JotCast | Klawchat 11/8/18

Klawchat 11/8/18

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Keith Law

1:26

He's not Gallo. Gallo has more power, and better pitch recognition. Dalbec can defend and really throw, but his ability to pick up spin is not where it needs to be to project him as a regular.

Jeff

1:26

Why was the Japanese BCG vaccine recalled in Seoul? I thought vaccines were 100 percent safe?

Keith Law

1:28

Because of a manufacturing issue, not anything with the vaccine itself. And the vaccines were still safe - they contained more arsenic than Korean regulations recommended, but still less than 3% of the daily maximum intake considered safe. As for "100 percent safe," nothing is 100% safe. Advil isn't. Coffee isn't. Most vitamins aren't. Vaccines are safe, in that the risk of adverse effects is extremely small, and most of those adverse effects are themselves trivial.

Good troll job, though, dumbass. Go back to remedial biology.

gavin

1:29

Your thoughts for both Tyler O'Neill and Alex Verdugo next season? I'm sure situation plays into this, but do you still believe in both?

Keith Law

1:29

Never been a big O'Neill fan; I see too much dead-pull in the swing and approach and a below-average fielder. Verdugo I like but he has no place to play.

mike

1:29

My issue with a pizza stone is that the oven has to be on so long, that I feel like I'm wasting power/money......you ever feel that?

Keith Law

1:30

No, although most books will recommend heating up the oven for an hour or more, I often find the stone hits temperature sooner than that (an infrared thermometer helps you know).

Austin

1:30

There’s a restaurant I follow on Twitter that is misogynistic and awful to people there. Like one giant troll. But there food is BOMB and every time I’ve been there I’ve never seen them treat customers unkind. Should I boycott this place based on their social media presence even though I’ve never seen them actually portrayed like that in real life?

Keith Law

1:30

So maybe it's just that one person running the account? I'd ask at the restaurant.

Bill

1:30

Dylan Cease - starter or releiver?

Keith Law

1:30

Starter. If he's healthy at all, he's very clearly a starter.

Mike

1:31

Keller - if I remember you are concerned about a 3rd pitch and he may be destined for bullpen. But what about Paddack and Bryse Wilson? 2 or 3 starter upside?

Keith Law

1:31

All three project as starters, but yes, Keller needs a better changeup. Paddack can definitely start without a better breaking ball but it limits his ceiling.

Jax

1:31

Will Benson still a quality prospect in your book? I understand his floor is quite low but he seems to have tantalizing upside.

Keith Law

1:32

I don't know what "quality prospect" might mean to you. I am not optimistic about his chances right now.

Jordan

1:32

Have the Twins given up on Buxton? If so, I'd love to see some team trade for him and give him 500 PA next season.

Keith Law

1:32

I don't think so. I thought Baldelli might be the ideal manager for him since their on-field skill sets are similar.

Dan

1:33

If you're the Giants, does a 7-10 year contract for Bryce Harper make any sense even with their apparent rebuild in place? Can he be part of the next Even-Year magic?

Keith Law

1:33

No, it makes little to no sense to me.

Colin

1:33

Keith - can you ease my long-term concerns about Soroka? He looked damn good this season before the injury.

Keith Law

1:33

Stuff looked great. Tough arm action that puts stress on the shoulder. Still like him but the risk of further injury is high.

Pat

1:33

Kang has claimed he stopped drinking entirely. Doesnt that change your outlook on him?

Keith Law

1:33

No.

Big Sister

1:34

Does Ronaldo Hernandez stay at catcher? Do you like him or William Contreras better?

Keith Law

1:34

I think Hernandez has the better bat and Contreras the better defensive profile. I have Hernandez staying at catcher with some work.

Boa T.

1:34

Did Klaw really reference The System in his open? Would the Angels be better served moving Cozart to second and signing Moustakas or someone similar to play 3rd?

Keith Law

1:35

I did indeed. Moustakas isn't any upgrade for them. Better to sign or trade for a second baseman.

Stephen

1:35

When do you think Luis Robert makes his appearance in Chicago? We thinking... I don’t know, mid April 2020?

Keith Law

1:36

Maybe? Guy has to show he can stay healthy for 20 minutes first.

Dan

1:36

Thoughts on the Farhan Zaidi signing? Surprised at all that the Giants went with such a forward-thinking President/GM?

Keith Law

1:36

I'm not surprised.

Bob Pollard

1:36

The whole "Cubs have no money" thing...do you think this is real or a Theo smokescreen for him to fly under the radar? What do you think they end up doing/what should they do?

Keith Law

1:36

The Cubs have plenty of money. The Ricketts may choose not to spend it, but they have it.

Shawn

1:36

Do you continue to use any non-drug therapies or techniques for your anxiety? What did you use in the past?

Keith Law

1:38

Meditation, exercise, lot of 'self-care' techniques including positive sensory stimuli - literally, finding things that calm you or provoke positive reactions in your brain for any or all of your five senses.

Todd

1:38

Could Michael Bloomberg beat Trump in 2020? Thoughts on him as a candidate?

Keith Law

1:39

I burn incense in my kitchen sometimes for that reason, mostly because baking cookies all day long is not the greatest idea for my health.

Oh god please no. Bloomberg is the last thing we need.

Mat Ji

1:39

Hi Keith, What do you make of Bill James' comments and the backlash he has received?

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