! Make sure to tell your family that lasagna is in fact a casserole

Dan Szymborski

12:02

I haven't given much thought

Dbo

12:02

Dan, what do you put the Cubs odds of getting Theo Epstein at?

Dan Szymborski

12:03

Low considering he just left!

Pedro

12:03

If you were Preller, how would you go about replacing Clevinger?

Dan Szymborski

12:03

I'd probably sign an inning-eater. The rotation's not in bad shape, though obviously it's better with Clev

Guest

12:03

From EW, I'm intrigued by the idea of more chaos to "fix" baseball. In particular, what if the baseballs had looser manufacturing requirements, so from game to game (or even pitch to pitch) teams wouldn't know whether the ball was juiced or dead? Do you think teams would start valuing "ball in play" hitters more than three true outcome hitters?

Dan Szymborski

12:04

I like MLB to make changes, but I think being transparent is a must.

Not change just to be wacky.

I don't want one of the changes being including extra randomness.'

Guest

12:04

Listened to the whole effectively wild podcast this week waiting for you to sing the full house song and FOR WHAT

TomBruno23

12:04

Is this the year we get together for impossible slider stuffing from White Castle?

Dan Szymborski

12:05

Meh. It tastes fine (though not great), but the texture is still really off.

Doug

12:05

Does Clevinger’s injury push the Padres to be more aggressive in free agency, trades, or promotion of prospects?

Dan Szymborski

12:05

We might see a prospect or two quicker than we otherwise would. I don't think it upends things like getting them in the Bauer mix.

Fred

12:05

What did ZIPS see to make Roy Cullenbine the number one comp for Aaron Judge?

Dan Szymborski

12:06

Not sure I understand - Cullenbine was really awesome in his last 20s.

Logan

12:07

We haven't heard anything linking them yet, but do you see Andrelton as the perfect fit for the Reds' SS situation? I think they'll probably be prioritizing a short-term deal given that they likely still see Jose Garcia as the future. Also, I'd think they should prioritize defense at SS given the rest of their infield

Dan Szymborski

12:08

He'd be a fun add!

Tommy2

12:08

Do Dodgers re-sign Turner for two or more years? It would be a nice sentimental move, but not necessarily a good baseball move.

Dan Szymborski

12:09

I think he gets a year or two with the Dodgers. They'll be willing to start phasing him out if age catches up.

Jed Hoyer

12:09

What's the difference between my old job and my new job?

Dan Szymborski

12:09

One less layer to the people who hamstring you!

FEWER

I'm soryr.

Appa Yip Yip

12:09

Not really a question but it sure seems like a team willing to spend a little cash could build a pretty good bullpen this off-season. Relievers are going to get hosed by non-tenders.

Dan Szymborski

12:09

I would agree with this.

Very Passionate Fangraphs Fan

12:10

Hello, Dan! I love your content and Zips. 2 questions for you: 1) A lot of talk about Sanchez and Benny the last few weeks. Who do you think has a better year?

2) What would you project each of these guys to get in Free Agency?

Dan Szymborski

12:10

I'd probably pick Benintendi by a bit, though there are serious concerns about both.

If they got there now, not much!

Dbo

12:11

Dan, is there any truth to the rumor that I just made up now that you will be featured on Keeping up with The Kardashians?

Dan Szymborski

12:11

I really hope not.

12:11

You've sort of been the support hotline for those hoping for an eventual Luis Urias breakout. Are you still a believer?

Dan Szymborski

12:11

Moderately.

Matt (Oceanside)

12:11

Howdy Dan! There was an article today by Shelly Osbourne that reported the Dodgers having laid off staff. No specifics on which departments or how many people. Should Dodger fans be worried about this, or is it probably on the business side (ie ticket sales)? Also, does this make it likely that the Dodgers do not exceed the lux tax this year. They currently project to about 191 million. Seems like not a lot of room to move? Thoughts?

Dan Szymborski

12:11

Unfortunately, I think all teams are hedging their bets right now until the pandemic is managed.

Guest

12:11

Mets offseason so far, best or best ever

Dan Szymborski

12:11

getting rid of the wilpons is amazing!

Kiermaier's Piercing Green Eyes

12:11

Chaos for the sake of chaos is how we end up with Blernsball in the 31st century.