Eno Sarris Baseball Chat — 5/7/15

11:30

Eno Sarris: welcome to my college hip hop collection

11:35

Eno Sarris: Shoot… YouTube embed might be broken.

11:35

Eno Sarris:

12:01

Comment From zurzles
according to the probables leaderboard, the a’s starter for today is… ike davis. should i start him?

12:01

Eno Sarris: eh. okay two-seamer but lacks repeatability and a great second offering.

12:01

Comment From rustydude
Who would you prefer as a bench player in an AL only league: Saunders or Bourn?

12:01

Eno Sarris: Saunders has more upside, which is something I look for in bench pieces.

12:01

Comment From Maxamuz

12:02

Eno Sarris: Miss you too.

12:02

Comment From Bruce
Pregame music: Ive heard that locker rooms are mostly hip-hop or latin, but do you know any players that prefer classical, or the dead, or something to calm/relax rather than amp them up?

12:03

Eno Sarris: AT&T Park plays the Dead and some more calm music way early in the day, but then gets to pop and more upbeat stuff as game approaches. I *have* heard reggae in the clubhouse, but it was Spring Training, which is a different beast.

12:03

Comment From Bruce
Please commision a RG post on Miguel Gonzales. Is he as good as his quietly effective stats for the past 2 season?

12:03

Eno Sarris: I don’t think so, but I think I did notice some improvement on the movement on one of his pitches, so I’ll take a look sometime soon.

12:03

Comment From Guest
So which of these 3 trades will be/should be deemed the best trade Theo has made for the Cubs? Feldman/Clevenger for Arrieta/Strop, Cashner for Rizzo, or Shark/Hammel for Russell/McKinney?

12:03

Eno Sarris: I’ll take the Rizzo one because masher in middle of lineup.

12:04

Comment From patrick
My friend is getting married in SF next weekend, what brewery should we go to Eno?

12:04

Eno Sarris: Cellarmaker.

12:04

Eno Sarris: (and if you can go to a second and go across the water, The Rare Barrel for sours.)

12:04

Comment From hscer
CIL only leaves room to see only about 2 1/2 comments now…how do we avoid these chats eventually becoming a “leave your questions before noon and come back when the full archive is posted” occasion?

12:04

Eno Sarris: I think lightning might be the ticket.

12:04

Comment From Art Vandelay
I see that cheesy bread box in your BG article. Making me hungry.

12:04

Comment From Art Vandelay
Regarding that article though, what’s the most lopsided trade you’ve ever done?

12:05

Eno Sarris: Well that one was lopsided the wrong way until I realized that I missed some cans… which are now on their way back to the owner… http://www.beergraphs.com/b…

12:05

Eno Sarris: But people have sent me some beer without wanting beer in return (Heady Topper even), so I guess that counts as the *most* lopsided.

12:06

Comment From Bojack Horseman
When do you think MLB will have its first openly gay player?

12:06

Eno Sarris: You know, the way clubhouses are in baseball — actually sort of private, especially the Giants one, where your locker has wings and privacy — I think it might be the first sport.

12:06

Comment From Sir Nerdlington
Your thoughts on Drew Pomeranz change any after the first month?

12:07

Eno Sarris: Still sucks. He’s still 12-team useful at home, less so on the road.

12:07

Comment From Guest
How many bombs does Mookie end up with in 2015? In 2018?

12:07

Eno Sarris: 19. 26.

12:07

Comment From Big Joe Mufferaw
How do we know this is really you chatting?

12:07

Comment From Pale Hose
It’s sexy time!

12:07

Comment From hscer
is Natalie Portman talking to Benjamin Netanyahu in that GIF?

12:07

Comment From HappyFunBall
Kyle Farnswoorth, Where is he now? http://nypost.com/2015/05/0…

12:08

Eno Sarris: Asked, answered by lude.

12:08

Comment From Guest
And, if I’m in SF with an opportunity to day-drink for a bit, what’s the one beer bar I should go to?

12:08

Eno Sarris: City Beer Store. Because you’ll be tempted to take home. If money is no object, Mikkeller.

12:08

Comment From Guest
Heading to Russian River country for a week with the inlaws later this month. Pliny I know, but what are the sours I should be eyeing at the brewery?

12:08

Eno Sarris: Consecration. Sanctification.

12:08

Comment From Bruce
Hey, Weren’t you in on Chase Whitley before all the cool kids were in on him?

12:10

Eno Sarris: And then I was out and now I’ve got a toe in the water. Here’s the thing: the fastball is iffy, especially for the AL and that park. But he’s added a curveball, and if he does a little backwards pitching — maybe by stealing strikes with the curve — I think he could be a good starter. Having a change *and* a slider that are above-average is rare, actually.

12:10

Comment From slimbo
Drop carson smith for Scribner in a holds league?

12:10

Eno Sarris: Carson had one blow up, right? I think I prefer him unless it’s been more than one.

12:10

Comment From dom
Lincecum: same pitcher as last couple years or better?

12:10

Eno Sarris: Worse. He’s down to like 86 average and he’s just throwing it to the heart of the plate. The homers are coming.

12:10

Comment From Jeff Gross
Fangraphs Chicago Meetup: When is it, and do I get to pick the bar again? 🙂

12:11

Eno Sarris: The Thursday before Pitchfork Fest and yes! Although the last one was pretty good, we could just do that again.

12:11

Comment From Earl of Baltimore
Chris Archer has been fantastic so far this year. With the slider usage jumping up to 38(!!)% how great is injury concern for him? Appears he has started at least 26 games all the way back through 2008. How aggressive would you be in shopping him?

