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Wednesday October 17, 2012

11:48

Dave Cameron:

Wonder what we're going to talk about today!

Wednesday October 17, 2012 11:48 Dave Cameron

11:48

Dave Cameron:

You can go ahead and get your questions in now, and we'll start in about 15 minutes.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 11:48 Dave Cameron

12:00

[Comment From MattMatt: ]

Obviously Nunez hit a HR, but isn't there a decent case that he should have been PH for also?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:00 Matt

12:02

Dave Cameron:

Yep. You can make a good case that Girardi should have pinch-hit four different times in the ninth inning last night - for Nunez and Gardner vs Verlander (with Swisher), and for Ichiro (with A-Rod) vs Coke, and then obviously for Ibanez (with Swisher or A-Rod, but my preference would have been Swisher).

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:02 Dave Cameron

12:02

[Comment From SecondHandStoreSecondHandStore: ]

What are the primary stats you look at when evaluating a free agent reliever?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:02 SecondHandStore

12:03

Dave Cameron:

BB%, K%, GB%, platoon splits.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:03 Dave Cameron

12:03

[Comment From CalvinCalvin: ]

Is there a logical explanation for postseason Delmon Young?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:03 Calvin

12:03

Dave Cameron:

Small sample size.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:03 Dave Cameron

12:03

[Comment From Grand Admiral BraunGrand Admiral Braun: ]

Girardi based his decision on recent heroics and pending media scorn, no?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:03 Grand Admiral Braun

12:03

Dave Cameron:

Recent heroics, yes. Media scorn - not more than any other human would. I don't think Joe's afraid of the media.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:03 Dave Cameron

12:04

[Comment From EdEd: ]

Does Swisher's performance in the post-season impact your interest in the Mariners (or any other team) signing him to a long-term deal?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:04 Ed

12:05

Dave Cameron:

Nope.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:05 Dave Cameron

12:05

[Comment From DrewDrew: ]

Kris Medlen for the next five years - closer to Matt Cain or closer to Jake Westbrook?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:05 Drew

12:05

Dave Cameron:

Neither. You're looking more for a change-up strikeout/groundball guy. I'd say more Doug Fister.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:05 Dave Cameron

12:05

[Comment From TylerTyler: ]

What kind of ceiling do you see for Trevor Rosenthal? Also, what do you think of what you've seen of Shelby Miller since his call-up?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:05 Tyler

12:06

Dave Cameron:

I haven't seen Rosenthal start, so I don't know how much his stuff will scale back once he's in the rotation. But, the fastball/curve obviously look legit.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:06 Dave Cameron

12:06

[Comment From Grand Admiral BraunGrand Admiral Braun: ]

Hamilton to Brewers @ 4/$80. Too little?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:06 Grand Admiral Braun

12:06

Dave Cameron:

Yeah, he'll do better than that.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:06 Dave Cameron

12:07

[Comment From #teamteddy#teamteddy: ]

Looking further over the numbers, looks like Granderson is getting the Josh Hamilton treatment, and is not able to adjust. Having not watched any Yankee September/October games, does this theory pass the eye test?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:07 #teamteddy

12:07

Dave Cameron:

Granderson seems to have transformed into a guess hitter. He's taking fastballs down the middle, then chasing breaking balls at his feet.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:07 Dave Cameron

12:07

[Comment From namastenamaste: ]

One year of 29-year-old Boston outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury at about $10 million for one year of 28-year-old San Francisco righthanded starter Tim Lincecum at $22 million. Who hangs up first? Is the trade feasible if money changes hands?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:07 namaste

12:08

Dave Cameron:

The Red Sox wouldn't have any interest, nor should they.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:08 Dave Cameron

12:08

[Comment From TuckerTucker: ]

If you could have one player currently active in the playoffs on your playoff roster, who would it be and why?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:08 Tucker

12:08

Dave Cameron:

Verlander. Best pitcher in baseball.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:08 Dave Cameron

12:08

[Comment From UK-AndyUK-Andy: ]

If Swisher ends up not being available for the Ms, any interest in one of the Mets 1B?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:08 UK-Andy

12:09

Dave Cameron:

Not at the price they'll be asking, most likely. More interested in OFs. Easier to find an OF who can move to first if need be than vice versa.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:09 Dave Cameron

12:09

[Comment From EricEric: ]

You wrote a while back that Pagan was the most underrated MLB player in your opinion. Did you ever create a personal list by position, including pitchers and bench? Would be interesting to see the projections of that team.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:09 Eric

12:09

Dave Cameron:

Will keep this in mind for an offseason post idea.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:09 Dave Cameron

12:09

[Comment From JaackJaack: ]

Necessary question: who wins today?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:09 Jaack

12:09

Dave Cameron:

Giants, Yankees.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:09 Dave Cameron

12:10

[Comment From fungusfungus: ]

With Mike Zunino and Jesus Montero around, should the Seattle Mariners explore trading high on John Jaso? Or do executives around baseball undervalue Jaso, as your USSM column suggested? Or is a lefthanded bat at that position too valuable to the Mariners?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:10 fungus

12:11

Dave Cameron:

