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Jeff Zimmerman

9:44

I would expect his ERA over his FIP some since he is not at the ends of the batted ball spectrum. He struggles just a bit with runners on base. I think an average of the two values is about right.

Paul Swydan

9:45

This sounds awesome, assuming you do make a fairly high floor on all statistical categories. The strategy/loophole would be to find guys who suck but still play all the time. I think it'd be great because the waiver wire would be crazy.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:45

Doesn't BP do this and have rules for it?

Paul Swydan

9:45

Ultimately though, I don't think I could do it. It'd be too depressing for me.

Do they?

Jeff Zimmerman

9:45

One time a team of just Phillies was winning it.

Grand Admiral Braun

9:45

Does Ryan Braun get moved?

Paul Swydan

9:46

I'd be willing to bet he cried at the end of "Braveheart" like every normal human being.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:46

Called Hacking Mass, use their rules

Paul Swydan

9:46

Oh yeah, Hacking Mass. But is that on a whole team level?

9:47

Oh, it is. Whoops. My fault.

Vic Romano

9:47

Assuming the Cubs don't resign Chapman....do you think they make some kind of splash for another FA bullpen arm, or do they just sit back contented with the Rondon/Strop combo and see how the rest of the arms shake out in spring training?

Paul Swydan

9:48

I think now that the outrage about Chapman has died down that they'll probably just go ahead and re-sign them. Teams won't change until fan bases make them change, and Cubs fans (understandably) just want their ring. But I do think they would be fine with Rondon/Strop, yes.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:48

I think they can sit back. I think some of the FA pitchers may be good bullpen arms. I think they also would be a good fit for some rehabbers like Greg Holland

Paul Swydan

9:49

I could see Melancon being a fit there.

Ryan

9:49

Both the Orioles or Rangers have overachieved this year, at least compared to Base Runs. Which is better set up to compete next year?

Paul Swydan

9:49

Oh Texas by a long shot.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:49

Rangers, they are so loaded. I think they are going to rip someone off on a Gallo trade

Paul Swydan

9:49

I'm not discounting Baltimore's ability to compete, but Duquette and Co. to a certain extent need to create a new team every year, whereas the Rangers have a much more stable core.

Ryan

9:50

Could Nelson Cruz go down as one of the best FA signings in, say, the last decade? He's also contributed more value than his entire contract his worth, and he's got two more years to go.

Paul Swydan

9:51

He could, sure. I think a lot of teams would sign him if they could do it all again, and he is a great reason why the MLBPA is going to try and get rid of or drastically modify the qualifying offer system this year.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:51

I'm not sure it is the best, but it is really good.

Tom

9:52

If you could pick one current rookie to have for the next ten years, who would it be?

Paul Swydan

9:52

If we are working under the boundaries of someone who extinguished his rookie eligibility this year, then Corey Seager.

9:53

But it's a good question with a lot of different answers. Jon Gray and Trea Turner would be slam dunk answers in some seasons.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:53

Seager right now.

Bill

9:53

Coming into today's game, Felix Hernandez had 116 strikeouts and 63 walks. That has to be very concerning.... right?

Jeff Zimmerman

9:53

BTW, the best bad team for 2016 is (Hacking Mass leader):

Carlos Perez
First Base Yonder Alonso
Second Base Omar Infante
Third Base Adonis Garcia
Shortstop Alexei Ramirez
Left Field Daniel Nava
Center Field Billy Hamilton
Right Field Avisail Garcia
Pitcher 1 Jered Weaver
Pitcher 2 Yovani Gallardo

Paul Swydan

9:53

It's definitely concerning. I'm just not ready to dig his grave and bury him in it just yet.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:54

His velo is down and Zone% is at a career, BB% career high, K% at career low.

Jimmy

9:54

If you could pick one current 30 year old for the next 10 years who would it be?

Paul Swydan

9:55

Gotta be Josh Donaldson, right? http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&season=2016&month=0&season1=2016&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=30,30&filter=&players=0

Price and Kluber and Lucroy all get consideration too, but I'll stick with Donaldson.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:56

Maybe Blackmon, his D could hold up. Right?

Paul Swydan

9:57

Uh, maybe?

I wouldn't bet on it.

Tom

9:57

Should KC non-tender Hosmer? And even if they should, is there any chance they do?

Paul Swydan

9:57

I would say there is probably no chance that they do.

Jeff Zimmerman

9:58

They won't, but should. 2017 is the last year before a massive over haul of the team.

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