12:11

Eno Sarris: Not that aggressive unless I was out of it and could get some young position player(s) for him.

12:11

Comment From Carrubba
So Carlos Correa will play 3 months in the majors this year, 0-100% chance?

12:11

Eno Sarris: 15%

12:12

Comment From Big Joe Mufferaw
Tell Me Carlos Gonzalez will pick it up soon. What’s wrong with him?

12:12

Eno Sarris: It’s not great that he’s hitting so many balls on the ground, but mostly it’s the power that’s missing (I doubted he’d steal more than 10 this year anyway), and that can still come.

12:13

Comment From THE+Average+Sports+Fan
Seen anything from Choo to have hope?

12:14

Eno Sarris: Got some hits, has some ISO, just needs to level out that hitting plane a bit to get his BABIP up. At least he’s playing and we aren’t hearing about health problems.

12:14

Comment From Stephen
ROS value highest for Colome, Hahn, or Chavez?

12:14

Eno Sarris: Hahn.

12:14

Comment From Grand Admiral Braun
Have you tried Sierra’s IPA Hop Hunter?

12:14

Eno Sarris: Yes and it’s about 80% as good as real wet hop beers, which means it’s a damn fine option.

12:15

Comment From Eldridge Cleaver
Do you see any worrying trends in Adrian Beltre’s profile or is he just having a bad start with a good chance of turning things around (which he had last year and ended up having a great year)?

12:15

Eno Sarris: Turning into a contact hitter, but that should be okay for a good batting average and 15-20 homers as he finishes up a great career.

12:15

Comment From george
do any of inciarte, span or lagares intrest you

12:15

Eno Sarris: Inciarte and Span as extra outfielders to plug in for a few stolen bases, that’s fine.

12:15

Comment From Maxamuz
Im participating in the Worlds Largest Taco Tour today. Tacos all around the city and it’s fantastic.

12:16

Comment From Joey
Grabbed Kang late in my draft based on your hype and I have to say he looks legit. I’m worried that he won’t get enough RBI/R due to the Pirates crap offense. Are you concerned?

12:16

Eno Sarris: Just be happy they finally talking about playing him more. Our tickets might still cash in.

12:16

Comment From hscer
How many bombs does Bryce end up with in 2015? In 2018?

12:16

Eno Sarris: 32. 41.

12:17

Comment From Sir Nerdlington
How do you avoid people selling in May in a dynasty league? Hard salary cap ever work for you? I like 12+ team leagues but they inevitably turn into 4 or fewer team leagues by July. (Thinking Ottoneu in particular)

12:17

Eno Sarris: Could try a salary floor, I guess. Other people give awards / bonuses for second-half performance.

12:17

Comment From Manbearpig
Eno! Should I start Desclafani at Pittsburgh, or Hughes at Cleveland? I only have a little faith in both of them.

12:17

Eno Sarris: I’d start both.

12:17

Comment From Big Joe Mufferaw
Did you see the Joey Votto ejection last night? he did not show up the ump and players throw there helmet or bat down every single game. In my opinion MLB gives its umps WAY too much rope to do as they please, and never reprehend them. (The Pineda vs Jays the other day was the worst strike zone I have ever seen, and I bet you Ed Hickox didn’t even hear about it).

12:18

Eno Sarris: The first ejection part was bad on the ump, the second bump part was bad on Joey. And he knew it.

12:18

Comment From Enos Army
Sir, it’s the reactor. It seems to be…malfunctioning. All other systems are go.

12:18

Comment From Maxamuz
3 hours before Harpers 3 HR 5 RBI game my league was trying to buy him off me for cheap citing his “awful” stat line. I laughed in there faces. Now no one is saying his stat line is bad. Gotta love early season baseball.

12:18

Comment From Barnicle
What is a beer?

12:18

Eno Sarris: Well done.

12:18

Comment From Ant
Would you trade Cargo for Ian Desmond? (I have Rollins)

12:18

Eno Sarris: Yah that’s fine.

12:19

Comment From Jeff Gross
Casa Agria: the brewery you havent heard of yet, that you’ll regret not having joined their club. They make amazing stuff, and are a dark horse for 2015 ROY.

12:19

Comment From Nittanychris
Please rank these SPs ROS, this year ONLY, and thanks! Alex Colome, Marco Gonzalez, Shane Greene and Carlos Rodon.

12:19

Eno Sarris: Marco Greene Rodon

12:20

Comment From Big Joe Mufferaw
Do MLB players drink regularly after game during the season?

12:20

Eno Sarris: I don’t actually do a lot of post-game unless it’s the playoffs, and then yes, when they win, there’s drinking.

12:20

Comment From Prince Wednesday
I’ve got an open roster spot after the news on Cobb. thinking about picking up Rodon, stashing him on my bench and waiting to see Saturday’s outcome. Smart play?

12:21

Eno Sarris: Sure, as much as I’m unsure he’ll light the world on fire in his first try, he does have nice upside. Just don’t start him.

12:21

Comment From Maxamuz

Puppies.

12:21

Comment From Reginald Denton III
Which young Mets pitcher in Vegas do you want? And which one gets called up first?

12:21

Eno Sarris: I want Thor (Syndergaard) because he’ll be up first.

12:21

Comment From Stephen
the hell is happening with chris sale?

12:21

Eno Sarris: Seems like injuries.

12:21

Comment From Big Bopper
Eno! What is up with Ian Kinsler’s power outage? Where are those sweet sweet home runs?

