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Keith Law
1:13
I think he'll do very well at his next stop. I don't think he was in any way the problem in Philadelphia, regardless of what the fans or some of the local media tell you. Their bullpen imploded early, and their rotation crumbled late. None of that is on him.
Jones
1:13
What are your thoughts around the managing skills of Dave Martinez.  Obviously managerial skills are often soft and hard to quantify but in my mind he definitely deserves credit for keeping the team together, setting the right tone and atmosphere and enabling them to get the most out of their talent and win games.  I don't think he does a good job with the bullpen, but looking back on Trevor Rosenthal, Tony Sipp and the rest of that cast of characters, who could do a good job?
Keith Law
1:14
I think he's been harmless, but this team is doing what they're doing because they are ridiculously talented. It's a very deep, strong lineup, and their top three starters rival any top three in the game.
Brandon
1:14
Do you eat concessions at the games you attend? If so, what would be your ideal menu throughout the game?
Keith Law
1:14
Almost never.
Sedona
1:15
Hey Keith!  Do you project any player from the 2018 J2 class to become All-Stars?
Keith Law
1:15
I think Cartaya is on that path right now. Others have a chance but are still pretty low-probability, like Luciano or Orelvis.
Luke
1:15
Is Wingspan the best new board game of 2019? (This could also be asked "What new board game should I get the family for the holidays?")
Keith Law
1:16
Yes, I don't think I'm spoiling anything by saying so. It's the only perfect score I've given a game since I started reviewing over at Paste.
Ron
1:16
Is this off season a good time for the Twins to trade Rosario?  Would he bring any decent pitching?  Your thoughts.  Thanks as always for the chats!
Keith Law
1:17
A low-OBP corner outfielder who's not a great defender and has two years remaining probably doesn't bring back much pitching, especially if his power spike this year was more the baseball than anything new with him.
David
1:17
Any thoughts on Ron Washington vs. Jayce Tingler as the Padres' new manager?
Keith Law
1:18
I'm more familiar with Tingler, and didn't love what I saw from Washington the first time around in Texas, so I would lean towards the former ... but recognize that Wash might be better the second time around.
BD
1:19
Besides Luis Garcia, do you have any notes on Sterling Sharp, Jacob Condra, Jakson Reetz, or Cole Freeman?
Keith Law
1:19
All my AFL notes were in that column. I didn't see Sharp pitch at all.
Moe Mentum
1:19
What were Gabe Kapler’s primary weaknesses as Phillies manager, and who should they hire as a replacement to address these weaknesses?
Keith Law
1:20
His handling of the media was probably his downfall, which is dumb but that's the world in which we live. They should hire the best available replacement, not someone who is the anti-Kapler.
Beni-getbettah?
1:20
The atmospheric pressure isn't the only thing dropping in Boston, as the next bomb might be Mookie's departure. The silver lining, if that forecast is true, may be a solid pair of young players remaining in Bogaerts and Devers. Outside of that duo, there appears to be a drought of controlled and productive young talent. I wonder what your barometer reads on Benintendi's season? It wasn't a disaster, but the lack of pop in a season of juiced balls raises concerns that this may be more than a blip on the radar.
Keith Law
1:20
I'm truly surprised his power has never come on, but at this point you're probably asking for a swing overhaul to try to find it.
Chris
1:20
Thoughts on Dave Roberts' handling of the bullpen in Game 5 of the NLDS?
Keith Law
1:21
I thought using Kershaw for Eaton was fine, leaving him in past an inning break to face one of the best RHB in the game was questionable, and not going to Kolarek for Soto was even more questionable. Roberts managed as if Kershaw were still the 2016 model, but we have a full season of pitch data that says he's not. Using Joe Kelly in the 10th was a white flag.
Chris
1:21
Any buy-low free agents you like this offseason?
Keith Law
1:22
I'll do that ranking right after the WS ends.
Michael
1:22
Is there a tangible reason why Cole is so much better now than two years ago?
Keith Law
1:22
Yes, with the trade to Houston he changed his approach and went with more four-seamers up.
Adam
1:22
If you're into high-ceiling but risky prospects, are Brailyn Marquez and Brennan Davis -- and not Nico Hoerner -- the best Cubs' prospects?
Keith Law
1:23
Hoerner does seem lower upside, and he didn't perform well after an aggressive assignment to AA this year. If you think Marquez is a likely starter, he's their best guy. If not, it's probably Davis.
Jesse B
1:23
Can Christian Javier be a successful back end starter if he tightens up the command or is he a reliever?
Keith Law
1:23
More likely reliever for me.
JR
1:23
While I love seeing top talent perform in the postseason, I'm also a sucker for a great story. Seeing a guy like Anibal Sanchez throwing quality postseason innings or Zimmerman having some huge postseason moments and his Nats finally having postseason success after all his years with the team - fyeahbaseball
Keith Law
1:24
Agreed - the Nats are a series of great stories, from a fan base that hadn't seen their team win a playoff series to a city that hasn't hosted a WS game in 86 years to all the players on that roster who'd never seen an NLCS let alone a World Series.
Michael
1:24
What should the penalty be for the Angels if it is proven that team employees knew of Skaggs drug abuse and if a team employee is found to have been procuring the drugs for him?
Keith Law
1:24
That's a legal question, no? Seems like one for the lawyers.
BD
1:24
With a salary cap (excuse me luxory tax), shouldnt MLBPA push for a salary floor as well?
Keith Law
1:24
Yes, probably. I don't think it solves much at the macro level but it would funnel more money to players.
Jerry
1:24
I'm an Astros fan.  I'm in awe of what Cole is doing.  That being said, a SP only plays in 20% of the games.  Is it really worth it to blow up the salary structure (whether you agree with it or not) to pay Cole what he is going to demand and potentially lose future FAs like Correa, Springer, Brantley whose every day production would be, presumably, harder to replace?
Keith Law
1:25
A SP only plays in 20% of their team's games, but has undue influence on those 30-odd games, so one great SP is as valuable as a great position player. I'd be more concerned with the question of how durable any great starter is versus any great position player.
Pat
1:25
Billy Squier? Nice!
Keith Law
1:25
I do it for fun.
Jason
1:25
Everyone in Philly is blasting  the Phillies right now about how bad their farm system is and they “only” have 3 top 100 prospects.  What is you opinion of the Phillies system?
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