Montero's not a catcher, so his presence shouldn't really have anything to do with Jaso. Zunino is probably going to spend most of the year in the minors, so there's no crunch yet. Let Jaso establish himself as a regular catcher, then deal with it in 12 months if Zunino has forced your hand.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:11 Dave Cameron

12:11

[Comment From Grand Admiral BraunGrand Admiral Braun: ]

The Yanks bring in Cody Ross to fill the Andruw Jones role? Or will some team sign Ross to be full-time? Assuming Ichiro and Swisher won't return, a full-time bat is a likely add, as well, no?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:11 Grand Admiral Braun

12:11

Dave Cameron:

Ross is definitely not settling for platoon job. He's getting multi-year offers this winter.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:11 Dave Cameron

12:12

[Comment From JTJT: ]

What do the Yankees do with ARod?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:12 JT

12:12

Dave Cameron:

Apparently keep playing him randomly until their season is over.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:12 Dave Cameron

12:12

[Comment From JTJT: ]

How big is the window in which a player might be worth a 10-year contract? Old enough that he's shown he can be great, but not so old that he won't be producing at the end. (I know some teams, like the Yankees, are prepared to pay for a few years of underproduction in order to stack their lineups).

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:12 JT

12:13

Dave Cameron:

The idea that a contract is supposed to still be a good deal at the end is silly. You overpay at the back to get value at the front. It's just how contracts work, for everyone, not just the Yankees.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:13 Dave Cameron

12:13

[Comment From mikemike: ]

How would you handle the Giants game 4-5 starting pitchers? Lincecum then Bumgarner (despite the struggles)?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:13 mike

12:13

Dave Cameron:

Yeah.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:13 Dave Cameron

12:13

[Comment From UK-AndyUK-Andy: ]

What do you thing will be the top price FA contract given out this winter & to whom? Will the $$ per win be similar to last year?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:13 UK-Andy

12:14

Dave Cameron:

I think Greinke will get 6/135. And we're in for some inflation.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:14 Dave Cameron

12:14

[Comment From RockHeadRockHead: ]

Is Mariano Rivera returning next year or does he have to hang it up due to the injury?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:14 RockHead

12:14

Dave Cameron:

He's coming back.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:14 Dave Cameron

12:14

[Comment From JLewJLew: ]

Tigers sign Ichiro on a 2 year/9 mill deal as a bridge to Garcia for LF. Sound good?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:14 JLew

12:15

Dave Cameron:

2/9 or 2/18? Ichiro probably isn't taking the first one. And, it's hard to see him in Detroit, honestly. I think he signs with a team on a coast.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:15 Dave Cameron

12:15

[Comment From UK-AndyUK-Andy: ]

What's the over/under on how many more career HRs A-Rod has in him?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:15 UK-Andy

12:15

Dave Cameron:

100ish.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:15 Dave Cameron

12:15

[Comment From NickNick: ]

Alfonso Soriano has an 8.6 WAR according to Fangraphs over the past 3 seasons and only a 2.1 WAR according to BR over the same timeframe. Explain.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:15 Nick

12:16

Dave Cameron:

We use different inputs then they do, and our replacement level is a little bit lower.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:16 Dave Cameron

12:16

[Comment From Grand Admiral BraunGrand Admiral Braun: ]

Hypothetical: what would Medlen receive on the free agent market?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:16 Grand Admiral Braun

12:17

Dave Cameron:

4/50? Hard to say because young pitchers don't hit FA very often.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:17 Dave Cameron

12:17

[Comment From CalvinCalvin: ]

Why have the Yankees given so much playing time to Swisher over the years? It's not like he has the "True Yankee" narrative going for him.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:17 Calvin

12:17

Dave Cameron:

He's good.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:17 Dave Cameron

12:17

[Comment From DanielDaniel: ]

Would the Nationals consider Anibal Sanchez this offseason?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:17 Daniel

12:17

Dave Cameron:

Doubt it - they'll probably go cheaper at back end of the rotation.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:17 Dave Cameron

12:18

[Comment From Scrap-the-DHScrap-the-DH: ]

Have you heard anything as to which direction baseball is going concerning the DH?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:18 Scrap-the-DH

12:18

Dave Cameron:

Status quo.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:18 Dave Cameron

12:18

[Comment From EricEric: ]

Joel Sherman from the NY Post recently wrote Cano may have diminished his bargaining power by hitting poorly in the postseason. :Faceplant:

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:18 Eric

12:18

Dave Cameron:

It's all just so silly.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:18 Dave Cameron

12:18

[Comment From Grand Admiral BraunGrand Admiral Braun: ]

How much of a "win swing" would be possible between the same exact team using the two extremes for manager. Essentially, could the Rays see a 10-game swing if the same season were run by Maddon and J. Tracy?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:18 Grand Admiral Braun

12:19

Dave Cameron:

I don't think it's that high.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:19 Dave Cameron

12:19

[Comment From kylekyle: ]

Is there any chance Chase Headley gets moved now? What do they do with gyorko?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:19 kyle

12:20

Dave Cameron:

There's always a chance, sure. They're talking about moving Forsythe to SS to make room for Gyorko, but that sounds like a pipe dream.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:20 Dave Cameron

12:20

[Comment From JLewJLew: ]

should the Tigers trade Castellanos and plan on their OF being Dirks, Jackson, Garcia?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:20 JLew

