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Keith Law
1:18
As high a ceiling as any of those guys, with the higher risk of zero return as well.
Sage
1:19
Thoughts on recent Jack McDowell interview about current state of MLB?
Keith Law
1:19
Didn't hear it. Not sure I need to?
Anthony
1:19
I know its REALLY early as neither are draft eligible this year but do you have any thoughts on Tennessee RHP Chase Dollander and UCLA RHP Thatcher Hurd?
Keith Law
1:19
I almost never spend time looking into players who aren't eligible. The audience for that information is close to nonexistent and it doesn't support my draft coverage.
Jace
1:20
Is there any scenario where we get away from the performative dip-shittery that we saw at the SOTU, on Twitter, talk shows, etc or is this just who we are now?
Keith Law
1:20
I think this is who we are now. Those people do that stuff because it works. If you want a behavior to stop, don't reinforce it with attention.
Nick
1:21
I know the MiLB players are not part of the union, but will the lockout impact the minor league season?
Keith Law
1:22
It shouldn't. About 14 players will be missing from every system, because they're on the 40 man and thus are locked out, but everyone else can play. MLB teams will have to decide what to do - do they sign some extra indy ball types or other older FAs to fill AAA rosters, or promote players in the system and backfill in low A with guys who'd be in extended or some undrafted college seniors from 2021?
Mike
1:22
Why you gotta rank everything and make lists ?  What put things in box?
Keith Law
1:22
Gotta give the people what they want!
Jace
1:23
Austin Eats beyond Franklin BBQ? Qui is closed
Keith Law
1:23
I have to look up one place, stand by...
1:24
Better Half! I always forget its name. Loved that place. Backspace pizza was solid. People rave about Interstellar BBQ; I haven't been, and Texas Q is tough for me since i stopped eating cow about five years ago.
Insert Witty Name Here
1:24
Keith, been reading you since time immemorial. You were always open with mental health and your struggles with it. Two parter: 1) How have you been doing? 2) Do you think the national conversation regarding mental health is doing a good job communicating and educating on causes and conditions of mental health?
Keith Law
1:26
Thank you for asking. I'm doing well, I think. I'm in therapy regularly, and I at least know what I need to work on, and what I need to do to take care of myself. I'm exercising again, as the weather allows, which will only get easier going forward (we belong to a gym, but I will take running outside over the treadmill any day now that I've gotten accustomed to it). Any conversation about mental health is a good conversation, but there's still too little understanding and way too many opinions from people who don't have the background or knowledge to insert themselves into that conversation.
Guest
1:26
Would there be a different attitude among the owners if the owners had to answer any specific labor issues to the media themselves instead of having the commissioner do it?
Keith Law
1:26
Probably. Also, we assume the owners are monolithic. I guarantee you there are at least two or three saying, "just strike a deal, we don't care, we're making plenty of money even if we take the players' last offer!" But we don't hear that - we hear one voice.
Romorr
1:26
I think it's funny when Oriole fans harp on rankings. I looked at your list and came away thinking, I need to pay more attention to Joey Ortiz. Same with Gillaspie.
Keith Law
1:27
I think it's funny too. When someone accuses a national writer of bias against a team, they're telling on themselves, not the writer.
Deeeedeeee
1:27
What new films are you looking forward to this year?
Keith Law
1:29
I have to admit i don't track what's coming, unless I happen to catch a trailer. We're still catching up on 2021 - we have four BP nominees left to see, and all five international nominees as well.
chauncey
1:29
thoughts on the lockout?
Keith Law
1:29
I mean, could you narrow it down a bit?
JT
1:29
I don't only subscribe to the Athletic for you, but I definitely value having access to your writing a whole lot. Keep passing this along to your editors.
Keith Law
1:30
Thank you! I wouldn't expect anyone to subscribe just for me, or if they did, they'd probably realize we have a lot of great writers.
Phil
1:30
Is it fair for Lia Thomas to compete in Ivy League women’s swimming?
Keith Law
1:30
Yes. She's a woman.
Nick X
1:30
Have you ever listed to a musical artist who was on Top-40 radio?
Keith Law
1:30
Is top 40 radio still a thing? Anyway, yes, of course. I grew up listening to top 40 radio - literally, in the case of America's Top 40.
TacoCharlton
1:30
hattie b’s or princes for Nashville hot chicken ?
Keith Law
1:31
I tried Hattie B's for the first time last year and really liked it, but I also think my limitations in that department are pretty clear. I was not made to eat really spicy foods.
Like, I think chili particles show up in my sweat after I eat it.
addoeh
1:31
Still out on Top Chef?  New season started last night.
Keith Law
1:32
Well, after they glossed over an alleged sexual harasser winning last season, I haven't felt the call to return to watching. Are they hawking NFTs now too?
TacoCharlton
1:32
What are your go-to sides at bbq place ? Get pecan pie ?
Keith Law
1:32
Fried okra, if they have it.
Paul
1:32
Random question but are you loyal to a specific airline and hotel chain in order to increase your status/upgrades with a particular company? Or do your employers just book you on whatever flight they can.
Keith Law
1:32
I am, not for status purposes but to collect points for personal travel.
Anthony
1:33
I kind of struggle with believing in Chase DeLauter but given his ranking I seem to be in the minority. Does him not facing top competition on a regular basis make his evaluation tougher? When he actually did play a team with a solid amount of talent he did not do well.
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