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CR
2:40
If you’re the Mets, do you prefer Bauer or Springer? I’m all in on Springer but admittedly biased because I think he’s a great guy and his work with kids who stutter hits close to home. But from a baseball standpoint, I think the Mets resources would be better spent on Springer plus two second tier starters. And a trade for Lindor of course. Thanks for the chat!
Keith Law
2:40
Position player over pitcher.
Andy
2:40
I would think Cano would be a debatable  HOF case based on #'s. I suspect that the positive tests doom him. First thoughts, if he's done would you be voting for him?
Keith Law
2:42
He's probably over the bar for me. I haven't barred anyone from my ballot over positive tests, but when I had more names than slots, I prioritized guys without over guys with (e.g., Manny Ramirez was off my ballot until I had room). Also, Cano has a slightly higher career WAR than Chase Utley, but I'd put Utley higher.
2:43
And both Lou Whitaker and Bobby Grich had more WAR than Cano and still can't get a damn sniff.
Tyler
2:43
Game recommendation for a 5 1/2 year old:  Sleeping Queens.  There's some math learning as well as a little strategy so it's not too painful for the adults.  It also has gentle elements of messing with each other so it's been a great chance to learn about sportsmanship.
Keith Law
2:43
I will check that one out, thank you.
Victoria
2:43
Have you ever read Heart of the Matter by Graham Greene?
Keith Law
2:44
Yes - I've read every Greene novel still in print. My favorites are still Our Man in Havana, The Power and the Glory, and The Quiet American.
Robbie
2:44
It’s Ronald Acuña Jr.s 23rd birthday today. Do you think he’ll ever fix the hole in his swing so that he can maximize his potential and actually be top of the league caliber
Keith Law
2:44
If he has a hole in his swing, what would he be like if he "fixed" it? Mike Trout?
Sedona
2:45
I've seen articles on how Aaron Ashby really impressed during alt site.  Is he a legit prospect?  Future rotation piece?
Keith Law
2:45
Legit prospect and possible rotation piece, yes.
Justin
2:45
How long do you think it takes for the Lindor trade market to get moving? I've seen opinions that he won't get Cleveland as much as Boston got for Betts, and Betts is the better player probably? But Boston did attach Price's contract to that deal and at most, Cleveland adding someone like Carrasco to the deal wouldn't be the albatross  (not the right word, but best I could come up with) that Price's deal was, right?
Keith Law
2:46
Betts is the better player, and I wonder if there was more belief Betts would consider an extension than Lindor, who has been adamant about getting to free agency (as is his collectively bargained right, I might add). But there isn't that much difference between the two. As for when it gets going, I don't know. Something has to happen to set a market, but what prompts that first something?
CR
2:47
Last comment from me, but I messaged in the last chat about my family suffering from covid after my wife, who is a nurse, brought it home from the hospital. We’re all recovered now, but it was a hellish three weeks. Absolutely not a joke. I hope everyone gets the vaccine and trusts the science, but if history is an indication…
Keith Law
2:47
Glad to hear you're recovering. There are still way too many people who should know better acting like this thing doesn't kill, even with a new report this week that the death rate for Americans 25-44 was much higher this year so far due to the pandemic.
Kevin
2:47
There seems to be a narrative going around that Bauer has overcame poor genetics to succeed via hard work. He’s like 6’1” and not exactly rail thin though, he doesn’t look like lincecum or anything. Am I missing something?
Keith Law
2:48
I have heard that narrative and don't really understand it. He's like 5" taller than Stroman or Sonny Gray, both of whom had to overcome a lot more bias in the industry against short right-handers.
Sedona
2:48
Domingo German looks nasty in winter league... are the Deivi's and Schmidt's overtake him if all are healthy?
Keith Law
2:49
I don't really ever need to see German in the majors again. I also never bought him as a starter.
Canadian person
2:49
Would signing Realmuto, and then trading from their catching depth to address other areas be a good plan a for the Jays?
Keith Law
2:49
Yes, absolutely. I know a lot of fans would be bummed to see Kirk go, and there's a chance he ends up some kind of outlier star, but there's a lot of risk there given his build.
Chris
2:51
thoughts on the new season of "Big Mouth?"
Keith Law
2:51
Haven't watched yet.
Nate
2:51
Thoughts on Jo Adell and what he just did in 2020, I know super small sample size, but swing and miss has always been part of his game. What does he need to adjust to in your opinion?
Keith Law
2:51
He needed more time in AAA, and I'd put him and similar prospects in the group more likely to be hurt by all the lost at bats.
Jon Sloan
2:51
Hi from SD Keith, can't wait to have you out next year, eat some fried bird and talk baseball
Keith Law
2:53
I was just thinking about the Crack Shack (where Jon is exec chef) the other day when I was talking to my daughter & my partner about fried chicken sandwiches ... and then again because someone brought up the 2019 Winter Meetings. I don't miss the meetings per se but damn a trip to San Diego would be nice right now (gestures at 2" of ice and snow outside).
Noah
2:53
Do you have a favorite chicken recipe?  I've got two chickens I'm breaking down for the weekend (BBQ legs tonight) and need a good one for the breasts tomorrow.  Thanks, Keith!
Keith Law
2:54
Sticking with a theme ... I don't like cooking plain chicken breasts on their own, because they dry out too easily. Either I roast them on the whole bird, or I slice them thinly into cutlets and bread & fry them (season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika; dredge in egg; then coat in panko and fry two minutes per side in olive oil).
2:55
That's for your regular store-bought broiler/fryer. If you have access to really high quality chicken, though, that's another story.
mike
2:55
I'm a big comp guy for some reason, so feel free to shoot this one down.  Does Austin Martin have the chance to become a Mookie Betts type player?  Developing power on top of a stellar hit tool...
Keith Law
2:56
I don't do comps, really. I think Martin could be a superstar, given his athleticism, contact skills, and chance to be a plus fielder at a skill position. I don't think he's much like Betts.
Marc
2:56
you see Kumar Rocker as the best pitcher in the draft?
Keith Law
2:56
I do not. Most famous, yes, but not best.
Tom C
2:56
So Keith based on some of your recent tweets, do you think the Eagles take the cap hit and trade Wentz or... wait what the hell chat am I in here
Keith Law
2:56
God I hope they do. Wentz didn't even take a snap last Sunday, yet he was sacked four times and picked off twice.
Snowy
2:57
DeSclafani looks like another good under the radar signing from Farhan. Do you think they still have work to do filling out rotation behind Gausman-Cueto-Tony Disco?
Keith Law
2:57
I'm not sure he's ever going to be a starter for them.
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