Dan Szymborski: Let’s get this party started, slightly late!

Dan Szymborski: I’d like to say that I was busy gallivanting around Europe like the stunning handsome playboy that I am, but in fact, I was playing with the tenor recorder I acquired last week.

Comment From mix
Hi Dan! Thanks for having another chat. I was just offered Wainwright for my Jose Bautista in a keeper league, straight-up. It would mean that Rizzo can join the line-up in my Utility slot, so I’m looking favorably on this offer. Snap keep or do I have room for asking for more to balance it? Thanks.

Dan Szymborski: I’d do it, unless Bautista has positional considerations that have value to you (like 3B)

Comment From Bret
How do you see the AL East race shaking out?

Dan Szymborski: It’s going to be pretty close. The Blue Jays are now close enough that they’re suddnely dangerous again. I think all 5 teams have non-zero shots again, but I suspect Boston can hang on.

Marc Hulet: Hi all… we’ll start in 10-15 minutes… feel free to get your prospect questions in now… lot’s of promotions, breakouts and other things to discuss!

Comment From Guest
soonest you can see Buxton and Sano in the majors?

Marc Hulet: Sano should reach the majors more quickly but Buxton looks intend on not being too far behind. Sano probably by mid-2014 and Buxton sometime in early to mid 2015

Comment From johnny stash
Offered Lindor and Fister for T. Walker. I’m competing for this year, and Fister is a big help. Is Lindor worth the step down in fantasy value?

Marc Hulet: Depends on what stats your league uses… One of Lindor’s strengths is defense which won’t help you in fantasy… Baez is more fantasy worth in terms of young shortstop prospects

Comment From Asking for a Friend
Luis Sardinas has produced relatively well. Has he improved enough to be considered a top 50 prospect next year?

Eno Sarris: see you in 15!

Eno Sarris: Lyrics of the day! Was down yesterday, feeling more up today. Might be a hint…

Off with your head
Dance ’til you’re dead

(yes that’s it, but for someone here, it’ll be easy)

Comment From Marty
Ladies & Gentlemen: Eno Sarris! PARASITE FREE FOR 4 DAYS!

Eno Sarris: Maybe that’s why I’m feeling better.

Comment From Dr. Met
Umami burger coming to new york to compete against shake shack. Awesome!

Eno Sarris: They okay. Really expensive. We actually have one in Palo Alto.

Dave Cameron: 15 minutes til the chat starts, so go ahead and get your questions in now.

Comment From JP
I’ve seen some Detroit sources saying that Detroit may need Castellanos to come up to boost that offense and get them into the playoffs. Are the Tigers actually going to call him up sooner rather than later?

Dave Cameron: I’m not sure Castellanos would actually provide an offensive boost. His contact rate in Triple-A is not very good, and he’s not a huge power guy. He might eventually be a good MLB hitter, but I think it’s unlikely that he’s one right now.

Comment From Crusty
Have the Jays climbed back into it? It seems taking 6 of 7 from the Rangers is sort of a statement.

Dave Cameron: Yeah, they’re at least in the wild card conversation again. They’ll have to keep playing well to dig out of their big hole, but Reyes coming back should help, and if Dickey gets healthy, this is still a team that could make a run.

Comment From lowercase jeff
in your opinion, which player of the last 10-15 years defines replacement level?

Paul Swydan: Hi everybody!

Join us tonight at 9 pm ET for lots of hot baseball action, served up hot!

I’ll get some polls up in the meantime. Or you can suggest some polls. Or you can put in questions. Or you can make fun of my appearance. Or you can be a fairy. Or a queen. It’s wiiiiiiide open.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vay4uTJ2a50

Paul Swydan: Just in case you don’t know who Hugo is.

http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/Hugo_Simpson_II

Paul Swydan: Alright, let’s light this candle!

Chris Cwik: Woo hoo!

Comment From zorzo
matt harvey matt harvey matt harvey matt harvey? matt harvey? matt harvey matt harvey?

Paul Swydan: I concur.

Jeff Sullivan: We might start this thing on time!

Comment From Rubby of the Rose
Doubt it.

Jeff Sullivan: One minute early!

Jeff Sullivan: Hi guys!

Comment From lowercase jeff
are you a kluber believer?

Jeff Sullivan: As a good pitcher? Yeah, I’m there. As an ace pitcher? I’ll stay cautious, and maybe he’s pulling this year’s Kris Medlen, sort of.

Dan Szymborski: Rule of Acquisition #286: Latinum is forever, but so is Jeff Francoeur sucking.

Comment From Northsider
Carlos Marmol doesn’t appear to have any upside, but the Cubs keep giving him opportunities. Is the Cub’s FO just being stubborn by not releasing him at this point? I can’t imagine another organization willing to risk any potential success by adding this mess to their roster.

Dan Szymborski: He’s been good enough in the past that it can sometimes be hard to let go. He’s a reclamation project at this point.

Comment From JT
I foolishly dealt for Moustakas in a 12 team keeper. Do I carry him ’til he breaks out, or do I cut my losses now?

Dan Szymborski: If you have the roster spot, he’s probably still worth stashing

Comment From Northsider
Hey Dan! Let’s assume the next year’s draft is deeper than the current year’s. What keeps a team from low-balling a first round draftee in the hopes that they don’t sign netting them a 2nd first round pick in the stronger draft? Are they only awarded a compensation pick if they offer a set amount to the player? Also, would that team receive a larger draft budget seeing they have 2 first round picks?

Marc Hulet: Hi all… we’ll begin in about 15 minutes and will be chatting about prospects, draft signings… basically whatever you’d like so feel free to get your questions in now.

Comment From Ben
Maikel Franco…major helium? Top 50 in the game at this point?

Marc Hulet: Definite helium… I’ll be doing an update Top 50 prospects list in July but I don’t currently expect him to be on it… but we’ll see.

Comment From Rated Rookie
Miguel Sano and Xander Bogaerts. Who has the better power potential? And between the two, who is more likely to realize that potential?

Marc Hulet: Sano has better power — pure 80. Bogaerts is a more well-rounded player… both are top prospects, though. I’d love to have either one on my team…

Comment From John
Wheeler coming up Tuesday. Obviously, there is a lot of pressure, especially considering what Harvey did last year and that, at least until this year, Wheeler was always considered the better of the two. Does that have any impact on his performance and how the FO views his performance?

Eno Sarris: I’ll be here in 13!

Eno Sarris: Ok be nice to me today. I had two free hot dogs in the Oakland press box Tuesday and my stomach has been a nuclear wasteland since.

Comment From Culle
Still free.

Eno Sarris: I’m paying a price.

Eno Sarris: The lyrics of the day is from one of my favorite reggae artists, but the words are strange out of context:

Come, little one and let me do what I can do for you
And you and you alone
Come, little one, wo-oo-oo
Let me do what I can do for you and you alone, woo-oo-oo

Comment From centerfield ballhawk
Free Eno’s Stomach!

Dave Cameron: It’s Wednesday, so let’s talk some baseball. The queue is now open.

Comment From JEB
Are the Dodgers more violent than their fan base? Or is it about even?

Dave Cameron: Mark McGwire looked kind of violent last night. That’s a guy I wouldn’t really want to brawl with.

Comment From Ace
Thoughts on yesterday’s WWE match? I’m not a fan of the machismo either way, but Kennedy’s head shots seemed more dangerous than most.

Dave Cameron: Yeah, throwing up around the shoulders/head area is a no-no. I’d be fine with a nice long suspension.

Comment From Sam
General impressions on Cole’s debut?