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Ollie
2:06
How much will the Dbacks regret trading away Chisholm?
Keith Law
2:06
It's not how much, but how likely. If he's any good, he'll be great. They think there's too much of a risk that he's not any good, that the strikeouts and the slightly out-of-control playing style overwhelm his ridiculous talent.
Adam
2:07
How do you feel about the new Padres jerseys?
Keith Law
2:07
I really don't care. I'm sure Fashiongraphs will have an opinion for you.
Joey
2:07
Can Alek Thomas or Corbin Carroll develop plus power? Which one is the better bet to stick in center? Thank you!
Keith Law
2:08
I like Carroll's future power more than Thomas's. Right now I have both staying in CF.
John Coppollela
2:08
In light of the pending penalties for HOU's transgressions, was my lifetime ban a bit too Draconian?
Keith Law
2:08
We don't know the pending penalties for Houston, but I think MLB made an example of Coppolella, and that the penalty didn't fit the crime (or recognize how many teams did similar stuff because the lawless July 2nd market all but requires it).
Eric
2:08
Devin Nunes is clearly not a smart person. How the hell does he keep getting elected?
Keith Law
2:09
Matt Gaetz sees you and raises you -$50.
Dylan
2:09
Out of all the white sox outfield prospects not named Luis Robert or Steele Walker, who (Luis Basabe, Micker Adolfo, Blake Rutherford, Luis Gonzalez) has the Most realistic chance at making the majors and contributing
Keith Law
2:10
Adolfo is going to hit his way to the majors. I'd probably pick him.
Kyle
2:10
I have the Disney plus bundle that includes ESPN +. Does that allow me to read your insider stuff?
Keith Law
2:10
Yes, you can read my stuff while watching The Rescuers.
Paul
2:10
A's DFAd Jharel Cotton. Are you out on him at this point?
Keith Law
2:10
Not at all - just waiting to see him return from TJ.
John Zirinsky
2:12
Keith if I recall correctly you were never a big Greg Bird fan, so I would imagine you think the Yanks did the right thing?
Keith Law
2:12
My issue was that he was a DH only. I think the reason they cut him was that he was so seldom healthy.
Tom
2:13
Does Austin Hays have a shot at being a decent everyday CF?
Keith Law
2:13
I don't think he has any shot at CF.
Marty
2:13
What’s up with teams not hiring minorities for managers and GM positions?  White privilege alive and well.  Writers like you sit on your hands and never question it
Keith Law
2:15
Oh fuck right off. I point that out all the time. I even spoke to a high-ranking exec last week who hired a white candidate for one such job to ask which candidates of color he'd interviewed. Someone asked me for suggestions for a director-level position they had open this fall, and I made sure to include candidates of color on that list too. And I am *far* from the only person in the media who has pointed out this issue, or the underlying issue that people of color and women do not get the same initial opportunities or the chances for advancement prior to director-level, manager, or GM positions to create a candidate pool beyond the same old white men. If you think no one is talking about it, you have your fingers in your ears.
Zach D
2:16
A well-known national baseball writer said that Albert Belle was “one dimensional player” and that’s why he’s not in the HOF...sigh
Keith Law
2:16
I think we know what "dimension" that would be.
Gary
2:16
MLB owners shielding media with police force is_____.
Keith Law
2:16
Were public funds used for that? I have no idea how that works but if Crane didn't pay for that out of his own pocket I'd be furious.
Ron
2:17
A question for you that most likely never will happen.  I own a MLB team and we need a stadium.  I have so much money, the land to build on and love the city so much that I will build the stadium myself without tax dollars and work out parking and other logistics with the city. I reserve the right to name said stadium after some baseball icon or whatever and tell them to shove the corporate naming rights because I don't want their money.  Would MLB agree?  Would it matter if they did or not?
Keith Law
2:17
They would. You just kind of don't exist.
Ridley
2:17
FWIW, any non-discretionary amount, say an automatic 18% for parties of six or more,  added to a check in a restaurant is considered a "service charge" and not a tip, and the restaurant has the right to do whatever they want with it. This has been the case since January, 2014 in the U.S. and the restaurant is under no obligation to disclose where the money goes. I've been in the restaurant industry for 35 years now and this is one of the shadiest aspects of a very shady business.
Keith Law
2:17
I didn't know that those automatic service charges weren't guaranteed to go to servers. I'll ask from now on.
Nathan
2:17
No question, just wanted to acknowledge your awesome Coldplay reference in your latest article
Keith Law
2:18
Tried to keep it subtle, and stick with one of their actual good songs.
Josh
2:18
If the White Sox go after Rendon , would moving Moncada to RF make sense?
Keith Law
2:18
Or centerfield? Granted Robert's there too but why couldn't Moncada play it?
Alex
2:18
Is the guy from Vanderbilt who some think is a top 3  pick (name escapes me now), does he have enough arm to remain at SS or 3B?   Thanks
Keith Law
2:19
Austin Martin, who is definitely a real person and not a knockoff sports car, played ridiculously good 3b when I saw him in May.
Chris
2:19
Hey Keith, Do you think Beltran can fix Edwin Diaz?
Keith Law
2:19
I don't think there's anything wrong with Diaz that a de-juiced baseball can't fix.
Zac
2:19
Im surprised the Tigers decided to protect Derek Hill. I know you have always been high on him so has he done enough last year to belive he can be at least a bench piece?
Keith Law
2:19
He can definitely play CF in the majors. I don't think he's that far away from being a good bench piece but he isn't there right now.
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