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Klawchat 11/29/18
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Mac
1:27
We were having a discussion about the most overrated tools and I said arm strength for a catcher.  What's yours?
Keith Law
1:28
Velocity. Without any other variables, it's not all that telling once you've hit the major-league minimum (you can't throw 84 as a RHP and be a major league starter).
AJ
1:28
Hi Keith, could you weigh in on a friendly office argument? I told a co-worker I'd rather take Eugenio Suarez (at current deal) over Machado at 8/200 and was called insane. It just seems to be a better use of $, and not even for small market teams only. Am I in fact insane?
Keith Law
1:28
Insane is awfully harsh. I just disagree with you.
Jason
1:28
Did Reggie Lawson become a prospect this season? Seems like his secondaries improved
Keith Law
1:28
He was one before, but he took a nice step forward.
Tony
1:28
How can we take strong legislative action on climate change when 1) the Republican base firmly believes scientists are lying, and 2) it's very hard to take decisive control of the Senate from Republicans, given their demographic advantage in having that same Republican base dominate lots of small rural states?
Keith Law
1:29
It would be nice if House Democrats tried a more aggressive tactic of actually pushing bills and forcing the Senate to reject them, but also, the Dems have not done enough to make climate change's effects a real campaign issue in states like Florida that are going to get seriously fucked by rising seas, more/stronger hurricanes, red tide, etc.
Brian
1:29
Do you think Wil Crowe could become a No. 3 starter, or is he more of a high probability 4/5 starter?
Keith Law
1:30
I would say virtually no chance he's a 3.
Chris
1:30
Contrarian thought that I think you'd agree with from being in previous chats: Mets would be smart to flip Alonso for relief pitching now at possible peak of his value and roll w Smith at 1B. Thoughts?
Keith Law
1:30
Depends on the pitching, but yes, I do agree with that. Have to recognize Alonso has real value to AL clubs, though - I'm not saying you just give him away.
Mike
1:31
Love your baseball writing and opinions, as well as your takes on games, food, movies, music and books. I'm curious if baseball wasn't your primary career, and you could spin any of those (or politics, science, etc) into a new full time writing job, which would you choose?
Keith Law
1:32
I'd probably be happy doing any of those. I just love to write.
KeithLawCommenter
1:32
Will you dabble in giving out baseball picks for betting? Or ever consider Action Network like Rovell?
Keith Law
1:32
No, and heck no.
Larry
1:32
What have you heard about Monte Harrison's adjusted swing? Still hope there?
Keith Law
1:32
Saw him in AFL. Not sure what was "adjusted."
Anthony
1:32
Just out of curiosity: what happens to a HOF vote if a qualified writer works for a team? If you took a job as scouting director tomorrow, I assume you'd forfeit your ballot, but if you reenter the public sphere after say, 3 years, do you get it back immediately or have to wait another decade?
Keith Law
1:32
No, I'd keep the ballot for ten years.
Dave
1:33
Should the Astros trade Tucker+ for Realmuto or sign Ramos or Grandal in FA?
Keith Law
1:33
I'd go the free agent route. Tucker may have struggled in his ten minutes in the majors but I think he's a star.
Sam
1:34
What are your thoughts on Trevor Bauer.  I'm 99% sure he's an unbearable human being making a decent point about the arbitration process.
Keith Law
1:34
Bauer's right about a lot of things - he made good arguments about foreign substances on the ball after the initial griping about Houston. He's just wrong about climate change and immigration and a bunch of other stuff. But I wouldn't dismiss his views on everything just because he gets a few things wrong.
SC
1:34
I am Mets fan but not a fan of Cano but trying to see the big picture-- as long as they don't give up an A-1 prospect and get Diaz and maybe another prospect they've improved the team.  Then maybe they trade Thor to the Pads for some stud prospects, including Hedges, and fortify up the middle.  Can you see that as the play here?
Keith Law
1:35
The rumors I've seen have them giving up their top two prospects. That's duh-umb.
TomBruno23
1:35
Cardinals need to upgrade the bullpen.  For fun, here's a list of multi-year deals given out by the team to relievers since winning the 2011 World Series:  Randy Choate, Seunghwan Oh, Jonathan Broxton, Brett Cecil, Luke Gregerson.  I think that's the full list.
Keith Law
1:35
Yeah, maybe change that up a little. They have so many pitching prospects in/near the majors you'd think they could fill out a bullpen internally.
David
1:35
Thanks for all that you do, KLaw.  Baseball is a better follow because of you.
Keith Law
1:36
Thank you. I try to keep it entertaining & informative, and to not be an unbearable human being making decent points.
Mike
1:36
Does the Law household open the majority of gifts on x-mas eve, or day?
Keith Law
1:36
Christmas morning.
Anthony
1:36
Is Swanson going to hit? If not, should they move him for a corner outfield bat and give Camargo or Ozzie SS?
Keith Law
1:36
I think he's going to hit. I'm a bit less confident than I was a year ago.
Zac
1:36
Does Daz Cameron make his debut this year and do you think the jump he made last year is sustainable?
Keith Law
1:36
Late 2019, and yes.
Adam
1:36
Love your game recommmendations. Thank you.  Have you every played Coloretto? Simple card game that can be played with kids down to 8 or younger, but also interesting for adults.  A nice palette cleanser at a games night.
Keith Law
1:37
I have - maybe a bit too light for me? But a cute game. I believe that came first and then the designer turned it into Zooloretto, which won the Spiel des Jahres.
Billy Eppler
1:37
Think Arte will let me buy out pujols contract?
Keith Law
1:37
He's another guy who should be DFA'd to get back the 40-man spot. He's no longer worth it. Whether the owner accepts this is another matter.
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