If Farrell doesn't bring this team in with at least a .500 record, I will protest outside of Fenway Park every day with a bullhorn demanding that Farrell be discharged.
Why do they look at them? Shits and giggles, curiosity, because they are there, or just for purposes of conversation. A lot of them probably also do the crossword puzzle.
I have no doubt that FOs look at FanGraph's projections. I also have no doubt that they have no need for them and that the FG projections for standings do not influence their player moves.
I acknowledged the entertainment aspect of the projections. Other than that, I see no use in them. That doesn't take the fun out of it. It recognizes that they are purely fun and not serious.