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Gerry
1:40
Beyond Rhys Hoskins' obvious offensive talent, when scouting a player, do scouts really take into account leadership qualities as a tipping point for player A over player B, who be more high risk?  Thanks KLaw
Keith Law
1:40
Not really. I think people tend to retcon that stuff on to a guy after he turns out to be good (or just gets paid a lot).
GEO
1:40
My condolences on your loss of Bailey; I once had a black cat of the same name.  It's a difficult decision to have to make.  May I ask how you knew he was ill in the first place?  They seldom tell you when they are in pain.  Or was it uncovered in a regular vet exam?
Keith Law
1:41
That very afternoon, he was howling like he'd never done before, and that was the first sign. If you read my latest newsletter (tinyletter.com/keithlaw) I tell the whole story. It was shocking because he seemed fine just days before.
Joshua
1:41
I know it was a small, pretty inconsequential trade, but is there anything to be excited about with Jacob Condra-Bogan in the Goodwin trade? Thanks.
Keith Law
1:41
No. There were some strange claims that he was throwing up to 99, but he's not. He's a great story but I have 90-94 from scouts.
Doug
1:43
I think Buster might need to take a breath. What’s the problem with Preller checking in on controllable pitchers?
Keith Law
1:43
I agreed with Buster's point - Archer's window doesn't coincide that well with when the Padres' young core should be in the majors and producing.
Nate
1:43
You’ve mentioned the Cards Hudson having the look of a reliever.  Is the basis stuff, mechanics, makeup, other?
Keith Law
1:44
Yes.
I don't know about his makeup and can't think of times that pushed a guy to relief.
xxx(yyy)
1:44
Any specific recommendations for a Game Night with other couples (so not OVERLY difficult to understand rules/games)?
Keith Law
1:44
Something like Coup, Love Letter, One Night Werewolf (if you have 5+ people), Crossfire ... social deduction games that move fast, don't have a lot of rules, work well with alcohol.
xxx(yyy)
1:45
Who ends up the better MLBer of the Rangers L Tavares or J.P. Martinez?
Keith Law
1:45
Taveras for me. He was on my top 50; Martinez wasn't and wasn't a consideration.
JB
1:45
CJ Chatham seems to have bounces back after the injury.  Reason to be optimistic or is he old for high-A? Thanks!
Keith Law
1:45
Saw him. Like the glove/hands a lot. Bat is light.
Mark Antoch
1:45
Over/Under HR's if you give Tyler O'Neill if the Cards gave him 550 AB's in the majors next year? He's a beast
Keith Law
1:45
28 homers and a sub-.300 OBP.
Bryan
1:45
I always forget to show up at chat times, so I just wanted to say thanks for always being helpful and answering random questions on Twitter. But since I'm supposed to ask a question here -- were you playing Pandemic Legacy? How is it going/did it go? (we're about to embark on Season 2, and I'm already stressed out about it!)
Keith Law
1:46
We played it 5 times, I think, and liked it, but we're often bringing other games to the table. Charterstone also sort of leapfrogged it in our legacy game queue.
Nate
1:47
Better OF prospect, Pache or Waters?
Keith Law
1:48
One was on my top 50...
Steve Culver
1:48
While they are all important, is there a particular race you are rooting for in the Nov elections? Really need to flip the house.
Keith Law
1:49
Not especially. They're all important, and I just want to see more pro-science people in government at all levels.
Brian
1:49
What has happended in the last decade or so that has helped improve these 19-21 year olds succeed so early in MLB? Before trout and Harper, i dont recall seeing so many young players contribute so early at the major league level (excluding JR and Andrew Jones).
Keith Law
1:50
They're a lot more physically developed now at 19-20 than I remember them being ten years ago, but I don't know if the data on their performances bears out the impression we both have that they're succeeding sooner.
Pete
1:50
Is Cornelius Randolph still prospect-worthy? 21yrs old at AA. Shows flashes
Keith Law
1:50
Not really. young but showing nothing, and he's a 4 in LF.
Joshua
1:51
Do upcoming "mid-tier" free agents like Gio Gonzalez and Daniel Murphy hope they get traded so that they don't have compensation attached to them in the offseason? Thanks, Keith.
Keith Law
1:51
Probably - it seems to hit them worse than it does top-tier guys, as you'd expect.
Mundo
1:51
What are your thoughts on Jonathan Loaisiga?
Keith Law
1:51
Love him if healthy, but he hasn't stayed healthy. Mid-rotation upside, reliever downside.
Mark Antoch
1:52
Are you watching any HBO shows? Succession or Sharp Objects?
Keith Law
1:52
I finished S1 of the Leftovers. No interest in Succession.
addoeh
1:52
Favorite music video from the 80's?
Keith Law
1:52
It's tough to beat "Thriller," although counting the whole 20 minutes is probably cheating.
Jesse B
1:52
Have you seen or heard anything about Nate Lowe to think the breakout is for real?
Keith Law
1:53
Saw him in DC. Slugger without defensive value. He's something, not a star.
Ridley Kemp
1:53
Luis Rengifo is rocketing through the Angels' system this year with some silly looking numbers (.316/.420/.484) with more walks than strikeouts. Have you had a chance to see him, or have you heard anything about him? He was totally off my radar coming in to this year.
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