12:20

Dave Cameron:

Not if they want their OF to be good.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:20 Dave Cameron

12:20

[Comment From JimJim: ]

I'm cautiously optimistic on Justin Smoak next year. Am I crazy?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:20 Jim

12:20

Dave Cameron:

Hard to be both cautious and crazy at the same time.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:20 Dave Cameron

12:20

[Comment From PoloniusPolonius: ]

If the Tigers and Cards advance, will the Cards hitters likely be more of a challenge for the Tiger pitchers?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:20 Polonius

12:21

Dave Cameron:

STL's offense is the best in baseball, so yes.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:21 Dave Cameron

12:21

[Comment From person hscerperson hscer: ]

harder to guess 2013 destination: Josh Hamilton or Melky Cabrera?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:21 person hscer

12:21

Dave Cameron:

Hamilton.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:21 Dave Cameron

12:21

[Comment From ThirteenThirteen: ]

Are you worried by the fact that almost all of Swisher's closest comparable players (Jason Bay, Jose Cruz, Wally Post, etc.) were bad after age 32 and out of baseball by age 34? Does he have Sexson's "old player skills" problem?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:21 Thirteen

12:21

Dave Cameron:

B-R's list of comparable players is useless.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:21 Dave Cameron

12:22

[Comment From DanielDaniel: ]

What are the Yankees options with the A Rod contract, and how much would they be paying just to let him go?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:22 Daniel

12:22

Dave Cameron:

He's owed $115 million over next five years, right? I think they'd probably have to eat at least $95 million of that to move him.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:22 Dave Cameron

12:22

[Comment From DougieDougie: ]

Why exactly did the Rays pass on Posey with the number 1 pick? What is Beckham's upside at this point?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:22 Dougie

12:23

Dave Cameron:

Beckham was seen as a five tool SS. At this point, he's probably more of a decent utility infielder.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:23 Dave Cameron

12:23

[Comment From kylekyle: ]

True or False - the yankees are worse next year than they are this year

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:23 kyle

12:23

Dave Cameron:

Well, they had the best record in the AL this year, so it's hard to argue they're going to be much better.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:23 Dave Cameron

12:23

[Comment From AndrewAndrew: ]

Why has old age treated A-Rod worse than other old guys, like say Chipper or Thome. Or Bonds. Just every body different, or his particular skills?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:23 Andrew

12:24

Dave Cameron:

You're just picking out the old guys you remember being good. They're the exceptions, not A-Rod.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:24 Dave Cameron

12:24

[Comment From bobbob: ]

Delmon Young looks like he is stuck in the late 70s/early 80s. I don't know if it's his body type, mustache, batting stance, uniform, or something else, but the guy belongs on one of the stickers I used to collect when I was six.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:24 bob

12:24

Dave Cameron:

That mustache is horrendous.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:24 Dave Cameron

12:24

[Comment From ChrisChris: ]

Money aside, where do you think the best landing place for Hamilton would be? I think SF. Very laid back town that even loved Bonds, and they already have a face of the franchise in Posey.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:24 Chris

12:26

Dave Cameron:

Not a bad choice. Detroit also might not be a terrible landing spot, since he could play fourth fiddle to Cabrera/Verlander/Fielder.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:26 Dave Cameron

12:26

[Comment From BobBob: ]

Assuming A-Rod is 100% healthy the whole time, how many games does he start next season?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:26 Bob

12:26

Dave Cameron:

150.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:26 Dave Cameron

12:26

[Comment From JustinJustin: ]

Angel Pagan would be perfect in CF for the Reds. What do you think he gets this offseason?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:26 Justin

12:26

Dave Cameron:

3/24.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:26 Dave Cameron

12:26

[Comment From DanielDaniel: ]

Could Ichiro be in left field for Washington next season...?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:26 Daniel

12:27

Dave Cameron:

I think they'll go younger.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:27 Dave Cameron

12:27

[Comment From ThirteenThirteen: ]

Franklin Gutierrez, Nick Franklin, Stephen Pryor and Brandon Maurer for Allen Craig. Who hangs up?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:27 Thirteen

12:27

Dave Cameron:

St. Louis.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:27 Dave Cameron

12:27

[Comment From AlexAlex: ]

Best value bat available this winter and what contract do you expect him to get?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:27 Alex

12:27

Dave Cameron:

Travis Hafner - 1/3.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:27 Dave Cameron

12:27

[Comment From kylekyle: ]

Manny Machado line for next year? His walk rate is sure to go up, no? It improved as the year went on and his minor numbers are way higher

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:27 kyle

12:27

Dave Cameron:

.260/.320/.400.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:27 Dave Cameron

12:28

[Comment From ThirteenThirteen: ]

How are the Angels going to improve going into 2013, given that Trout and Hunter at least are due for massive regression and there don't seem to be many candidates on the team for upwards regression?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:28 Thirteen

12:28

Dave Cameron:

You don't think they can replace Ervin Santana with someone who can outperform what Ervin did? Same with Haren, really.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:28 Dave Cameron

12:28

[Comment From So You Know Its RealSo You Know Its Real: ]

