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Keith Law
1:29
Oh I think he sees the majors next year. He apparently hit 99 in instructs last month. Just not sure how much he'll be able to pitch in 2019, but he's a future rotation piece too.
Jax
1:29
Conforto had a great ending to the season. You think he's primed to have a career year in 2019?
Keith Law
1:30
Yes, strictly because I think he's healthy, and he would have had that season this year had he been so.
Mike
1:30
When will America realize that the only tangible form of voter fraud going on is voter suppression, which is primarily perpetrated by Republicans against people of color?
Keith Law
1:31
I would say 30% or more of American voters are completely fine with voter suppression. By the way, if you live in Georgia and haven't called the State House and your state rep and senator to scream about Brian Kemp abusing his power to try to suppress votes for his opponent, you should be doing so today.
Jennyfer
1:31
Isn't there a psychological component to knowing that you've had great success against a certain pitcher or have failed miserably against them?  That's not to say you can't have success, but sometimes I feel like you ignore the mental aspect of the game because it's not quantifiable across a broad spectrum.
Keith Law
1:31
If it exists it has been either too small to measure or too hard to detect in the tiny samples with which we have to work. The result in either case is that it shouldn't affect our decision-making.
1:32
Also, I tend to think that players who are that vulnerable wash out before they reach the majors. The pressure on these guys to reach the top of the pyramid is already tremendous.
Archie
1:32
If you were hired to run the Giants, would you consider pursuing Goldy?
Keith Law
1:32
No. I don't think they have the prospects for it, and that roster needs to be turned over, not propped up like Weekend at Posey's.
Bryce Harper
1:32
Should the Nationals sign me for $300M over 8 with an opt-out for me or sign Corbin and a 2B or C instead?
Keith Law
1:33
Probably better to do the latter, as much as I believe in Harper returning to stardom. I also think Robles is a stud, and they'd extract more value from their money by playing him and Soto every day, then spending the way you suggested.
Billy
1:33
What do you think of the Dbacks potential firesale? To me, I think it's absolutely necessary. What say you?
Keith Law
1:33
Same.
Jim Nantz
1:33
Any thoughts on candidates for the next Rangers job? I remember you were high on Cora for a few years and that's obviously worked out well. Who's the next guy on your list?
Keith Law
1:34
I saw Jayce Tingler's name come up in some local media coverage and I think he'd be excellent.
addoeh
1:34
If Vlad Gurrero Jr's dad were an undertaker from Uusikaupunki, would he still be a top-10 prospect?
Keith Law
1:34
He'd be #1 on my best prospects in pesäpallo rankings.
Rick C
1:35
I think you sell Camargo short.  Sure, the ball is probably helping him, but he's also gotten bigger and stronger, and improved his approach at the plate.
Keith Law
1:35
Bigger and stronger I buy. I don't think his approach is actually that good.
Cooper
1:35
The Dbacks may have four first round picks and 5 of the top 50 in this upcoming draft. Is this a solid enough draft that Dbacks fans should get really excited about this potential haul?
Keith Law
1:35
It's not a good draft but five of the top 50 is still good enough to make some noise.
Chris
1:36
Thinking of heading down to the AFL in a week or two for the first time.  What are a couple things to do nearby?
Keith Law
1:36
Other than eating? I didn't do a ton of touristy stuff while living there but the Zoo and Botanical Gardens are both great, the Science Museum is solid, and there's a lot of good hiking in the metro area.
Steven
1:37
Do you feel vindicated at all by Alex Cora’s success? I remember you being a bit annoyed that he hadn’t been given a chance to manage before this.
Keith Law
1:37
More relieved to see him get the chance, because I knew he'd do well and respect him tremendously, and because I think it may further open the door for people of color to get legitimate interviews and chances to manage.
Kevin
1:37
Give us a conspiracy theory you give the best chance of being true. Use as loose of a definition for conspiracy theory as you need.
Keith Law
1:38
MLB knew the ball was juiced.
Steve
1:38
Does Loaisiga have a shot to be full time rotation guy next season? Showed flashes in few appearances.
Keith Law
1:38
If healthy, which he has almost never been for a full season.
Brian
1:38
Have you watched Kyler Murray at all on a football field? Even if you aren't a fan of the sport his athleticism on the field is jaw dropping. He runs like he has a turbo button.
Keith Law
1:38
I've seen highlights of him running. I also think he looks kind of small even among college players.
Steve
1:39
Blake Snell is the only pitcher in history with 20+ wins, an ERA -2.00 and ave 11+ Ks in a season. Not Johnson, Grove, Koufax etc How can he not win the Cy Young?
Keith Law
1:39
Strikeouts are at an all-time high in the game right now. That's really a bad comparison.
Jack
1:39
I know you said last year that the Braves should trade Ender (rightfully, in my opinion) and caught a lot of slack for it. Should the Braves explore that option this summer and what kind of return could they expect?
Keith Law
1:40
Yes, I still think so, but the return might be half what it would have been last winter. With Acuna there and Pache's glove already major-league ready, trading Inciarte still makes sense. He's a starter for a lot of teams and underpaid, so you might get two decent prospects for him.
Mike
1:40
Keith, I like the "pro-science-down-the-line" voting philosophy. Do you know if there is a site that tracks candidates based on their views on science-related issues, or are there a few "litmus test" issues you use to evaluate candidates?
Keith Law
1:42
314action.org is a good resource. Climate change and evolution (teaching it in schools, without fantasies alongside them) are my two main tests - you'll usually find a quick split with those two alone.
Chris
1:42
Some people have floated the narrative that Scott Boras is pissed at the Cubs for manipulating Kris Bryant's service time by not promoting him until May in 2015 and as a result he would not only dissuade Bryant from signing a long-term contract before he hits free agency, but steer him away from the Cubs once he does.  How stupid is that claim?  Money talks, no?
Keith Law
1:43
It's more likely that Bryant is still pissed than Boras is. Boras might advise his client not to take a deal, but if the client says "take it," then they will.
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