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Keith Law
1:01
At least we left before we had to go. Klawchat.
addoeh
1:01
Over/under?  Combined, Harper and Machado's deals end up being worth $500 million.
Keith Law
1:02
I'll still take the over. I think the potential boost, in ticket sales and in wins, from adding one of those players will convince an owner to blink before we get to March. It's the middle and lower tiers who will bear the brunt of the teams' parsimony.
Nook
1:02
Is Bellinger still young enough to make significant strides offensively, or do you think 2018 was a realistic showing of who he is?
Keith Law
1:03
He's still 23 so age isn't a concern, but the way he swings leaves him vulnerable to a couple of pitching plans and he has to show he can adjust and shorten up if he wants to be more than he's already been.
Adriane
1:03
Could you see the Reds selling off most of these new acquisitions at the deadline if the first half is a disappointment?
Keith Law
1:03
Yes, or even next winter in the case of Gray if he has a good year but the team still finishes in 4th place.
Kimmy
1:03
Dennis Santana: 4th-starter ceiling?
Keith Law
1:04
More likely reliever for me. I feel like if he starts he'd be more than that, but the odds are he's a reliever.
Devon
1:04
Do you see the current collusion in the FA market as a cyclical problem that disappears after a few offseasons?
Keith Law
1:04
If it's collusion, it's not cyclical. One or the other.
Ave Maria
1:04
Is there a pitcher in the Dodgers system you're particularly high on at the moment?
Keith Law
1:04
Several. You'll see a couple of those names Monday-Wednesday.
Genesis B
1:04
Not that you care, but do you think Jeter has tainted his legacy somewhat since his group took over the Marlins?
Keith Law
1:04
I don't care, but I can still comment. And yes, I think so.
barbeach
1:04
KLaw:  Thanks as always for the chat.  Question: Who is worse at his job: Trump or Giuliani?  It's close, but I have to go with Rudy.
Keith Law
1:05
Giuliani. He makes Lionel Hutz (RIP) look like Clarence Darrow.
Guest
1:05
Thoughts on the Mariano induction?  Does this mean unanimous elections are going to be more common?
Keith Law
1:05
I believe they will be and fans will attach undue meaning to it. If your player gets in with 75.00%, that should be good enough.
Chris
1:05
The Markakis and Pomeranz deals are great for ATL and SFG. Agree?
Keith Law
1:06
They're fine. They're not bad. Great ... would require a lot more than I think either player will provide.
Guest
1:06
What are the odds that the Mets traded Kelenic at his highest peak value?  I'm sure the Rangers wish they traded Profar.
Keith Law
1:06
Low. Kelenic was too impressive this summer to think he's peaked.
Helena
1:06
Is the long reliever cemented as a thing of the past, or could the Brewers' and Red Sox postseason strategies revive it?
Keith Law
1:07
On the contrary, it's already been revived, and I'm hearing more scouts describe pitchers as multi-inning relievers rather than just going with the binary starter/reliever framework.
Chris
1:07
Any buy-low FA starters you'd take over others? Wade Miley and Doug Fister seem like innings eaters in the right environment.
Keith Law
1:07
Miley for sure, best of that group. Fister, no.
Esteban
1:07
Who are a couple of names that weren't on the top 100 or 'Just Missed' list that you wouldn't be surprised--even expect-- to make a big leap?
Keith Law
1:07
I'm not revealing any names on the list today. You'll see them Monday through Wednesday and I will chat either Wednesday or Thursday.
addoeh
1:07
So our billionaire Commerce Secretary had his "Let them eat cake!" moment by saying furloughed Federal employees should get loans to cover the fact they aren't getting paychecks.  Of course, loans themselves have a real cost and some Federal employees may only be able to get predatory loans.  Can he really be that out of touch?
Keith Law
1:08
Yes, he definitely is, as is Lara Trump, as are so many of the people responsible for the Trump Shutdown who appear unaware of the consequences for so many federal workers and for so many people who voted for Trump.
Leonardo
1:08
While it's nice that Rivera was named on 100% of the HOF ballots it makes me wonder why 23 people didn't vote for Willie Mays and 9 passed on Hank Aaron. I feel they were much better players (even in a different era). Any theories/ideas?
Keith Law
1:08
Lack of accountability. Misguided notions of "not on the first ballot." General stupidity.
Mark
1:08
Hi Klaw,
If for some reason Tatis isn't called up (injury, poor production, etc.) is Urias good enough defensively to play a full season at SS and be at least league average?
Keith Law
1:09
I think he'd be a 45 defender in the majors at short. I'm fine with him playing there for two months while Tatis tears up triple-A.
Mark
1:09
Keith,
Did you read the story in the SD Union-Tribune about the Padres' owners "opening their books"? If so, did you find any of the information notable or was it just spin? Fowler, et all, come off looking like novices, like they didn't know Moores was leaving a ton of debt or that just because you acquire some MLB players for one season in 2015 it doesn't automatically mean you're going to make a $50 million profit.
Keith Law
1:09
It did not paint the owners in a particularly good light.
Lafayette
1:09
If Andrew Friedman phoned you in a panic, desperate to find out how to put a World Series champion on the field, what would you tell him (after "Read 'Smart Baseball'') ?
Keith Law
1:09
Live by launch angle, die by launch angle.
Fuzzy Dunlop
1:09
Snit saying they are leaning toward Inciarte leading off.  2 weeks max before they swtich Acuna there, right?
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