Dave Cameron: Happy Wednesday. The queue is now open for your non-fantasy questions.

Comment From Gabe
Yes yes, SSS and all that, but–hypothetically speaking–if d’Arnaud and Flores don’t work out, are the Mets screwed in both the short- and long-term?

Dave Cameron: They’re screwed in the short-term no matter what those two do, because this team is bad. But in the long-term, no, having two prospects not pan out doesn’t ruin your future.

Comment From Graham
What do you think the Nats do with Zimmerman when he gets back, position-wise?

Dave Cameron: Espinosa has stopped hitting again, so probably put him back at third and shift Rendon back to second.

Comment From Darren
Jays just went into first on Fangraphs Playoff Odds for AL East. Thoughts?

Paul Swydan: Hi guys, join me tonight at 9 pm ET. I put up some polls, so vote for those and then get your questions in. Or, get your questions in and then vote. Or just come back at 9. Look, do something, OK?

Paul Swydan: Hi everybody! Let’s chat.

Comment From Matt
Do you still have faith in Wil Myers turning it around this season? Any power?

Paul Swydan: His swing percentages are improving, and his plate discipline percentages are either the same or improving. It’s his batted ball mix. More grounders, more infield popups, fewer homers. I’m inclined to think that this will correct itself once he adjusts back to the adjustments pitchers have made on him. I’m not worried.

Comment From Markkk
Is Josh Donaldson really this good? SSS?

Paul Swydan: Well, he’s been this good for going on nine-10 months, so I’m not willing to call him a fluke at this point.

Jeff Sullivan: Reaaaalllly can’t stand Cover It Live

Jeff Sullivan: Hey guys! Problems all solved now! Let’s talk about Dallas Keuchel!

Jeff Sullivan: And remember that I don’t answer fantasy questions because I haven’t played fantasy baseball in a decade and I can’t give you any worthwhile advice. Also, the questions annoy literally everyone but the asker

Jeff Sullivan: So if you’re going to ask a fantasy baseball question, at least try to disguise it as a real baseball question because I can handle some of those

Comment From American League Hustle
Anything you can tell me about Chase Whitley? I’m intrigued by the 10.9 K/9 rate he posted in the minors this season before getting called up…

Jeff Sullivan: Not really a starter, not really a reliever, throws a lot of a changeup

Dan Szymborski: Monday. Noon. A time for chatting.

Dan Szymborski: First things first, our Electoral Brawllege matchup for the day.

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Dan Szymborski: #9 Andrew Johnson takes on #10 John Tyler

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Comment From RK
Tell me you buy into Bauer’s improved control more than ZIPS ROS.

Jason Collette: Has Grant Ball-four thrown a strike yet? Let’s chat

Comment From RotoLando
What are The Ray’s

	Jason Collette: A disappointing baseball team. Next question

 

Comment From Graham
Messed up. I’m 124.1 over for my projected IP max currently. Should I trade some pitchers or just allocate my innings better? or both?

	Jason Collette: Be more choosy about who you use moving forward. Also, don’t understand the obsession with leagues putting caps on innings. Floors – sure, but if someone wants to punt saves to max out their K’s & wins, let them.

 

Comment From RotoLando
What are The Rays’ problems this year? Seems like the AL East is as wide open as it has ever been, but they can’t capitalize.

	Jason Collette: Bullpen has been overtaxed because of too many five and dive outings. They have 13 quality starts as a team, which last I checked, is worst in baseball. Also lack a deep bench so they have been victimized by suboptimal matchups in key situations late. When you lose 60% of your rotation and your top pitching reserve, stuff like this happens.

 

Comment From RotoLando
Juan Carlos Montoya Lopez Nunez Oviedo!

	Jason Collette: Prepare to die!

 

Comment From Schilling and Pence
Two questions: (1) What’s your guess as to how Singleton performs when he gets up? (2) Is Kuroda a buy-low candidate, or is Kuroda done?

	Jason Collette: 1 – He’ll struggle. 2 – I’ve always been fine owning Kuroda until mid-August when he fades off

 

Eno Sarris: I should just open this like a minute before we chat, that way I could maybe keep up with the stream of questions. Nevertheless, I’ll be here in ten minutes.

Eno Sarris: And in the meantime, enjoy the song that introduced me to indie hip hop.

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Comment From Pale Hose
Hey Eno. If you’re asked about a player is your default response based on real baseball or fantasy?

Eno Sarris: Great question. Real, I think, but context is huge. Here, fantasy.

Comment From Michael
Think Zach Britton is worth a stash at this point?

Dave Cameron: Happy Wednesday. No one has blown out their elbows yet, so get your questions in now before the Tommy John scourge hits you.

Dave Cameron: And because I see that the queue is full of fantasy questions, here’s your weekly reminder that I’m not a fantasy guy, and I’m the wrong person to ask. Eno will be here tomorrow, and Collette chats on Fridays. Ask them.

Comment From Chris A
Which stat do you like better, OBPA or WHIP?

Dave Cameron: I don’t know what OBPA, but I don’t like WHIP, so probably OBPA, assuming it doesn’t have something to do with number of orphanages pillaged.

Comment From Brad
Is Shelby Miller going to be ok? It sounds like it’s a mechanical issue, but he seems so far off from the beginning of last year.

Dave Cameron: He had a rough stretch in Triple-A a few years ago that he worked through, so I wouldn’t say there’s no chance for a recovery. That said, this isn’t a minor problem. He’s terrible right now.

Paul Swydan: Hi everybody!

Something something Tuesday the 13th something something Yamahama, it’s Fright Night!!!

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Jeff is off tonight — AGAIN — so it’s just you and me. Well, and you too. OK, and you too.

Fire off questions, and I’ll try to cram as many into your baseball holes as possible starting at 9 pm ET.

See you soon!

Paul Swydan: Hi guys, sorry for the brief delay. Let’s do this!

Comment From Carlos Quentin
Now that I’m healthy, what do you expect from me?

Paul Swydan: I’m not sure that I’m expecting top 25 wRC+ action from you like you have shown at times in the past, but I don’t think top 50 is out of the question. Keep in mind though that that might not translate to great 5×5 numbers.

Comment From Vliet
Is Seth Smith for real?

Paul Swydan: Seth Smith has ALWAYS been a great hitter against right-handed pitching. He has NOT always been given enough plate appearances for that to shine through. Right now, he is. Ride him while he’s hot.

Jeff Sullivan: Hey guys

Jeff Sullivan: This is going to be a baseball chat just as soon as there are people in it

Jeff Sullivan: And now there are people in it!

Comment From toot toot
hey you’re on time

Jeff Sullivan: From a separate location because I don’t have internet in my new apartment.

Jeff Sullivan: I *did* have internet in my new apartment, and then a construction worker literally cut the cable! The physical cable!

Dan Szymborski: And heeeeeeeeeer come the pretzels.

Dan Szymborski: First off, our off-topic business, the Electoral Brawllege.

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Comment From Chris
Hey, Dan. After five straight seasons of playing 150 games or more, is Ryan Braun officially now an injury-risk player? If so, should I consider dealing him when he returns and puts up a couple of good weeks. And what should I ask for him?

Dan Szymborski: It’s probably a little premature to call him an injury risk player.