Would you expect the Tigers to let Sanchez walk and fill in the 4 and 5 spots in the rotation next year with Porcello and Smyly? If so, good call/bad call?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:28 So You Know Its Real

12:29

Dave Cameron:

I think they'll re-sign Sanchez and trade Porcello.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:29 Dave Cameron

12:29

[Comment From RudyRudy: ]

Replay get instituted next season?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:29 Rudy

12:29

Dave Cameron:

I really hope so.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:29 Dave Cameron

12:29

[Comment From AaronAaron: ]

Do the Orioles pick up (a) Mark Reynolds' $11M option, (b) bring him back at a lower price, or (c) let him walk and hope Chris Davis is adequate defensively?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:29 Aaron

12:29

Dave Cameron:

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:29 Dave Cameron

12:29

[Comment From ScottScott: ]

Ervin Santana: bouceback next year, or done? 39 HRs allowed is just a crazy number.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:29 Scott

12:30

Dave Cameron:

No reason to think he's done. If I was building a pitching staff and didn't have money to spend, I'd target guys with crazy high HR totals. They're the best bets for improvement next season.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:30 Dave Cameron

12:30

[Comment From HectorHector: ]

Do the Tigers possibly have the best pitcher & best pure hitter in the MLB?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:30 Hector

12:30

Dave Cameron:

Pitcher yes, hitter no.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:30 Dave Cameron

12:30

[Comment From AlexAlex: ]

How much do you dock from a hitter's projections when considering to use him as a pinch hitter? And is that drop mitigated at all if he is pinch hitting for a DH (ie, Swisher for Ibanez last night)?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:30 Alex

12:31

Dave Cameron:

Data suggests that the penalty is something like 20 points of wOBA, and yes, it's less if pinch-hitting for DH.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:31 Dave Cameron

12:31

[Comment From JaackJaack: ]

Chance that the Rockies do something goofy with their managerial position (Player-manager, split duties, etc).

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:31 Jaack

12:31

Dave Cameron:

Higher than with every other franchise.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:31 Dave Cameron

12:31

[Comment From Steve 1Steve 1: ]

Any chance Yankees fans finally realize how good Swisher is once he's doing it for another team?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:31 Steve 1

12:31

Dave Cameron:

Pretty low.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:31 Dave Cameron

12:31

[Comment From ThirteenThirteen: ]

The Astros just moved from baseball's easiest division to baseball's hardest schedule. With the Astros bad and the other AL West teams all ~.500 or better, their record is going to take a serious hit and their revenue probably will too. Should they Astros have gotten more money for their division swap?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:31 Thirteen

12:32

Dave Cameron:

These things are temporary. The AL West could easily be junk in a few years.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:32 Dave Cameron

12:32

[Comment From UK-AndyUK-Andy: ]

Why do you think Bob Engle moved on? Was it really just a change needed, or a strategy shift behind the scenes?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:32 UK-Andy

12:32

Dave Cameron:

They fired one of his friends.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:32 Dave Cameron

12:32

[Comment From NoodlesNoodles: ]

Melky Cabrera signs for _________

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:32 Noodles

12:33

Dave Cameron:

1/6 with a bunch of incentives.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:33 Dave Cameron

12:33

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

Given how lost Swisher has looked not just this postseason, but every postseason before this, why are people getting on Girardi's case for trying to shake up a dormant lineup, anyway he can

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:33 Michael

12:33

Dave Cameron:

Because you don't throw away everything you know about a player simply because he's in a slump.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:33 Dave Cameron

12:33

[Comment From RudyRudy: ]

Should the Yankees consider Melky to replace Swisher?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:33 Rudy

12:33

Dave Cameron:

Yeah, that's the nice low-key media market where he won't get any scrutiny while trying to rehab his image.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:33 Dave Cameron

12:34

[Comment From Steve 1Steve 1: ]

OOOOOO B-R BURN

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:34 Steve 1

12:34

Dave Cameron:

Not taking any shots at B-R. It's a great website with an amazing amount of good information. Those player comparables just aren't part of that.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:34 Dave Cameron

12:34

[Comment From AlexAlex: ]

Should A-rod be starting at short in light of Jeter's injury?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:34 Alex

12:35

Dave Cameron:

I think it's at least worth trying.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:35 Dave Cameron

12:35

[Comment From ColinColin: ]

With Scott Rolen likely retiring, the right move is to hand the 3B job to Frazier right?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:35 Colin

12:35

Dave Cameron:

Right.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:35 Dave Cameron

12:35

[Comment From Mr. ConspiracyMr. Conspiracy: ]

I gotta believe that baseball is experimenting with geographical re-alignment. With the move of Houston to the AL Central to compete directly with the Rangers, this smacks of the old times of having 3 teams in NY city. What is your thoughts about my theory?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:35 Mr. Conspiracy

12:35

Dave Cameron:

I don't think there's anything to it.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:35 Dave Cameron

12:35

[Comment From person hscerperson hscer: ]

did Edwin Jackson earn himself a multiyear deal?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:35 person hscer

12:35

Dave Cameron:

He had the same year he did last year. He's just hoping the market changed.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:35 Dave Cameron

12:36

[Comment From SpankSpank: ]

why is Gyorko/Forsythe/Headley IF a pipe dream? not all SSs have to have Ryan's glove.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:36 Spank

