| 11:47 |
: hello, people!
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| 11:48 |
: the thing you do is start typing questions about baseball and life into the little box. the thing i do is come back in 15 minutes and begin answering them
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| 11:50 |
: today’s chat soundtrack will be Cannibal Ox – The Blue Vein. an all-time classic for hip hop heads. haven’t been able to stop lately
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| 11:50 |
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| 12:02 |
: ok!
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| 12:02 |
: let’s begin
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| 11:58 |
: It has begun.
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| 11:58 |
: The chat, that is.
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| 12:00 |
Are ZiPS projections a bell curve of possible high/low outcomes with the mean being the final projection, or is it merely a single, most likely value that gets spit out? |
| 12:01 |
: ZiPS gives a whole distribution of outcomes. However, it’s not a predetermined curve like a normal curve.
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| 12:01 |
Begun it has! |
| 12:02 |
: Now, it’s normally reserved for the commencement of a plot of dastardly deeds, so not quite applicable.
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| 9:07 |
: Hello friends
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| 9:07 |
: Welcome to baseball chat
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| 9:07 |
: Within we shall discuss baseball and your experiences with it
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| 9:08 |
Played that way, is Brock Holt a league average shortstop? |
| 9:08 |
: Let’s kick it off with some Brock Holt questions
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| 9:09 |
: I think the answer is no. For a while it could seem like yes, when Holt is riding a wave of singles, but I don’t find him particularly gifted in the middle infield, and I don’t actually like his offense that much
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| 10:51 |
: Be here shortly.
As far as covers go, this is pretty legendary. |
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| 12:00 |
Morning Eno |
| 12:00 |
: GOOOOOOOOOOOOOD MORNING EVERYBODY / chris russo voice
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| 12:01 |
I thought this was a baseball chat |
| 12:01 |
: Is this your first time?
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| 11:33 |
: Okay, we’re opening the queue up a few minutes early today.
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| 11:33 |
: With the off-season underway, let’s talk free agents, trade speculation, roster planning, or awards stuff, if you really want to, I guess.
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| 11:57 |
: Alright, let’s do this.
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| 11:57 |
More likely: Brewers deal Lucroy this winter, or let his health increase value and further leverage a playoff team in need in July? |
| 11:58 |
: I’d guess they move him now. It’s not that common that teams are looking for starting catchers in July, and I think teams put a pretty big value on letting their catchers work with the pitching staff all year, rather than coming in mid-season and changing batteries.
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| 11:58 |
What would Frazier cost the Braves? |
| 12:03 |
: hello, fine people of the internet!
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| 12:03 |
: get your questions in and we’ll fire this thing up in about 15 minutes or so
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| 12:04 |
: let’s have a weekly soundtrack to the chat. this is something I did on Twitter for my daily commutes to the stadium during the season. i enjoy sharing music and having it shared, so what’s the harm
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| 12:05 |
: today’s chat soundtrack will be Beach House – Devotion
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| 12:18 |
: here I am
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| 11:57 |
: Monday: A Time for Chats.
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| 11:59 |
Is Billy Burns a reasonable comp for Boog Powell? |
| 11:59 |
: Naw, I think Burns is faster and has better baseball skills.
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| 11:59 |
All right, let’s just get this out right now. Bung-Ho Park. Go on, get the giggling out of your system, and let’s have a mature discussion of topical themes. |
| 11:59 |
: Wait, is this a Twins joke? I never promised not to make Twins jokes.
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| 11:59 |
One keeper spot left for next year. Who do you keep, Rendon or Springer? |
| 9:11 |
: Let’s all baseball chat
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| 9:11 |
: If you want to, that is. I understand if you’re not ready for the offseason. I’m not either. The World Series literally just ended!
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| 9:12 |
You’re late! |
| 9:12 |
: Every time!
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| 9:12 |
Can you make me feel better about this, Jeff? |
| 9:12 |
: Well, one way to put it — if you’re specifically a Brad Miller fan, then you should be pleased he’s going to a strong organization that will return him to his natural position
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| 11:09 |
: Because baseball died:
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| 12:00 |
Wont Aoki make more than the 4mill option the Giants turned down? |
| 12:01 |
: I don’t get that move! I guess the only way to really look at it is that they want that $4m for a bigger acquisition that will make a bigger splash. Greinke? an outfielder?
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| 12:01 |
HELLO BROTHER |
| 12:01 |
: Josh Johnson, right? I should talk to him about hair care.
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| 11:47 |
: hey!
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| 11:47 |
: it’s now the offseason! we can talk about anything at all. I’ll be back around noon to begin doing that
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| 11:47 |
: anything!
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| 12:04 |
: ok!
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| 12:05 |
You should teach Jeff how to be on time |
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: *looks at clock*
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