JotCast | Klawchat 10/3/19

Klawchat 10/3/19

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Keith Law

1:50

I used to do long chats but he always had the record as far as I know.

MIke

1:50

At what point does tanking become a diminishing return? I mean the Blue Jays can't be thrilled about losing 95 games for the priveledge of drafting 6th (and its accompanying draft pool).

Keith Law

1:51

Agreed, and that fan base seems like one of the angriest at the current leadership.

Mike

1:51

Acuna/Pache/Betts OF? Yikes.

Keith Law

1:51

Right? Will they give up any doubles all year?

Robert

1:51

Did you see the Phil Rogers take where he asserted that the Cubs collapse in the last two seasons was a result of taking Russell off shortstop for Baez in the second half last year? Quality analysis—playing the better player instead of the domestic abuser leads to losses.

Keith Law

1:51

I saw it, but it wasn't backed with evidence. That claim requires support.

Andrew

1:52

Bryan Reynolds...is he a legit MLB hitter?

Keith Law

1:52

MLB regular, yes. .400 BABIP guy, no.

1:52

Any interest in returning to a front office role in the future?

Keith Law

1:52

Not really.

I never say never, but that fits my current life less than it ever has.

A-A-Ron

1:53

Is your name pronounced "Claw" or "Kay-law"?

Keith Law

1:53

Rhymes with "claw." It's been my nickname since high school.

Rob

1:53

Nice call on Jose Garcia prior to season. Can he be an above average regular at shortstop for the Reds?

Keith Law

1:53

Sure sounds like it. I should share credit with Eric Longenhagen, who was on him just as early as I was.

Sedona

1:53

BA seems to be buying in on Bryan Mata? What are your thoughts?

Keith Law

1:53

I have delivery questions. Great arm though.

John

1:53

Do you have any "never miss" podcasts that aren't really well known? I do a ton of driving and would like to put a new one in the rotation. Thanks.

Keith Law

1:54

I listen to The Hidden Brain, Grierson & Leitch, and BBC's The Inquiry, which are all weekly. I subscribe to some others that come and go, like Hugh Acheson Stirs the Pot, and have done some single-season ones too.

Mad Max's Brown Eye

1:54

Why do any Democrats think the impeachment process is a bad idea, or that they should whip through it as quickly as possible? At the very worst, you're getting all of the evidence (that you look for, at least) out into public record and forcing the GOP to defend Cheeto Benito's actions before voters. People talk about his popularity, but Nixon was WAY more popular pre-hearings than Trump ever was, and look how public opinion turned against him.

Keith Law

1:55

This is my thought exactly. I'm neither a historian nor a political pundit, but my common sense meter goes bananas at the thought of a deliberate, thorough impeachment hearing.

Joe

1:55

Should the Phils dump Klentak/McPhail, Or Kapler? Or clean house with all of them? Should the injuries spare Kapler?

Keith Law

1:55

Keep them all. Who do you blame for the whole bullpen getting hurt?

Tom C

1:55

I was reading how attendance hit a 7 year low this year, with one theory being fans don’t like the happy fun ball results. But looking at the standings, there seems to be a lot of lousy to middling teams, and that would seem to me to drop it more because what’s the incentive to go watch teams like that?

Keith Law

1:56

Agreed - who is buying a season ticket package, even a partial one, to go see a team that isn't trying to win and doesn't bring up its prospects because service time.

Nick

1:57

Do you think Marcus Wilson is good enough to be an everyday starter in Boston?

Keith Law

1:57

I do not. .319 OBP in AA with a huge K% doesn't bode well.

Bob

1:57

Forest Whitley seems to be pitching well again in the AFL. What does he need to do to give the Hou FO confidence that he can contribute in the rotation next year?

Keith Law

1:58

Just pitch well, really. I think they were ready to give him 10-15 starts this year until he struggled, and I don't know if that was the Happy Fun Ball, or some physical issue, or something else.

Andrew

1:58

Random Question--I feel like its rare to find Left handed Catchers...is there a baseball reason for that, like its harder to throw the ball to a certain base- etc.

Keith Law

1:58

A left-handed thrower with that kind of arm strength probably ends up on the mound as a kid.

Ryan V.

1:58

I came across this longform story about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. I, for one, am *super* proud to live in a nation where the administration cares not a whit about the murder of a U.S. resident by a foreign government... https://www.insider.com/the-murder-of-jamal-khashoggi-2019-10

Keith Law

1:58

Thanks, I'll check this out. And yeah, we used to stand for some things.

Bill

1:59

In terms of music, do you have any guilty pleasures (songs or bands) that you wouldn't be overly eager to disclose to others?

Keith Law

1:59

You see my monthly and annual playlists - I don't hide anything on there. If I like a pop song, it goes on the lists. Someone will always make a derisive comment but my tastes are what they are.

James

2:00

Do you think the Fair pay to Play act could potentially influence tough sign HS draft prospects in CA? Could they use it as leverage to get more $$$ from MLB teams?

Keith Law

2:00

I hope so, but college baseball players don't have the personal revenue potential of football/basketball players.

Mark Emmert

2:00

How dare college athletes try to make money off their name and likeness, that should only be for the schools to do!

Keith Law

2:00

And for you personally, of course.

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