12:22

Eno Sarris: Someone should tell him to stop going oppo. The BABIP return is not good enough.

12:22

Comment From Maxamuz
K. Bryant hits his first HR today batting in front of Rizzo (MVP)

12:23

Eno Sarris: You’re joking a bit, but if I could get good odds on both MVP and NLROY coming from the Cubs, I’d put some gummi bears down.

12:23

Comment From Steve
Should I get a life-size cutout of Bartolo?

12:23

Eno Sarris: Swinging the bat.

12:23

Comment From Ant
How awesome was fantasy baseball during the steroid era?

12:23

Eno Sarris: 30/30 shortstops meant you *had* to get a shortstop in the first round.

12:24

Comment From Dr. Hoist
Over under zips ros 15/5/.259 for reddick?

12:24

Eno Sarris: He’s making a crapton of contact. I’ll take the over on the BA, the line on HR, and the under on SB.

12:25

Eno Sarris:

12:25

Eno Sarris: (yes we really are going to do my college hip hop today)

12:26

Comment From Jonathan
Also – baseball related. I bought hard into Tulo this year (the z scores man, the z scores), but it seems he doesn’t want to walk. His normal peripherals look OK, but he’s swinging the bat way more… Do you think there’s something wrong with him, or just finding his way at the plate?

12:26

Eno Sarris: How weird would it be if he was healthy all year and just hit .280 with 22 homers…

12:26

Comment From Gee
Can you tell us what you think of Bud Lite Lime or is that not fancy enough to make it in the chat?

12:26

Eno Sarris: I mean I guess I could try it.

12:26

Comment From Greg
Thoughts on making a trip to Toronto? I would recommend Mill Street Brewery when you’re here. Their new 100th Meridian is fantastic

12:26

Comment From Bart
Which side wins, H Ramirez/J Familia or C Yelich/A Sanchez for ROS and keeper?

12:27

Eno Sarris: ROS, Hanley side wins clearly. keeper…. it’s closer.

12:27

Comment From Won I
Gutentag! Eno, I’m dumping Odor and watching. He’s failed long enough that playing time could be an issue. Lawrie is my replacement of choice.

12:27

Eno Sarris: Yeah it’s true. And that’s an okay switch if you can make it.

12:27

Comment From Big Joe Mufferaw
Lets take a second to admire the fact that Johan Santana once held hitters to a .148 .203 .240 .443 line over 22 starts (159 innings with 204 K). In 2004 when the MLB line was 266 .335 .428 .763

12:27

Comment From Curtis
Carlos Peguero in 5 words or less

12:27

Eno Sarris: whiff / boom

12:27

Comment From Curtis
What is best style of beer for 100+ degree weather?

12:28

Eno Sarris: Lager / Session Pale

12:28

Comment From Rich
Opinion on Trevor Story ? Thanks

12:28

Eno Sarris: Could be a decent second baseman.

12:28

Comment From Mike
The projections seem to really like Werth. Do you?

12:28

Eno Sarris: He’s pretty old and that’s a bad shoulder. Slight under on them.

12:28

Comment From Joe
OMFG JOC WTF

12:28

Comment From metzwinston
What the heck? re: Andrelton Simmons k%

12:28

Comment From Won I
Is Chase Anderson a start every game dude? Even in that ballpark?

12:28

Eno Sarris: For me, he is. Worked on two-seamer all spring and it’s showing.

12:29

Comment From Ryan
I watched Robbie Ray hit 97 a couple times yesterday for the dbacks?

12:29

Eno Sarris: yeah but the change doesn’t look great, right?

12:29

Comment From joe
how does your strategy alter in roto where you can only change lineup weekly vs daily

12:30

Eno Sarris: Can’t platoon players, so guys that play every day are huge. Injuries factor in a bit more.

12:31

Comment From John
college hip hop didnt include J-5?

12:31

Eno Sarris:

12:31

Comment From John
why not metal? that amps everyone up!

12:32

Eno Sarris: Haven’t really done that in my life, but could put together a punk day.

12:32

Comment From TJ
Hey Eno. The Mesoraco situation has been incredibly frustrating. Don’t understand the Reds organization at all. It seems like he’s unable to catch, right? Surgery inevitable…is he just a DH and pinch hitter now? Should he be universally dropped in fantasy?

12:32

Eno Sarris: I wouldn’t call surgery inevitable. Otherwise he’d be having it. All you can do is hold until the news comes.

12:32

Comment From Lindor Truffles
Rank these MI options ROS: Kang, Flores, Simmons, Russell.

12:33

Eno Sarris: Kang Simmons Russell Flores (Flores bat okay but will he survive the year at short)

12:33

Comment From Marty
What do I do with Shane Greene? Bench him v. better offenses?

12:33

Eno Sarris: Yes, unless it’s 12-14 team, in which case, he’s probably droppable by now. Don’t know why he won’t throw the cutter more this year.

12:34

Comment From Steve
Does it seem fair that owners/MLBPA should split revenues equally? Players don’t share in risk or costs associated with owning a team, and 33% of owners revenues go straight to player salaries anyway… seems a lot fairer than a lot of articles make it out to be

12:35

Eno Sarris: The players have plenty of share of risk, it’s just a different form. The fans pay to watch them, we’ve seen what happens with replacement players. I absolutely think 50/50 is the way to go. It’s a big pie, and the teams are making money.

12:35

Comment From David
I think you are underestimating the chances of Correa coming up for 3 mos. or more. The Astros haven’t had any success forever it seems. And the need is definitely there.

