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Klawchat 10/24/19
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Keith Law
1:00
Call them up, tell them about the new trends. Klawchat.
addoeh
1:01
MLB's showcase event is going on.  But instead of that, we have Brandon Taubman showing the world he is a complete ass, the Astros seeing nothing wrong with what he said, and Rob Drake itching to start a 'cival' war.  I can't blame Manfred is he's shouting "what the f*ck" at no one in particular today.
Keith Law
1:02
Indeed. From a straight publicity perspective, the start of MLB's showcase event - which features one of the best teams ever against a franchise from a city that hasn't won a World Series since 1925 - has been a nightmare. And I won't blame Manfred if he shouts that phrase at the Astros, who bungled the Taubman thing from the get-go. Put him on administrative leave, say you're investigating, issue a blanket apology, and the issue withers.
Bill
1:03
Enjoyed your AFL writeup and was interested in more about Josh Lowe. Will he slow down given his size? What type of slash would you expect from him in his prime?
Keith Law
1:03
We all slow down eventually but I don't think that's a near-term concern for Lowe. I could see middling average, good OBP with power. Those guys were usually .250/.340/.500+ before the Happy Fun Ball.
Greg
1:03
Is Girardi a good hire for the Phils? Are am I just more relieved/thrilled they didn't hire Dusty "Basecloggers are bad" Baker?
Keith Law
1:04
I think Girardi fits the profile of a guy who'll be much better the second time around (technically third, but year one hardly counts). Baker would have been a fine choice for that club. The hazard they avoided was Showalter, who I think would have been a very poor fit for their current roster.
Kris
1:04
Raimfer Salinas project as an everyday player?
Keith Law
1:05
Too far away & inexperienced to put that specific a grade on him.
Rob in WI
1:05
Like you, I think it's better if a new manager has had previous managing experience. But is the trend of someone starting in a Front Office and working into the dugout (The Counsell Method?) possibly an effective one if it streamlines the communication of the Front Office and the Clubhouse? (I have other concerns about David Ross, but I guess that's aspect is a plus?). Thanks for the chats, Keith.
Keith Law
1:05
I think we have one successful example, Counsell, who still took a few years to develop into a competent tactical manager, and that's nowhere near enough. And Ross wasn't even a full-time front office person.
Greg
1:05
I sort of can't believe it's now an open question whether the Mets or Phillies manager position was the more attractive. I know he's not a Wilpon and he helped land Harper, but do you see Middleton as overstepping in the managerial choices? The retread manager seems like a classic overcorrection. Maybe the Kapler hire didn't work out, but I don't think the overall philosophy was wrong. Just the personnel.
Keith Law
1:06
IMO, the Kapler hire worked out fine. He was fired because the pitching staff fell apart, and I don't see how that's his fault.
Moe Mentum
1:06
Francis Ford Coppola doesn’t like Marvel movies. Why is this a news story?
Keith Law
1:06
I really have no idea. I don't even really care for Marvel movies, but this is definitely a "sssh ... let people enjoy things" moment.
Ron
1:06
Kiriloff will be in the majors next July, next September or not at all?
Keith Law
1:06
Second half. Depends on his health and where the Twins are.
Regression to the mean
1:06
Good to see you, Gerrit, it's been quite a while.
Keith Law
1:07
It's hard to say from watching on TV but I thought he was overthrowing (overrotating his hips?) and it cost him command.
Ridley
1:07
I imagine you're going to get a lot of questions like this, but that's never stopped me before: Has there been a darker day for American democracy than yesterday?

The President's attorney argued that the President not only can't be prosecuted while in office; he can't even be investigated.

Meanwhile, a gaggle of Republicans broke into a secure area brandishing cell phones, knowingly breaking the law, in an attempt to invalidate the impeachment process. This despite the fact that many of them were actually entitled to be in the hearings and that the doors were closed to non-committee members as per a rule created by John Boehner.