12:36

Dave Cameron:

They have to at least have Jeter's glove, though.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:36 Dave Cameron

12:36

[Comment From person hscerperson hscer: ]

early guess, win total for the 2013 nats?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:36 person hscer

12:36

Dave Cameron:

91.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:36 Dave Cameron

12:36

[Comment From SCSC: ]

Best approach to Twins Pitching Staff

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:36 SC

12:36

Dave Cameron:

Start over.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:36 Dave Cameron

12:37

[Comment From UK-AndyUK-Andy: ]

Do you agree that Nick Franklin has been passed on the Ms SS depth chart & will end up at 2B?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:37 UK-Andy

12:37

Dave Cameron:

it has nothing to do with M's depth chart - he just doesn't have range for SS.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:37 Dave Cameron

12:37

[Comment From nealneal: ]

i know that you hate the idea of a player being clutch, which i agree with for most players, but do you think that there is any chance that it can explain Young. He actually seems to care.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:37 neal

12:37

Dave Cameron:

Because he hit a few home runs in October?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:37 Dave Cameron

12:37

[Comment From Michigan MattMichigan Matt: ]

What's a decent estimate for the type of deal Anibal Sanchez will get this offseason?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:37 Michigan Matt

12:37

Dave Cameron:

5/75.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:37 Dave Cameron

12:38

[Comment From JoelJoel: ]

Chance of Hamilton in Boston or NY?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:38 Joel

12:38

Dave Cameron:

I'd say 0%.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:38 Dave Cameron

12:38

[Comment From PoloniusPolonius: ]

Really? ARod hasn't started more than 135 gms since 2007. Wouldn't he have to be super-healthy to play 150?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:38 Polonius

12:38

Dave Cameron:

That's what the question stipulated.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:38 Dave Cameron

12:38

[Comment From TomTom: ]

If you could pick one celebrity to just never have existed (we wouldn't want to kill anyone of course) who would it be? My vote - Bono.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:38 Tom

12:38

Dave Cameron:

Lorena Garcia.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:38 Dave Cameron

12:39

[Comment From ChrisChris: ]

Please don't scare me, you don't think there's anyways SF let's Pagan walk do you?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:39 Chris

12:39

Dave Cameron:

No, I think they keep him around.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:39 Dave Cameron

12:39

[Comment From JoeJoe: ]

Do you see the M's targeting Pagan this off season, or do you think GMZ will target more of a power hitter?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:39 Joe

12:39

Dave Cameron:

Doubt that they go for another tweener who can play CF when they already have Saunders and Guti.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:39 Dave Cameron

12:39

[Comment From DanielDaniel: ]

Bryce Harper line for next year?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:39 Daniel

12:40

Dave Cameron:

.300/.370/.500.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:40 Dave Cameron

12:40

[Comment From NTF JTNTF JT: ]

"You overpay at the back to get value at the front." Does that apply to the Yankees and Arod's 2007 extension? Was his production the last couple of years at a tough position to fill worth this year's steep decline, let alone the next five?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:40 NTF JT

12:40

Dave Cameron:

This steep decline? No.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:40 Dave Cameron

12:40

[Comment From NikNik: ]

What kind of deal is Madson going to get? 1/6MM sound right?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:40 Nik

12:40

Dave Cameron:

Coming off arm surgery? Won't get $6M guaranteed. Probably more like 1/3 with incentives.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:40 Dave Cameron

12:41

[Comment From JoeJoe: ]

In regards to replay, would you want every play to get reviewed or institute a system kind of like what football has? Managers get to "challenge" a set number of plays a game.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:41 Joe

12:41

Dave Cameron:

Just put an ump in a booth with a TV and give him a direct line to the crew chief via bluetooth or something.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:41 Dave Cameron

12:41

[Comment From person hscerperson hscer: ]

chances Rendon does end up being longterm 3B for the Nationals with Zimmerman at 1B? and where would you have put those chances in March?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:41 person hscer

12:42

Dave Cameron:

50/50, 10/90. Zimmerman's throwing issue doesn't seem to be going away.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:42 Dave Cameron

12:42

[Comment From Steve 1Steve 1: ]

I didnn't realize how bad Delmon Young is. Career 96 wRC+, averages under 15 HRs a year, bad defense. He's not even good by 'traditional' stats. Why do people defend him?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:42 Steve 1

12:42

Dave Cameron:

It's mystifying.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:42 Dave Cameron

12:42

[Comment From DanDan: ]

yankees got a shot to bring the series back to NY?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:42 Dan

12:42

Dave Cameron:

Sure. They're favorites tonight with CC on the mound, and tomorrow is basically a coin flip.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:42 Dave Cameron

12:42

[Comment From Joey VottoJoey Votto: ]

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:42 Joey Votto

12:42

Dave Cameron:

Hey.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:42 Dave Cameron

12:43

[Comment From JustinJustin: ]

Generally speaking, what sort of red flags should people look for when using WAR in evaluating players? Big splits between Fangraphs and BR? Exceptionally large fielding numbers? Fielding values predating the 90's?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:43 Justin

12:44

Dave Cameron:

Depends on what you're trying to do. Project the future based on one year's results? Regress fielding more heavily than offense. Decide on whether a guy is a HOFer? Focus on his peak totals rather than just his final career numer.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:44 Dave Cameron

