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Klawchat 10/31/18
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Keith Law
1:02
Every time just like the last. Klawchat.
Dean
1:02
Mr. President, everyone in this room is now dumber from having listened to you. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
Keith Law
1:03
Just going to suggest that one way to stop a President who thinks he can change the Constitution on a whim is to vote for the opposition party on Tuesday.
DaveAlden53
1:03
How is Jahmai Jones doing at second base?  Is his bat a better fit for that position?
Keith Law
1:04
He was fine there when I saw him in the AFL but never sufficiently challenged. The bat would obviously play better there than in LF/RF, since he wasn't going to play center in that organization.
DaveAlden53
1:05
The Brewers added Tyrone Taylor to their 40-man roster.  Can he play a role with the big club in 2019?
Keith Law
1:05
Extra outfielder? He really hasn't performed - a .321 OBP in Colorado Springs as a 24-year-old is not going to cut it.
Tom
1:05
Let's say it was physically and financially possible to change all ballparks so that they played identically to each other. Would you be in favor of doing this?
Keith Law
1:06
No, I love the fact that we have unique playing fields & dimensions - it sets us apart from other sports.
JT
1:06
You've long been an advocate of going to an experienced manager while still being a fresh face with new ideas: are you happy with the Blue Jays' selection of Montoya?
Keith Law
1:06
Absolutely - heard nothing but great things from his colleagues in Tampa Bay and he has a great resume.
Hal
1:08
What candy are you handing out for Halloween?
Keith Law
1:09
Nothing special - we just get some generic mixed stuff from Target, definitely Reese's cups in there, because I will eat the leftovers. I didn't dress up this year for the first time in a while because my daughter is just generally less into the holiday this year.
Andy
1:10
Serious question, if the Mets decide to trade DeGrom or Syndergaard to jumpstart a rebuild, would the new GM sign off on it?
Hal
1:10
Kimbrel looked vulnerable at times during the playoffs and during the season his Ks were down and BB way up.  If you were Boston would you let him walk?  What would you offer him?
Keith Law
1:10
I would let Kimbrel walk, yes.
1:11
Mets GM: who knows - anything involving those guys feels like a conflict of interest. If you're another GM and BVW calls to offer to trade you one of those guys, don't you wonder if he has information on them that you don't have that might discourage you from accepting any offer?
Wally
1:11
Initial thoughts on the Trevor Rosenthal signing ?
Keith Law
1:12
I can't offer thoughts on a deal without any contract terms.
Andy
1:12
What is pache's future value in your eyes?
Keith Law
1:13
He's at least 10+ runs a year in centerfielder, maybe 15-20, with plus raw power and, at the moment, a low OBP. That still makes him an above-average regular, but the ceiling is limited by the lack of patience at the plate, and he did seem occasionally overmatched at the plate in the AFL.
Ozzie's helmet
1:13
Is there a way to prevent that Ozzie Albies becomes Rougned Odor?
Keith Law
1:13
Sure, but he has to be a part of that process too.
Jordan
1:14
Do you think the Mets have the pieces to go after JT Realmuto this winter? And if they do, what would they have to offer for the Marlins to seriously consider accepting the deal?
Keith Law
1:14
I think other teams would be able to top the Mets' best offer - but I also think it would be a terrible idea for the Mets to trade prospects for Realmuto.
Joules
1:15
How reluctant do you think the Marlins would be to move JTR within the division?
Keith Law
1:15
The correct answer would be "zero." That mentality is stupid, and outdated, and hurts no one but your own team.
Brian
1:17
There has been a lot of glowing post-season wrap up stuff on Spencer Howard. What have you heard about him?
Keith Law
1:17
I've seen him. Lot of average stuff. Was way too old/experienced for low-A this year.
HOTLANTA
1:18
Do you think an offer of Pache, Gohara, and Allard would be enough to land Realmuto?
Keith Law
1:18
Probably, if Anthopoulos has lost his damn mind.
Jordan
1:18
Obviously we need to see results before seriously judging, but what are your thoughts on the Mets hiring Van Wagenen as their new GM?
Keith Law
1:21
I said this yesterday on the BBTN podcast: I know BVW a little, but not enough to know what kind of GM he will be, but I will say that the Mets' process here has been a farce. The owner's son hired his buddy, and it's a guy with zero experience anywhere in a front office - never scouted, never worked in player development, never worked in analytics, never worked as an AGM under in that area working on contracts. I literally have more relevant experience than BVW does, and I do not believe I am qualified to jump in and be a GM. Yet they chose him over one of the best and most qualified GM candidates in the game, Chaim Bloom; and they covered their bases by interviewing two persons of color, one a woman, and then booting them both after the first round. Sometimes a flawed process produces a good result, but that doesn't absolve the owners here for the flaws.
Fish
1:22
Is the Orioles' hiring of a President/GM going to be a circus again, or is there any indication that there's been a positive change there?
Keith Law
1:22
Nobody knows what's going on. I generally don't chase those rumors anyway, but I'm surprised I've heard basically nothing on Baltimore.
Zihuatanejo
1:22
From a talent/development standpoint, are either of Smith or Ruiz ready to suit up for the Dodgers in 2018?
Keith Law
1:22
Smith probably is. Ruiz is not.
Adam Trask
1:22
Your brand is built in part on letting people into to your personal life and political views. Why would you react negatively when a follower asks what you're doing in the offseason or about your eating habits?
Keith Law
1:23
I wouldn't. I think you totally missed the joke.
David
1:23
Since the Padres forced him out of position by signing Hosmer, trading Myers seems logical—but how much of his contract would they have to eat to do so (and get something useful back in return)?
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