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Keith Law
2:00
Nature is a language - can't you read? Klawchat.
(There's your Obscure Music Quote.)
Arnold
2:00
Jays GM Ross Atkins says Vlad Jr. is not ready for the majors.  He's just trying to justify keeping him from being a Super 2 arbitration player right?  He can't be that stupid?
Keith Law
2:01
He's not stupid, but he is too voluble. The less said, the better. Now, he's denigrated his own player and insulted the intelligence of the fan base, to no benefit. They're holding Vlad down to delay free agency (not Super 2 - I can't imagine he's in AAA *that* long), but can't say so, so just say as little as possible.
TjF
2:01
If you were determined to get a deal done with Bryce and you felt like you had to do shorter term at high value (read: the Dodgers), would you be willing to give a 2 year opt out? Put another way - is it worth losing the pick to pay Bryce 40mm for 2 years?
Keith Law
2:02
Interesting idea, although I'd probably want to push the opt out at least one year further out, because he's had some injury history, and I'd rather roll the dice on 2 healthy years in 3 than 2 in 2.
TjF
2:02
Is it me or does Vlad Jr look like he packed on a few extra this winter? I'm not judging, just seems like DH is going to happen sooner rather than later
Keith Law
2:02
I thought he looked as heavy as he did in the AFL, which would also point to a DH future.
Kid Koala
2:02
Your game reviews and thoughts on physical games are one of the reasons I love coming here. Just wondering if you've ever played Fortnite and what you think of it. Also about to be a parent and wonder about how to introduce screen games to a child. Any advice?
Keith Law
2:03
Glad you enjoy those reviews - I have not played Fortnite.
Jackson (Oakland, CA)
2:03
Keith, the Cardinals advised Dakota Hudson that he should stretch out as a starter. Can you share what you believe he'll need to work on to be effective in that role? Or would be be best suited for the bullpen, moving forward?
Keith Law
2:03
Between arm issues and lack of a good second pitch beyond the cutter, he seems better suited to the bullpen.
Oscar Madisbum
2:03
Judging from what you'e seen over the years, is it better for a team to use all your IFA money to sign one presumed 50+ player like Jasson Dominguez (supposedly going to the Yankees) or to spread the money around given how young these guys are? Thanks
Keith Law
2:03
I'd spread the money around. I haven't seen Dominguez, but I've heard he's the best player in the class but carries substantial risk factors.
Chris (Willow Spring, NC)
2:03
Hi Keith - First of all, I love your minor league content, trade analysis, etc. it is the primary reason for my ESPN Insider subscription. Of the top Braves pitching prospects on the cusp of the majors, would any be best suited to a bullpen role?
Keith Law
2:04
I think any could go to the pen to develop/limit innings, but I'm not sure any would be better suited to relief than starting among the top tier. Maybe Soroka if he just can't stay healthy in the rotation but it's too soon for that.
2:05
FYI, this chat is brought to you by Trader Joe's 73% Belgian Dark Chocolate Non-Pareils, by which I mean I bought them and am eating them while I chat.
Gavin
2:05
Regarding a nation minimum wage....do politicians really think a uniform national rate is practical? Do they not realize that it costs a lot more to live in San Francisco than it does in Rapid City? Shouldn't this issue be one that is decided on a local level, where governments can determine a rate that meshes with the local cost of living? If the federal government is going to establish one national rate to get people in major cities to a living wage for menial work, I am moving to a small midwestern town to cook burgers at McD's for $40 an hour.
Keith Law
2:06
Sure they realize that. Has anyone proposed a national minimum wage of $40/hour? That feels like a straw man. And nothing would stop San Francisco from mandating a higher minimum wage than the federal one. If you want to encourage people to work, it would seem that a higher wage would provide a strong incentive, no?
Tristan
2:06
Is Chris Paddack the Padres' best starter at the end of 2019? Or do you think Lucchesi can get to another level with two pitches?
Keith Law
2:06
Paddack as the best starter in their rotation by 9/30? Sure, I'll buy that. Don't think Lucchesi has another level.
Nate in Seattle
2:07
Klaw, wondering your take on Marwin’s infield defense, which UZR doesn’t like. If he played 2b for a full season, would it rate as average or above average?
Keith Law
2:07
I'll guess average but with the strong caveat that I can't remember the last time I really watched him play 2b.
Or anywhere but the outfield, really.
Tristan
2:07
So it looks like Scott Kingery will start the season without a set position again. Do you think the Phils are messing with his potential by moving him around so much?
Keith Law
2:07
Yes, not a fan of doing that to young players.
TjF
2:07
Don't want to discriminate guys based on size and handedness, but is someone really going to burn a top 5 draft pick on a 6 foot R/R first baseman?
Keith Law
2:08
Vaughn? His performance last year - against weak Pac 12 pitching - was remarkable, enough that I'm consistently hearing he's a top 5 pick right now.
E-Rod
2:08
He might never be a 200 IP guy, but could Eduardo Rodriguez still develop into a #1 or #2 in your view? Still a lot of positives in the profile, he's still young, and his arm's never been hurt (even though the lower body has). Feels like he's sometimes the forgotten man in that BoSox rotation...
Keith Law
2:09
Always been a fan. Must stay healthy, still hoping he'll find a good enough slider to give him that missing element.
Aaron C.
2:09
People *very seriously* replying to you that the NFL uses "N/8" for ease of comparative measurement (re: Kyler Murray) makes me sad for, like, humanity.
Keith Law
2:09
If you can't compare 3/8 and 1/2 in your head, how do you manage to get out of the house without garroting yourself on your own shoelaces?
Aaron C.
2:10
When you scout Arizona in the spring, do you (a) hit up all 15(?) camps; (b) only scout pre-determined list of players; (c) select the team/players based on good restaurant proximity?
Keith Law
2:10
Target players. Plenty of time to get from an afternoon game to a good restaurant.
BTW, Roland's Market in Phoenix closed, rather suddenly, last week. Just some news for folks headed out there who might have wanted to visit based on my recommendations. It's going to become a larger, second location of Pane Bianco.
Matt
2:10
If someone like Ben Shapiro or Candace Owens ever engaged you on a retweet or a comment you made regarding one of their posts or 'thoughts', would you engage them? With that in mind... has that ever happened to you?
Keith Law
2:11
It hasn't, but the main reason I might demur would be the volume of replies I'd get from their adherents. I do use Twitter to communicate with all of you - well, some of you - and that might make it unusable.
Moe Mentum
2:12
Rank the following six retired 2nd basemen (primarily) in terms of their worthiness for Cooperstown: Bobby Grich, Jeff Kent, Willie Randolph, Chase Utley, Lou Whitaker, Frank White.
Keith Law
2:12
Whitaker, Grich, Utley, Randolph, Kent, White.
Moe Mentum
2:12
College tuition payments are an investment rather than an expense, right? But how should we measure the return on our investment? It’s not just starting salary upon graduation, but how else should (can?) we quantify the benefits, especially compared to other schools?
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