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Paul Swydan

9:49

I mean, Eaton was a 3-win player in 2014 and 2015. I don't see how anything he's doing this year is out of the blue.

Harry Carey's Ghost

9:49

First base coaches are judged by how much batter gear/pads/armor they can hold in their hands/pockets.

Paul Swydan

9:50

Yes, the best first base coaches go the extra mile and have hooks welded directly into their bodies for additional storage capabilities. You have to be dedicated to your craft if you're going to succeed in this world.

Eric

9:50

Would you trade Duffy and Reyes for Wainwright? I don't need Reyes speed.

Paul Swydan

9:51

If your league is kosher with you trading players on the DL, sure.

Oliver

9:51

Glasnow looks... Raw. Like wow so much talent but so raw.

Paul Swydan

9:51

Guys that walk a lot of batters always seem more raw.

James

9:51

Who else do you see the Yankees moving, if anyone?

Paul Swydan

9:52

You would think that if they think they're out of it they have to trade Beltran. Other than that, your guess is as good as mine. I don't see them moving Miller, FWIW.

Cowdisciple

9:52

I actually love Eaton too. Just not sure where the W-Sox can go from AL Central maybe-contenders to serious players in the postseason. Us Twins fans have a lot of beer-fueled angst right now. Who will be our next GM?

Paul Swydan

9:53

Catcher, shortstop, one outfield spot and DH right off the jump, and luckily, the latter two are two of the easiest spots to upgrade.

Oliver

9:54

Ichiro is a top ____ hitter all time?

Paul Swydan

9:54

50"

9:55

That's a tough one. I'd be more comfortable saying top 100. He is great, but there are so many great hitters to consider, especially if we're including segregation-era hitters.

Eric

9:55

Danny Duffy and Jose Reyes for Adam wainwright. I didn't know one of them was on the DL

Paul Swydan

9:55

Sorry, figured you meant Matt Duffy.

9:56

I think I still would do the deal if I was you.

Petersburg Rays

9:56

You think the Marlins sustain their pace and pick up a wild card?

Paul Swydan

9:56

I think they'll fall off slightly, but that still could be good enough to nab a playoff bid.

johnny5alive

9:57

lets say the mets lose their next 5 games - do they even think about selling come Sunday?

Paul Swydan

9:57

I'm sure they've thought about selling already.

9:58

The problem is they don't have much to sell. Duda, Walker, Bartolo, that's about it.

Harry Carey's Ghost

9:58

Random Ichiro fact - When he gets into the HOF, only Pete Rose (70's) and Mark Grace (90's) will have led a decade in hits but not be in the HOF.

Paul Swydan

9:58

That's not really an Ichiro fact, that's more a Pete Rose/Mark Grace fact.

But I liked it nonetheless.

9:59

Blown away that Joe Kelly was just brought into that game, and even more blown away that he didn't give up 3 runs.

Oliver

9:59

As a Pittsburgh native and growing up watching Walker go from Star catcher at nearby high school to good and then very good Pirate, this slump in NY is tough to watch. What's he looking at contract wise after the season?

Paul Swydan

10:00

He'll get something in the 1-3 year range, assuming he doesn't get QO'd. If he gets QO'd, he could be the next Stephen Drew.

Eric

10:00

Is Keuchel a top 25 SP ROS?

Paul Swydan

10:01

Tempted to say yes, but I will say he's just outside of the top 25.

Murdoc

10:01

What seems more likely to you, Oakland held onto Hill for too long or other teams wanted to see more innings before investing in him?

Paul Swydan

10:01

The latter.

The Cincinnati Kid

10:02

In a 10-team, 10-man keeper per team league are Dahl and/or Benintendi keepers this offseason?

Paul Swydan

10:02

If you're trying to win next year, it's tough to recommend keeping both of them. If you're not going for the gold, then definitely.

The Cincinnati Kid

10:02

10 team OBP Keeper league and I'm currently in 1st--trotting out C. Santana as my 1B (use Trumbo there sometimes when he's not covering LF/RF as well.) Can he carry me far enough or do I need a huge upgrade?

Paul Swydan

10:03

I've been burned by Santana too many times to rationally answer yes to this. You might not need a huge upgrade, just to someone more reliable day to day.

10:04

OK guys, I said I'd stay a few minutes longer than this, but I am falling asleep here. And you don't deserve that.

Next week, I am on vacation, so I will pick back up with you on Tues., 8/9. Try to save all your trade deadline hot takes until then!

As always, thanks for hanging out tonight.

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