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Keith Law
1:26
Or had to sign Hosmer to force Myers off first.
John
1:26
What deranged sociopath decided to "double stuff" the Oreo, a cookie that had known perfection since 1912? This is the abomination that should unify our opposition, as members of Planet Earth
Keith Law
1:26
I completely agree. The ratio of the original was perfect.
AJ
1:26
Hey Keith, flu shots for kids under 1 year old? Good or bad idea?
Keith Law
1:26
Minimum recommended age is 6 months.
John
1:26
What have your thoughts been on Mike Shildt so far?
Keith Law
1:27
I've said this in a few spots, but his best attribute is being not Mike Matheny. It seems like some of the younger guys who didn't fare well under Matheny are faring better under Shildt. That could be noise, but given Matheny's weird dislike of Kolten Wong, my gut says it's signal.
Brandon Warne
1:27
Would you rather have Tyler Austin or Greg Bird going forward?
Keith Law
1:27
Bird. I have a soft spot for Austin but he's never gotten all the way back after that lost year-plus with wrist injuries.
Brian
1:28
Heard on radio that Padres FO sees Urias as a Marco Scutaro comparison. Any thoughts?
Keith Law
1:28
He's better than that.
Scott
1:28
You are higher than Bryse Wilson than most. What do you see him as a few years from now?
Keith Law
1:28
#3 starter with a chance to be a #2.
JR
1:28
Keith Law, Circa 2017 - writes Smart Baseball.      Keith Law, Circa 2019, starts touting Wins, RBIs and Saves. Everyone wonders what happens. ESPN releases following statement: "We learned Keith Law has sometimes had significant memory issues in other situations where he had prior extensive knowledge of events. He has also periodically taken medicine that can negatively impair his memory, concentration & focus"
Keith Law
1:28
This is true, assuming rum counts as a medication.
Josh
1:29
Hey Keith, wondering if I could get your thoughts on Keegan Akin.  His control has been a slight issue but he’s been killing it for Bowie all year.  Is #3 starter a reasonable ceiling projection for him?
Keith Law
1:29
I'd take the under on that. I've never seen him throw with the velocity he supposedly can have.
Tim
1:29
Who is better in 5 years...Dom Smith or Peter Alonzo? How good are they?
Keith Law
1:29
I think Smith is the better hitter and way better 1b. Both are regulars.
Mike
1:29
Keith that change up kopech threw...if that’s what it is wow. I guess I don’t have a question but let’s just acknowledge how filthy that was. Thanks!
Keith Law
1:29
His secondary stuff is legit. He needs to throw it more.
John
1:30
What is Nolan Gormans ceiling?
Keith Law
1:30
Impact middle of the order bat. More power than OBP/contact skills.
John
1:30
How would you rank the young arms up with the Cardinals now? (Flaherty, Weaver, Gant, Gomber, Ponce De Leon, Hudson)
Keith Law
1:30
Flaherty is a full grade above any of the others. He's the only surefire starter in the group.
RSO
1:30
Where would Victor Victor Mesa land in the prospect rankings once he signed with a major league team?
Keith Law
1:31
If that's a top 100 question, the answer is probably not on it. I've heard elite defender, questions on the bat.
Frank
1:31
Now that 2018 playoffs appear out of reach, what do you think of Davey Martinez going forward? He appears to be in over his head, yet his players seem to like him. Is he a just a good bench coach that got hired for the wrong role? Or do you see him eventually becoming a good manager?
Keith Law
1:31
I think he might be in over his head, but I can't blame their season on him. Too many injuries and underperformances to pin on the manager.
AJ
1:32
How would you handle the Touki, Bryse Wilson, Gohara, Fried group of pitchers when the Triple A season ends?
Keith Law
1:32
With all four on the 40-man, I'd have them all up in September even just for long relief work, maybe setting up some tandem starters. Good for development and for Anthopoulos et al to get some in-person looks to determine if all are part of the team's future.
Juan
1:32
Do you think Cease will stick as a SP long term?
Keith Law
1:33
Yes, health permitting, I think he's a definite starter.
Dave
1:33
K-Law, you've never steered me wrong on food recommendations.  Any updates on where to eat in Charleston and/or Savannah? Husk is a given.
Keith Law
1:33
I have a long list of places in Charleston I want to hit, but haven't been there in years.
Dr. Bob
1:33
Harrison Bader is leading NL rookies in WAR, mostly from defense. Didn't have the splash of Acuna or Soto. ROY candidate?
Keith Law
1:34
No, because (I think I may have said this before) WAR can be misleading with players who are platooned, and don't get as many AB against their weak side. I wouldn't vote for Bader on the basis of AB he didn't get over guys like Soto or Acuna who played every day.
Andrew
1:34
Is McNeil looking like a real option to be an above average 2nd baseman? Was his lack of profile in the minors more an injury issue than a talent issue? Seems to be a legit bat.
Keith Law
1:34
Tiny sample size.
Mike
1:34
I'm a diehard Cubs fan but also not a garbage human so the trade for an unrepentant homophobe like Murphy gives me an ick-factor when rooting for my team. It's not quite as gross as Chapman in 2016 but it's still not good. I tend to think of Theo as far more progressive than a lot of baseball people but I guess not. Are there any teams who would actually not sign/trade for an guy who will help on the field but is backwards off of it?
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