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Keith Law
1:36
They gave up the least for Cole and I think the most for Greinke, but in no deal did they give up more than they should have, IMO.
Ben
1:36
Any rooting interest in the World Series?  I like when cities that haven't won in a while get to celebrate.
Keith Law
1:37
Same. I don't care that much either way, but new WS winners are definitely fun.
JR
1:37
On twitter (I know, I know) seeing lots of "how does Bryce Harper feel right now?" Honestly, I bet he feels great having $330MM guaranteed and is probably happy and rooting for his former teammates.
Keith Law
1:37
Yep. And the Phillies love him, so what's the problem?
pakkap
1:37
pollack, gonsolin, and keibert for mookie make sense? rids LA of an extraneous contract, deltas what they're going to have to pay mookie to extend him, and gives boston a bottom staff SP/potential closer and a starting catcher. figure betts + cole and LA is set for the offseason.
Keith Law
1:37
it makes sense for the Dodgers. It's a terrible deal for the Sox.
Drew
1:38
In his latest column, Boz posits that the Nats are so good because they were willing to buck sabermetric orthodoxy and found market inefficiencies by fielding older players like Sanchez, Cabrera, Zimmerman, Kendrick, and Dozier and focusing on hitting to all parts of the field instead of being so homer reliant. Do you think he's on to something?
Keith Law
1:40
No, since those players were really just a small part of their success, if they were part of it at all. And Kendrick's season was more of a stone fluke than anything else - he's 36 and just posted the lowest K% and best average of his career.
Tyler
1:40
Does Daulton Varsho have a chance to stick at Catcher?
Keith Law
1:40
Probably not.
Dr. Bob
1:40
Did you see that Nancy Pelosi took the picture that Trump tweeted of her standing and pointing at him (which he thought would embarrass her) and make it her Twitter cover photo? Serious trolling there.
Keith Law
1:40
Yep. Looks like she's lecturing him in the photo.
Sedona
1:40
is KeByran Hayes the future 3B for PIT?  Will he develop enough power to start?
Keith Law
1:40
Yes, yes.
Bruce
1:40
Are you buying Tyler Glasnow long term?
Keith Law
1:40
Yes, perhaps not "best pitcher per IP in the majors" good, but good.
Stu
1:41
Is there any reason to believe that Buck Showalter can be successful?
Keith Law
1:41
With the right personnel, sure. I don't think Philly is it, though.
Bob
1:41
Padres go out and sign Strasburg, and deal for Bryant or Starling Marte, do they make a wild card run?
Keith Law
1:41
If they did those things, yes.
Henry
1:41
Would Farhan Zaidi not taken the S.F. job if he didn't have full control? Still surprised he didn't sell before trade deadline.
Keith Law
1:42
Maybe he didn't like the offers he got?
Ryan
1:42
Dillon Tate still a prospect of any kind?
Keith Law
1:42
Not really.
Jack
1:42
After a disastrous playoffs and nearly 2 decade series winless streak, this offseason is a very important one for AA and the Braves. What should their top priorities be this winter and do you see any of their current prospects playing a large role on the 2020 team? Thanks!
Keith Law
1:43
Why is this offseason so important? Because they lost a five-game series they were a few outs away from winning at one point? I don't agree at all. I think Pache plays quite a bit in the majors in 2020 and at least one of their remaining top arms - Wright more likely than Anderson - does the same.
Eor
1:43
Are there any Blue Jays pitching prospects that excite you other than Manaok and Pearson?
Keith Law
1:43
Anthony Kay. Patrick Murphy, if healthy.
Michael
1:43
Nutritionists generally say that sugar is poison for our bodies, especially in excess.  I have a sweet tooth like you. Have you cut back on your sugar consumption (guessing with the granola it's a no) or do you have any replacements you like?
Keith Law
1:43
I don't think any nutritionists say anything like that. My granola has some sugar but less than just about any commercial brand.
Chris
1:44
What are some things that you have recently cooked/baked for the first time that you would do again/never do again?  Anything come to mind that you have been meaning to try but just haven't gotten around to it yet?
Keith Law
1:44
Made a genoise layer cake for my girlfriend's birthday, first time I'd tried that in at least 15 years, and I'm amped to do another one but with a different recipe to try to get a little more body to the cake.
I blame the Great British Baking Show, by the way.
Pat
1:44
Fan wanting to watch some actual MLB players here: Is it wrong to want the O's to sign some competent MLB pitchers to make the 2020 season more watchable? They don't need to have a $60M payroll, rebuild or not. They still want fans to pay to watch a big league product.
Keith Law
1:45
Not wrong at all - and I think having some competent innings guys can help you develop the young pitchers who matter because you're not overtaxing the rest of the staff.
Trey Harris
1:45
Did you see me play at all in the AFL and do you believe that I can hit enough to be serviceable in the majors eventually (even as a bench bat)
Keith Law
1:45
There's a chance, but offspeed recognition remains an open question.
Tracy
1:45
Keith, I am looking into reading some science fiction classics, particularly Dune and some of Asimovs earlier works such as Foundation. Have you read any of these? Recommendations?
Keith Law
1:49
The first Dune book is great; don't bother with sequels. Loved the Foundation series, particularly the original trilogy. Other classics I recommend: Stranger in a Strange Land, The Dispossessed, the Left Hand of Darkness, Hyperion, Flow My Tears the Policeman Said or Time Out of Joint.
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