12:44

[Comment From JayTJayT: ]

Who do you think is baseball's best hitter?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:44 JayT

12:44

Dave Cameron:

The guy who just said hi 30 seconds ago.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:44 Dave Cameron

12:44

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

What kind of return will Porcello bring?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:44 Guest

12:45

Dave Cameron:

I think they'll get something marginally interesting for him. His peripherals all going the right way, and a bunch of teams will see a GB guy with that defense and think that he'll take a big step forward if they get him out of Detroit.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:45 Dave Cameron

12:45

[Comment From PoloniusPolonius: ]

Keep reading pieces that purport that Jesus Montero is actually really good and will be better in future years. What do you see as his ceiling while playing 1B/DH?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:45 Polonius

12:45

Dave Cameron:

Carlos Lee.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:45 Dave Cameron

12:45

[Comment From TomTom: ]

What position should Martin Prado play in 2012? What position will he play?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:45 Tom

12:45

Dave Cameron:

3rd to both.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:45 Dave Cameron

12:45

[Comment From AaronAaron: ]

Any chance the Braves get in on the Pagan market to replace Bourn?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:45 Aaron

12:46

Dave Cameron:

Maybe.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:46 Dave Cameron

12:46

[Comment From HarryHarry: ]

Is it time for Minnesota to explore moving Mauer? Who would want him?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:46 Harry

12:46

Dave Cameron:

No, anyone with cash.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:46 Dave Cameron

12:46

[Comment From JaackJaack: ]

Who would be your dream team of baseball announcers for the WS (pick up to four)

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:46 Jaack

12:46

Dave Cameron:

Vin Scully and three empty chairs.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:46 Dave Cameron

12:46

[Comment From CalvinCalvin: ]

Should the Cubs sell high on Soriano even if they have to kick in a lot of cash? Is Soriano the kind of chip that could appreciably improve their pitching?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:46 Calvin

12:46

Dave Cameron:

You're not going to get a lot for him unless you eat the whole contract.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:46 Dave Cameron

12:47

[Comment From Anon21Anon21: ]

B.J. Upton a decent fit in Atlanta's outfield? What kind of deal does he land?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:47 Anon21

12:47

Dave Cameron:

Not sure he's their kind of player. I think he ends up in New York.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:47 Dave Cameron

12:47

[Comment From #teamteddy#teamteddy: ]

how did you first meet sullivan?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:47 #teamteddy

12:47

Dave Cameron:

I honestly don't remember. It was probably at a USSM-LL event.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:47 Dave Cameron

12:48

[Comment From NoodlesNoodles: ]

does anyone care about the NLCS?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:48 Noodles

12:48

Dave Cameron:

Of course.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:48 Dave Cameron

12:48

[Comment From SpencerSpencer: ]

Before the season started and well into the season, I was told Swisher would never leave NY and that they loved him there. Have they now guaranteed that he won't be back? What does he sign for in the off-season?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:48 Spencer

12:48

Dave Cameron:

Seems like his exit has become inevitable. I still don't think he gets less than Ethier's 5/85.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:48 Dave Cameron

12:49

[Comment From Chicago MarkChicago Mark: ]

Hello Dave, I've been thinking quite a bit lately about pitch selection and location as opposed to speed and movement. Although movement is quite important. Is there anything on the horizon to quantify the former two? Do you think these are =/>

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:49 Chicago Mark

12:50

Dave Cameron:

Location is huge, yes. Selection is trickier, because there's so much interdependence.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:50 Dave Cameron

12:50

[Comment From #teamteddy#teamteddy: ]

obviously a hard question to gauge, but what percentage of the "next wave" of baseball fans still have a place for the narrative columnists?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:50 #teamteddy

12:50

Dave Cameron:

There's nothing wrong with narratives that are based in fact. That's really the issue - there's a generation of people who want to read good stories that have logical rational underpinnings. We still want good writing. We just don't want it to be fiction.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:50 Dave Cameron

12:51

[Comment From PoloniusPolonius: ]

I remember you talking up a non-profit, something with a name like Water First, and a few chats ago I think you mentioned that you were having one of their bottled waters - which I believe they sell to raise money for water projects in 3rd wrld countries. Do you know how they're coming along? Are they growing?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:51 Polonius

12:51

Dave Cameron:

The project is called Hydrating Humanity. They're still going strong and doing great work in Tanzania.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:51 Dave Cameron

12:52

[Comment From CC chat?CC chat?: ]

Could the Yankees sign David Wright?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:52 CC chat?

