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Keith Law
2:45
He's in my Blue Jays org report. Plenty of detail there.
Karolyn
2:45
If you were Theo, what would you offer Darvish or Jake?  At some point they are going to have to accept a 3-4 year deal, right?
Keith Law
2:46
I would take either guy on a 4-year deal; I wonder if GMs are holding especially firm on pitcher contracts because there's been such a bad history of longer deals, and everyone has known this for a while now, but there would always be one or two GMs (or owners) who would come and Leeroy Jenkins the whole market by saying "SEVEN YEEEEEEEEEARS!"
JD
2:47
A number of evaluators, including yourself, have tagged Forrest Whitley's weight at 240. About a month ago he tweeted that he hadn't been 240 in years and was 195. Because his size and conditioning has been part of the discussion of him as a prospect, does it make a difference? If he's 195 does that mean he's taking conditioning seriously? Or does it just take forever to recalibrate when a player loses weight. Joe Musgrove is still listed at the 265 he was when i saw him in short season A but clearly changed his body which made a big difference when he started rising up the Astros system.
Keith Law
2:47
I go with official heights and weights from the teams themselves. As long as Whitley is in good shape, I don't really care if he's 195 or 235. He's 6'7"; "fat" for him is going to be a bigger number.
Jeff
2:47
Agents never dump clients.  What did Puig do?
Keith Law
2:48
Nothing would surprise me with that guy. The rumors have been ... hard to believe over the years.
Azam Farooqui
2:48
Have you read Nicholas Taleb's tweet's about skin in the game? He seems to be very critical of academics, do you have any thoughts?
Keith Law
2:49
Taleb the Assad-supporting, pseudoscience-touting racist? Yeah, hard pass on that one. I don't follow him. It's a shame, as The Black Swan was an entertaining read.
TJ
2:50
How was no one able to beat 2 for 17 for the Toddfather? Do you think the Yankees will seriously roll the dice with Andujar?
Keith Law
2:50
No one wanted to beat 2 for 17, understandably so given his low batting averages and age.
Eric
2:50
So the Braves didn't trade their upper level SP depth again this offseason. At what point have they missed the opportunity and some of these arms will blow out or lose value?
Keith Law
2:51
I think some of them would gain value if they got closer to the majors/pitched better in the majors.
Justin
2:51
Klaw,

Non-spoiler Top Chef note.  On an episode last week they highlighted a chef that kept “charged” crystals in his pockets as an energy source.  It’s not bad enough that people actually believe this crap but they have to include it in an episode so some people can just accept this as fact?
Keith Law
2:51
I have heard - but not seen - that this season also featured that Youtube clown Logan Paul as a guest judge, and that one episode featured nachos as a winning dish. I feel like I might have picked a good season to skip.
John Liotta
2:51
What are the most well-known books/authors that you have yet to read? I would guess, based on comments over the years, one would be Ayn Rand (good choice). Beyond a reading challenge, what will eventually compel you to finally breakdown and read any of these?
Keith Law
2:54
Never read Rand, never will. Never read any Stephen King, either. Some famous novels I haven't read: David Copperfield, Daniel Deronda, Clarissa, Pilgrim's Progress, The Plague, Finnegan's Wake.  Probably more non-fiction classics I haven't read, especially those that tend toward academic/reference work rather than narrative style.
TJ
2:54
You have been very open on your support for board games - are you a chess player at all?
Keith Law
2:54
I know how to play, but I play it very poorly.
Jay
2:54
Enjoyed your book! I've always been a stats person but was able to see things in a different perspective. Do you see Michael A. Taylor as a legit RF option for 2-3 years if Bryce leaves and they keep Soto? The defense could be incredible with Robles in CF and Eaton in LF.
Keith Law
2:55
Don't think MAT has the OBP skills for RF. Agreed on defense, though.
John
2:55
In years past, I would try to measure who was the best defensive CF in the game, and it would vary from stat to stat.  This past year, it kinda looks like Buxton stands out above all of them.  Is that your assessment?
Keith Law
2:55
Yes, I think he's the best. An 80 defender, 80 runner, huge arm strength, and not bad at the plate.
John S
2:55
it seems that if Franchy Cordero resolves his contact/pitch recognition skills he should be an above-average regular.  not that the development is likely, but where do you think the experiment should take place SD or El Paso? it's not as if the Padres are harming their chances of winning by playing him every day in LF.
Keith Law
2:55
I agree it's unlikely, but I'm hoping he becomes part of that outfield rotation this year. El Paso probably won't do much to advance his approach.
Yinka Double Dare
2:56
You must hate my team, I didn't see a top 10 prospects for Mystery Team.
Keith Law
2:56
They wouldn't take my calls.
TomahawkCruiseMissile
2:56
Does Rhys Hoskins have a chance to be as good of a LF as Kyle Schwarber?
Keith Law
2:56
I would say yes. Low bar, though.
Rick C
2:56
There's some video on Twitter of Kyle Muller hitting 95mph off the mound, working with Driveline Baseball.  Do you have any concerns with pitchers putting in the type of offseason work they might be doing?
Keith Law
2:57
I don't have enough information or knowledge to be concerned. I know Driveline has posted videos of guys throwing very hard but in non-baseball conditions (different ball, for example).
sage
2:57
Most racist city you've personally visited?
Keith Law
2:58
Tough to say with visits, but I spent two academic years in Pittsburgh in the late 1990s and was floored by how segregated the city is and by the casual if subtle racism of the residents I encountered. There was no chance I was staying there after graduating - too grey, really - but that did not help.
Dr. Bob
2:58
Don't know if you saw this, but I loved Derrick Goold's simple answer to the question as to why the FA market is so slow: "Math."
Keith Law
2:58
He's not wrong.
Jshep12
2:58
Do you watch any college baseball? If so what are your thoughts on their continued use of metal bats? Is it just to expensive for them to use wooden bats or is the skill level there just not high enough?
Keith Law
2:59
That's part of my job, yes. The bat manufacturers make sure the colleges use metal bats, even though wood bats would improve the product and help players get ready for pro ball.
Danny
2:59
Do you expect the Yankees to move Loasigia somewhat aggressively through the system (AA ball by season's end?) because he's already on the 40 man and does that necesitate a move to the bullpen?
Keith Law
2:59
Yes to the former, no to the latter. Starter potential there. You have three years before he has to be on the 25-man, and that should be plenty of time.
John S
2:59
any interest in going to Monterrey to see the Dodgers - Padres series? I feel like I'm the only one going which makes me wonder about the site selection.
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