I'm hesitant to say we've reached the bottom, but I'm pretty sure we can see it from here.
Keith Law
1:08
The failure of the rest of the Republican party to condemn that little circus - led by perhaps their most embarrassing member - is the most disturbing part. Nothing matters as long as you cling to power.
Bmosc
1:08
Gut instinct on where Cole is 2020?  If they strike out on him, are there any contingency plans for the Yanks that you think close the gap b/w them/Houston?  Also, just announced Hicks is out 8-10 months b/c of TJ surgery.  Gardner/Maybin back now or other attractcive options?
Keith Law
1:08
Still think Cole has at least as good a chance to end up with the Angels as the Yanks. Quite a few outfield options available to them if they fear Gardner's age; would expect them to go outside for that.
Brian
1:08
Did Hinch panic a little in the 7th? The intentional walk to Soto made no sense given the situation.
Keith Law
1:09
I didn't like the IBB but I understood him trying to get to a platoon advantage there while avoiding a high-OBP, high-damage hitter against whom they didn't seem to have a great attack plan. He wasn't the winning run, which to me makes it a tolerable move rather than a dangerously wrong one.
JP
1:10
better trade chip for the Mets: JD Davis or Dom Smith? Seems right now neither will have a spot in the field with Alonso taking 1B and Davis not a great glove anywhere.
Keith Law
1:11
Smith. Younger, better fielder, year seems less fluky to me.
Juwan
1:11
How much has Soto exceeded your expectations? I know that you liked him as a prospect but had him slightly below the elite tier of Tatis, Vlad jr and Acuna. Are you surprised at his ascension?
Keith Law
1:11
I am quite surprised. Way better plate discipline than he ever showed in A-ball.
T
1:11
Are you worried about the future of the sport? Between the continuing DV problems, and the more transparent-than-ever anti-labor attitudes prevailing (in terms of service time manipulation and valuing ownership profits over on-field product), and now this whole juiced/not-juiced ball...it seems like the entire sport is at a bit of a crossroads, no?
Keith Law
1:12
My worries are much more about the on-field product's appeal and the potential that we're pricing future fans out of the ballpark than serious but transient issues like DV (which has always been there, it just feels bigger now because these incidents make news & fans are vocal about them).
Gloria
1:12
Is there any hope for curing the misinformed Drake's of the world? It's one thing to not support impeachment, but a whole other to falsely believe that the GOP isn't part of the process, it's all being done secretly, etc. Or is there no hope b/c Fox News and GOP members themselves spew these lies?
Keith Law
1:13
From an MLB perspective, he probably needs to be given a very long time off, and required to refrain from posting on any social media.
CP
1:13
Any reason for hope of a championship in the next 20 years if you're a Pirates fan?
Keith Law
1:13
Sure. Franchises have turned around in less than half of that time.
Timmins
1:13
What's a realistic AAV we can expect for Cole?  Will someone toss him an 8/240 type deal?
Keith Law
1:13
I think he's getting that and maybe more. Maybe more like 6-7 years but a higher AAV. Would be shocked if he comes in under $30MM/year.
Mike
1:13
Keith, the Mets have Rosario at SS & 2 of their top prospects are SS also. Gimenez is hopefully a year or 2 away & Mauricio right behind him. Would it be prudent (insert Met joke here) to see if one of them can play OF, where there is a lack of prospects in the system? Of course it’s the Mets, so one might get moved for an overpaid reliever.
Keith Law
1:14
Gimenez just isn't the same caliber of prospect as the other two; he's there but not really relevant. Rosario's second-half improvement is enough to leave him at short for the next year, at the least, and Mauricio is 2-3 years away, so you have plenty of time to let that resolve itself. If that makes Gimenez a trade piece, great. They're already in for a few pennies on 2020.
Eric
1:14
Juan Soto should be the face of baseball for the next decade, but some dope pitcher is going to throw at him for having fun, then he'll be ripped by "old-school" dopes and they'll ruin our fun.
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