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Keith Law
1:16
(Uncomfortable silence).
Jon
1:17
Did you watch the TV Show Homicide: Life on the Streets?  Wondering your thoughts compared to The Wire.
Keith Law
1:17
Loved it. At the time, I'd never seen anything like it. But Simon's choice of themes and subjects works better when his dialogue mirrors the way people actually talk.
Robbie
1:17
Do you think the angels should splurge for Yu? I don't think spending huge money on a starting pitcher with an injury history and on the wrong side of 30 is especially smart, but if it helps keep Mike around...
Keith Law
1:18
Mike isn't going anywhere.
Jacos
1:18
If Russell or Baez have to be traded who do you trade?
Keith Law
1:18
I think Russell has upside remaining while Baez may be topped out, so I'd trade Baez.
Brian
1:18
What are your thoughts of Jake Burger? Can he stick at 3B?
Keith Law
1:18
Very hard contact but not a 3b.
Mark
1:18
You seem to be a fan of Top Chef and baking, but I never see you reference any Great British Bake Off. Are you not a fan of nice even bakes?
Keith Law
1:18
Never watched it. Haven't even watched Top Chef this season.
Baddoo
1:18
What grade would you put on Akil Baddoo? Is he a 50 and does he have the chance to be something more? Are we looking at a top 100 prospect possibly?
Keith Law
1:19
I don't put grades like that on prospects; people then focus too much on the single number (the anchoring effect) and not enough on the description. As for top 100, you'll see in about two weeks.
Chris
1:19
How does Jay Bruce deal affect Lorenzo Cain market? What do you think he ends up getting years/$$?
Keith Law
1:19
I don't think the signing of a bad defensive RF with platoon issues affects the market for a good defensive CF without them.
Max
1:19
I feel like you addressed this somewhere already (another chat?), but did you decide to take a pass on Top Chef this season due to the John Besh episode? It sounds like they were able to completely remove him, and it's been a strong season IMO with a really fun group of chefs.
Keith Law
1:21
That was one reason - they balked at removing him, then reversed course. Then I heard they let that clown Logan Paul on the show. And given how lukewarm I felt on the last two seasons - Brooke's victory march, and that guy I can't even remember who made quite a few sexist comments along the way - I decided to pass.
And the time required for the writeups. Those took forever.
Bryce Harper
1:21
How bad is the Bruce deal? The terms seem okay but he doesn't really fit and it feels like a Wilpons move.
Keith Law
1:21
It's a bad fit and I think it ends up costing Dom Smith playing time. Alderson giving up this fast on Smith seems very un-Sandy-like.
Juan
1:21
How much weight do you put into Mateo's showing at AA Midland and AA Trenton after a lackluster showing in A+? How much, if at all, did he raise his stock? Thanks!
Keith Law
1:22
I saw him in Trenton - he looked like a different player, playing harder, making better contact (although I still doubt the power). He gave himself some real value for the Yankees and just the right time.
jay_B
1:22
Keith, Buster had Bryant listed as his #4 3B. Curious if you would rank him there as well, or who you'd have in front of him?
Keith Law
1:22
I would have ranked him higher.
Dan
1:22
Is there a difference between the success Cody Reed (AZ) had in the low minors with average velo, but deception and control (and later struggles at high minors) and Cole Ragans?
Keith Law
1:22
Yes, quite a lot of difference.
Seth
1:23
Do you think the Rockies decision to give large contracts to their entire bullpen is going to hinder their chances of signing Arenado, Blackmon and/or Lemahieu long term? This seems like a risk considering the volatility of relievers and the ballpark they pitch in.
Keith Law
1:23
It might, depending on ownership's willingness to spend, although I don't think LeMahieu is someone they need to lock up long term - they can find a 1.5-2.0 win 2b, maybe in their own system.
Brandon
1:26
Hi klaw:  (a) should the Rockies move Hoffman and/or Tapia; (b) do either/both have material trade value?
Keith Law
1:26
Tapia depends a bit on what they plan to do with Blackmon; I would try Hoffman in relief before I shipped him out. He is, however, a poor fit for pitching at altitude.
Cards
1:26
What should we make of Delvin Perez at this point?
Keith Law
1:26
Very little other than that he's so young and underdeveloped physically that he still has time to recover.
Jshep12
1:27
You buyin' Bitcoin?
Keith Law
1:27
I sold all my bitcoins to buy South Seas stock.
Sal
1:28
Brusdar Graterol — Twins think he has four pitches and plan to start him. Is this delaying his is inevitable bullpen career or are their SP beliefs warranted?
Keith Law
1:29
I'm not sure why you say that's what the Twins think. I would continue to start him to see if the breaking ball and changeup continue to improve, as it's probably an 80 fastball.
Craig
1:29
Is Royce Lewis growing on you? Who do you like more between him and Florial?
Keith Law
1:29
That's not close for me. Even if I'm right that Lewis will move off shortstop, he's a much better hitter than Florial.
JR
1:29
The only way the Jay Bruce signing makes sense is if they have some serious concerns about the extent of Conforto's injury, right? The one spot they are set at is corner OFs, so to use their "limited" resources on a position that is already set makes no sense to me? I realize Conforto won't be ready on opening day, but I'm sure between Nimmo/journeyman on a 1 year deal, they would've been OK in short term.
Keith Law
1:30
That could explain it. Or they figure Cespedes is going to miss a chunk of time again. Or they're done with Smith and Nimmo.
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