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Jax
2:46
So Profar's had a pretty good year. He should put up even better numbers going forward, right?
Keith Law
2:46
He's had a solid year. I still feel like there's much more in there.
Nate
2:46
If you felt comfortable projecting ke'bryan Hayes to hit 20 homers would he be a top 10 prospect?
Keith Law
2:46
Top 10 is awfully steep. I can only put ten guys in there.
Aaron C.
2:46
Your pizza list -- and the discussion it produced -- was fun! I remember a few years ago, you ranked rap songs. Have you done any other "Dish" lists that I can peruse to waste time at work today?
Keith Law
2:47
Novels, back in 2013ish. I need to update that. Then annual rankings of songs etc.
Jaime
2:47
Remember that NYT cartoon about how freedom of speech works? Yeah, the firing of James Gunn was Disney (and everyone) letting him know his jokes were trash. It's not a good look for you when you defend him.
Keith Law
2:47
I did not defend him. I thought his jokes were trash.
Guest
2:47
more likely to have better career: ian happ or hunter renfroe; jake junis or jake faria
Keith Law
2:47
Happ. faria.
Oscar
2:47
Monsanto has to pay 289 million for roundup giving a man cancer, yet we're supposed to believe GMO's are safe based on the studies they fund, and ignore their questionable history to boot? Count me out.
Keith Law
2:49
Monsanto may have to pay a man something because 12 idiots believed a lawyer's claims that Roundup gave the man cancer, despite a lack of any scientific evidence to support this. Cancer doesn't even need a cause. The jury system is utterly useless for adjudicating questions of science.
Joe
2:49
Keith, thank you for the write-up of Gen Con games. I asked you in a chat years ago about a game that would work well for someone who was blind. My wife Martha lost most of her vision when she was 20 years old. She loves to play games but most games don’t work well for her. We’re looking forward to trying your No. 1 recommendation.
Keith Law
2:50
You're quite welcome. Nyctophobia should be in Targets any day now - mine had a space for it on the shelf but no copies as of last week.
Richard
2:50
Kevin Smith seemingly came out of nowhere and is raking in Lansing.  Do you see a future regular SS in him?
Keith Law
2:50
I do not. He also hasn't been in Lansing since early June, and isn't hitting that well in Dunedin (a more appropriate spot for a 22-year-old college product).
Jax
2:50
Were you surprised that Atlanta didn't dangle Fried at the deadline? And do you think they will this winter? I think he could be really good but it's difficult to see how he fits into their rotation.
Keith Law
2:51
He'd be in that Sims group I mentioned earlier (I know they dealt Sims). Fried pitches in someone's rotation, but I don't think he's top six on their depth chart.
Danny
2:51
I live across the street from Franny's last location before they closed and agree with your take. Please try Emily's in Crown Heights next time you're in Brooklyn
Keith Law
2:51
Lot of recs for Emily's.
Karl
2:51
Are you buying that Glasnow just needed a change of scenery?  Or perhaps too soon to judge?
Keith Law
2:51
Too soon to judge. Also entirely possible that he needed a new voice to help him find a delivery he can repeat.
Jesse B
2:52
If the 2018 MLB Draft was held today, who would be drafted much higher? Gorman?
Keith Law
2:52
You're dealing with tiny samples for all these guys. I don't think a ton would change.
Josh
2:52
Is Gavin Lux a potential all-star MI?
Keith Law
2:52
Potential, yes.
Quincy
2:52
I recently discovered (and loved!) your 100 favorite novels list. I wondered if you could comment on why none of Solzhenitsyn's or Tolstoy's works made your list. Not a fan personally, or do you see their work as less than excellent?
Keith Law
2:53
Don't think Tolstoy's works hold up that well at all - the reputation Russian novels have for excessive length and meandering plots falls primarily on him. I've only read one of Solzhenitsyn's novels, Ivan Denisovich, and didn't love it.
2:54
I've read almost 1000 novels now, so making my top 100 would mean something would have to be in the top 10% of everything I've read.
Jax
2:55
Do you think Giolito needs an off-season to get his shit straight? He's at least looked decent recently and his velo is back up to 93-95.
Keith Law
2:56
He's looked better recently outside of that one outing vs the Yanks (and giving up a grand slam to Stanton is ... well, forgivable?). But overall it's not the year I expected, especially since all reports in March had him repeating his delivery and commanding the ball in a way he hasn't really all season.
Ron
2:56
A question I just thought of because work is boring me: Who is the best team in the NL? My initial reaction is the Cubs, but the pitching staff and uncertainty with Bryant's shoulder makes me nervous. Arizona might be the top choice, right?
Keith Law
2:56
Gut answer is the Cubs. I won't argue Arizona.
Anthony
2:57
How much of a long term cause for concern is Hunter Greene's UCL injury
Keith Law
2:58
It depends a bit on how serious the sprain is. At this point, they're acting like it will only require rest. But a sprain typically means a tear, even a tiny one. (It can sometimes mean the ligament has been stretched to the point of causing pain or discomfort, but it's a fine line between that and the beginnings of a UCL tear.)
Greg
2:58
Harrison Bader outperforming your expectation? Baseball Reference at 3.5 WAR now
Keith Law
2:59
WAR doesn't do that well with part-time players (which he was for much of the season) when they're used for platoon purposes. He still has nearly 40% of his PA vs LHP, whom he has killed, but has been way below average, probably near replacement level, vs RHP.
Greg
2:59
I happened to be at an event where Chvrches played recently, and I got a quick second to meet Lauren Mayberry. Even though I avoid meeting my idols out of fear of disappoint, I couldn't pass this one up, and she was maybe the nicest, most polite person I've ever encountered and I have no question but just wanted to say that there are still good things in the world.
Keith Law
3:00
That's awesome to hear although unsurprising given her writings and the interviews I've seen. Also I'm a fan because I'm pretty sure she's shorter than I am.
Jake
3:00
Kyle Isbel has been raking since entering Pro ball, as a KC fan, is this a guy I should be excited about?
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