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Zach D
1:54
School start time. Isn’t the rationale that school has to start somewhat around the time that adults start work? If school doesn’t start until 9am, and I have to leave my house at 7am for work. Then I need 2hrs of day care each morning to get my kid on the bus?
Keith Law
1:54
We're talking about teenagers, whose circadian rhythms run later than those of younger kids or adults.
Anchen
1:54
How does this year's free agent crop compare to last year?  Machado/Harper/Corbin vs Strasburg/Cole/Rendon.  Probably would go with last year mostly because of age of the two main stars but this year looks pretty strong as well.
Keith Law
1:54
I think it's a little deeper past the top three this year than last.
Chris P
1:54
ESPN cut off my access to Insider earlier this year and I can't reactivate it because I'm in Canada. It's really going to suck the most in February when I can't read your prospect lists, even though I want to give the company money just for that. I don't have a question, just hoping you can let your bosses know that they are missing out on international reader's money.
Keith Law
1:55
They're aware, but I don't think there's a solution in sight. I'm sorry.
Brent
1:55
What do you like about Kapler? Phillies fans were almost all happy to see him gone. Over the top positivity, not holding players accountable, horrendous game day decisions. Girardi isn’t an upgrade? Find that hard to believe.
Keith Law
1:55
Wait, positivity is bad? Only in Philly.
The not holding players accountable thing is nonsense, BTW. That feels like a take distilled through the dirty filter of sports radio.
Frank
1:55
Is Marco Luciano a GUY or to early to tell?
Keith Law
1:55
He's a prospect. Too early to juice him like, say, Wander at that age.
Harry
1:56
Alex Rodriguez made a comment do Juan Soto post game "are you sure youre 21, can I see some ID, hahaha"   A joke, but one in poor taste IMO.   Any pushback?
Keith Law
1:56
I'm surprised that A-Rod didn't ask Martinez about how valuable it was to have a lead that was an even number.
Pat D
1:56
On a scale of 1-14, how shocked are you that Republicans are still whining about the "process" after today's vote?  Gotta be a negative number, right?
Keith Law
1:57
Yep.
Matt
1:58
Keith Law
1:58
Y I K E S.
Erik
1:58
movies on your docket to see before "awards season" I always appreciate your reviews
Keith Law
1:59
Short term: The Lighthouse, Parasite (I couldn't swing it this week), Dolemite is My Name, Frankie, Irishman, Laundromat (I hear it's not good, I'll probably still watch it). More coming the next few weeks though.
Ryan
1:59
Hi Keith, you seem to be fairly high on Kapler as a managerial candidate. I am curious if his handling of abuse allegations in the minor leagues from 2015 would concern you at all if you were a member of an organization considering hiring him. Im sure you probably know more about that situation than I do, so wanted to get your thoughts on Kapler's past and how I should view him from someone whose opinions I respect greatly and generally align with my values.
Keith Law
2:01
The public story on that is simply false. He didn't cover anything up; from talking to multiple people involved, including Kapler, it sounds like he handled it appropriately, and the subsequent accusations, which come from an employee the Dodgers fired, are not accurate. If this were a story, I'd write it, and certainly wouldn't support a candidate who'd mishandled such cases. I believe I have the facts, however, and that just isn't what happened.
Chris
2:01
So, I pre-ordered the Kindle version of the book.  Just curious how much of a difference the paper vs digital purchase makes to the author.  Thanks!
Keith Law
2:01
Virtually none, but I appreciate you asking.
HH
2:01
Feel free to punt here, but I've been very curious how many copies of Smart Baseball sold and there doesn't seem to be a good way to find out. (This is just idle curiosity, since you're the only author I know, and I have zero sense of the scale of the book market.)
Keith Law
2:01
It would actually take me a little while to get a precise number. I do get royalty statements, which do tell me that number, but it's not easy to get to.
2:03
I have to take a call right now, so I have to wrap this up. Thank you all for reading, and for all your interest in my upcoming book. My rankings of the top 50 free agents should be up for ESPN+ subscribers on Tuesday, and I'll chat at some point shortly after that. Enjoy your weekends!
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