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Keith Law
1:39
People were killing Kapler here at the end of the season, booing him every trip to the mound, which is just so dumb. It was a bad defensive club and nothing he did was going to mitigate that. I'd like to see them move to upgrade their defense, while obviously using some of that war chest they've got to acquire some top flight talent in free agency. Pollock would be an interesting target. I already said I'm a big Corbin guy. He'd fit for just about any contender.
The Shrike
1:39
Over/under on the amount Carter Stewart will get if he's declared a free agent and is not subject to any bonus pool restrictions?
Keith Law
1:39
If this wrist thing really isn't a big deal for teams, I think he'll get $6 million-plus.
Bill
1:40
Thanks for the chats Keith. They are easily in my top 7 shirking work activities. Do you think Dansby Swanson can still grow into an average to above average contributor at the plate?
Keith Law
1:40
I do, but he's always going to strike out more than the typical player of his profile. That was the knock on his game in college, too.
Ed
1:40
Do you see pitching eventually adjusting to the obsession with launch angle, resulting in a higher concentration on pitchers with whatever attribute counteracts more loft in swings (be it a good high fastball, late lateral movement, or whatever)?  And therefore creating a market again for more level swings / higher contact guys?  I look at the Cubs this year, and it really struck me how they can destroy teams with their offense on one day and go completely inert the next (including 163 and the WC game) and I start thinking about what I wouldn't give for someone who can just shorten his swing, put the bat on the ball, and work the count a bit.
Keith Law
1:40
I think it already has - that's why you see teams trying to get guys who either live at the knees or can throw high-spin four-seamers at the top of the zone.
Mike
1:41
How far is Hiura away from taking the Brewers 2b job?  Would you package him for a top of the rotation starter if you were in the Brewers situation?
Keith Law
1:43
If they feel like his defense is ready (and the elbow injury, whatever it was, is no longer a concern), then pretty much any time. I know scouts love his bat, but I feel like lingering concerns over the elbow would suppress his trade value.
Jimbo
1:43
Have you seen Luis Patino? How do you account for his ascendance into various Top 100s?
Keith Law
1:43
I have not. I don't comment on other top 100s.
Cole
1:43
How soon do you think we could see Jo Adell up with the Angels? I’ve seen some people say they wouldn’t be surprised if he was up by the All Star Break next year, and I was wondering if you felt the same.
Keith Law
1:43
I think that's very optimistic.
James
1:43
Hey Keith, I know you have opened up about Anxiety in the past.  At what point, did you, or do you know it is a problem to go get help for it.
Keith Law
1:44
I had a brutal panic attack at age 39 while driving on Staten Island (insert joke about SI traffic here), and that really forced me to get help.
JR
1:44
Rockies tried piggbacking starters in '12 or '13 and were mocked for it (probably because it failed), while "openers" and "bullpen" games have, for the most part, have not been mocked (probably because it was successful). Perhaps the Rockies were on too something and just didn't have the right arms or quite the right approach to make it work?
Keith Law
1:44
They had a decent idea but executed it poorly.
Rum Guy
1:44
Enjoying the Periscope sessions, This Boomer needs a new acoustic or maybe electro acoustic for playing here at home and so KLaw, what guitar models  do u have?
Keith Law
1:45
Very simple - a Mitchell acoustic, a Stratocaster electric.
Mac
1:45
In this age of awful catchers can Zack Collins be league average?
Keith Law
1:45
My bet is no.
JP
1:45
would you start Devers at 3B regardless of whether starter is RH or LH? Nunez has similar defensive deficiencies without any of the pop/patience.
Keith Law
1:45
I would, yes. Devers' eye is pretty good for his age.
JT
1:46
How has Shapiro done in Toronto? I'll confess that I'm a little underwhelmed if that's a word.
Keith Law
1:47
I think that's fair, and it's why he doth protest too much over my comment that they don't have a top 5 farm system (note: still accurate). I've heard some stories from within the regime that don't give me great confidence in their model going forward. I've also heard that there's friction between him and Rogers which, if true, would be rather astounding since Rogers' decision to hire him cost them Anthopoulos.
Ron
1:47
Do you think Mauer retires?  It looks like it. Will really miss him. But he hasn't been the same since the concussion.  Some in Twins Land still don't realize what they had.  At least in his catching days one of the best around. Should have had 2 MVPs. Borderline HOF?
Keith Law
1:47
Sounds like he's retiring, don't think he gets into the Hall as his case is solid but not a slam dunk and relies heavily on advanced stats.
Kace
1:48
Isn't it odd that someone would come here to troll you?  That's a lot of effort beyond being pissed off at an article and finding your Twitter.
Keith Law
1:48
Same couple of trolls every week, too. I have no idea what their end game is.
Jake
1:48
Are you a Doctor Who viewer? If so, thoughts on a woman getting a crack at the role? Looking forward to Sunday.
Keith Law
1:48
Actually never seen it, which is such a shame because I couldn't fill my diaper over a fictional non-human character taking on a female form.
Chris
1:48
Are you still buying Franklin Barreto? It's obvious he's got some interesting tools in the tool kit, but the lack of contact really scares me. His bat-to-ball skills have definitely gone backwards since he was a younger prospect.
Keith Law
1:48
No, I'm out on that one.
Chris
1:49
Seems you were right about Newcomb and the Simmons trade. What are your thoughts on it now that it’s played out a little.
Keith Law
1:49
I think Simmons is the best defender in baseball, among the best we have ever seen, and Atlanta didn't get nearly enough in that deal.
Chris
1:49
It all worked out, but I thought Boone's handling of the 5th was bizarre. First, he sent Sevy back out even though he clearly emptied the tank vs Semien, and then, he went to the one guy in the pen who seems least equipped to enter with a jam. Thoughts?
Keith Law
1:50
I can't be too hard on Boone for sending Severino out with a 0 still in the hits column. It would have been the right move to pull him, but between that and the low pitch count, it would have been extremely unusual.
Sean
1:50
Do you care about parity in the playoffs or do you just want the best teams to make it each year even if they are the same 8 teams year after year?
Keith Law
1:51
Best teams = best baseball. Baseball has parity in the NL right now, just not in the AL at the moment.
Joe
1:51
Is Jon Schoop a nontender candidate?  Probably looking at over 10MM+ for his last year of arbitration and he had a brutal year.
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