12:36

Eno Sarris: But he’s had so little time at Double-A! I hear you, but I think they’ll mix and match until Lowrie comes back.

12:38

Eno Sarris:

12:38

Comment From Merv Throneberry
LoMo or Chisenhall? Or are they the same guy in diff uniforms?

12:38

Eno Sarris: LoMo a better hitter, Chisenhall more healthy. I think Chis more like a Chris johnson.

12:38

Comment From Desparate D-Back
What are the chances Randall Delgado gets a chance to close for the D-Backs?

12:39

Eno Sarris: Decent. Marshall not showing it yet, Reed homer-prone. I’d put Delgado behind Tazawa, AJ Ramos, Watson, but maybe ahead of Caminero, or even with him.

12:39

Comment From Grosgay Cameron
I still remember the day I stood in line at the A’s game behind Eno. When the wind shifted, his hair flowed like a golden wheat field. I caught the scent, it was, like a warm summer breeze over a majestic field of Barley. Those were the days man… those were the days.

12:39

Eno Sarris: This is the weirdest thing that’s happening in chats these days.

12:39

Comment From Jimmers
What kind of conditioner do you use?

12:40

Eno Sarris: Deva Curl, actually, and I rec it hard for curly haired dudes.

12:40

Eno Sarris: (and dudettes)

12:40

Comment From Guest
Dilson Herrera has lightning quick wrists. What do you think they do with him upon Wright’s return?

12:41

Eno Sarris: I can’t imagine they make Murphy a backup. I think Dilson goes down. He’s not a shortstop, and Murphy’s not an outfielder.

12:42

Comment From John
if you were a professional baseball player, would you be embarassed that you cant touch Colon’s “heater”

12:42

Eno Sarris: not embarrassed but *very* frustrated

12:42

Comment From Guest
Thoughts on Foltynewicz? That slide piece is filthy. Does he have enough command to be successful in 2015?

12:42

Eno Sarris: The change is not great, the fastball is straight. I think this guy is going to tease us forever. I saw him throw four straight balls to Cameron Rupp.

12:43

Comment From Jimmers
What’s your avg ranking in your fantasy leagues right now, and overall, what is your avg ranking at years end?

12:43

Eno Sarris: Not doing great, probably around 50% in most of my leagues. By the end of the year, I usually average 20-%.

12:43

Comment From Doug
What’s up with Chase Utley?

12:43

Eno Sarris: The end is coming.

12:43

Comment From Goat
Hey Eno!! Are you buying Alex Guerrero? Could get him (keep for 5y) plus Archer (3y) for Rendon (3-5 years dependent on exercising a prospect tag) in a 15 tm dynasty league with deep benches…. All players on cheap contracts and could do with extra help on my pitching staff

12:43

Eno Sarris: No thanks.

12:44

Comment From Steve
Does Hanley provide much more value than Arenado ROS that I shouldn’t make the deal in a keeper (arenado is a 14th rounder – Hanley, 2nd) ?

12:44

Eno Sarris: I love Arenado enough to make this deal. You also stay in the infield and get healthier.

12:44

Comment From Floyd
Colome, Whitley, Eovaldi – how would you rank them?

12:44

Eno Sarris: Eo Whitley Colome. Colome is so wild.

12:44

Comment From metzwinston
Bellwoods > Mill St. for Toronto breweries IMHO.

12:44

Comment From Orioles Fan
Watched Bartolo pitch two nights ago, and was wondering, how long do you think he can/will pitch, and what do you think of a very poor man’s Greg Maddux as a comp for him?

12:45

Eno Sarris: It’s not bad. The pitch actually kinda looks a bit like Maddux’s, and he has similar control.

12:45

Comment From Matt J
Thoughts on Eric Hosmer? Are we seeing a sustainable breakout?

12:46

Eno Sarris: Lowest ground ball rate of his career! BA will come down, but I bet he hits 20+ homers for the first time.

12:46

Comment From Saison Bernice
The correct answer for which beer is best in X weather/season is always saison.

12:46

Eno Sarris: Yes but it’s such a great style that you could go with a ‘clean’ saison in the summer and a ‘dirty’ one in winter and a ‘sour’ one in the fall.

12:46

Comment From Sully
re: Robbie Ray – he hit 97 in the first, but couldn’t hold velo at ALL. was mostly 91 when he finished in the 6th

12:46

Comment From Bryan Price
Is there any correlation between a low walk rate and high BABIP?

12:47

Eno Sarris: There might be, but it probably would just be a survivor thing. If you have a low walk rate and a low BABiP, you’re not going to stick around long.

12:47

Comment From Steve
Are Bumgarner’s workload concerns from last year overrated at this point?

12:47

Eno Sarris: Yeah Zimmerman did a good piece that showed that there are virtually no workload concerns for pitchers like him.

12:47

Comment From Mike
greatest hip-hop rapper of all-time????

12:48

Eno Sarris: this guy in discussion

12:48

Eno Sarris:

12:48

Comment From Guest
metal day: BARABRABWRBAWRBAWBARBWABRBA DUNDUNDUNDUDNUDNDUDNUDND POW POW BARBARBABRABRBARBBAWW POW POW DUNDUDNUDND

12:48

Comment From Maxamuz
I just ran down to the vending machine and got 3 bags of chips for 1. OH HAPPY DAY.

12:49

Comment From John
so if the mets could only play middling opponents and only at home, that would be great

12:49

Comment From James
Wil Myers has a 119 wRC+ and 338 wOBA so far and has been worth 0 WAR. I’m not sure this CF thing is gonna work out.

