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Chris
2:10
How nuts are the Os for paying (above?) full freight on Cobb on March 20th?
Keith Law
2:10
I do not believe they paid at or above full freight.
Kak
2:10
What are your thoughts on piscotty this season?
Keith Law
2:11
I'm rooting for him. I do think last year was an outlier and that he'll hit for more average this year; the park switch hurts his power, but I believe everything else will improve.
Chuck
2:11
If you're the A's, do you bring up Puk in April or May?
Keith Law
2:11
I'd rather have him in the big leagues on April 20th than in the PCL.
Corey
2:11
tanking isn't as prevalent as the media makes it seem but how many teams in your estimation are pursuing a tank or tank-adjacent strategy this season ?
Keith Law
2:13
Are the Padres tanking if they signed Hosmer to that silly deal? The Phillies with Arrieta? The Marlins, yes, for sure. I don't think the Rays are tanking, per se, but if you want to argue they're tank-adjacent I'll concede the point. The Tigers are way out. The A's, probably. That's 4-6 teams. It's not 10.
James
2:13
Draft - could you see MLB go to a draft lottery to try to lessen the advantage of all out tanking?
Keith Law
2:13
I could see that, but I don't believe it'll solve the issue. Paying minor leaguers and 0-2 players more would do so.
TK
2:13
My wife and I are about to strat playing SeaFall with some friends. I can’t remember: did you ever do a full review of it?
Keith Law
2:14
I did not. Really liked the concept, but didn't finish the full play, and I know there was concern that whoever got the lead early would end up winning.
Slick Rick Hahn
2:14
Anything new on Lou Rob? I know you were the "low guy" on him when the Sox signed him, just wondering if your opinion has changed at all. Obviously, being hurt now can't help.
Keith Law
2:14
I was supposed to see him two days after he got hurt. I'll go see him when he's in Kannapolis or wherever they start him.
Jonathan
2:14
Is Shane McClanahan the current favorite for top pick in this year's draft?
Keith Law
2:15
No. I don't think there's a favorite, certainly nobody with more than a 40% chance. Mize probably has the best odds of anyone, but that still doesn't make him the favorite, IMO.
Sean
2:16
If Potomac's field is so bad, why play there?
Keith Law
2:16
They've been trying to get a new stadium in NoVA for a few years.
Andrew T
2:17
If you were GM of Marlins would you have handled situation differently?
Keith Law
2:17
That was an ownership call - dump salary, take less in return.
mets homer
2:18
realistic expectations on Marcos Molina? Was a top tier prospect before TJ.... still a rotation piece in the future?
Keith Law
2:18
Was not a top tier prospect before, and is probably a reliever.
Jared
2:18
As a Brewer fan, I love what Stearns has done so far. I also like the Cain and Yelich acquisitions. With that said, doesn't it seem that the Brewers' roster is poorly constructed this year?
Keith Law
2:18
I think they need another starter from outside the org.
JR
2:18
Did you ever get around to watching Man in High Castle on Amazon? I recently read and really enjoyed the book and tried to give the show a go. I made it one episode. Snooze fest. Was bummed because I thought a show expanding on that world had so much potential.
Keith Law
2:18
Same. One episode, never went back. Great look and setting, but whoa boy, was that slow.
John
2:19
Klaw: any thoughts on this guy Jordan Peterson? Several of my buddies are into him now, but I’ve read he’s big with the alt-right so I’m hesitant to even spend any time listening to him.
Keith Law
2:19
Yeah, he's trash, and probably dangerous.
mike sixel
2:19
7 wonders app is great, and the AI are strong.
Keith Law
2:19
Agreed. Just bought the Leaders in-app expansion yesterday.
Matt
2:20
Did you hear what's going in PA? The GOP is so pissed the SC won't allow gerrymandering so they are going to impeach 4 of the 5 liberal judges.
Keith Law
2:22
Yep. I'm not a PA resident, but I would be beyond furious to see this. The legislators gerrymandered the heck out of the state to gain control, and now are claiming that the justices are the ones subverting the will of the voters.
Paul at the Library
2:22
Is Winker still likely to overperform Nimmo this year, even with Nimmo seemingly having a job and the Reds currently flirting with a four man outfield?
Keith Law
2:22
On a rate basis, yes.
Kyle
2:23
Rodon - his career over?
Keith Law
2:23
That's rather dramatic.
Ken
2:23
Saw you liked Frank Turner. Big fan myself. Favorite song?
Keith Law
2:23
Recovery.
Ray
2:23
Spent a few days in Tempe last weekend. Do you ever eat ballpark food out there? There’s a Some Burros tent in the outfield with great carne asada tacos. Best ballpark food I’ve had in awhile, not that ballpark food is that good in general.
Keith Law
2:23
I avoid ballpark food whenever possible.
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