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Keith Law
1:43
He has the physical tools to be a regular, but neither the performance nor the history of durability to suggest he will become one.
Jason
1:43
I'm not looking forward to the Democratic primary at all.  I can't imagine a time in history when uniting behind a strong candidate who can win the election matters more, but yet you can already see through early donation amounts and social media people uniting behind Sanders, Warren, and Mayor Pete.  As much as we might like their core policies, they aren't going to resonate with most of the country.  Am I crazy to think that a Biden or Klobuchar, while flawed certainly, is the way to go here?
Keith Law
1:44
I know too little about Klobuchar to say, but I am out on Biden - the harassment issues didn't even come into play, as I don't think Biden's policy history is promising, and to be quite honest, I'd like someone who won't turn 80 during his term, you know?
Craig
1:45
Obviously Knebel's upcoming TJ surgery puts a dent in the Brewers bullpen. Other than Kimbrel (who they are wisely unwilling to overpay for) is there anyone they should be targeting for additional bullpen help?
Keith Law
1:45
I think/hope they'll give Zack Brown relief innings as they did Burnes and Woodruff last year.
Maybe look for their Ryan Pressly, too.
1:46
(A guy they think they can tweak to improve, someone we would look at now and say is fine, but not the high-leverage solution you seek.)
JR
1:46
Pretty cool that Alonso and Tatis, Jr got their first MLB HRs on the same day. Hope they both have solid seasons and make for an exciting NL ROY race.
Keith Law
1:46
I wish Tatis's had been earlier - actually even Alonso's was after 10 pm, I think, so I'm guessing a lot of fans didn't see them. I was out by the time Tatis homered. MLB needs to get those clips out on social early and often to push those kids in front of fans.
Jonathan
1:47
How is that not age-ism against Biden?   Bernie is nearly the same age no?
Keith Law
1:47
When did I ever say I wanted Bernie? Age-related cognitive decline typically begins in a person's 70s. Being younger than that would be a BFOQ.
Gritty
1:48
As a Nat's fan, I'm going to boo Bryce Harper because he's a phillie, not because he chased the $$$
Keith Law
1:48
Well that's fair.
Brian
1:48
Posed this question to my Dad the other day and he basically laughed in my face - Schoop at $6 million to man 2B until Hiura is ready or Moustakas at $10 million to do the same? I still feel like Schoop is the better choice.
Keith Law
1:49
Same. Think you'll get a lot more on defense.
Jco, San Fran
1:49
How long does Farhan need to rebuild the big league club and secondly, the system?
Keith Law
1:49
I think this one is a 4-5 year rebuild. System is still very thin above short-season ball.
ck
1:49
How do teams find out about DFA or waived players.  Is there a group email or website or something?  Also, how do you reach a player?  Does a team have an index with phone numbers of all players and their agents or what?  Thanks for all your content.  Sorry if this was a dumb question...
Keith Law
1:50
When I was with Toronto we'd get multiple PDFs every day (I think three?) with transactions, including all players on the three types of waivers we had at the time. I imagine it's a bit more streamlined now?
Rick Sanchez
1:50
When does Mize crack the majors?  Do you view him as a future ace?
Keith Law
1:50
June 2020 and yes.
Matt
1:50
With the way the Indians OF situation looks, how soon does Mercado make his debut? Is his defense good enough to handle CF everyday?
Keith Law
1:50
Early this year and yes.
Chris
1:50
It must be in the West Palm Beach water, but but by pure coincidence (I hadn't read your restaurant dish post) we tried The Leftovers and had the same exact experience with absolutely no seasoning on the fish.  We also tried Captain Charlie's (we were told that the owner of Leftovers and Food Shack used to be the head cook there) and my daughter had the same problem with her fish (mine was blackened and not noticeable).  Seriously, how has this not been addressed before?
Keith Law
1:51
A slew of people recommended the Leftovers too, and the quality of the fish and other ingredients wasn't a problem. But bah god i need some salt!
Alex
1:51
If you were a baseball fan growing up, would you say working in the industry deepens your appreciation for the sport, or does the work become too "work-like"? Asking because I am interested in getting a job in baseball, but don't want to lose my passion for the game in the process
Keith Law
1:52
Baseball is work. I love what I do, but I have a hard time going to a game to just watch the game, and can't get caught up in outcomes any more.
Joe
1:52
Is Adley R. major league ready now?
Keith Law
1:52
Absolutely not.
Ryan
1:52
Can Zimmer be a lock down closer, if the Royals decide to use him that way?
Keith Law
1:52
Teams typically expect closer to be able to pitch on back to back days, but I don't think Zimmer has ever done that.
Jonathan
1:53
What was the positive development, that almost made you decide to stop writing?  (If you can tell us)
Keith Law
1:53
I was saying that I felt much less of the typical desire to write because of some good and bad things that have happened recently. I don't plan to stop writing entirely - a longtime reader emailed to ask if I was taking a team job and I said no. I don't think I'll ever go back at this point.
Ira
1:54
I know this seems like an oversimplification but regarding abortion shouldn’t the legality of the practice depend on the viability of the fetus? Isn’t that a fair line to determine a woman’s choice to abort?
Keith Law
1:55
Who makes that determination? And fair according to whom? I'd leave it to the woman and her doctor, and would rather see public policy focus on providing food, education, and health care to the many, many children who don't have enough of those.
Mike
1:55
Looks like the Mets are going to staple Dom smith to the bench this year.  Any chance he's a solution for the Red Sox in a year?  They don't have any obvious in house candidates for that job next year, and moving Devers seems like quite a waste.
Keith Law
1:56
Interesting thought. Not sure I could see the Red Sox going unproven there, but I like it. I think Smith ends up with a second division team and then breaks out.
Ryan
1:56
As of right now would you rather have Mookie or Acuna?
Keith Law
1:56
Mookie but they're both stars.
Joe
1:56
No way Pache makes it to the MLB this season right? Even if there were a spot for him I still feel there’s a year or more worth of development to go for him. Maybe he hits so much he proves me wrong, but there are fans acting like he’s taking over for Markakis in a few months
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