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Keith Law
1:45
I linked to one two Saturdays ago here on the dish.
Michael
1:45
New place for your SD trip, Cafe Calabria (I think). Only certified Napolese pizza maker in SD and it rivals Bianco.  In North Park, just tried it Friday
Keith Law
1:45
Much appreciated, thanks.
Ryan
1:45
I’m starting to become optimistic that Ivan Herrera will actually become a major league catcher. Do I need to slow down a bit or is he legit?
Keith Law
1:45
He's interesting. And they sure do know how to make catchers over there.
Jordan
1:45
What did you think of Cole saying he's not an employee of the Astros anymore and wearing a Boras Corp hat during his press conference? S
Keith Law
1:46
🤷
Todd
1:46
Peter Luger's Brooklyn got slammed in a new review. What say you?
Keith Law
1:46
I've never been, and since I don't eat beef, I never will. Also, who the fuck doesn't accept credit cards in 2019?
Zach D
1:46
Re: Astros Karma. Don’t forget blocking access for a Detroit reporter trying to do their job.
Keith Law
1:47
That never seemed to get any public resolution, but I hope MLB (and the BBWAA) don't just drop that.
Johnny
1:47
Recent J2 classes have been producing super stars like Tatis, Soto, Vlad and more on the way like Wander, Robert, Kristian, Julio...etc.  Has scouting gotten much better in recent years where top rated J2 players are converting into major leaguers?  How early do you peg top prospects status on players from these classes?
Keith Law
1:48
Players in general are becoming highly productive big leaguers younger than in the past ... but it's just the guys at the top of the J2 classes, right? It's not throughout those groups, but the stars who emerge faster. And I do think some of that is just better training, nutrition, etc. from trainers in the major countries that produce players.
1:49
I saw Erick Pena (KC) earlier this month. He's 16, and while he has the baby face you'd expect, that is some kind of build on a kid that young.
Harry
1:49
When does the KLT100 drop this year?
Keith Law
1:49
I assume around February 1st. Not entirely my call.
Matt
1:49
At what point does the GOP stop attacking the impeachment process and start addressing the facts? Never?
Keith Law
1:49
Never.
Paul
1:49
Final half season of Bojack Horseman - Yay or neigh...
Keith Law
1:49
Never seen it. I did enjoy S1 of Big Mouth - just waiting for my girlfriend to catch up before we start S2 (and so I can discuss my favorite line with her).
Michael
1:50
Why don't the Deadspin folk just start their own website and own it? Is it that expensive to do that it would be cost prohibitive?
Keith Law
1:50
It requires capital that most people don't just have lying around.
Grover
1:50
Did it feel like people were really trying to will the "Bryce Harper must be so bitter/mad/jealous right now!" thing into existence the last week or two?  Isn't it possible he's genuinely happy for his former teammates, and also fine with the decision he made last winter?
Keith Law
1:51
I'm sorry, that take is way too mature and tepid for online discourse. Please put your traybake back in the oven for another ten minutes and try again.
John Zirinsky
1:51
Keith: Would you give 8 years/$300 million to Cole if you felt like he was the one missing piece, or do you think spreading that around is a better play?
Keith Law
1:51
I would. He's a difference-maker.
Jon
1:51
Did you get to see Forrest Whitley at all in the AFL? Any thoughts on what realistic expectations should be for him next season and beyond?
Keith Law
1:51
Yes, I led my AFL post with him. Stuff was all still there.
Ridley
1:51
Thank you for not sticking to baseball. FWIW, I'm excited about the new book and of the opinion that having all of these other interests makes all your writing, even the strictly baseball stuff, more interesting.
Keith Law
1:52
You're welcome. I do hope this book opens more possibilities for me to write about non-sportsball topics (well, aside from board games).
Sedona
1:52
i would love to hear you on a fantasy baseball podcast!!  Some of your industry colleagues participate.  Will you consider it?
Keith Law
1:52
I don't play fantasy sports and haven't for almost 20 years now, so, no, probably not.
John
1:52
Odorizzi QO seems like a no brainer. Will anyone sign him away from the Twins if he gets it?
Keith Law
1:52
Yes. They absolutely should offer.
Bruce
1:52
Yasmani Grandal was fantastic for the Brewers last year but will be 31 years old next season. Is he worth a 3-4 year contract at that age and will he get one?
Keith Law
1:53
The gap between the industry view of him and the online community's (stat-based, especially framing-based) view of him is wider than it is on any other free agent, I think.
Al
1:53
I have heard of why we sleep. From what author however, there are several similar titles. Thanks
Keith Law
1:53
Matthew Walker. Reviewed it here: https://klaw.me/2Ip01bK
Arnold
1:53
Did this World Series validate the importance of starting pitching over what seemed to be a growing preference for strong bullpens and openers?
Keith Law
1:53
It helped the cause of the starter, rather than validating it or disproving the alternative.
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