12:49

Eno Sarris: He’s got a soft landing at first base waiting for him.

12:49

Comment From Pop
Odor is stinky….drop for Micah Johnson in AL-only?

12:49

Eno Sarris: Sure.

12:49

Comment From John
re:owners – especially since they dupe idiot local politicians and voters to publicly fund all their shit, their profit margin is incredible

12:50

Eno Sarris: “My name is Lucas Duda and I’d like you to build my house for me, please. It’ll create jobs like the guy who cuts my lawn and the person who fixes my pipes.”

12:50

Comment From The Ghost of Dayn Perry
Has your hair ever gotten to Sideshow Bob levels of verticality?

12:51

Eno Sarris: Yes. I used to fro my hair out for every other halloween, even.

12:51

Comment From Won I
How much longer should we wait before cutting bait on Hutchison?

12:51

Eno Sarris: Depends on depth of league. I dropped him in my 12 teamer.

12:51

Comment From CoolWinnebago
Hi Eno, they were talking about swing differences from each side of the plate for switch hitters last night during the red sox broadcast. Has anyone looked at platoon splits for same handed and opposite handed hitters? For example, comparing lefty throwing lefty hitter vs LHPs and righty throwing lefty hitter vs LHPs.

12:52

Eno Sarris: Yeah, I’ve also wanted to look into guys that have totally different approaches from each side, because that happens a lot. Conger told me he’s two completely different hitters from each side.

12:52

Comment From Josh G
You like what you see from Rubby this year?

12:52

Eno Sarris: Sorta. The slider is better! Still looks like he’s going to hurt himself to me.

12:53

Comment From Bubba Starling
Kang or Crawford? B Craw been swingin a good pole lately..

12:53

Eno Sarris: Kang… if he got the job for good. I think Craw going to settle around .260/15 at best, and I think Kang has a tiny bit more power.

12:53

Comment From Hop Head
Does Rosario stick when Arcia returns or is this just a fill in?

12:53

Eno Sarris: Not that into Rosario myself.

12:53

Comment From CTW
when doolittle comes off DL, who are you dropping? (saves and holds) A. Ramos, A. Barrett, Y. Garcia, T. Clippard

12:54

Eno Sarris: Garcia because Jansen close too.

12:54

Comment From Hoff
Talking about hair-care products #NERDS

12:55

Eno Sarris: Someone was yelling at me on twitter about being a nerd and said something about comic books and gaming and I was like nah not really I don’t do those things but we can talk hair care, Anime, and Downton Abbey if you want.

12:55

Comment From David
When I get Reyes back do I drop Forsythe or Kang?

12:55

Eno Sarris: Forsythe.

12:55

Comment From Reginald Denton III
Will Jansen be a top 5 closer when he comes back?

12:55

Eno Sarris: Yes

12:55

Comment From S.head
Mesoraco is killing me. Three man bench. I’ve got Zobrist, Bauer, and Castillo on it now. Grandal just got dropped. Do I hold or drop one of these or even Mesoraco for Grandal for him?

12:55

Eno Sarris: Actually that’s lateral enough that, especially with that short a bench, I make that move.

12:56

Comment From hscer
I don’t see a problem with Utley, he has a .389 OBP…oh wait that’s his OPS no no no

12:56

Comment From Sunni
Would you try to sell Dickerson because of his plantar fasciitis?

12:56

Eno Sarris: no

12:56

Comment From Pat
Do you like Chase Anderson over Hughes or Fiers?

12:56

Eno Sarris: Over Fiers

12:56

Comment From Stark
Saw this on the interwebs today: Phillies send $49M and Hamels to the Royals for Mondesi + Almonte + Cuthbert + Lottery arm. Yay on either side?

12:57

Eno Sarris: Hey that might actually make sense. Mondesi looked really iffy from left side to me, I’d make that trade if I was the Royals.

12:57

Comment From Josh G
Is Matt Shoemaker going to give up too many home runs to be consistent? Is he a match ups play?

12:57

Eno Sarris: Got a nice home park to avoid the homers, so at least a 2/3 starter IMO. Just turfed CC for him in a deep 12-teamer.

12:57

Comment From Scott
What should the Pirates do about McCutchen?

12:58

Eno Sarris: Rest him a day or two, wait for him to get right. Make sure his knee is fine. I’m sure they’re doing all of this.

12:59

Comment From Won I
Du yu even Wu tho?

1:00	Eno Sarris: Of course.

1:00	Eno Sarris:

1:00	Eno Sarris: Even watched all the Wu movies as a kid in Jamaica.

1:00	Comment From Todd Do you think Kang will play everday now? Drop Jose Ramirez for Kang?

1:00	Eno Sarris: They talking about playing him more. That’s not every day yet.

1:00	Comment From Stephen Any idea about sample size for stabilization of soft/hard contact?

1:01	Eno Sarris: No. It’s a little more year to year sticky for hitters than pitchers, and it’s better than line drive rate, but it’s not the solution for BABiP, not yet.

1:01	Comment From Joc Cousteau Think Joc’s K rate keeps him from being a superstar? Who would you compare him to past and present? Springer?

1:01	Eno Sarris: Yeah I think he’s Springer esque.

1:01	Comment From Total Clown Yo Eno! East coaster heading to Pasadena for a wedding next weekend. What kickass west coast brews can I reasonably hunt for out there, do you think?

