FanGraphs After Dark Chat
Paul Swydan used to be the managing editor of The Hardball Times, a writer and editor for FanGraphs and a writer for Boston.com and The Boston Globe. Now, he owns The Silver Unicorn Bookstore, an independent bookstore in Acton, Mass. Follow him on Twitter @Swydan. Follow the store @SilUnicornActon.
What are the chances that 22-year-old Jesus Montero opens the season in Triple A for six weeks to work on his catching skills and to give the Mariners another year of team control?
Detroit had no defensive range last year. Balls had to be hit right at guys to get outs. now with Miggy at 3rd and Fielder at 1st a slow team somehow gets slower and worse on defense. Detroit has gone old school. Think 70s Red Sox type team…