JotCast | Klawchat 7/12/18

Klawchat 7/12/18

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Chris

1:59

Given his performance and years of control, what type of return could Oakland get for Treinen? A Miller or Chapman-type return, or something less given his shorter track record? And would you still make that move?

Keith Law

1:59

He's not at their level. But I like your line of thinking, trade him now while good and while there aren't many closer types on the market.

Tony

2:00

I've read Kelenic might have been the #1 pick if he were 6 months younger. Does this really make that big of a difference? Looks like the Mets might have stole one SSS aside.

Keith Law

2:00

I disagree with that, but I think he might have been the #1 pick if he'd played the spring in southern California or Florida.

Zach

2:00

Imagine spending 200m on Trumbo and Davis, just to let Manny walk away. Wow what a bad utilization of resources. Well at least the O’s are big spenders in the int’l FA market....

Keith Law

2:00

My understanding is that Davis was the owner's doing.

Jason

2:00

I know your general thought on the all-star game is to reward players who are actually very good over players with very hot starts. And I certainly agree with that. But where do you stand on a guy like Markakis? I feel like he has to be in given how good his half has been, and he's not some random jobber. Agree?

Keith Law

2:01

Doesn't really bother me.

Jack

2:01

Thank you so much for always sticking up for climate change prevention and for standing for the environment! We definitely need more public figures like you. How long ago was it that you were an iceberg?

Keith Law

2:01

Till that fucking 'unsinkable' boat hit me. I sure showed it who was boss.

danb

2:01

still buying Kingery?

Keith Law

2:01

Yes.

2:01

Can you tell me anything about Andrew Vaughn, the Cal player that won the Golden Spikes award? Surprised he won against some upperclassmen who are more famous, and was the win justified?

Keith Law

2:02

His stats were great, but the Pac 12 was way down, and he's a 1b only. I voted for Mize.

Jason

2:02

Coincidence that the 3 best breaking balls you saw in HS arms were all curves and the 3 have had extreme regression/injury?

Keith Law

2:02

All three had Tommy John. Is that because they threw great curveballs, or because they threw a lot of curveballs, or just because they threw a lot, period, because they were so good? Giolito was never overworked. Bundy was overworked very badly in HS.

John S

2:03

Despite his production (age/level issues), I was extremely surprised to see Buddy Reed selected to the Futures Game. Are we lacking decent OF prospects for the US team?

Keith Law

2:04

They didn't have a true CF besides him, but I'm with you - he doesn't belong at all, and is the worst player on the US roster. Daz Cameron deserved that spot.

Chris

2:04

At one point, Kevin Maitan was so well thought of that the Braves were willing to blatantly break rules to sign him. Now he's performing badly in Orem with too many errors in the field, bad plate discipline, and not much hard contact. Are his problems fixable? Or is he just not the talent people thought he was?

Keith Law

2:04

Swing has regressed big time and he's gotten thicker.

Mike

2:04

I know you've talked about mental health stuff before...my girlfriend is dealing with some serious depression combined with recent unemployment leading to financial distress. I've volunteered to assist with the cost of therapy as improved mental health would really impact her job search positively but she's not willing to try anything. Any advice or suggestions for resources to look at for me to support her? Thanks so much.

Keith Law

2:05

It's very difficult to help someone who doesn't want it, and mental illnesses often lead sufferers to decline help for various reasons. Is there someone else in her life she trusts who might be able to guide her to a therapist? Or could you coax her into talking to her primary care doctor? My PCP in Arizona was the first to prescribe me something for my anxiety.

Jared

2:06

you said earlier that reports on Alec Bohm are "not good"...is that just his defense or everything? Did the Phillies waste another top 10 pick?

Keith Law

2:06

I think asking that five weeks after the draft is a bit premature.

Aaron Gershoff

2:06

Tell the guy arguing against mandatory vaccinations that they are in the best interest in the country. Healthy population = productive population.

Keith Law

2:07

Some people don't care enough about others to let go of misguided beliefs of 'freedom.' I'd like to send them all a copy of the Social Contract, and some pictures of kids dying of measles.

Terry

2:07

Was Espinal good value in exchange for Steve Pearce?

Keith Law

2:07

Yes, quite good.

Chris

2:08

I recall you noting prior to his trade that Matt Harvey wasn't washed up. Have you been surprised by how he's pitched? Obviously not an ace but he looks like a decent 5th at this point.

Keith Law

2:08

Not surprised. And freed of the circus in NY, perhaps now he'll fetch more in trade for the Reds than the Mets could get for him.

Oscar

2:08

Girlfriend and I picked up Lost Cities and Jaipur based on your recommendations and love them! Any recent two player games you recommend?

Keith Law

2:09

Patchwork. My daughter also loved Fox in the Forest, a cute but more luck-driven trick-taking game.

David

2:09

% Chance that Urias is a part of the Dodger's future rotation? Looks like he's back throwing between 88-91 according to reports. Does his particular type of should surgery make regaining command and/or control very difficult?

Keith Law

2:09

He also has to show he can hold that velocity. It's a long way off.

Fat Stackz

2:09

What do you think of Kavanaugh buying Nationals tickets with a credit card? Should this preclude him from being nominated? I am skeptical of someone with so little financial responsibility being nominated as a Supreme Court Justice

Keith Law

2:09

I can think of better reasons to oppose his nomination.

James

2:09

"Giving up" on a player is too extreme in this case since he's finally getting consistent ABs, but man, I was hoping for more from Desmond Lindsay this year

Keith Law

2:10

I was too.

Joe

2:10

Any Cincinnati food recommendations?

Keith Law

2:10

Sotto and Nada, both owned by the same folks.

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