1:02	Eno Sarris: Get some El Segundo IPAs. Anything from The Bruery, Russian River, Pizza Port, Modern Times, Alpine… those are the easiest breweries that will be great no matter what you get.

1:02	Comment From charlie Have you had anything from Night Shift? best beer in the Boston area, would take it over Trillium.

1:03	Eno Sarris: I had Whirlpool and liked it, four-stars or so, but not a five-star for me. Loved Trllium, but had similar reaction. Maine is still boss from that region for me.

1:03	Comment From Zach Is Desclafani a big shutdown candidate in September? Only 135 total innings in 2014…

1:03	Eno Sarris: I bet they skip some days. Shutdown possible if team out of it.

1:03	Comment From Mike from MoTown Jorge Soler….where have you gone?

1:04	Eno Sarris: Into the whiffs. As bad as he looks, he’s made major adjustments in the past. I think he has a bright future in front of him and this is a good time to buy in keeper leagues.

1:05	Comment From Jake Will Carlos Rodon’s command prevent him from being a useful starter in fantasy?

1:05	Eno Sarris: He’s got to find that or a good/great changeup. One or the other.

1:05	Comment From rustydude Heard a friend describe his problems with plantar fascitis yesterday. I have no idea how an athlete is able to perform with it.

1:06	Eno Sarris: Yeah but I’ve had a high ankle sprain recently and I was barely able to walk without visible limp for three months, and Terrel Owens came back like what two weeks later? They have guys dedicated to making you feel good. Imagine that.

1:06	Eno Sarris: (Plus cortisone)

1:07	Comment From Project pretty please Xander Bogaerts, Addison Russell and Alex Guerrero for ROS. Thanks Eno!

1:07	Eno Sarris: That order

1:07	Comment From Hanley Being Manny The next closer will be ___________? Tony Watson? Keone Kela? Zach McAllister?

1:07	Eno Sarris: AJ Ramos

1:07	Comment From Zach Shane Greene or Drew Hutchison ROS?

1:07	Eno Sarris: Greene

1:07	Comment From Enos Army Sir we’ve secured the perimeter around your hair. Permission to speak freely? You’re wonderful.

1:07	Comment From Marty Utley should choke up on the bat more. Isnt that what the tell the terrible kids in little league?

1:07	Comment From LarryA Is JA Happ Mixed leagueable?

1:07	Eno Sarris: If you only start him at home… maybe.

1:07	Comment From Hanley Being Manny Better stash…..Jarrod Parker or Corbin?

1:08	Eno Sarris: corbin a better pitcher for me.

1:08	Eno Sarris: (plus first surgery)

1:08	Eno Sarris:

1:08	Comment From Sagar Ridiculous proposal for DH: Let’s meet halfway, literally. Each team is allowed to use the DH 81 times in the regular season. Managers can pick when to use them (game by game) and it does not matter what the other team chooses. Playoffs are automatically DH all games.

1:08	Eno Sarris: Weird.

1:08	Comment From John I saw an ODB show once. It was…… strange

1:09	Eno Sarris: Wish I had. Have seen a few Wu and former Wu guys shows and they a bit strange. Strangest for me was Kool Keith, who threw his hype man into the crowd once, looked like it was going to be a fight, and then threw chicken at us (“CHICKEN BREAK, CHICKEN BREAK”).

1:09	Comment From Ray Rays Eno are you a Steven Souza fan? What do we expect this year

1:11	Eno Sarris: Joc/Springer lite. Big long stretches of nothing and big breakout type weeks/months in between. The way of the whiff.

1:11	Eno Sarris:

1:12	Comment From Gaedel Do you believe that the ability to get runs in support is a skill for pitchers?

1:12	Eno Sarris: um no

1:12	Comment From Marty I miss the 80 cent pirated movies I used to get in Kingston.

1:13	Eno Sarris: Man I used to watch movies as they were coming out in America, threw someone’s camcorder transferred to VHS.

1:13	Comment From Beer Have you had the chance to get any Wicked Weed Brewing out of Ashville, NC? If not I highly suggest you do. Excellent sours and hoppy ales

1:13	Eno Sarris: yes I want pretty badly

1:13	Comment From Thorn When should I pick up Matz in my 15 teamer? Guy looks to be an ace.

1:13	Eno Sarris: I love him, but is he coming up before Thor? I don’t think so.

1:14	Comment From mtsw At what age is it acceptable to curse within earshot of a kid if he’s the only person under 18 in your section at a baseball game?

1:15	Eno Sarris: Well you hit fifth grade at around 11… I think that’s fine. What, those kids aren’t going to go out into the world?

1:15	Comment From FigWhip What’s going to happen to Javier Baez this year, and is Byron Buxton next year’s news?

1:15	Eno Sarris: He might get a shot if Russell tanks.

1:15	Comment From Guest Whoa, reality check time. I got told to choke up on the bat all the time in little league. Didn’t realize it was because I was terrible 🙁

1:15	Eno Sarris: Sorry dude. It’s everyone else’s two-strike approach.

1:16	Comment From FigWhip You worried about Archie Bradley post line-drive?

1:16	Eno Sarris: Not because of the line drive. Because he didn’t throw a change and also his pitch type peripherals aren’t great.

1:16	Eno Sarris:

1:17	Comment From LarryA What do you make of Adam Jones out of nowhere K and BB rates this year?

1:17	Eno Sarris: Swing rates in and out of zone totally unchanged. Just a blip.

1:17	Comment From Hi Erix re: gay players, when you say MLB might be the “first sport,” you know the NBA already had a gay player, right?

