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Dave
1:24
Would you vote for Helton in the future? Crosses the 60 war mark on Baseball-Ref
Keith Law
1:24
I didn't this year, even though I had spots open. He's just short for me. I reserve the right to change my mind on any votes, though.
Jeff
1:24
More productive year in second year with new team ? Bryce or Manny Machado ?
Keith Law
1:24
I think both will be better, but Machado has more room to improve right now.
James
1:24
Have you seen Hjelle of the SF Giants pitch?  And how does his size impact his effectiveness against hitters?
Keith Law
1:25
In college, yes. Would love to see him extend a bit more out front to take advantage of the height, but he's already deceptive and last year his velocity crept up a half-grade or more.
Lester
1:25
Do you prefer Cartel or Press for coffee in AZ ?
Keith Law
1:25
Cartel. Also love crepe bar, which uses local roasters and has a real barista on site.
King Felix
1:26
any chance for me making the Braves 25 man, or am I toast ?
Keith Law
1:26
I'm very pessimistic given your stuff the last year-plus.
Dave
1:26
I've been reading your film reviews, thank you for those. Is Parasite your best pic choice?
Keith Law
1:26
Yes, it's still my #1 for 2019. I haven't seen Uncut Gems, Jojo Rabbit, or Ford Vroom Ferrari.
Scott U
1:26
After Jorge Soler's breakout season in 2019, how much regression, if any, will we see in 2020?
Keith Law
1:27
Some for sure. How much may depend on the Happy Fun Ball. He always had talent but don't we have to be suspicious of any hitter whose big breakout came in 2019?
Pat D
1:27
Now that he's got two years under the belt, do you have any opinions on Boone as a manager?  It seems like he's done a good job, but he's also obviously been blessed with loads of talent.
Keith Law
1:27
That's fair. He inherited a very good team and they've been very good.
Lester
1:27
Shluld the Indians cash in on a Lindor trade now or at deadline?
Keith Law
1:27
Now, if they get an acceptable offer.
Trey
1:28
2019 GDP number released : 2.3%. That's nominal growth, slightly better than tepid, and def not as Trump markets "best economy in the history of the US." So, why can't dems capitalize on 1) lowest corporate taxes in history, 2) close to lowest income taxes on wealthy, 3) lowest capital gains taxes in history, 4) absurdly low ongoing federal fund rates, and yet.....only 2.3% gdp? GOP economic claim that they help the middle class is laughable, by 'almost' any metric.
Keith Law
1:29
I'd really like to see a change in how the media - and many universities - discuss macroeconomics. Things that the econ world long believed would lead to economic growth just haven't in the last twenty years. Some have led to modest growth but income inequality; some haven't led to growth at all. Anyway, whoever gets the Democratic nomination should campaign at least in part on the economy.
Mike @ Seattle
1:29
As a Mariners fan, this is the most excited I've ever been to see your prospects package. That said and based on the little I know, I found it odd they put so much faith in White as a first baseman that doesn't have a ton of power. What did you think of that contract? Has he turned a corner at the plate, where he's more than just elite defense at 1b?
Keith Law
1:30
He's a solid regular, at least. I think there's hard contact that might lead to power down the road.
Harrisburg Hal
1:30
My sons (youngest 8) really enjoy Azul.  While I'm not a programmer, it would seem an easy game to replicate as an app.  Do you understand the process why some games become apps, and others do not?
Keith Law
1:30
Licensing.
Mason
1:30
Hey Klaw, Mike Hazen has done a really good job of walking the line of competing and still building the farm system. amazing what happens when you get a real GM
Keith Law
1:30
I wrote that the other day. I completely agree.
JP
1:31
do you anticipate the Red Sox losing draft picks for the Alex Cora situation?
Keith Law
1:31
Yes, since Houston did.
Louis
1:31
Dusty seems like a bad fit. Astros are high tech and Dusty is as old school as it gets. Didn't he once say guys who walk but can't run just clog the basepaths
Keith Law
1:31
He did, although I think that was 15+ years ago.
Brian
1:32
Betts is obviously great but does he provide that much surplus value given that it is 1 year and close to $30 million? Are the calculations different when talking about a 7 WAR guy?
Keith Law
1:32
If those 7 WAR put you into the playoffs, then yeah, he would.
James
1:32
How good do you think the dodger rotation minus Ryu and Dick Mtn is? With the Kenta Maeda situation, Stripling being underwhelming, And the youth of Gonsolin and May, do you think it was a colossal failure not to get any SP help thus offseason?
Keith Law
1:33
They've held on to their young arms for a while now; I believe it was in part a bet on those guys being ready to fill out a rotation around this time.
Nick
1:33
No question, just a recommendation. I saw your review of American Factory, and thought I would recommend One Child Nation, which is streaming on Prime Video. Excellent documentary about China's one child policy. Thanks for the great work.
Keith Law
1:33
Will check it out once I get through my Oscar list. Still too many films to see. I did watch Pain & Glory last night - Banderas was outstanding.
Jeff Campbell
1:34
I don't get why the Dodgers wouldn't give up their two "top" prospect, plus more, for one year of Mookie Betts.  It's almost a cinch that at least one of those two will be a bust -- that's just the way it is with prospects -- and Mookie would make them the prohibitive favorite.  Flags fly forever (even in Houston).
Keith Law
1:34
Aren't they already the favorites to win the NL West?
Dan
1:34
Are you legitimately concerned about the Coronavirus or do you think it's being a bit blown up in the news due to its quasi-mysterious status? At this point, 8000 people in the US have already died from the regular old flu this season, so that remains a much larger worry for me.
Keith Law
1:35
It's Ebola all over again. Get your flu shot, and get your kids fully vaccinated, and if you're of the right age for other shots get those too. Stop worrying about the disease that isn't even here yet - and, so far, doesn't seem to be as serious as SARS or MERS, although that could change - and worry about the ones that are.
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