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Kevin
1:14
Your thoughts on Luis Garcia. I thought I remembered that you like him.
Keith Law
1:14
The Astros' starter, yes.
Kyle
1:15
Do you have insight on how beneficial it is to the bookstore to buy a popular book from a wealthy author? For example, Obama's new memoir is $45 at my local store, $24 at Amazon. I like to support the local store but that's a big difference for an already wealthy author.
Keith Law
1:15
I believe the bulk of that difference goes to the store, although I also believe that amazon buys their books from publishers at a lower rate than local stores do.
Anthony
1:17
I'm always blocked out of Meadowparty on mobile (sending this question from my laptop). Do you know if there's any way around this so I can access your chats/movie reviews from my phone?
Keith Law
1:18
That issue should be resolved - might need to clear your cache - but it will work on Wifi. The issue was related to some site security software Hostgator told me I needed, but it turned out I didn't need it and it caused problems with users on some mobile networks.
Jason
1:18
are you high on Garrett Mitchell?
Keith Law
1:18
He was on my top 100. I don't know if that makes me high on him or not, but I ranked him higher than his draft position last year.
Michael
1:21
Tyler O'Neill reportedly worked on and had a great spring as far as a significantly better approach at the plate. If he can really translate that to regular season what kind of player do you think he could be?
Keith Law
1:22
I won't buy that at all until I see it. His whole swing and approach were geared to pull the ball. That's no small fix.
Jib
1:22
Justin Williams starting in RF for the Cardinals today. How do you like his chances to keep that spot?
Keith Law
1:22
I really hope he gets an extended shot. He can do enough of everything to be a soft regular in a corner, maybe not right now, but in time.
Hank
1:23
I noticed you tweeted that the baseball fan in you was happy that Kirk made the Jays. What players are your favourites purely as a fan, regardless of how good they might be?
Keith Law
1:24
Stroman. Roman Quinn. Dom Smith. Lindor. Javy Baez. Tatis Jr., of course. Quite a few, really - I just don't go overboard in talking about them because I don't want people to find bias where none exists.
Max
1:24
Keith, sell me on Drew Waters as a future star in CF?
Keith Law
1:24
I don't think he's even a regular.
Guest
1:24
Thanks for doing these chats, sir. The indie (sic) league team I follow just signed Anfernee Grier, a former #1 pick by Arizona. His career has been a tire fire--was he seen at the time as a bad pick?
Keith Law
1:24
Yes, or at least as high-risk medium-reward. Hit well his junior spring until conference play started, and then he cratered. Never did learn to pick up breaking stuff.
1:26
I took too long to mute the announcers. Must still be spring training for me too.
Jason
1:27
So do the Mariners keep Kelenic down a few extra days or weeks past the service time marker to create a plausible defense to the claim he'll make?  Players never win those arguments, but there usually isn't an exec on tape admitting to the plan.
Keith Law
1:27
Maybe? I have a feeling we'll see him sooner because they're aware the league, his agent, and even their fans are watching.
wrburgess
1:27
Does Justus Sheffield show enough improvement this season to meet the potential you saw previously?
Keith Law
1:28
Not sure he's ever going to be hitting 97 with a plus slider like I saw from him in the AFL, but I think he'll be league-average this year.
Chris
1:30
Kinda feel like the Mets should've traded Dom Smith for some pitching? With no DH this year he's gonna struggle to see the field (he's unplayable in LF IMO)
Keith Law
1:30
I have thought that for a while, but I also think they were betting on a DH this year, and they don't want to deal a guy who has turned out to be one of the most popular players on the team. I can't completely fault them for either.
Your fellow citizens
1:30
What are your thoughts on folks thinking Covid is almost over?   Sad to see so many selfish people ruining what could be a strong recovery and good health for everyone!  Everyone, please still wear your damn mask!
Keith Law
1:31
It was inevitable. States opening back up too quickly has led to complacency, and that's leading to new waves of cases. Good job, everyone.
Dave
1:31
Hi Klaw. Thanks for the chats. Enjoyed the Inside Game. Are you planning a third book? Between Casas, Downs, Duran and Jimenez who has the highest ceiling and who in your opinion is the most likely to reach their ceiling?
Keith Law
1:32
Kicking around an idea for a non-baseball non-fiction book. Jimenez has the highest ceiling, but he's not ranked first in their system, because I don't think he has the probability of the other guys.
Appa Yip Yip
1:32
Did you see anything different on what Manoah was doing this spring compared to when last you saw him?
Keith Law
1:32
No but the TV angle doesn't show me everything and if he's changed something minor I might have missed it.
JJ
1:32
If Bobby Dalbec plays 140+ games this year, can he surpass Mark Reynolds' single season record of 223 strikeouts for the season?  I get that I'm not supposed to care about contact any more, but it's getting ridiculous.  Boring, and ridiculous.
Keith Law
1:32
Yes, he could.
Josh
1:32
Will the owners feel even a hint of shame when they cry austerity & lock out players after a season where two shortstops were guaranteed 681 million dollars?
Keith Law
1:32
Absolutely not. They have no shame.
Kevin
1:33
Any college coaches thank you for pointing out how to get Jud Fabian out?
Keith Law
1:33
50% strikeout rate in SEC play. His defenders on Twitter have gotten awfully quiet.
section 34
1:34
Keith, isn't "service time manipulation" really just good business practice?
Keith Law
1:35
Yes, if your entire goal is profit maximization.
mike t
1:35
Is it possible for pitchers with relatively straight fastballs to add movement? I'm thinking about Mitch Keller in particular
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