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Keith Law
1:03
There's a madness in us all. Klawchat.
Sean
1:03
So Jeimer Candelario can really hit huh? Is there going to be power coming or more of a high AVG/OBP kinda guy?
Keith Law
1:04
I think it's doubles power, not a ton of BB, won't K much. Cubs people loved his bat from when he was just a teenager; he just didn't move up as quick as expected but it's working out in the end.
Kyle
1:04
Could a team with corporate ownership like Toronto or Atlanta sign Otani and then a different division of the corporation sign him to a massive "marketing deal" as a way to get around the compensation rules?
Keith Law
1:04
I think MLB would challenge that. All the more reason for Manfred to waive the rule for Otani and make him a true FA.
Brandon
1:04
Brett Phillips hitting a little to end the year. 4th OF because he can play CF or potential for more of a regular role?
Keith Law
1:04
Has everyday upside. Depends on contact rate. I think he's more of a plus RF in the long term; arm plays up there, not sure he has the range for CF every day.
Jon
1:05
Correct decision to shut down Giolito a little early right? Around 50 IP more (in game situations) than last year, was very good in his time in the bigs and doesn't really have anything more to prove this season still coming off the surgery. Projection still as a future ace?
Keith Law
1:06
No problem with having him skip his last two starts; if he met their developmental goals this year, which I think he did, then let him go out on a high note. He threw far more strikes this year in the majors, missed more bats, showed a better CH, and got back close to his old delivery. He's also added a slider, which is key because his curveball wasn't as good in the majors as it had been when he was in low-A or high-A. I'd be more comfortable saying #2 ceiling. To get to ace, he'll need the CB to be as sharp and effective as it was a few years ago, or for the slider to become that pitch.
Nelson
1:06
If you read a book then dont remember if you read it a year or two later, what do you gain by reading it? Just temporary enjoyment while reading?
Im asking because I have a horrible memory and could probably reread a book 6 months later and it be new to me so sometimes I questions the point of reading at all
Keith Law
1:07
For the enjoyment of reading in the moment. If a book takes me away for an hour or two, and then I forget it six months later - which is true of a lot of genre fiction - then I'm content.
Bruce
1:07
Do you belive in any specific "conspiracy therories"? (belief contrary to official authority position)
Keith Law
1:07
I believe the ball was juiced in 1987.
Evan
1:07
Reasonable for Mitch Keller to taste the bigs next year or is that a little aggressive? Figure he starts back in Altoona and a midseason promotion to Indy if he performs well? Was unhittable in the EL playoffs.
Keith Law
1:07
I think he debuts next year, late.
Tadd
1:07
Billy McKinney remembered how to hit this season. That pure swing hasn't really changed. His outlook any different than from before the season? 4th OF type?
Keith Law
1:08
Still a bit too much swing and miss for a low-power corner OF, but before the year I was afraid he'd never see the majors, and now he's clearly a major league bench guy.
Mike
1:08
Do you think popularity of games such as Monopoly and Chutes and Ladders is because of price? I know I had sticker shock over the $30-$50 price of games like Settlers and Ticket to Ride.
Keith Law
1:09
Price and ubiquity. For years, B&N was the only mass market retailer to sell Eurogames. Now Target has moved aggressively into the segment. The price is surprising to newbies, absolutely, but I think many of them justify it by how often you want to replay them. Look at your hours of use vs the cost and it makes more sense.
Jeff
1:10
What in the world can the Pirates do with Glasnow? So dominant in minors, including walk rate his last stint, to can't throw strikes to anyone in the majors. Still let him throw as a starter? Or are we going to see him showcase a little more in the pen? He's 24 now, not the young guy we all think of him as.
Keith Law
1:10
Has to pitch somewhere to continue to get reps; if they can designate him as a long reliever next year, handling mopup and other low leverage work where he might throw 3-5 innings, that might be the bridge he needs - as if there were a AAAA level for him.
Andy
1:10
What do the Brewers do for next season? They need more good starting pitching, but so does everyone else. They're unlikely to try to upgrade from Thames, even if that might be warranted. Hope the young guys develop more?
Keith Law
1:12
Pray Nelson gets back to pre-surgery form. Burnes should arrive soon. I still think Lopez will develop into a ML starter. I would definitely look to upgrade from Thames, even if it's with internal options, but otherwise they're largely waiting on the talent in the system to progress.
Joe
1:12
As Stanton gets closer to 61 homers, there seems to be this unspoken, collective agreement that if he can get to 62 he will break the "record." Did I miss the memo where we all decided that McGwire, Sosa, and Bonds never happened?
Keith Law
1:12
Collective my ass. If you see anyone make that claim, mock them mercilessly. It's historical revisionism: You don't like what happened, but it still happened. And I think the dangers of historical revisionism are self-evident.
Bruce
1:12
True or false: People who put milk and sugar in their coffee shouldnt care about how long ago it was roasted and ground.
Keith Law
1:13
You're trying to trigger me. I will equivocate: If you drink fresher coffee, you'll use less dairy or sweetener. If you get really good coffee, you might even go black.
Matt
1:14
Robert Stephenson last 10 games: 49.2 IP, 54 K, and only 3 HR allowed. Slowly turning a corner? Fastball sitting at 94
Keith Law
1:14
33 walks in that span. Why would you leave that out when control has been his biggest issue?
Sanchez
1:14
Imagine advocating not using a 30 home run catcher in a winner take all game because of passed balls?
Keith Law
1:14
I saw that. It's not good.
Mark
1:14
Now that Ausmus is gone could you throw out 3 or 4 names that should be considered as his replacement?
Keith Law
1:17
I'm going to stump for Alex Cora until he gets a shot somewhere. I know Doug Davis, currently the Scranton-Wilkes Barre defensive coach, is highly regarded in player development circles; he managed a couple of years in AAA, at least. I was talking to an exec recently about under the radar candidates and realized Billy McMillon had never gotten another managing job after a couple of successful years in AA.
Nikolai
1:17
Do you think Luis Robert could end 2018 in AA/AAA?
Keith Law
1:17
I think the range of potential outcomes for his 2018 season is extremely wide because we have no idea how advanced a hitter he is.
Thorpe
1:18
What's Lewis Thorpe's upside if he can stay healthy?
Keith Law
1:18
Mid-rotation starter. Maybe more, but he has to show some durability first.
Chris
1:18
I feel like Terry's horrid lineup construction the last two months has been wildly underreported the last two months. Not playing Cecchini, continuing to sit Smith and Nimmo against lefties, continuing to throw Blevins (he's at 74 appearances), and throwing away ABs on guys like Reynolds and Evans have all drawn my disgust. TC's a goner, but dont people understand that this actually damaged future Mets teams bc no conclusions can be drawn from such sporadic and mindless operating?
Keith Law
1:18
Not just that, but I worry he's damaged the hitters, or at least delayed their development, by not giving them more reps.
Caleb
1:18
What does the future look like for Braves youngster Luis Gohara?
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