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Keith Law
1:51
Solid average second baseman. Still have some hope for more - he hasn't hit like I expected yet.
Ryan
1:51
I know this isnt a huge issue in the grand scheme of things but how do you feel about Halladay not going into the HOF without a Jays cap?  I understand that was what his family decided but do you think players or their families should have input into this decision or should it be left up to the Hall entirely? Seems wrong that he isn't going in as a Jay.
Keith Law
1:51
There's no way I'm going against a widow's wishes.
Ben Jammin
1:51
Do you think Dom Smith has some decent upside left? I think most any of the non-contending teams should be interested, as he can't really be all that expensive.
Keith Law
1:51
Yes, and yes.
El Guapo
1:52
Thoughts on Julio Urias’ outlook? Is it 100% a health question going forward? The stuff looked to be back last fall but sample is so small... can he still be a no. 2 if everything works out? Or is that a pipe dream.
Keith Law
1:52
Uncharted waters. I know people keep asking me this, but we have so little history of pitchers having this surgery and returning that there isn't a good answer.
drew
1:52
Keith, I'm missing your FA evaluations...how come they stopped after the first couple weeks of free agency? Can we expect them back?
Keith Law
1:52
Kind of busy writing up the prospect stuff.
I did write up the Gray trade though.
Jeff
1:52
Keith - I understand that the Reds only acquired 1 year of Gray from NYY, but it seems to me that they essentially agreed to a package and made it contingent upon Gray agreeing to an extension. Otherwise, they were just going to back out altogether. There was no “here’s what we’ll give you if he signs; here’s what we’ll give you if he doesn’t.” Is that more understandable/justifiable to you, or is it a distinction without a difference?
Keith Law
1:53
If they were willing to trade for his one year with the extension, then they should have been willing to trade for the one year without it.
Tyler
1:53
I am glad I do not have a vote.  Your ballot was one of the better ones for sure.  I would have left Rivera off and felt really bad about it.  I had him between 8th and 13th on this ballot and knowing full well he was getting in would have used it on someone else.  As bad as I feel for McGriff he is going to get in soon.  Out of all the players who did not get 5% is there any who you wish you still had a chance to vote for?
Keith Law
1:53
Ever? Lou Whitaker.
Aaron G
1:53
The Gonzalez hit in the 2001 WS was a humpback liner that if Torre had played the IF at double play depth Jeter would have caught.
Keith Law
1:53
Right? I mean, yes, Rivera gave up the batted ball, but it's not like it was crushed.
Marshall MN
1:54
KLaw are you going on a vacation now that your Top 100 work is wrapping up?
Keith Law
1:54
I will take a few days off in early February. Not sure if I'll go somewhere or just chill at home.
cnp
1:54
You read 104 books last year...nice. I only hit 60 so just making my way through last years Top Books™. If you haven't read it, I thoroughly suggest Washington Black. Thought it was beautiful
Keith Law
1:55
Thank you, I will seek it out. Best new books I read were Lincoln in the Bardo, Exit West, From a Low and Quiet Sea, Sabrina, Killers of the Flower Moon, and Why We Sleep.
Ron
1:56
Keith - the hot take bait question these days seems to be, “is it immoral for our society to have billionaires?”. How would you answer that?
Keith Law
1:56
I wouldn't; I'm not that concerned with morality in economics. I'll take a system that feels 'immoral' if it means the economy is growing and the greatest possible number of people are getting all of their basic needs met.
Kacey
1:57
What's the theory on gaining support for the HOF?  Either you think someone is worthy or you don't.
Keith Law
1:57
The crowded ballot and time to reconsider their qualifications.
Drew
1:57
Did you listen to any exceptional audiobooks last year that you'd recommend?
Keith Law
1:57
Killers of the Flower Moon.
Joe
1:58
Keith, knowing that you have finite time, would you ever see a movie that just looks good to you even if it got poor reviews?
Keith Law
1:58
Yes.
Jackie
1:58
Do you ever look at your posts to see how many clicks/responses they get?  And does that affect what you later post, i.e., "Well, no one cared about my 'Police Academy 9' review, so I guess I won't review any more Steve Guttenberg movies at Meadow Party."  Or are you … indifferent to the volume of response to your posts?
Keith Law
1:59
Sort of. I stopped doing music posts beyond the monthly playlists because people didn't click much on album reviews or leave comments. But I review a lot of books or obscure movies that don't get clicks, and I don't mind that. The Top Chef reviews did pretty well, on the other hand, but took 3-4 hours (including time to watch), and I just can't afford that.
Jeries
1:59
Can Nick Madrigal be a 4 WAR player if he hits zero home runs?
Keith Law
1:59
I think he'll hit 5-8, and probably never see 4 WAR.
Thomas
1:59
Triston Casas should start the season in ....
Keith Law
1:59
I'd be fine sending him to Greenville.
Bob Pollard
1:59
Would you consider the Cardinals' system "ridiculously prospect-rich"?
Keith Law
1:59
No, but it's in the middle.
KillMonger
2:00
Thanks to you, I read Sabrina and absolutely loved it - powerful storytelling. On a random note - have you read Pale Fire? I'm on a Nabokov kick and I'm finishing up Pnin right now. His prose is HOF-level.
Keith Law
2:00
I did read Pale Fire and found it kind of annoying/frustrating. Too 'inside baseball' for me.
Querant
2:00
Is there any practical difference between getting an invite to major league training, and not getting an invite, for a player on a minor league deal?  Do they get a larger stipend if they are invited to major league camp, better housing, etc.?  Or is it just a matter of which clubhouse they go to each morning?
Keith Law
2:00
Better per diems and of course a chance to play in major league games, which means a chance to make the team or catch the attention of other teams.
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