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Keith Law
1:16
You know what's weird? George Springer didn't run that game 1 double out, and I didn't hear broadcasters or read mainstream writers complaining about how he was ruining the sport. What's the difference between him and Ronald Acuña or Manny Machado? No puedo identificarlo.
Rob
1:16
Any thoughts on the Padres managerial hire.  At least he does have *some* managerial experience?
Keith Law
1:17
Great hire. Tingler has real managing experience and developmental experience, and that's what the Padres need in the next two years. Green is like Kapler to me - the fans blamed him when the reality is the team wasn't good enough to contend this year, and the manager wasn't the reason they didn't. Tingler seems like a great choice to shepherd the development of Tatis Jr., Urias, Gore, Patiño, etc. as the team starts to move more towards contention this year.
Tim
1:17
Is there any hope left for Corey Ray?
Keith Law
1:17
Not much, but nonzero chance.
Nate
1:18
What’s the ceiling for Eric pardinho?
Keith Law
1:18
Mid-rotation if everything works out. High floor, not high ceiling.
TP
1:18
How does eliminating 42 minor league teams help to grow the popularity of the game? I get some of the facility and travel arguments, but it seems an easier fix would be realignment and MLB teams paying for upgrades.  Oh wait, maybe $ is the real issue here...
Keith Law
1:18
Nobody's going to see most of those 42 franchises. I posted some of their attendance figures; they're not attracting fans as it is.
Kyle
1:18
Klaw, The Mets drafted Jake Mangum last year in the 4th round. Can he be anything more than a 4th OF? The system is lacking in OF depth.
Keith Law
1:19
That's his best case scenario for me.
Vander
1:19
Quick thoughts about Jose Israel Garcia? Has he become a guy?
Keith Law
1:19
Absolutely a GUY. Maybe their top healthy prospect right now.
hotshots1812
1:19
I know you generally prefer guys with past managing experience at some level but how do you feel about someone like Tim Bogar who has been a big league coach for ~10 years? Is an extended time as a big league coach roughly equivalent to managing a few years in the minors?
Keith Law
1:19
I don't think I have enough data to answer that.
Jesse B
1:19
Assuming good health, is Adrian Morejon the Padres #3 behind Gore and Paddack in 2021?
Keith Law
1:20
If they try to make any kind of trade for an impact player this winter, I bet Morejon is in it.
T
1:20
Better baseball name right now than Jayce Tingler?
Keith Law
1:20
I saw Jax Biggers in the AFL.
AZ
1:20
Best 2019 movie you've seen so far?
Keith Law
1:20
I've only seen four, I think, but the good stuff is hitting theaters here now. Hoping to see Parasite Tuesday.
E
1:20
Prior to the W.S. the odds were around +195 for WAS and -220 for HOU. While Houston is the better overall team, who would bet on 2:1 odds in a 7 game series when the other team is a formidable opponent?
Keith Law
1:21
Those odds seem totally irrational to me. I'm listening to Leonard Mlodinow's The Drunkard's Walk right now, and he walks through this exact scenario; I think he'd agree 2:1 series odds would be bonkers.
TomBruno23
1:21
Is there a player of your youth that you thought was really good but when you look back on his sabermetrics now you think, "Well, maybe he wasn't so good after all."? For me it's Vince Coleman.
Keith Law
1:21
Andre Dawson.
Maximus
1:21
Who is getting the job in Boston? I'm a Romero backer.
Keith Law
1:22
Every name I've heard is someone from outside the org. Jed Hoyer's name comes up a lot. I don't know if that's real or just because he used to work there.
Robbie
1:22
Having been able to see prospects get their first taste of pro-ball (albeit a clear SSS), which teams would you say at this point had your top 3 ranked draft classes from this past year?
Keith Law
1:22
I would not change any answers based on such tiny samples.
Stephen
1:22
If you were Andrew Friedman, what would you do this offseason? Should the Dodgers just run it back, or actually try and chase the Yankees and Angles on Cole or go after Rendon?
Keith Law
1:22
Go for it. Team is built to win now. And accept that Kershaw isn't what he was, which means signing Cole or Strasburg or Ryu, or trading for someone comparable.
1:23
I hear they want Rendon, who is a superstar, but they have a surfeit of infielders and I think they need more help in the rotation.
John
1:23
RE: Taubman... looks like the Astros might have karma against them this series.
Keith Law
1:23
I don't believe that for a second. The Nats have just outplayed them.
Guest
1:23
If you're Rendon, do you re-sign with the Nationals, knowing they have Turner, Soto, Robles, and the rotation, or do you maybe go somewhere else to either be the man or put a team over the hump? As a Nats fan I know what the easy answer is for me.
Keith Law
1:23
He's taking the most money. I guarantee that, and why not? I would do the same.
Dean M
1:25
Hey Keith.  I consider you as my top Scouting Dept and you helped me dominate for years.  Just wanted to say thank you and keep up the great work!!  Just one question... do you think Chris Sale's best days are behind him?  Or is this season just a one yr injury write off?  Thanks again!!!
Keith Law
1:26
I don't know - if he had just had elbow surgery, I'd be more comfortable saying he'll bounce back in 2021, but now I really can't guess.
Thomas
1:26
When it comes to positional prospects, the Tigers have nothing notable in their farm system (and nothing close to ML ready). The rebuild is probably behind schedule as a result. Should they be looking to trade someone like Faedo or Burrows for a hitting prospect or two? Or hang on for a couple years and see if the next two drafts help fill out the system.
Keith Law
1:26
Neither of those guys has enough value to get the hitting prospect you need.
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