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Travis Sawchik
12:01
Happy almost end of spring training, folks
Let's get started, shall we?
Mel
12:02
Projection for Kingery now that he's up for good?
Travis Sawchik
12:02
It looks like Depth Charts haven't been updated for volume, but we are forecasting a modest 87 wRC+
Lars
12:03
Jose Matinez a 10-team bat for you or too shallow?
Travis Sawchik
12:03
The upside is so great I'd spend a roster spot on him
Augustus
12:05
Concern level if you're a Greg Bird owner?
Travis Sawchik
12:05
Pretty ugly spring, but I wouldn't be concerned quite yet
Marc
12:07
Gerrit Cole:  beast or bust this season?
Travis Sawchik
12:08
Cole is in the right place to breakout in Houston, and he began trusting his changeup last season, so those are encouraging elements
Pumper
12:08
New projection for Kingery after contract: ..272   70    17  57   21?
Travis Sawchik
12:08
Seems reasonable, not too different from ZiPs
Rob
12:09
What will Scott Kingery's stat line look like on October 1?
Travis Sawchik
12:09
I think ZiPS/above forecast are reasonable
90ish wRC+
Guest
12:09
I just traded the #7 and #42 picks for the #1 (Trout) in my draft tonight. Sound about right?
Travis Sawchik
12:10
I think you might have done well
Look dude
12:10
I saw another mention today of Bryce Harper getting a massive payday.  I understand the guy is very talented.  But he's also injury prone, and inconsistent from season to season.  Granted there's only a few years to go by, but it's all we have.  I mean, he's had one great season.  I just don't get it.  What am I missing?
Travis Sawchik
12:12
He's had five 4-plus WAR seasons entering his Age 25 season. The injuries are a real concern but he's going to be an elite FA at Age 26
Q-Ball
12:14
With MadBum and Shark's injuries, how screwed are the Giants?
Travis Sawchik
12:14
For a team on that borderline place on the win curve, the MadBum injury seems really significant. Every game, every start really matters for SFG
Jkim
12:15
Is it just me or is the Dodgers' starting depth much weaker?

Kershaw - back injury 2 years in a row
Travis Sawchik
12:17
Dodgers depth is down  ...  and part of that is the power of the new tax threshold as they spent only $4m of FAs this season $4!
Coach K
12:17
With your background with Buc’s, tell me what you see regarding Meadows and coming to the show in 2018? Talented or just injury prone?
Travis Sawchik
12:18
Meadows definitely has talent but the injuries are concerning as we know. He has the talent to be Bucs' best position player but he's lost some valuable reps
yerp
12:19
Not related to the chat, but I'm incredibly grateful FG picked up Sheryl Ring--she's a huge asset!
Travis Sawchik
12:20
Agreed! We're thrilled to have Sheryl
Craif
12:20
When do you think Kingery is worth starting?
Travis Sawchik
12:21
He's worth rostering, I think, to see if he's going to beat rookie expectations
Roughneck Odor
12:22
Billy Ripken recently did a piece on MLB showing increase in shifting over the past few years and increase in BABIP over same period.  Has Fangraphs done any similar studies?
Travis Sawchik
12:23
There has been some research on this at BP, here and elsewhere ...
12:24
It's a curious trend
I have a theory
12:25
And that's that the shift has of course contributed to batters wanting to launch, which has contributed to batters better using the whole field with improved batted-ball quality
dave in slc
12:25
is brandon belt still any good?
Travis Sawchik
12:25
Brandon Belt is great
12:26
His home park hurts him like no other player in baseball but he's a very good baseball player
Ro Ro
12:26
Brandon Belt or Stephen Piscotty in 12 tm H2H OBP league?
Travis Sawchik
12:26
Belt
Glasnow half full
12:26
I think Tyler Glasnow is on the brink of establishing himself at the major league level, bullpen or starter, he’ll provide value.  What say you?
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