1:18	Eno Sarris: Yeah, is true. For like a half season? I guess I mean an ‘every-down’ guy, but yeah, won’t be first.

1:18	Comment From John we have been saying AJ Ramos is the next in line for years, is it possible the marlins FO just doesnt like him?

1:18	Eno Sarris: They giving him holds, so I doubt it.

1:18	Comment From Marcus Banks Michael Pineda is the best pitcher in New York City.

1:18	Eno Sarris: No.

1:18	Comment From War2d2 Eno, are you a John Phillips Sousa fan? What can we expect ROS? More Sousaphone? Or are you a timpani guy.

1:18	Eno Sarris: MORE TIMPANI

1:19	Comment From jocephus

1:19	Comment From thoughts on jimmy paredes? Thoughts on Jimmy Paredes? Rosterable on a 12 team league? Would you drop him for Castillo?

1:20	Eno Sarris: Rather have Castillo.

1:20	Comment From Sojourne Bucholz – 2.95 FIP \|\| 11.49 K/9 \|\| .407 BABIP. Opinions on him ROS?

1:20	Eno Sarris: Says he found something with the change. I’ll put him in the Morrow camp: maybe, barely, but won’t count on it or buy it.

1:21	Comment From Maxamuz Breaking: Juan Nieves fired as Red Sox pitching coach – not shocked.

1:21	Eno Sarris: MAKE MASTERSON THROW HARDER

1:21	Comment From Prince Wednesday Based on your Ramos comment, I’m guessing you don’t have much faith in Cishek? Read that he looked more like himself in his last outing. Thoughts on Cody Allen?

1:21	Eno Sarris: Velocity still way down. Him and Melancon worry me.

1:22	Comment From Polanco still King too much and has become major worm killer. Not seeing any adjustments from last year. Worried yet? Polanco still K’ing too much and has become major worm killer. Not seeing any adjustments from last year. Worried yet?

1:22	Eno Sarris: At least he’s stealing bases. I think he could .270/10/30 this year.

1:22	Comment From Miketron i got here late and you seem to be caught up?

1:22	Eno Sarris: 1:17!!

1:22	Comment From The Big Dipper Do you think getting a ball hit directly at them is a skill for fielders?

1:22	Eno Sarris: No?

1:23	Comment From Fluffy Duffy also re: gay players, MLS has had an openly gay player for a while now. Not one of the “big four” sports, but still counts.

1:23	Comment From Shawn I own Axford and don’t want to play him, but no one will give me anything valuable for him. I can’t just drop him can I? 10 tm league

1:23	Eno Sarris: You know, there are closers in 10-teamers that maybe should be on the wire. Maybe if you add Axford to your player and buy low and try to get a very slight upgrade, to the team with the least saves… maybe?

1:23	Comment From Prince Wednesday At what point during the season is the sample size large enough for you feel comfortable just looking at a players current season stats without also looking at previous year?

1:24	Eno Sarris: It goes stat by stat. We’re sorta there for Ks and GB/FB. Power by ISO comes in a month or so.

1:24	Comment From Stevie Steve The Yard at Mission Rock by ATT is pretty awesome. Got my Senor Sisig on yesterday.

1:24	Eno Sarris: Is that place good? Maybe I’ll get dinner there next time.

1:24	Eno Sarris: HEY GUYS

1:24	Eno Sarris: IT”S TIME FOR

1:25	Eno Sarris: HEY

1:25	Eno Sarris: SOMEONE PICK ME UP

1:25	Comment From Dain Bolts of

1:25	Comment From Maxamuz LIGHTNING

1:25	Eno Sarris: Lightning round!

1:25	Comment From Pop TACOS

1:25	Comment From Doug McCann or Perez ROS?

1:25	Eno Sarris: Perez

1:25	Comment From The Big Dipper Do you think a lack of thunderstorms is a skill for meteorologists?

1:25	Comment From BrewCrew 15 teamer… Dump Odor for Dilson Herrera? I’m concerned with what happens when

1:26	Eno Sarris: Odor

1:26	Comment From Sojourne Bucholz / Hutchinson / Duffy / Green / P. Hughes

1:26	Eno Sarris: Hughes Greene Clay

1:26	Comment From Randy Savage Carlos Gonzalez is literally figuratively killing me. Should I trade him for Soler Power in a 12 team keep 6?

1:26	Eno Sarris: is okay

1:26	Comment From Mike Best food at AT&T park?

1:26	Eno Sarris: behind home plate meat sandwiches

1:26	Comment From Bob Trade Chris Davis and Derrik Norris for Chris Archer?

1:27	Eno Sarris: no

1:27	Comment From Big Bopper Please rank cozart, peralta, crawford, aybar, kang!

1:27	Eno Sarris: peralta aybar kang crawford

1:27	Comment From Rob Trade Strasburg for Votto?

1:27	Eno Sarris: yes

1:27	Comment From Lance Ozuna or Reddick ROS?

1:27	Eno Sarris: reddick

1:27	Comment From Miketron cron or swish?

1:27	Eno Sarris: cron

1:27	Comment From John Shelby Miller, yay or nay

1:27	Eno Sarris: yay

1:27	Comment From Maxamuz When do you interview Harper and talk about hair?

1:27	Eno Sarris: nay

1:27	Comment From The Big Dipper Do you think the ability to get pitchers is a skill for run support?

1:27	Comment From Hoff Despaigne/Collmenter/Miley

1:28	Eno Sarris: reverse order

1:28	Comment From Dobby Bench Cutch for Fowler?