12:52

Dave Cameron:

Not unless they're planning on buying the Mets franchise first. He's not a free agent.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:52 Dave Cameron

12:52

[Comment From DanielDaniel: ]

For beat writers that cover particular teams, what happens when the season ends? Are they just unemployed, or waiting around for off season speculation and news? Thanks

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:52 Daniel

12:53

Dave Cameron:

They have salaried jobs at newspapers for the most part. They either go on vacation (something they haven't had for ~7 months) or contribute to the paper's coverage of other sports/postseason, then ramp it back up for the off-season. It's a year round job.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:53 Dave Cameron

12:53

[Comment From BrianBrian: ]

Any incite you can share on MGL leaving The Book Blog?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:53 Brian

12:53

Dave Cameron:

I don't know anything more than anyone else.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:53 Dave Cameron

12:53

[Comment From JoelJoel: ]

Will the Giants attempt to resign both Melky Cabrera and Pagan?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:53 Joel

12:54

Dave Cameron:

Don't think they'll keep Melky.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:54 Dave Cameron

12:54

[Comment From JaackJaack: ]

You really hate that damn Taco Bell commercial don't you?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:54 Jaack

12:54

Dave Cameron:

The idea that we should all have to watch the same four ads and listen to the same one song for an entire month is so annoying.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:54 Dave Cameron

12:54

[Comment From tylertyler: ]

if you could pick one post-season taco bell gimmick to kill, is the cantina bowl really worse than the black taco?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:54 tyler

12:55

Dave Cameron:

Can't we just blow up Taco Bell entirely? Stoners can find somewhere else to eat.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:55 Dave Cameron

12:55

[Comment From kylekyle: ]

O's trade Hardy? Or minimize Machado's value by keeping him at third, even if he does look excellent there

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:55 kyle

12:55

Dave Cameron:

Sounds like they're leaning towards the latter, I'd go with the former.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:55 Dave Cameron

12:55

[Comment From JoeJoe: ]

Do you think that all of Swisher, Kuroda, and Soriano get the qualifying offer and leave NY?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:55 Joe

12:55

Dave Cameron:

I think they keep Kuroda.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:55 Dave Cameron

12:56

[Comment From TomTom: ]

How much money do you make working for Fangraphs?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:56 Tom

12:56

Dave Cameron:

I get paid in Cantina Bowls.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:56 Dave Cameron

12:56

[Comment From JaackJaack: ]

Who is the worst player you have ever seen at the major league level?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:56 Jaack

12:56

Dave Cameron:

Anthony Vazquez.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:56 Dave Cameron

12:56

[Comment From JaackJaack: ]

I I just said hi in this chat, instead of Joey Votto, would you have said hey back?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:56 Jaack

12:56

Dave Cameron:

Nope.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:56 Dave Cameron

12:57

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

Would the Tigers be the favorites in the World Series?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:57 Michael

12:57

Dave Cameron:

Yeah.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:57 Dave Cameron

12:57

[Comment From RudyRudy: ]

A-Rod - .100/ .182/.100 vs. Max Scherzer. Does he start tonight?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:57 Rudy

12:57

Dave Cameron:

If you won't pinch-hit him in the 9th inning last night, I don't see why you'd ever play him again.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:57 Dave Cameron

12:57

[Comment From Gravy stubbleGravy stubble: ]

Are the Cardinals stacked for the next 3-5 years or is it just my blind homerism?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:57 Gravy stubble

12:58

Dave Cameron:

Definitely a lot of good young talent there, but they're also going to have to figure out how to replace a lot of guys who are at the end of their careers or are over their heads. Be excited for Shelby Miller while also realizing that he's not going to do what Kyle Lohse did this year.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:58 Dave Cameron

12:58

[Comment From Steve 1Steve 1: ]

Why have there been less in game chats as of late? Bringing back more for the WS?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:58 Steve 1

12:58

Dave Cameron:

Yeah, we'll do them for the WS, and any elimination games in the LCS.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:58 Dave Cameron

12:59

[Comment From DanielDaniel: ]

Which Fangraphs writer would be the best fit to be the next Bachelor? (Having a wife doesn't matter. Everyone's fair game)

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:59 Daniel

12:59

Dave Cameron:

Carson. That would be the greatest hour of TV in history.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:59 Dave Cameron

12:59

[Comment From NoodlesNoodles: ]

More likely: Andrus gets dealt or Kinsler moves to the OF to make room for Profar?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:59 Noodles

12:59

Dave Cameron:

The latter.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:59 Dave Cameron

12:59

[Comment From #teamteddy#teamteddy: ]

what can you tangibly point to that demonstrates Votto > Cabrera? Does his handedness help?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 12:59 #teamteddy

1:00

Dave Cameron:

He has a far better approach at the plate, which leads to making fewer outs, and the power is basically the same.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:00 Dave Cameron

1:00

[Comment From MilbyMilby: ]

New York acquired Swisher in a trade for Wilson Betimit, Jeff Marquez, and Johnny Nunez. Was his value extremely depressed at the time? It's odd to imagine Swisher is on the verge of signing a massive contract when he was traded away for fodder just a few years ago.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:00 Milby

1:00

Dave Cameron:

Kenny Williams screwed up.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:00 Dave Cameron

1:00

[Comment From AndrewAndrew: ]

I really don't enjoy listening to Scully. He's slow and old.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:00 Andrew

1:01

Dave Cameron:

I don't even know what to say to this.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:01 Dave Cameron

1:01

[Comment From NoodlesNoodles: ]

If you think B.J. is headed to the Bronx, then what do they do with Granderson?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:01 Noodles

1:02

Dave Cameron:

Move him to RF.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:02 Dave Cameron

1:02

[Comment From JackJack: ]

Can the Tigers starting pitching maintain this pace for one more series?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:02 Jack

1:02

Dave Cameron:

