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Keith Law
1:11
That list requires a lot of work, and right now I don't have a lot of free time.
Alex
1:12
Do you think the 3b from Vanderbilt (Lewis) can play SS at the big league level?
Keith Law
1:12
If you mean Austin Martin, I have only seen him play an excellent 3b, but never seen him at SS. He'll play short this spring, and we'll get our answer.
Roger
1:13
You appear to have been right all along about Austin Riley, but my question is if you were Atlanta would you trade him before his value completely tanks?
Keith Law
1:14
He played nearly a whole summer in the majors and didn't hit at all, with pitch data that really doesn't help his cause. His value is already at a local minimum.
Jim
1:14
First off, welcome again to The Athletic!  What do you see as what's going on with Donaldson?  Based on what some sources (e.g., MLBTraderumors) are saying, it looks to me like it's not so much waiting out a bidding war as the market falling apart because nobody wants to meet his demands.  Thanks!
Keith Law
1:14
No idea, sorry. That is not an area I cover, and that hasn't changed with the job. We have plenty of other writers who'll wade in the rumor mire.
Christopher
1:14
You work for the Athletic now????
Keith Law
1:15
Big, if true.
BigDaddeh
1:15
If the Cubs put Yu Darvish's remaining contract on irrevocable waivers, would someone take it? Is it not even underwater anymore given the new market climate?
Keith Law
1:15
Teams would fight to take it.
TomBruno23
1:15
Latest episode of The Inquiry, "Why was Qasem Soleimani killed?", is a clear, concise and informative listen on the current situation.
Keith Law
1:15
Of course it is - The Inquiry (from the BBC) is consistently smart despite being so concise.
David (Denver)
1:16
The Rockies are going to sell way too low on Arenado, aren't they?  I'm enthused for yet another underwhelming return of young pitching that never develops.
Keith Law
1:16
I don't understand jumping to extend him and THEN trying to trade him. It looks indecisive.
tempo
1:16
What are your thoughts on two of my favorite metal bands - Slayer and System of a Down?
Keith Law
1:17
I enjoy peak Slayer, basically RIB through Seasons. By the late '90s they'd really stopped producing anything novel, unfortunately, but that's true for all the '80s thrash icons.
ryan
1:18
keith, its awesome your with the athletic now. what made you switch jobs?
Keith Law
1:18
I have already written quite a bit about that in my newsletter.
Alan
1:18
If the Sox move Mookie to LAD and Lux is off the table what is a good return package in your opinion?
Keith Law
1:18
If I'm the Red Sox I am insisting on May and one of the catchers in the deal, at a bare minimum. It's Mookie Fucking Betts, people.
Dee Arby
1:19
If Moniak wasn’t taken #1, how far do you think he would have slid down the draft board?
Keith Law
1:20
He was going in the top 5-6 picks anyway ... he was pretty famous, hit well enough at showcases, and scouts liked the kid's makeup a lot (too much).
Anthony
1:20
Thoughts on the White Sox offseason? Been incredibly busy, but does it translate into anything in 2020 and beyond?
Keith Law
1:20
Yes, I think it does.
I also don't think they're done.
Kyle B
1:20
Do you think there’s going to be a work stoppage when this CBA expires?
Keith Law
1:20
I will know a lot more about that once I get into this job some more and start my reporting on the labor talks.
Shlomo Zinger
1:20
Thoughts on Mike King?
Keith Law
1:21
Reliever.
Tinker
1:21
What do you think about Chris Shaw and his future? His career path / numbers remind me of Max Muncy!
Keith Law
1:21
I don't think he's more than an emergency callup.
John
1:21
Hi Keith. Loved Smart Baseball. Can’t wait for your next book. Do you see Loaisiga or any of their other young arms being viable bullpen replacements for Betances or will the Yanks need to sign/trade for another power arm in the pen? Thanks.
Keith Law
1:21
Given all of Loaisiga's arm problems, can he work back to back days like most relievers do? I don't know the answer but I think it'd be an issue for him.
Salty
1:23
Not sure if you saw the story of Lassiter vs NY Yankees.  Was wondering if you've ever seen a grievance taken that far, and if it reached dismissal status only because he was representing himself.
Keith Law
1:24
It wasn't a grievance, but a lawsuit, and to be honest it sounds like Lassiter isn't well and might need real help. The media coverage I've seen seems to be making fun of him (it's easy, he's claiming this massive conspiracy against him).
NYYMatt99
1:24
Do you agree with Manfred cutting minor league teams? He seems to be doing everything possible to stop baseball from growing
Keith Law
1:25
That's not a yes/no question. I wrote about it October for ESPN and will certainly revisit the topic for the Athletic because it's a lot more complicated than "cutting minor league teams."
Chris
1:25
Think the Mets deal Dom Smith or he remains a bench bat this season?
Keith Law
1:25
I have to think they trade him ... he's more valuable in trade than as a 300 AB (if that) bench player.
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