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Keith Law
1:29
I believe Jeter gets in, still think Walker can make a big move (with some sabermetrics support), and wonder if the changing electorate will hurt Schilling, who seemed from Ryan Thibodeaux's work to get far more of his support from white, male writers than other candidates.
Justin R
1:29
Is next year finally going to be Max Kepler's breakout?
Keith Law
1:29
I dreamed last night that Kepler was in the middle of a breakout season. Not even joking.
Justin R
1:30
What is stopping AOC from running for President  and daring the Supreme Court to stop her? Absurd that her age disqualifies her but a racist reality show host in his 70s (with obvious signs of significant cognitive decline) can run.
Keith Law
1:30
On what grounds? The age requirement is in the Constitution. You can't claim it's unconstitutional.
Justin R
1:30
Can just one reporter ask Trump why we have to be nice to the little Covington bigots after what he did to the Central Park Five?
Keith Law
1:31
I think we both know the answer to that. White privilege is a hell of a drug.
Johnny
1:31
Is Eloy as ready as many are saying? What kind of an impact do you think he can make this season?
Keith Law
1:31
He was ready last summer.
Sean
1:31
Do you believe that Halladay would've been a first-ballot HOF regardless of his tragic passing?
Keith Law
1:31
I wouldn't have been surprised at all if he'd fallen short, somewhere in the 60-65% range, and gotten in on year 2. His career wasn't very long by HoF standards, and voters have been very hard on starting pitchers the last ten years.
Erik
1:32
Please tell me neither Green Book nor BR will win best
Keith Law
1:33
I'm betting on Roma. If you wanted to place an actual bet, since Roma is something like -1100, I'd go with the Favourite, which got Director and Screenplay nods. But Roma getting those two plus surprise nominations for two actresses says to me it might run the table.
Tom
1:33
Thoughts on Darwinzon Hernandez? Is his most likely future as a high-leverage reliever, or does he overcome his control issues and remain a starter?
Keith Law
1:33
Starter upside, long way to go to get there.
JIm
1:33
Keith, did you ever read any of Jasper FForde's other books?  I just finished the first book of his Nursery Crimes Division duology.  A bit less compelling than the Thursday Next, but not bad at all.
Keith Law
1:34
I've read everything he's written, and I preordered Early Riser already.
Larry
1:34
Hey Keith, I know you don't like commenting on other lists, but Baseball America had Geraldo Perdomo ahead of Kristian Robinson in the Dbacks system. What do you think of Perdomo's potential, and do you think he may be a better prospect than Robinson? Thank you!
Keith Law
1:34
I'll just say I have Robinson a good bit higher than Perdomo.
Quicky the Fast
1:35
The Rangers appear committed to Gallo and Mazara in the outfield corners this year, which means no role for Willie Calhoun if Shin-Soo Choo is the DH.  At this point, should Texas simply release Choo, or is there value in keeping him around?
Keith Law
1:35
Choo was worth 2.8 rWAR last year - releasing him now would be bonkers. At least see if he's still capable of producing.
Taylor
1:36
Hey Keith, have you heard of a metal band called Nevermore? I just heard of them this week and they really kick ass!
Keith Law
1:36
Yes, but they're defunct. That was Tim Calvert's band after Forbidden, but he died last April.
Jackie
1:36
One thing about the Mariano 100% election -- he was the unquestioned Best Player Ever at his position.  There's universal agreement that he's the #1 closer of all time.  When was the last time we had such a player on the ballot?  Junior Griffey was a better ball player, but he wasn't the best outfielder ever.  That's why I wouldn't be surprised if Jeter isn't a 100% vote next year -- great player, but someone will say, "Yeah, but he was no Honus Wagner."
Keith Law
1:36
And it shouldn't matter. He gets a plaque regardless of his vote total.
Justin R
1:36
What was the worst movie you saw in 2018?
Keith Law
1:37
The Wife. Execrable, predictable, insulting claptrap.
Victor
1:37
Could you see Judge being a passage center fielder despite his size, a-la Bellinger?
Keith Law
1:37
No.
Aaron C.
1:37
Was it last year when an illness during "prospects writing season" hampered you? Do you feel it impacted the final product w/r/t phone calls, writing length, analysis that wouldn't hamstring a healthy Klaw? (FWIW, that's not a dig. I always love your sh t, sir.)
Keith Law
1:38
Three years ago. Worst illness I've had as an adult. It cost me some phone call time, but we also pushed the whole package back a week because I physically couldn't work.
Jackie
1:38
For the record, I'm a huge Red Sox fan, and I'm OK with it if you hate our farm system.  Looking pretty barren ...
Keith Law
1:39
It's weak, but not barren - they were as riddled with injuries as any system I can think of. Their recent drafts have been solid, and they have some big-time international FA prospects on the way. They could go 25 to 10 (I don't have that finalized, this is just a general idea) in a year.
San Cristóbal D.R
1:39
Surprise no Yankees make BA top 100 list?
Keith Law
1:39
I'm not surprised, although I have more than zero.
Beetlejuice
1:39
To win the most games, you're given the choice of taking 5 #3 starters or a #1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Regulation season win total only considered. What are your thoughts?
Keith Law
1:39
the 1-2-3-4-5.
John
1:39
Any advice for furloughed government worker who isn’t getting paid ?  How can I not be so angry at the president for a stinking wall?
Keith Law
1:40
You should be angry, and then do something about it, but first take care of yourself and your family. It's fortunate that so many charities and businesses are trying to help - it just shouldn't be necessary.
Sean
1:40
My guess is Harper and Machado both announce on Super Bowl Sunday. Isn't that what A-Rod did a while back?
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