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Keith Law
1:14
No, because that is a tiny sample, and he still punched out in 1/3 of those PA.
John
1:15
With the another team hiring a manager with no managing experience, what do minor league managers need to do to get noticed? Or are most MiLB managers just happy to be still in the game?
Keith Law
1:15
I'd really like to know what teams tell minor league managers when they're hired or re-signed, knowing the old career path there has been largely destroyed.
Nate
1:15
Are there any political or social issues on which you take a Conservative position?
Keith Law
1:16
That term has no meaning in the abstract. "Conservative" is always relative to the rest of the populace at a specific time.
Dave
1:16
Trump is blaming the media for the pipe bombs, not himself, the GOP or anyone in his administration. At this point, does ANYTHING he says surprise you anymore?
Keith Law
1:17
No. Watching the same MAGA chuds who pushed pizzagate decry the #MAGABomber hashtag was unbefuckinglievable, though.
Brian
1:17
In your Fall League write ups you did not mention anything regarding Royals players participating.  A case of nothing new to report or just not performing well enough to elicit a comment?
Keith Law
1:17
Khalil Lee didn't look very good, and otherwise they didn't send much in the way of prospects, since Matias was hurt, and their other top prospects are all still 19 years old or were just drafted.
Ben
1:17
Roberts says he plans to use Urias as a SP next year. Is this feasible to you?
Keith Law
1:18
That's a question for the team doctor and training staff. I can only look at the history of pitchers who've had that surgery, which is very poor, but know no specifics on the state of his shoulder.
Nate
1:18
Assuming M. Andujar has to move off 3b, is 1b or LF better suited to him?
Keith Law
1:18
Probably first base, or right field, although the latter is occupied.
Salty
1:18
Heading out to AFL next week - did you stop at any new spots last week that you'd recommend?
Keith Law
1:19
Roland's Market is open now - I went there Labor Day weekend and it was excellent. Glai Baan in Phoenix, serving Thai street food and lots of booze, was also tremendous. Copper & Cotton in south Tempe was solid but perhaps too out of the way for AFL visitors.
Mike
1:20
I really like Eppler as GM.  He groomed and then hand picked Ausmus.  Am I too hopeful?
Keith Law
1:20
That seemed like a weird hire to me, since Ausmus was literally 12 months removed from a managerial gig where he seemed to take no input from anyone analytical.
Seath
1:20
No question.  Just wanted to say we went to Flour yesterday after visiting the MFA (they have a Winnie-the-Pooh exhibit right now) .  Up until then only had their pastries.  Can confirm their sandwiches are delicious and their bread is amazing!
Keith Law
1:21
awesome. flour is one of the places I miss most up in Boston.
Pistol Pete
1:21
Hey Keith, thoughts on the Greta Van Fleet album? Thoughts on Pitchfork (high on their horse) giving it a 1.6 review?
Keith Law
1:21
I wouldn't say I loved it - I feel like they're a lot more Kingdom Come than Led Zeppelin - but a 1.6 is way harsher than I would have gone.
Bobby Bradley's 40-time
1:21
Read your review for The Mind and bought it immediately. About to try it out tonight. Any tips to getting through all the levels?
Keith Law
1:22
Not really - it's about learning to play with your partners, understanding everyone's rhythms. Don't forget those throwing stars, which are very valuable.
Oscar
1:22
Tell me again why we're all supposed to just be okay with that obvious pine tar/grease stain on Kimbrel's hat that he touches before every pitch . . . ?
Keith Law
1:22
Because every pitcher seems to do it. Price touched the bill of his cap repeatedly last night. I have no idea if there's a substance there, but no one batted an eye.
Joe
1:22
Non-baseball Q: what is your preferred coffee making vessel? We got about four different ones for our wedding, and I'm seeing positives and negatives from all of them.
Keith Law
1:23
I use a V60 for pour-over (drip) and then I own an espresso machine. I've never used an Aeropress, which is very trendy now.
Pat
1:23
In case you needed a laugh today, the Orioles announced this morning that they signed Kelvin LaRoche. They also announced on August 20th that they signed Kelvin LaRoche.
Keith Law
1:24
My favorite part of this is that they signed a shortstop named Machado. Just not that one.
Gabe
1:24
Any really good iOs app games lately? I don't have time for actual board games in my life but do have some downtime with my devices at times.
Keith Law
1:24
Last new one I tried and liked was Istanbul. I did try the new Onitama app but the AI player was too easy.
ditcow
1:24
I noticed Dave Roberts' mismanagement of his roster is owed less to stats and more to a habit of always matching lefties and righties.   Do you find his moves in alignment with the front office?
Keith Law
1:24
I doubt the front office is really a fan of his in-game management.
Jesse B
1:24
I just assumed when Archer got out of the AL East he would flourish, but he struggled. Do you think that was just an adjustment period and he'll be a lot better next year, or is the best behind him?
Keith Law
1:25
Still hold out hope for him, but there are some clear adjustments he'll need to make.
Joel
1:25
I am embarrassed to say I missed last week’s klaw chat. Like a lot. Do the Braves gain much by trying to go after a big pitcher in FA? Seems like letting the younger kids pitch would allow them to spend a lot more money elsewhere
Keith Law
1:25
Yeah, and this year's FA pitching class is slim; unless they're signing a Corbin there's a good chance anyone they sign is worse than the best in-house alternative.
Alec
1:27
Can we get the caravan to settle in your state? Care to take some of them in? Your party white state could use the diversity after all.
Keith Law
1:27
Actually, troll, Delaware has the 6th-highest percentage of residents who are African-American, and our white non-Latino percentage is well below the media. So fuck off.
Mac
1:27
Lots of Corbin Carroll love out there. Does he have the ceiling to be a top half of the 1st round guy?
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