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Black Cat
2:20
Not a question, but just wanted to let you know I'm about 40% through The Master and Margarita. It probably wouldn't have crossed my radar had I not read your Top 100 list. Thanks for the suggestion! I'm enjoying it so far.
Keith Law
2:20
Glad you've liked it! It's such a masterwork of imagination and layered meanings.
Brian
2:20
Keith,  I just finished Exit West based upon your recommendation and absolutely loved it.  Any similar books you recommend?
Keith Law
2:21
A Tale for the Time Being, Lincoln in the Bardo, Kafka on the Shore.
Georgie
2:21
How do some national writers still not understand trade value whatsoever? Saw an article today suggesting Bryant for Fried, Waters, Wilson, and Contreras.
Keith Law
2:21
Yikes.
Kyle
2:21
If the server says, "No, the restaurant keeps the 18%", what will you do? Not tip? Tip and tell the owner you're never coming back?
Keith Law
2:21
Tip, absolutely. It's not the server's fault. Sure, I'd call out the owner for misleading customers, but the most important thing is to ensure the servers are paid.
Phil
2:22
True or False: Irrespective of his playoff miscues, Clayton Kershaw is the finest starting pitcher of his generation.
Keith Law
2:22
True. He had some great playoff outings too, but no one wants to remember them.
Matt
2:23
It’s starting to get cold which means I love hot stews/soups. Any favorites and what’s the key to making a good stew?
Keith Law
2:23
The stock. Use real stock, make your own, and it's hard to screw it up.
Craig
2:23
a person on the chat accused you of being insufficiently woke on MLB minority hiring <Insert GIF of Jim from the Office staring into the camera>
Keith Law
2:24
I'm sure I could do and say more, but to say that I and other writers like me haven't done or said anything is nonsense.
Chris
2:24
Most underrated Thanksgiving food and most overrated?
Keith Law
2:24
Most underrated is a good-quality scratch pumpkin pie. Most overrated is that gloppy mess of green bean casserole.
Buscon Bob
2:25
Baltimore hired a female FO member yesterday, so is her rank higher than Kim Ng's with LA?
Keith Law
2:25
I don't think her rank is higher but I've met Eve and this is a great hire. She's one of three women to leave Houston's baseball ops department in the last four months, I think.
Chris
2:25
Rick Hahn just said that Grandal is "elite at at a premium position."  Agree?
Keith Law
2:25
Obviously yes.
Andy
2:25
Do you make money on this website? The ads aren't obtrusive, thanks for that.
Keith Law
2:26
I make a little bit, although if you consider the hours I put into writing, it's a labor of love.
Chris
2:26
Thoughts on Carlos Beltran as Mets manager?
Keith Law
2:26
Zero experience managing or coaching at any level. I do not favor those hires at all.
Buscon Bob
2:26
Have you seen Jo jo Rabbit yet?
Keith Law
2:27
No; the reviews by people I trust have been tepid to outright negative. If it gets some nominations I'll double back to see it but I have other films i want to see (Pain & Glory, Knives Out, The Irishman).
addoeh
2:27
"Matt Gaetz sees you and raises you -$50."

Steve King says "All in!"
Keith Law
2:28
King is a whole different breed than the others. Nunes and Gaetz are dunces. King is terrifying.
Snowy
2:28
Giants fans overwhelmingly hate Kapler already. Based on what Farhan has done so far, I think we have to give him the benefit of the doubt. Do you think Kapler is a good fit in SF?
Keith Law
2:28
Giants fans who hate Kapler are probably basing it off incorrect or incomplete information. That's a shame.
Aaron
2:29
The Angels just added Jamai Jones to the 40 man to protect him from the rule 5 draft. Just looking at the stat line it looks like he’s been disappointing in his development the last couple of years. What have you seen or heard from a scouting perspective? Will he hit enough to start in the majors? How’s his defense developed since moving big to 2B?
Keith Law
2:29
He's been disappointing at the plate when I've seen him. Swing is good, swing decisions haven't been.
Guest
2:29
McCammond/Barkley issue - uncalled for by Barkley.  But why do people not delete their twitter accounts when they become "famous".  Countless jokes/slurs by McCammond against the Asian and LGBT community.  She doesn't think people won't find this?
Keith Law
2:30
Irrelevant to the issue at hand. What Barkley said should have been enough to get him fired. Any discussion of her is a de facto argument over whether she 'deserved' the insult.
Brett
2:30
Have you ever tried venison?  If so, did you like it?
Keith Law
2:31
Yes, I think just once, and now I don't eat any red meat other than pork.
Craig
2:31
Rumor is that Milwaukee wouldn't guarantee Yaz a 4th year. I am thinking that is an AL vs NL thing -- CWS was willing to go there because they could use him at DH to cut down on his wear and tear and to use his bat into his mid 30s; without that kind of option, MIL couldn't justify the 4th year. Is this thinking valid?
Keith Law
2:31
I have no idea if that's true but it is logical.
Jack
2:31
I saw your comments on twitter yesterday about Gladwell and his chapter on Sandusky and Nassar. Just wanted to see if you could provide more details on your thoughts I am curious to hear your full opinion
Keith Law
2:31
What I said covered it - he's a Penn State truther and now has run roughshod over Nassar victims in some weird, misguided attempt to discredit some of their statements. I won't read his stuff or listen to anything he's on.
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