| 9:03 |
: Are we ready to baseball chat? |
| 9:03 |
: I’ve given the queue a few minutes to get going and subsequently settle down |
| 9:03 |
: So let’s talk about god knows what |
| 9:04 |
i fear change |
| 9:04 |
well this looks funny |
| 9:04 |
what the heck is this interface????? |
| 11:59 |
: oh god, I hope this works this week. somebody say something!
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| 11:59 |
something |
| 11:59 |
: Hooray!
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| 12:01 |
: As I’ve traveled so far
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| 12:02 |
: As I’ve traveled so far from the future for you, let’s get this fantasy started and fool the experts, too.
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| 12:02 |
: First off.
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| 12:03 |
: You wanted a snappy intro and you won’t get one because I always set expectations low
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| 12:05 |
: I should mention the FG Youtube page is growing, with videos of 2 of the 4 players that were traded last night, including Jose Dominguez who hit 100 mph in that video:https://www.youtube.com/user/FanGraphs/videos
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| 12:05 |
: I tweet these out when they’re posted so check me @kileymcd for the latest
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| 12:05 |
Do you think the Yankees go stop-gap at SS b/c of Mateo or is it too early to be thinking of him as a potential future SS for them |
| 12:07 |
: Never underestimate how quickly NYY fans can get ahead of themselves. Mateo has only played in Rookie Ball. He’s their best SS prospect and I’ve seen him a good bit and he’s really good, but you didn’t call Cito Culver the future when he was the same age and was just taken in the 1st round. Years and years away from the big leagues, so stop gap is underselling it.
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| 12:07 |
What would be your best guess for Moncada’s timetable to reach the show? |
| 11:43 |
: I’ll be here shortly. In the meantime, anyone get a Steely Dan vibe from this?
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| 11:43 |
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| 12:01 |
: Ooops. Forgot to publish this. I’ll give y’all a second. It’ll be like a real-time lightning round!
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| 12:03 |
pew pew |
| 12:03 |
::lightning:: |
| 12:03 |
Let’s dance! |
| 2:39 |
: Hi all, we’ll get started at 3pm but the queue is open. Remember that this chat prioritizes stat/data/FG/how does that work type questions, but everything is fair game.
If you’re looking for me, @NeilWeinberg44 on Twitter during non-chat hours. |
| 2:59 |
: Alright, let’s discuss baseball! Keep the questions flowing.
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| 2:59 |
How exactly is WAR calculated? |
| 3:00 |
: For position players: http://www.fangraphs.com/li…
Complete position player example: http://www.fangraphs.com/li… |
| 3:01 |
: The pitcher one is a little more complicated and is out of date on the site. I’ll be updating that, hopefully very soon.
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| 3:01 |
When evaluating projected stats, is there a hierarchy you think works best to sort through players? Meaning, is it helpful to look at wRC+ first and then combine that with the best wOBA second, and so on. |
| 11:53 |
: It’s Wednesday, so that means we’re chatting.
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| 11:54 |
: The queue is now open, and we’ll start in a few minutes.
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| 12:02 |
What’s next for the Blue Jays? |
| 12:02 |
: Sounds like probably a reliever. I could see them going after Miller or Robertson, since they’re clearly pushing forward on the short term.
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| 12:02 |
Do the Jays believe in their pitching enough to justify Martin’s contract? |
| 12:03 |
: The AL East hasn’t been this weak in a long time. If ever there was a time for every team in the division to go for it, this is it.
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| 5:32 |
: Hi everybody! Jeff and I will be here at 9 pm ET to cram some baseball down your cramholes. In the meantime, gorge on the polls I’ve set up!
See you soon! |
| 9:00 |
: Let’s get it.
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| 9:00 |
Can we can an after dark preview of the Hardball Times Annual? Is there a tentative release date? |
| 9:00 |
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Hi everyone and useful info for the off season. |
| 9:01 |
: That’s Jeff’s way of saying he’s already sick of the offseason. 🙂
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| 9:01 |
: This is all Paul’s baby. I have seen the cover.
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| 9:02 |
: Hello friends
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| 9:02 |
: Let’s live baseball chat
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| 9:03 |
On time! |
| 9:03 |
: In one way!
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| 9:03 |
OMG! So much has happened! Tell me all about it! |
| 9:03 |
: A bunch of teams did really dramatic yet reasonable things. Jays very reasonably committed to Russell Martin. Braves and Cardinals reasonably committed to a short-term/long-term value trade. Marlins are looking like they might decide to become a baseball team, which is overdue.
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| 11:58 |
: Looking for a snappy intro? Then you’re at the wrong chat.
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| 12:00 |
That’s… kinda snappy, no? |
| 12:01 |
: Sounds like I need to ratchet down the snappiness. Note taken.
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| 12:01 |
Seeing a number of differing opinions on Devon Travis since he was traded to the Jays. Everything from “not a big-leaguer” to “possible future batting champ.” What are your thoughts on Devon Travis? |
| 12:03 |
: He’s an okay defensive 2B with feel for the barrel and some speed that has a not so dynamic swing but makes the most of it. Could be a starter if it all comes together, more of a fringe regular or good backup for me.
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| 12:03 |
Rumor has it that the Padres and Rangers are working on a trade that would reunite Preller with some of his discoveries. As a Padres fan, who should I be hoping for? |
| 11:47 |
: will be here shortly. in the meantime, Cults. Because xylophone.
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| 11:47 |
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| 12:01 |
: I’m here!
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| 12:01 |
Anyway you consider taking someone OTHER than Trout #1 overall in 2015? |
| 12:01 |
: Nope!
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| 12:02 |
Your thoughts on the Cervelli-Wilson trade? |