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Paul Swydan

9:23

Oh, Jeff getting called out.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:24

Did you read the article where I stated I feared he was a half season wonder like TJ House or are just reacting to some tweets?

9:25

Do you believe MLB teams will someday be willing to provide housing/living accommodations (maybe some complex nearby?) for interns in their organization? They'd be able to hire on a more diverse range of talent out of college who could otherwise not afford the relocating process that comes with working in the MLB. Especially at the terribly low rates they are being paid currently. I feel so many potentially viable assets are being overlooked.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:25

No, that would cost money and why spend money when you don't have to.

Paul Swydan

9:26

I do as well. To be honest, I have no idea. Certainly it wouldn't be hard. there is generally a person in the baseball ops dept who helps rookies or incoming trade acquisitions secure housing when they get to the majors.

The front office who is willing to do that would be one that values a diverse set of opinions, and teams usually don't want that.

Minty

9:26

Based on a combo of talent and managers, do you have more hope for Swihart or Conforto?

Jeff Zimmerman

9:27

Conforto. He is significantly more talented.

Paul Swydan

9:27

Boy, that's a tough one. Earlier this week, I would have said Swihart, but then Leon homered twice in one game and Swihart can't even get mentioned as a 1B replacement for Moreland. So I'll say Conforto.

Scruffy-Looking Nerf Hurler

9:27

I have Rizzo, Pujols, Carp, Bird and Bellinger in a keep forever Dynasty H2H points league. Wanted to move Rizzo and one of my many SP for Harper and one of his many SP. Is that a deal worth pushing? If so, which side needs to give the better SP?

Paul Swydan

9:28

Sure. I don't know who needs to offer the better SP, Rizzo for Harper is pretty fair. But try to get the better SP for your team. :-)

Jeff Zimmerman

9:28

Agree, straight up is fine

CaptainPeanutbutter

9:28

Dolph Lundgren > Arnold

Paul Swydan

9:28

Laughable statements are laughable.

BASEBALL!

9:29

What draft pick do you generally want in a snake draft 12 team league? I got the 10th pick and I am thinking of asking if the guy with the 12th pick wants to trade spots for the entirety of the draft. I like having back to back picks. What do you guys think?

Jeff Zimmerman

9:29

Number 1, I want Trout

Paul Swydan

9:29

Yeah the only position I don't like being in is the middle, 5-7.

snake

9:29

Better chance of a breakout. Skaggs or bundy?

Paul Swydan

9:30

Bundy

Jeff Zimmerman

9:30

Skaggs, I guess. I have little faith on pitchers improving on the Orioles or Angels

MIchael Corleone

9:31

What does your gut or instincts or whatever say to you about David Price this season?

Paul Swydan

9:31

I'll be impressed if he gets to 80-100 IP, but then again I was forever scarred by the Bret Saberhagen Experience, so I could just be pessimistic.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:31

Out a month and comes back too early, struggles, goes back on DL near ASG, finally gets it together at the season's end

Bones

9:32

Just traded Rizzo and Aaron Sanchez for Jose Abreu and Cueto in my 11-team, 26-player roto league. Will I regret making this deal?

Paul Swydan

9:32

I think you might, Bones. Sorry.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:32

Depends on if you really need some SP but you may regret it.

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9:33

Why does fangraphs allow someone who not only consistently just instigates and trolls people but admits to it to continue posting?

Paul Swydan

9:33

We do our best. We don't have the budget to have someone constantly monitoring comments. If you have a legit complaint with someone, please email via the contact form.

Dan

9:34

Curious on your outlook for Soler this year, and looking ahead? Can he hit 30 bombs this season? What does his future line look like? Same questions for Joc, if you have the time.. thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman

9:34

It's really tough to completely ban someone if they have nothing better to do with their time than to troll baseball comments.

Paul Swydan

9:34

Yeah, that too. As long as they're not being abusive...

9:35

On Soler and Joc, I think they have 30-homer potential, but I only think Joc has the chance to get there this season.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:35

They both have major contact issue they need to address.

hanstone

9:36

Can I get some love for the Brewers' Corey Ray. Looks like he will fall to me in my Dev draft. Better than Brinson?

Paul Swydan

9:36

We'll see. Longenhagen is a fan - he had him #20 - but he hasn't played enough yet to know for sure.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:37

Right now, probably similar. I would prefer Brinson because he is closer to the majors so we will know his talent level soon.

Evil Goatee Paul

9:37

Re: Julia Roberts. Where is Mystic Pizza?!

Paul Swydan

9:37

I had Mystic Pizza on there until the end and then switched in My Best Friend's Wedding because she got an award nomination for that one.

Evil Goatee Paul

9:38

When is the last time you thought about Edgardo Alfonzo?

Jeff Zimmerman

9:38

10 secs ago

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