No rotation can maintain a 0.00 ERA for very long.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:02 Dave Cameron

1:02

[Comment From AndrewAndrew: ]

What is your favorite park?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:02 Andrew

1:02

Dave Cameron:

Camden.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:02 Dave Cameron

1:03

[Comment From ScottScott: ]

Do you think the angels trade bourjos this winter? What kind of SP can they expect in return?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:03 Scott

1:03

Dave Cameron:

Tough winter to trade outfielders, given the FA glut. I think they dump Wells and use Bourjos/Trumbo as a job share.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:03 Dave Cameron

1:03

[Comment From KinseyKinsey: ]

I feel the strike zone gets so much bigger in the playoffs making it much more pitcher dominated. Any truth or am i just paranoid?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:03 Kinsey

1:04

Dave Cameron:

The latter.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:04 Dave Cameron

1:04

[Comment From AndrewAndrew: ]

When you said platoon splits are important for evaluating relievers, do you want them to be extreme?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:04 Andrew

1:04

Dave Cameron:

Depends on the role. Want small platoon splits in 8th/9th inning, huge platoon splits before that.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:04 Dave Cameron

1:04

[Comment From AndyAndy: ]

Hypothetically, how do you beat Verlander?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:04 Andy

1:05

Dave Cameron:

Bunt towards third base a lot.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:05 Dave Cameron

1:05

[Comment From person hscerperson hscer: ]

I've never heard of Anthony Vasq---HE ALLOWED THIRTEEN HOME RUNS IN 29 INNINGS???

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:05 person hscer

1:05

Dave Cameron:

It was a sigh to behold.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:05 Dave Cameron

1:05

Dave Cameron:

I meant sigh, but sigh actually works too.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:05 Dave Cameron

1:05

Dave Cameron:

Apparently my t has stopped working. SIGHT.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:05 Dave Cameron

1:06

[Comment From JohnJohn: ]

Bigger hyperbole: A) ARod is terrible and should be just be cut or B) All Yankee fans are spoiled brats who should shut up

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:06 John

1:06

Dave Cameron:

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:06 Dave Cameron

1:06

[Comment From Chicago MarkChicago Mark: ]

Regarding pinch hitting ARod last night.... I wondered if Joe G decided it was better with Ibanez against a lefty than ARod against a righty. Thoughts?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:06 Chicago Mark

1:06

Dave Cameron:

Swisher is a switch-hitter and was available.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:06 Dave Cameron

1:06

[Comment From nealneal: ]

i like to think that an actual mlb player has tried participating in a chat, and been ignored because you guys thought it was just some dude.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:06 neal

1:07

Dave Cameron:

I've emailed with an MLB player who reads the chats before.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:07 Dave Cameron

1:08

[Comment From TomTom: ]

What is the single worst move any MLB GM has ever made?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:08 Tom

1:08

Dave Cameron:

It's going to be hard to ever top selling Babe Ruth for cash.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:08 Dave Cameron

1:08

[Comment From JackJack: ]

You wonder why people think you are biased against Miguel Cabrera, and then you assert that Votto "has a far better approach" at the plate than Miggy. Seriously? "Far better"? It may be slightly better, but it's certainly not "far better". Your irrational hatred for Cabrera is skewing your judgment here.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:08 Jack

1:09

Dave Cameron:

I don't have any hatred towards Miguel Cabrea.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:09 Dave Cameron

1:09

[Comment From kylekyle: ]

Grady Sizemore get a minor league deal? Major league minimum?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:09 kyle

1:09

Dave Cameron:

Yeah, it's minor league deal time for him.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:09 Dave Cameron

1:10

[Comment From NatsFanNatsFan: ]

You're Mike Rizzo. Who plays first base next year, and is Morse in LF?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:10 NatsFan

1:10

Dave Cameron:

If Mike Morse ever plays another inning of outfield, whatever team he's on has failed.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:10 Dave Cameron

1:11

[Comment From DanielDaniel: ]

Outsider here: I doubt Dave hates Miguel Cabrera. I have a feeling he loves and appreciates ridiculously good baseball.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:11 Daniel

1:11

[Comment From SecondHandStoreSecondHandStore: ]

Joey Votto has hit 2 in-field fly balls in the last 3 years. He's a better hitter than [insert name here]

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:11 SecondHandStore

1:11

[Comment From SpankSpank: ]

maybe not toward Miguel Cabrea, but you apparently dislike Miguel Cabrera.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:11 Spank

1:12

Dave Cameron:

Miguel Cabrera is great. I have nothing against him and enjoy watching him hit. It's not a critique to say that he's not as good a hitter as Joey Votto (no one is) or that he had a worse season than Mike Trout (everyone else did too).

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:12 Dave Cameron

1:12

[Comment From Chicago MarkChicago Mark: ]

If Votto is #1, then who is #2? Where is Miggy on this list? Can you give your top 5?

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:12 Chicago Mark

1:12

Dave Cameron:

Votto at the top, Cabrera/Braun behind him, then everyone else in a big pile.

Wednesday October 17, 2012 1:12 Dave Cameron

1:13

[Comment From TomTom: ]

Joey Votto has only hit 2 infield fly balls because Sam Holdbrook doesn't work Reds games.