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Klawchat 11/16/17
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Keith Law
1:02
Take one for the team; you're a cog in the machine. It's Klawchat.
Dr. Bob
1:02
Hey there, Keith. The NL ROY was obvious. I was curious about your second and third place votes since they went against the grain of other voters. Not a complaint. Can you educate us as to your reasons?
Keith Law
1:05
I was floored to see all the votes for Josh Bell - a fine player, but worth under a win because 1) he's a first baseman and 2) he's a *terrible* first baseman. It's 2017; we know position matters and we know defense matters. I'm not saying my ballot was 'right,' but Margot was clearly worth more than Bell, thanks to defense/position, and he's over a year younger to boot. Hoskins was worth more than Bell too, and there you've got the direct positional comparison. There was a clear #1, and there wasn't really anyone in the NL who was a clear #2, or someone you'd say "well, if Bellinger hadn't won, this guy would have probably won it." But the downballot totals didn't make much sense to me.
Nick
1:05
Turkey question: How would you approach seasoning a turkey that's been dry brined and spatchcocked? I'm thinking unsalted herb butter during the cooking process?
Keith Law
1:06
I cook it at high temp with nothing else on it (just put water in the roasting pan so it doesn't smoke), then leave seasoning to the gravy. At 425-450 I'd be concerned about burning any butter on or in the bird.
Casey
1:06
Do the Cardinals go with Paul DeJong as their opening day starter at SS? If so what are the chances he's an average regular there?
Keith Law
1:06
I'm fairly sure they will; I'd probably say 33% chance.
Nick
1:06
Do you podcast often? If so, what are you're favorites (I'm big on Radiolab)?
Keith Law
1:07
Grierson & Leitch's movie podcast; The Hidden Brain; Joe Sheehan's podcast. That's it right now. I always listen while doing something else - driving, mowing, cooking/cleaning.
Casey
1:07
Which Cardinals SP prospect has the highest ceiling...Hicks or Alcantara?
Keith Law
1:07
Hicks.
Adam
1:07
Thoughts on the Anthoupolos hire in ATL? Did you work with him in Toronto?
Keith Law
1:08
I did, for 2+ years, and remain a huge fan. I think it was a perfect hire, someone with a great track record, lots of respect around the industry, and a philosophy that should dovetail well with their existing amateur scouting practices. They made the best of a terrible situation.
Eric
1:08
By Monday, we'll find out if Tony Clark wants to toss a monkeywrench into Ohtani's plans or not. Predict for us - will a posting agreement be reached?
Keith Law
1:09
I'll predict yes, but if this deal doesn't pay Ohtani fairly, I'd rather the answer be no. Why let the Yankees (for example) pay $5 million for a player worth $25 million-plus a year when they can clearly afford it.
Ben
1:09
Thoughts on Vieira going to the Sox?
Keith Law
1:10
Seen him 3x. 98-102 with well below average command and no average second pitch. Have seen a CB (awful) and slider (below average). Big arm strength guy. Fine pickup for international money, but high chance he never produces any value in the majors given the command issues.
Adam
1:10
So what’s the story on Andres Munoz? Are we looking at a guy with potential to be a high-leverage reliever/ future “closer?”
Keith Law
1:11
The Padres' teenager? Yes, that's the most likely outcome. Very hard to see him ever becoming a starter.
Dan
1:11
Will it be Stanton/Altuve tonight?
Keith Law
1:11
That's my expectation.
Dana
1:11
Looks like Gleyber will compete for 3B and Didi won't be traded. Time for the Yanks to extend Didi?
Keith Law
1:11
I've said before I think this wastes Gleyber's defensive value.
Adam
1:11
How many picks have to work out for a draft class to be a success? Or is it more about nailing 1 superstar than a handful of role players?
Keith Law
1:12
If you get a superstar, it's hard for anyone to argue it was a bad class ... but I think any class should be judged in the context of both the picks a team had and the caliber of the class overall. So the Rays' 2011 class, with 7 picks in the first ~80 or so, would be judged against a higher standard than a draft where a team didn't pick until round 2 or 3.
Adam
1:12
If you ever get a Manager of the Year vote, what basis would you use to decide who you’ll vote for?
Keith Law
1:13
I had one once. I called a bunch of GMs and other front office folks in the league and asked what they thought. I don't think there are valid, objective criteria for that award. "They won more games than we thought they would" is a terrible proxy.
Jim
1:13
Which of the Cardinals 7 or so outfielders do you see most likely to get dealt?
Keith Law
1:13
Feels like Grichuk, Mercado, O'Neill could all be available. Wonder if they'd sell low on Piscotty; I wouldn't. I've always believed he could hit.
Alex
1:13
Do you believe Stanton will actually get traded? If so, who would you guess it would be to?
Keith Law
1:14
I have said for months I think it's unlikely - that is an enormous contract with huge risk given his injury history.
Jack
1:14
Ohtani have ace potential? 3-4 plus pitches?
Keith Law
1:14
He's a #1 starter here.
Perry
1:14
If you’re not doing a write-up, can you give us your thoughts on the Ryon Healy trade?
Keith Law
1:14
(yawn)
Juwan
1:14
How do you view the Robles v Acuna debate (and by debate I mean petty squabbling between their respective fan bases)? They both look like future stars, do you view one more highly than the other?
Keith Law
1:14
I'll have to put one over the other when I rank prospects in January. There are no ties.
Carlo
1:14
What role do you think Luiz Gohara ultimately fills? Thanks!
Keith Law
1:14
Starter.
Nelson
1:14
What do you hope to acheive by responding to tweets like Aubrey Huff's? You know that theres no chance youll make any impression on him, right?
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