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Keith Law
3:00
In theory, sure, although it's probably outside the scope of my job. If they play overseas again, I'd be more interested because I think there are non-baseball angles to cover.
Kay
3:00
Is is odd that I'm kind of encouraged by the raw talent in the Mets minors still?  Desmond Lindsay and Justin Dunn are still young, raw, talented prospects who had rough years.  Szapucki coming back from TJ, three legit LHP starter prospects...and a high pick this year.  Not so bad
Keith Law
3:01
It's just not that bad a system if they get everyone healthy. Lindsay had a vision issue, and then got hurt about six weeks after he got new goggles and started hitting. Considering how little they've gotten back in trades, I think the system is fine. They could just use some better luck this year - them and Colorado, who also had a ridiculous year of dudes getting hurt.
SJ
3:01
Do you see Zach Granite ever hitting enough to be a starter? If so, is his ceiling Kevin Pillar or more Kiermaier/someone else?
Keith Law
3:02
I don't.
Joey Bagodonuts
3:02
Will you be doing a writeup of the Lincecum showcase? Seriously, though, if his velocity is back in the low 90s, he can be a decent pen option, can't he? As long as he doesn't face anyone more than once?
Keith Law
3:02
Sure, but I'd be shocked if he were throwing that hard.
SJ
3:02
Seems like Amir Garrett's rough 2017 is attributed to pitching through a hip injury. If he's healthy, how do you see him performing going forward?
Keith Law
3:02
Very good reliever potential, fourth starter-ish if he stays in the rotation.
John
3:02
Suppose Edgar and Trammell get into the Hall.  Who do you suppose is the next cause celebre for the analytically minded?
Keith Law
3:02
Trammell's in. Whitaker for the Vets committee clownshow, Mussina for the BBWAA.
SJ
3:03
Do you think Teoscar Hernandez ends up outplaying Grichuk/Granderson/etc to take a starting job at some point this year?
Keith Law
3:03
I think he has the best chance to become a full-time OF of that group.
Germolene
3:03
Following up on the Bayliss eateries, were you able to try Frontera Cocina at Disney? We went last year, and it was amazing.
Keith Law
3:03
Yes, limited menu compared to Chicago but everything was excellent. Went twice. Even the margaritas were excellent and that's not usually my drink of choice.
Jebby
3:03
As a vet, the worst thing about dog-and-ponies like parades is the opportunity cost. Even ignoring the explicit $ cost, all of the time sucked away from training and put toward rehearsals, inspections, and meetings...great way to convince airmen/marines/soldiers/sailors that the mission is secondary.
Keith Law
3:05
I would have given the same answer six months ago, but after reading The Body Keeps the Score, I'm even more incensed at how poorly we treat veterans who come home with PTSD. Trauma physically alters the brain. We asked these kids to go overseas and we owe them every possible medical resource to help them recover from the trauma to which they were exposed. You can keep your jingoistic, Leni Riefenstahl-inspired pomp and circumstance. I say put the same funds into training and deploying mental health specialists here for the veterans and around the world for soldiers on assignment.
3:06
That's all for this week - thank you all as always for all of your questions. Sorry I didn't get to more of them. I'm starting some early draft work, including a top 30 ranking for some time in the next two weeks, and of course will be busy cranking through Oscar nominated films before the awards next month. I should be back for another chat next Thursday as well. Enjoy your weekends!
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