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Klawchat 11/30/17
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Giants Fan
1:39
How much credence do you give to the theory that stitching on the balls made WS pitching so ineffective?
Keith Law
1:39
Don't believe it. The balls were not manufactured separately for the World Series (or the playoffs).
John
1:39
Why are voters and fans so eager to get behind closers for the HOF, but are so reluctant to get behind DHs?  Someone like Edgar provides almost 100% of the value of a HOF position player, but Hoffman provides 50% of the value of a fringe HOF starting pitcher.
Keith Law
1:40
Because SAVEZ.
Chris
1:40
grimes vs. chvrches?  who do you draft first?
Keith Law
1:40
Grimes has more upside. CHVRCHES higher floor. I'll take Grimes.
Wally
1:40
It feels to me that the players, while paid well on a societal scale, don't get enough of the total revenue pie in MLB.  Do you think that's right, and if yes and you had the ability to run the MLBPA, what would you do to address it?
Keith Law
1:41
Push for higher minimum salary, fight for protections for players from service-time manipulation to delay free agency or arbitration.
Andy
1:41
Where do you stand on the Bill James WAR argument about taking actual wins into account? I'm worried that it goes down a GWRBI rabbit hole pretty quickly.
Keith Law
1:41
That's a hard no for me. Win Shares are dead. Leave them in the ground.
EL
1:41
Can Jose Miguel Fernandez help a team? I was surprised the Dodgers released him.
Keith Law
1:41
It was put him on the 40-man or release him. He should get a solid deal somewhere, probably a major league contract from somebody. Just no room on LAD's roster, I guess.
Josh L
1:42
How hard will it be for the Braves to move Matt Kemp? Similar to the Upton/Kimbrel move a few years back? Does he have any value in the NL any longer?
Keith Law
1:42
Kemp has no value, period. I would release him.
Rob
1:42
Would you trade Raisel Iglesias if you were running the Reds at this stage of the rebuild?  He should be able to net a nice return but they do not have many good bullpen options.
Keith Law
1:43
Yes. Unnecessary for rebuilding team to have a good 'closer.'
Chris
1:43
Do I need to spend $1000 on a new, super-automatic espresso machine?  i'm ok at the $500 mark, but I don't want to sacrifice too much in taste or other things (ease of use, cleaning, etc.).  It's just for 2 people too.
Keith Law
1:43
I would not, and I love espresso and the machine I own.
Scott
1:43
What do you suggest to get away from the depressing crush of the news cycle? I enjoy using Twitter, but it also gives a lot of anxiety.
Keith Law
1:44
Get out of the house. Seriously - it's easier to ignore the world, especially the online world, if you're out doing stuff.
Drew
1:44
As the son of a lifelong foreign service officer, I can tell you that Tillerson has been far from competent. The State Department is in the worst shape I’ve seen it in 35 years, and officers current and retired are despondent with what Tillerson and Trump have done.
Keith Law
1:45
Thanks. So State is just like every other department, then. Yay us. Oh, and we've alienated most of our strongest allies, including the UK just this week over some retweets of fake news.
Marc
1:45
Will Xander's lack of exit velocity mean he won't get to 20 HRs?
Keith Law
1:45
This is exit velocity obsession. If your hands are injured, your exit velocity will be down.
Eric
1:45
Mussina not in the hall is my go to complaint about hall voters? is there another player that deserves or deserved enshrinement that voters didn't get behind?
Keith Law
1:45
He is the best non-Bonds/Clemens player on the ballot. And those two guys have their baggage; he doesn't.
Jason
1:46
Re: Ohteni, what if he insisted on being given 300 PA as a DH or position player?  Even though you might not want to use him as a two-way player, he may still choose his team based on that criteria.
Keith Law
1:46
Are you willing to lie? Tell him he'll get 500 AB, then change your mind in March? Such agreements are unenforceable.
Rahn
1:46
GM hat time: Should the Pirates deal Cole and/or McCutchen before the season begins to maximize value and recognize they're in a phase of rebuild?
Keith Law
1:46
I would, and included both in my 'trade market overview' piece last month.
Andrew
1:47
Any thoughts on PAX Unplugged? How was the experience?
Keith Law
1:47
Had a blast. Brought my daughter to Kids' Day on Sunday, and she didn't want to leave (the show was closing, so we had no choice). Absolutely planning to attend again next year.
Matt
1:47
So what are the Yankees doing? It seems like they canned Girardi for the sake of canning him w/o giving nary a thought to whom the new manager will be.
Keith Law
1:47
I would agree with that outside assessment.
Mike (Toronto)
1:47
Were/are you a fan of R.E.M.? With Automatic for the People's 25th anniversary this month, I just wondered. I think they're among the most important American bands ever (not that I'm trying to sway you).
Keith Law
1:48
Peak REM, yes, up to and including that album. Falloff from there was quick. Their 1980s output, which didn't sell quite as well, was tremendous and I think remains influential today.
Brett
1:48
Are you of the opinion that sports gambling should be legal in all 50 states?
Keith Law
1:49
I don't have a yes/no answer to that. I think such activities should generally be legal - gambling, prostitution, marijuana - but that they create externalities that require regulation. Gambling, especially casinos, leads to rises in bankruptcies, domestic violence, and other crimes. Who pays those costs?
Joe
1:49
Can the royals contend next year?
Keith Law
1:49
I can't see how.
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