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Spiny Norman
1:47
Dinsdale?
Keith Law
1:47
He's nailed to the coffee table.
Andrew Friedman
1:47
Who would you rather trade...Verdugo or Ruiz/Smith
Keith Law
1:48
Verdugo. I think he's good but easier to replace than Ruiz.
Ridley Kemp
1:48
Thank you for your tireless...well, it's probably pretty tiring...rebuttal of the antivaxxers. The real danger they represent needs answering, but it can't be fun.

Have you had a chance to read Michael Pollan's How To Change Your Mind? I picked it up when my therapist told me she was reading it for the third time. As a non-user of controlled substances, I still found it fascinating and I learned more about the the brain and depression treatments than I have anywhere else.
Keith Law
1:49
I haven't. I did just finish Leonard Mlodinow's Elastic (as an audiobook), about the power of 'flexible thinking,' which also gets into a lot of how we come to conclusions and refuse to change them, often because our brains don't even accept other possible interpretations or evidence.
Noah Syndergaard
1:49
We're going to get Biden vs. Warren as a sequel to Clinton vs. Bernie, aren't we? Team Trump would love that.
Keith Law
1:49
Biden needs to step aside, now. Next generation, please.
Daniel
1:50
Considering the recent reports of MLB's revenues, are there any competitive teams that can reasonably justify not being willing to spend above the tax? I'm a Braves fan, and considering those revenue reports, and the whole Cobb County/SunTrust Park thing, I really don't understand why they're not in on Harper. (Maybe they are, and AA is just really good at keeping it out of the media?)
Keith Law
1:50
I think that's corporate ownership telling them not to spend.
Cjc
1:50
Thoughts on Chance Adams having a bounce-back year as a starter? Or is he just an up and down reliever?
Keith Law
1:50
Reliever only.
Dan
1:50
Hi Keith - thanks for all your work.  With Kopech out this year and some important pieces that will at least begin the year in the minors, is 2020 a realistic expectation for the White Sox to start contending for their division?  I'll be honest, I have concerns with the development of Giolitto/Moncada/Rodon and others, and am afraid of the rebuild not panning out.
Keith Law
1:51
That division is weak enough that they should be doing what they're doing - trying to go get a big star now, figuring he'll be there for the next 4-5 years as the kids arrive and the team gets really good.
Matt W
1:51
So wait, do the Mets really not scout below full season ball?
Keith Law
1:51
That is correct.
Ben
1:51
Keith, you've been high on Willi Castro for a little while. But, others in the industry label him as a likely utilityman/fringe regular. Do you think he can be the Tiger's answer at SS?
Keith Law
1:51
I do. High IQ guy, feel to hit, absolutely has to get stronger.
Biff
1:51
Do you have any insight into the slow development/ lack of improvement of Moniak ?
Keith Law
1:51
Swing issues, possible the team overrated the makeup.
1:52
Also, when I've seen him, he's been unable to recognize spin.
Pat D
1:52
Since we expect the various veterans committees to make bad choices, which would be "worse": McGriff getting in via committee (I think we all expect him to) or Vizquel getting in via BBWAA?
Keith Law
1:52
The committee's picks nearly always suck. Vizquel getting in would be a real indictment of the BBWAA even as the electorate has been getting smarter.
Mark
1:52
Should cardinals offer Keuchel 1 year at 23M?
Keith Law
1:52
Shouldn't every contender offer him that?
Archie
1:53
Any chance the Brewers give up Burnes or Hiura in a deal for Bumgarner?
Keith Law
1:53
No. That would be really stupid, and they're not stupid.
BK
1:53
Does Brandon Marsh have any “star” upside?
Keith Law
1:53
yes.
JJ
1:53
what kind of pro does Kyler Murray project to be?
Keith Law
1:53
Enormous range of outcomes. Could make some All-Star teams. Could stall in AA.  The guy is 1000 or so at bats behind where he should be at this age.
Maybe 800. You get the point.
Chris
1:54
Wouldn't you rather have Plawecki as a back-up at a$1.5M than d'Arnaud at $4M?
Keith Law
1:54
Yes, because d'Arnaud is made of glass.
john
1:54
why do minor leaguers get paid so little??
Keith Law
1:54
Because MLB slipped a clause into the GOP Tax Bill from 2017 that protected them.
Concerned Teacher
1:54
You mentioned in a previous chat not having heard of the vaping company named Juul.  I am a high school teacher and a parent I think you should familiarize yourself with them. Kids are entering high school already hopelessly hooked on nicotine because of these Juuls, which look very similar to a USB drive. They were the fastest start up company ever to reach $10B in.
Keith Law
1:55
I have now, of course. The Ringer called them a scam for Big Tobacco in a post today. Vile.
EG
1:55
Bryce harper will finish the year ranked top _____ in fWAR.
Keith Law
1:55
Ten.
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