1:28	Eno Sarris: no

1:28	Comment From John will revere steal another base this year?

1:28	Eno Sarris: yes

1:28	Comment From Stevie Steve Senor Sisig is awesome. Votto and Wacha for Freeman/Kluber/Boxberger in OBP/SLG and HOlds league?

1:28	Comment From John frias!

1:28	Eno Sarris: meh

1:28	Eno Sarris: yes on Votto deal

1:28	Comment From mtsw Seems like there’s no longer fascination around the potential for long hit streaks. Think this is more due to people realizing how random it is or people realizing that DiMaggio’s record will probably never be caught?

1:28	Eno Sarris: not lightning

1:29	Comment From Sojourne Justin Turner or Paredes

1:29	Eno Sarris: Paredes

1:29	Comment From Zach rank pomeranz, kelly, hendricks, whitley

1:29	Eno Sarris: Kelly Pom Whit Hend

1:29	Comment From Guest Travis or Wong

1:29	Eno Sarris: Travis

1:29	Comment From avery Dickerson for wacha and schwarber in a dynasty league?

1:29	Eno Sarris: nah

1:29	Comment From Miketron sell dickerson now while his plantar hasn’t totally sunk his value?

1:29	Eno Sarris: no

1:29	Comment From The Big Dipper Teixeira over/under 30 bombs?

1:29	Eno Sarris: over

1:29	Comment From Mike Drop Cargo for Choo?

1:29	Eno Sarris: no

1:29	Comment From John Loreznen, you buying?

1:30	Comment From mtsw Any place to find data on which players wear contacts or have had LASIK? Is Sogard the only bespectacled active position player?

1:30	Eno Sarris: no place, no on Lorenzen

1:30	Comment From thoughts on jimmy paredes? Hughes or a big bag of crap?

1:30	Eno Sarris: Hughes who wants a big bag of crap

1:30	Comment From Twinky Stick a fork in Wilin Rosario’s career?

1:30	Eno Sarris: wait till Morneau gets hurt first

1:31	Comment From CJ Hahn or Greene

1:31	Eno Sarris: Hahn

1:31	Comment From LuSiCa Fiers: Yay or Nay?

1:31	Eno Sarris: mmm yay sorta (streamer in 12)

1:31	Comment From Greg Drop Hahn or Hammel for Alex Wood?

1:31	Eno Sarris: Hammel

1:31	Comment From Bart Cargo or Springer

1:31	Eno Sarris: springer!

1:31	Comment From Snarfle Travis keeps at least 90% of this going forward?

1:31	Eno Sarris: 80% or so

1:32	Comment From Merv Throneberry Has Galvis hit his ceiling?

1:32	Eno Sarris: yes

1:32	Comment From J-Dog Trade Gardner & Pence for McCutcheon?

1:32	Eno Sarris: yup

1:32	Comment From CJ Werth or Choo

1:32	Eno Sarris: Choo

1:32	Comment From John date of belt’s first home run? o/u 10 for the year

1:32	Eno Sarris: may 11, over by two

1:32	Comment From Marty Jay Jaffe calls the Yankees beer ofering Toilet Beer. He is correct.

1:32	Eno Sarris: yes

1:32	Comment From L. Scott Kevin Pillar: 10/30 guy?

1:32	Eno Sarris: no, wrong side platoon, old

1:32	Comment From Snarfle Bad year for sneaky pitching so far?

1:33	Eno Sarris: sorta, still got some hits

1:33	Comment From Stark Man I really want to try Heady Topper, but I like like 1500 miles from VT. How do I go about acquiring some?

1:33	Eno Sarris: trade

1:33	Comment From Pop Alex Wood ROS?

1:33	Eno Sarris: gonna find the command imo

1:33	Comment From Sully does moustakas having so many soft-hit balls worry you?

1:33	Eno Sarris: yes because he’s also going oppo a lot. should steal power.

1:33	Comment From The Big Dipper ARod over/under 21 bombs?

1:33	Eno Sarris: over

1:33	Comment From Mike Justin Upton: o/u 20 steals? 30 HRS?

1:33	Eno Sarris: under

1:34	Comment From Mike Broga or Yoga?

1:34	Eno Sarris: uh?

1:34	Comment From Miketron baby lets you sleep 8 hours or baby lets you eat un-interrupted dinner?

1:34	Eno Sarris: SLEEEEEEEEEEP

1:34	Comment From The Big Dipper whats ros?

1:34	Eno Sarris: rest of season

1:34	Comment From Guest Which prospects do you have stashed right now?

1:34	Eno Sarris: None other than in dynasty leagues

1:34	Comment From Lance Reddick or Moss ROS?

1:34	Eno Sarris: Moss

1:35	Comment From Mark Just gonna say you should do an article saying what it is you like in each different pitches “shape/movement” and maybe what you look for on Pitch FX movement charts

1:36	Eno Sarris: Not lightning, but I’ve done this some and it’s a decent spot to stop. Curve http://www.foxsports.com/ml… Change http://www.baseballprospect… http://www.fangraphs.com/bl… Peripherals http://www.fangraphs.com/fa…

1:36	Eno Sarris: Okay guys! thanks for the chat!

1:36	Comment From The Big Dipper later cutie

BAL	CHW	LAA
BOS	CLE	OAK
NYY	DET	SEA
TBR	KCR	TEX
TOR	MIN	HOU

ATL	CHC*	ARI
MIA	CIN	COL
WSN	MIL	LAD
NYM*	PIT	SDP*
PHI	STL	SFG