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BPS
1:53
Matt Vasel??  Do you mean Mike Vasil?
Keith Law
1:53
Yeah, I'm sorry it was so hard for you to figure that out.
Dave
1:54
Keith, no question, but loads of thanks for the great book, the entertainment your chats have given me over the years, your talking and advice on depression and anxiety that have helped me with my own issues, and your food recommendations that have made me a rock star in my group of friends (Nashville in particular!).  If you are ever in Baltimore, I run a restaurant in little italy and would love to offer you a great meal sometime
Keith Law
1:54
I'll take you up on that at some point. And I'm very glad to have been able to help with your mental health issues. The stigma we still see around these extremely common medical problems is a huge reason why so many people still don't get treatment, or don't get enough treatment.
Well, that, and the disastrous state of health insurance in this country.
Adam
1:55
Sad to see Lindgren with another TJ Surgery......that slider was unhittable
Keith Law
1:55
Yeah, I wonder if he's just done. That would be a huge shame.
John
1:55
How did you choose a literary agent?  Or if that's unique to your circumstances, any advice for an average Joe to find/pick one?
Keith Law
1:55
My literary agent, Eric Lupfer, was with my talent agency at the time, although he has since left for a boutique.
Chris
1:55
Is Clayton Kershaw's drop in velocity (a) concerning, (b) something on which to keep an eye out, or (c) Jesus Christ it's been 2 starts so calm down?
Keith Law
1:55
I could just use (c) for half the questions this week.
Chris
1:56
I have a question re: cooking.  Most of the recipes (I use America's Test Kitchen books/recipes) worth a salt call for fresh herbs and spices.  You go to the grocery store to buy them, and the package enough to make 50 8-course meals.  How do you store them?  I waste an entire container of fresh thyme for one stupid sprig.
Keith Law
1:57
If possible, growing some is the best answer, especially thyme (grows like mad, lasts well into the winter, comes back most years) or sage (even hardier, never use enough). Otherwise, think of more ways to utilize them - just because a recipe doesn't call for thyme doesn't mean you can't use it - and store out of the clamshell or bag, wrapped in a paper towel, in the crisper drawer. Except basil, which you have to use within a few days.
Jax
1:57
I still can't figure out why Detroit would rather have Fiers & Liriano in their rotation instead of Norris. Is this an effort to try to establish some trade value for Fiers or Liriano?
Keith Law
1:57
Maybe a reaction to Norris losing a little velo this spring? I'm flummoxed too.
Bob
1:57
Hi Keith. How do you feel about Long Island? I'm from there as well, and I've never been a fan.
Keith Law
1:58
It's long, and definitely an island, so it has those two things going for it.
Hinkie
1:58
When will your updated top 30 for the draft be out?  Also, could you give me an early top three picks mock ... 1 Tigers ______, 2 Giants _______, 3 Phillies _______.
Keith Law
1:58
I'll do a new ranking later this month. I won't even pretend to know what 1-2-3 will be right now.
Margot
1:58
I get that the caliber of competition is different.  My point is that if you have  three 60+ pitches why can't you go right to the MLB. What does one year do?
Keith Law
1:59
It's about much more than pure stuff. Command, control, facing much better hitters 3x, working with a staff, calling your own games (most college coaches call games themselves, which, to me, is the second shittiest thing about college baseball after pitcher overuse).
Jon
1:59
Frankie Montas is almost out of options do you see him as a RP or does he still have SP potential
Keith Law
1:59
I have never believed he could start. Poor command, bad body, knee issues at a young age. Big velocity, but that was kind of the whole package.
Mike B
2:00
I'm definitely not asking about results from a small two-start sample size, but at least Bundy is missing some bats and his "stuff" looks decent.  Is there reason to hope he can be a decent starter IF he stays healthy?
Keith Law
2:00
Statcast had a lot of 90-92 in his last start. Was he throwing harder early in the game?
Bill
2:00
Brien Taylor, another teenaged left with some good stuff.  But I suppose you were not scouting then.
Keith Law
2:00
No, he's about 18 months older than I am.
Pat
2:00
Is Kelenic an option for Detroit at 1-1? If you had 1-1, would you take best player or one of 3-4 guys that will sign for the least?
Keith Law
2:02
I know he's among the guys they have on their short (long?) list, and they had him in for a workout in Lakeland. But I think he's played exactly one game this spring, so I don't know how anyone could decide he's 1-1 at this point (and I know you're not saying that). I would do what I said above - if Mize checks out, he's the best player and you take him, and if not, you shop the deal.
Tim McSwigginsonville
2:02
do you de-bone your chicken thighs before sous-vid'ing?
Keith Law
2:02
No. Afterwards the meat separates from the bone much more easily.
Seath
2:02
Were you pleased to see the twins started Rooker at AA? You think he could contribute to the big club this year?
Keith Law
2:03
I was - shows they get the issue around his age and also believe his new-ish swing is going to work at the lower levels. Don't waste his time; if he's going to be good, it will happen very soon.
Freddy
2:03
Every time I see Fried, his FB is straight as an arrow and gets crushed. Data even shows it doesn’t move much at all. Is this not a concern?
Keith Law
2:03
It's his third best pitch. Plus to 70 CB, plus CH.
Nick
2:03
Why is being patriotic and proud of our country considered hate speech now? Can't we acknowledge we have a great country and acknowledge there is room for improvement at the same time?
Keith Law
2:04
You can claim we have a great country, but saying we should "acknowledge" it implies that it is true and beyond dispute.
Sean
2:04
How do you decide which book to read next? I assume you have a long list to pick from. What are some you have lined up your most excited to read?
Keith Law
2:05
Lincoln the Bardo, Improvement, The Ministry of Utmost Happiness are all in the queue.
Jim
2:05
Just admit you eat animals because you’re a selfish coward.
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