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Keith Law
1:50
I didn't see him, talked to two guys who did (plus Longenhagen), sounds like a guy who throws really hard and we're not sure what else.
Josh
1:50
what does Evan White look like at the MLB level? I'm worried he's a AAA/MLB swing man
Keith Law
1:50
The 1b? Everyday player.
Dansbae
1:50
Have you given up Dansby Swanson? Looks like he isn't a regular.
Keith Law
1:50
I have not. Still think he'll be a regular.
HugoZ
1:50
Do you think that Casey Mize feels "screwed" after receiving 7.5 million?
Keith Law
1:51
If he would have received $10 million as a free agent - which is likely - then yes, he should feel screwed. I don't know him at all so I am not sure of his actual feelings. I for one would be very frustrated if I were only allowed to negotiate with ESPN when my contract is up even though there might be other companies willing to bid on my services.
JR
1:52
Thoughts on how the mid-term elections turned out? I'm happy to see Dems take back the house, but the Rs gain ground in the Senate. Anything we can read into this on the chances of 45 getting voted out in 2020??
Keith Law
1:53
The Senate seats up for election this year were not representative of the body (or country) as a whole - there were few chances for the Democrats to flip them and retake the chamber. That said, I don't think projections two years out are ever very useful in politics. Stuff changes fast.
Mitten
1:53
I'd prefer the Cubs just DFA/non-tender Russell.  Just seems like the right thing to do/message to send.  Giving lip service to wanting to 'help him', which is great.  But to me, he doesn't need to be part of the organization for that to happen.
Keith Law
1:53
I would too, but they traded for Chapman, so I doubt they just walk away from whatever value might remain in Russell.
Mike
1:53
Are you going to post your Thanksgiving menu this year? I have to contribute a dish myself and was hoping to "borrow" one of your dishes.
Keith Law
1:54
I only posted that on Thanksgiving day in the past; not sure if I do that this year since I'm not cooking for a crowd.
Ryan
1:54
If you were running the Cards would you use Reyes as a 2-3 inning reliever with multiple days off in between appearances
Keith Law
1:54
Yes, assuming he can handle that. Starting him seems well off in the future now.
Barry
1:54
How about the Angels as a landing spot for Harper? It would show Trout they are committed long term to winning and Harper could slide into the occasional DH role to better keep him fresh over the course of the contract.
Keith Law
1:55
Sure, if they're willing to jettison Pujols.
Jeffrey
1:55
Beto runs in 2020 at this point.
Keith Law
1:56
He'll probably run. Booker might run. Warren, Harris, and probably some others we don't really know very well yet. And then we'll find out some stuff about each of them that isn't very flattering and people will freak out over details that don't matter and gloss over negative things that should matter and I'm already losing my patience with this.
Jon
1:56
FYI: Bill James is correct. If you took every Mike Trout or Mookie off the field right now they will be replaced with other players and the game goes on; period.
Keith Law
1:56
FYI: No, he's not, and it wouldn't. Just look back at the replacement NFL players from '87.
Wes
1:56
If Brendan McKay switches to pitching only, does he reach the majors sometime in 2019? Still have number 2 ceiling?
Keith Law
1:56
Yes, and yes.
JR
1:56
Thoughts on Cashman being so direct in that he needs to trade Gray? Obviously, it's the best move for both sides, but does being so public about it decrease his value?
Keith Law
1:57
I appreciate his candor. We all know it's true. Denying it just forces him to lie to everyone.
Bryan (Montclair, NJ)
1:57
Shocker - Mets are not going after Harper or Machado. With that said, can you envision a more moderately priced road that BVM can take to get this team to contention in 2019?
Keith Law
1:57
Yes, but it would require 1) steps forward from a few young players and 2) going all-in on short-term fixes that cost the team in the long term.
Aaron
1:57
There is clearly a discrepancy in the way you and some other outlets value the jays farm system. I tend to side with your ranking of the system mainly because outside Vlad, bo and Pearson there is just not a lot of upside. There are a lot of guys who seem to project as average to below average regulars. Is that essentially your take on their prospect pool?
Keith Law
1:59
That is almost precisely how I see their system. Guys like Biggio, Smith, Reid-Foley, Alford, Tellez - the team may rate them highly but I'm offering you a more balanced view that reflects what I've seen and what other teams think.
Sam
1:59
So an administration that derides "Fake News" just used a doctored video from InfoWars as justification to revoke a reporters WH access. Cool.
Keith Law
1:59
Yep. America in 2018.
xxx(yyy)
1:59
what is your favorite 80 grade cooking item/tool in your kitchen these days? What about an 80 grade technique you use?
Keith Law
2:00
My Japanese santoku. Technique? Not sure. I cook lots of ways all the time.
Jennyfer
2:00
Any hope that the Dems get better at messaging?  Trump is the fucking worst and so is most of the GOP, but they somehow get the "liberal" media to talk about e-mails and a caravan instead of all of the Trump corruption and access to health care.
Keith Law
2:00
The Democrats as a party have been poorly run for a decade or more. Losing in 2004 was kind of the first sign and yet the leadership continues to offer more of the same.
Bryan (Montclair, NJ)
2:00
Keith, I really appreciate you sharing so much about your issues with anxiety. I struggle lately with focusing on specific tasks for long periods of time. I contribute a lot of it to taking on more responsibility (professionally and family wise). Is there anything that you’ve done to increase your ability to focus?
Keith Law
2:01
If you read about the flow state, you may find some of those techniques helpful. I recently reviewed a book called Deep Work that also offers good, functional tips. https://klaw.me/2Blu1X8
Dazed and Confused
2:01
Bloomberg may not be good, but how can you get worse than Donald?
Keith Law
2:03
I hate that idea. We shouldn't just settle for "not Trump." There are real, major problems facing our country and our planet - climate change, overpopulation, sectarian violence, terrorism, pandemic risks. health care, etc. It'd be nice to find a leader with real ideas and the capability to execute them.
Andy
2:03
Travis Lee and Matt White were free agents due to a loophole in 1996. They BOTH received over $10 million.
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