Dan Szymborski: And here we go. Sorry I’m late. People flooding my twitter with political talk delayed me.

Comment From TB
JD Martinez: What the hell? Flash in the pan or the next jose Bautista?

Comment From Brules Rules
J.D. Martinez, any of the breakout sustainable?

Dan Szymborski: Flash. No.

Comment From Colletti, Ned
Were you too quick to write off the Dodgers a few weeks ago?

Dan Szymborski: Gave them a 1-in-10 chance at the division. Strongly believe it was well-founded based on the facts at hand at the time.

Nicholas Minnix: Hello, everybody! I’ll be with you at the top of the hour, as usual!

Comment From Schiraldi
Do you prefer Braun or Harper ROS, once Bryce is back? And by a lot or a little?

Nicholas Minnix: Mmmm … It’s very close, either way. I’d gamble and say Harper, because he may be quite motivated to make up for lost time. But that’s a double-edged sword. Have to like Braun going forward, solid production if not elite like you’re used to.

Comment From I Believe we will win !!
dropped Pedro Alvarez for Arenado since I’m seeingh Pedro in a Platoon… Did I do the right thing?? I have Seager.

Nicholas Minnix: If you’re in a shallow mixed league, can’t see a big problem with it, except that there may not be a need to do it right away if it is that shallow.

Comment From Kyle
I am glad Nicholas Minnix has joined the team, finally someone with a cooler name than Eno Sarris

Eno Sarris: yes, chatting during the world cup game, the most important between my mother’s home country and my adopted country ever, yes I’m doing that. I reserve the right to lose focus from time to time, and also to exclaim out loud and perhaps turn into a werewolf.

maxitaxiphone:

Comment From PS
Waiting for the writer to provide content…

Comment From Anthony Kiedis
SLIMMA JIMMA BONG DINGA BINGA BING BONG

Eno Sarris: Why, when I have you?

Comment From person hscer
Nein! Keine…Welttasse?

Paul Swydan: Hi everybody! I’ll be here at 9 pm ET. Jeff might be too, but probably won’t be. Hit me up with questions, and if I survive mowing the lawn, I’ll see you soon!

Paul Swydan: I love to see pitchers and umpires engaged in civil conversation. Good times.

Paul Swydan: OK, let’s do this.

Comment From Ben of Pearl River
MATT ADAMS. oh wait, questions. MATT ADAMS?

Paul Swydan: Our man August wrote about Matt today. Def check that out.

http://www.fangraphs.com/bl…

Paul Swydan: Myself, I have been pleasantly surprised. I did not see him hitting this well again this season. The defense is simply an added bonus. Good times.

Dave Cameron: The trade deadline is a month away, the playoff races are getting a little more interesting, and the queue is now open. Fire away.

Comment From Erik
Do you see Benoit having value as a closer by the end of the trade deadline?

Dave Cameron: I think he has some incentives in his deal that pay him a decent amount of extra money if he racks up saves, so I wouldn’t be surprised if any acquiring team kept him in a setup role.

Comment From Jeff in T.O.
Please tell my Jays to go for either Kennedy or Hammels, don’t empty the cupboard for Samardziga!

Dave Cameron: Yeah, that’s what I would guess they will do.

Comment From Ben
Indians sent down McAllistar.. and chance that 5th spot goes back to Salazar when they need a 5th starter again or is he toast this year?

Jeff Sullivan: Hello, readers of this chat

Jeff Sullivan: Welcome to this chat

Jeff Sullivan: I will apologize in advance that while I usually chat for 2+ hours, today I’ll be confined to more of a typical Dave schedule. Will I compensate by chatting faster? Absolutely probably not!

Jeff Sullivan: And per usual, don’t bother asking me fantasy questions that you don’t dress up as better, more real-life-relevant questions

Comment From Mark
All you can eat content buffet!

Jeff Sullivan: Well probably no

Eno Sarris: Nick will be here shortly!

Nicholas Minnix: Yes, I will, and don’t him Shortly!

Nicholas Minnix: Morning, everybody, looking forward to getting started at the top of the hour!

Comment From Sandy
MINNIX!!!

Nicholas Minnix: Sandy, surely you’re the most excited anyone has ever been to see me. Thank you!

Comment From season tickets
hey eno!

Eno Sarris: heyo

Warp Records:

Eno Sarris: My namesake did a thing.

Comment From Chong
HI!

Eno Sarris: Where’s cheech?

Comment From Jake Arrieta
TNAX FOR RTICUL BOUT ME

Dave Cameron: So we’re going to try an experiment today; I’m at a local hangout while my car is getting fixed. I don’t know how great the wi-fi is, or how long it’s going to take to get the car working, so this chat might be abbreviated, or extra long. I guess we’ll find out!

Dave Cameron: The queue is now open.

Dave Cameron: Alright, let’s get this party started.

Comment From Darren
Is Lucroy the NL MVP as of today?

Dave Cameron: Tulo is probably still on top, but Lucroy is in the mix. McCutchen, Stanton, Puig if he catches fire again.

Comment From Ryan
Has Luis Valbuena actually developed into a useful piece going forward for the Cubs?

Paul Swydan: Hi everybody!

Jeff was away last weekend, so he is still playing catchup, which means you are stuck with me again tonight! I’ve already got four polls up and running, and hit me with questions, and I’ll see you at 9 pm ET. It’s a plan just crazy enough to work. See you soon!

Paul Swydan: Oh hey, let’s do this.

Comment From Sunshine
Brock Holt in the OF, how quickly does he gain eligibility in fantasy?

Paul Swydan: Pretty sure this depends on your specific league. Every league I’m in is different.

Comment From Sunshine
thoughts on Taveras?

Paul Swydan: He’ll be back. And be spectacular.