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Keith Law
2:04
To be clear, nobody is trying to "ban" Schilling, and the objections to him are not based on "political views." Mariano Rivera is an open Trump supporter with some political and religious views I find irrational, and even odious, yet I voted for him, and would vote for him again if asked.
JP
2:04
we've reached the level of Capitalism where a $900B 'relief' package can be passed without a single dollar being sent directly to taxpayers. but socialism is the problem.
Keith Law
2:04
When someone on the right says "socialism," any reporter - or voter - in the room should demand that the person define socialism in a sentence. Socialism has a pretty clear definition, and it certainly is not how the right is using the term right now.
Jay
2:05
With regard to what you said about Scrabble, I’ve thought about chess in similar way. It’s a hard game, and the best players are very smart - but it seems like it requires a bunch of memorizing moves and responses at a certain level
Keith Law
2:06
The Queen's Gambit did a solid job of showing that part of competitive chess. If you like that, great! Go for it. I don't find that enjoyable at all. I have other hobbies and would rather devote time to them than to memorizing word lists or famous chess matches.
Matt
2:06
Re Climate Change. Even if it was a myth, we still need to address the fact we have a finite supply of oil and that we will run out in less than 100 years.
Keith Law
2:06
And what exactly is the downside to reducing air and water pollution? It might lower some oil companies' stock prices ... and?
Neal
2:06
Not saying we need all major free agents signed in 24-48 hours like the NBA and the NFL, but how can MLB create a more exciting signing period? Is this just the byproduct of not being in a salary cap league?
Keith Law
2:08
That's one factor. There isn't a good solution here that doesn't involve screwing the players, though. An artificial deadline wouldn't help matters. A salary cap just enriches owners at the players' expense. Sure, I wish more players would sign already, if only so I have more to write about now before I work on prospect rankings. But I'm not interested in any answer that takes money away from the players who are the actual product.
Josh
2:08
Hi Keith, I know you have touted Metamucil in the past for really helping your stomach issues... i am thinking of trying it out, but curious how much you take. The recommended dosage per day seems like a lot.
Keith Law
2:08
I take the recommended dose. That's what a gastroenterologist suggested to me in 1999 and I've done it ever since. It's been a life-changer.
Jim
2:08
Its a lot easier to support a lockdown when you are able to do your job from home
Keith Law
2:09
You assume that nobody close to me has a job outside the home. I support a lockdown because it is justified by evidence, not because of my feelings.
Tom
2:09
Is MLB going to decide on the universal DH soon? I'd be kinda pissed if I'm a bat only FA and find out after I sign that my market could have been twice as big.
Keith Law
2:09
I don't know, but this should be something both sides can agree on quickly - the union benefits financially, GMs mostly will prefer it, and the product on the field would be better in the end.
2:11
That's all for this week - thank you all for reading and for your questions. Look for that non-tender writeup in the next 24 hours or so. A reminder as you all do your holiday shopping that my books The Inside Game and Smart Baseball are both out now and available at independent bookstores or via bookshop.org. Stay safe everyone and please wear your masks.
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