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Klawchat 12/20/18
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Dr. Bob
12:50
You may be concerned about falling behind because you don't see all the data that teams are developing, but it could be worse. You could be Jim Bowden analyzing teams and trades and signings like they still happened over drinks at the hotel bar.
Keith Law
12:50
No comment.
Jon
12:50
I just love the fact that ANY man that is accused of sexual assault you just blindly believe the woman and hang said man out to dry. Typical liberal for you
Keith Law
12:51
Yes, we liberals like data, and since the data say false claims of sexual assault or domestic violence are extremely rare (as low as 3%, probably no higher than 10%), the rational conclusion is that such claims are true.
Tom C
12:51
No such thing as a bad one year contract, but does Matt Harvey have anything left?
Keith Law
12:51
I think so. Good gamble for LAA.
Jordan
12:51
Do you think Mark Vientos could get serious Top-100 consideration by mid-2019? Love his bat.
Keith Law
12:51
I love his bat too. It's not any more, but the mets had a top ten season when October ended.
Allan
12:51
Best guess: how many starts does Corbin Burnes make this year?
Keith Law
12:51
25.
Danny
12:52
No te gusta Coheed and Cambria?
Keith Law
12:52
No, lo siento.
12:54
Me gustaría mas cuando fueron llamados "Savatage."
Brian
12:54
A new record (!!!!) - I have heard of 3 of the artists and 0 of the songs on your 2018 top 100. I am officially old. Was there ever a period in your life in which you stopped following new music?
Keith Law
12:54
Yes, around when my daughter was born. Never had the time or the mental energy.
J
12:54
Any opinion on the removal of Baby It’s Cold Outside from many radio stations Holiday play list?
Keith Law
12:55
I'm fine with removing it. If listeners find it problematic through a modern lens - which I do, since "what's in this drink" sure as hell sounds like a reference to roofies - then why play it? Granted I never cared for the melody anyway...
Dazed and Confused
12:55
I generally trust your opinions on baseball, and agree with most of your politics. However, I think I differ with you on the severity of Russell's punishment. While I'm ok with baseball never employing him again, however, as a society, rather than giving up on people like Russell, we need to find a way to help and rehabilitate people in his situation so that they can be contributing members of this society.
Keith Law
12:56
I haven't really commented on what should happen to Russell outside of baseball. He can go do something else for a living. I'm just saying playing MLB is a privilege, and that wearing the uniform means you're representing a brand and an organization that can decide they no longer want you doing so.
Ryan
12:56
Keith, We are about to embark on a long car ride. Any (cell phone or iPad) app games you can recommend for a 6 year old? Bonus points if it doesn't require internet connectivity. Happy holidays to you and yours
Keith Law
12:56
There is also a Ticket to Ride First Journey app that's quite good. And a 6-year-old can play Carcassonne against the easiest AI (the "maid") and fare well.
Joshua
12:57
Regardless if the Nats resign Harper, does a trade of Eaton make some sense. The Nats could have an OF of Soto, Robles, and Taylor in RF. Although there would be a dip in offensive production, defense and speed would be added. Maybe an Eaton deal to Cleveland for one of their starters could be a starting point of discussion. Thoughts?
Keith Law
12:57
No, I wouldn't trade Eaton unless Harper is back.
The Nats are close to a complete team right now. Trading Eaton and playing Taylor makes them worse.
Matt
12:57
Do you know of any card games that you can play solo that's not like Solitaire?
Keith Law
12:57
There's one called Friday, a physical game and an app, that's very difficult. Also one called Onirim that I've only played as an app and enjoy but find easier to defeat.
Moe Mentum
12:57
Based on performance alone, is Rafael Palmeiro worthy of Hall of Fame enshrinement? If so, will it happen in your lifetime?
Keith Law
12:58
He was always just on the wrong side of the line for me.
Aaron G
12:58
Ok now my stupid question of the day: if the Yankees decide on Machado instead of Harper, can the Yankees reasonably expect to get another SP1 or 2 via trade using Andujar as a centerpiece?
Keith Law
12:58
Not with him as a centerpiece. Maybe as part of a bigger deal.
They did just use their best prospect to get Paxton, who is like a #1 for 2/3 of a season.
Jimmy the Pratt
12:58
Are the Mets offficially a contender?
Keith Law
12:59
Is there an official designation system I wasn't aware of? Like how Parmigiano-Reggiano has to come from one of five Italian provinces to bear that name?
Joe
12:59
Angels get harvey and Cahill for $20 mil + incentives....decent work by billy?
Keith Law
12:59
Agreed.
Josh
12:59
I just left a comment on your music post, but I didn't notice there's a Klawchat today, so I'm here to needle you a bit in somewhat real-time. Isn't dinging Ghost for their satanic trappings like complaining back in the day about Griffey's backwards hat? What does it matter as long as it rocks? And why can't tongue-in-cheek homages to Satan be taken seriously in a genre that encourages over-the-top thematic elements?
Keith Law
1:00
I find that stuff incredibly childish. I'd compare it more to a 12-year-old cursing left and right because he thinks it makes him sound more like an adult.
John
1:00
Currently eating at Shake Shack for the first time as I type this. It's definitely good, but doesn't quite meet the hype, same as In n Out, IMO. Rank those 2 with 5 Guys?
Keith Law
1:00
Shake Shack > In-n-Out > 5 Guys. (I no longer eat beef, but did until about two years ago, and have had burgers at all 3.) Shake Shack uses way better inputs.
Ozzie Ozzie Albies Free
1:00
Has Klentak shown to be a good GM so far in your opinion? I have mixed feelings so far.
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