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Klawchat 8/23/18
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Keith Law
2:01
Can certainly hit and has big time power. Not sold on LF.
Rob
2:01
Hey Keith, I think I remember a while back you saying that you weren’t a fan of Deafheaven’s recent stuff. Did you give their newest a listen? Thanks.
Keith Law
2:02
One song. Started it a month ago and it's still playing.
Tim
2:02
Remember when Gabe Kapler was about to be fired? Good times.
Keith Law
2:02
Yep. There are some Philly sports flacks who just blue themselves that first week.
Dan
2:03
Hi Keith, do you think the literature canon (Great Books) is still relative today, especially for younger readers? Shakespeare, Milton, dead white males...
Keith Law
2:03
I do, but I wouldn't recommend any students read just those authors. That literature influenced writers for centuries after, and still influences writers today, so I think they remain essential. And prior to 1800 there ain't much besides dead white males.
Andy
2:04
Any thoughts on speaking to your kids about the President.  I hear so many parents say awful things about him in front of their kids.  While likely deserved, I was raised to treat people with respect regardless and feel it's a poor example to set.
Keith Law
2:04
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Kenny Kirkpatrick
2:04
Hudson Potts has had a monster year in High-A. He’s now in AA at age 19 and seems to get better each month. Is he the Padres 3rd baseman of the future?
Keith Law
2:05
I would say there's a good chance of that, depending on his glove first and his OBP skills second. Still very young and improving quickly. Maybe 40% chance he's the 3b of the future.
Newt
2:05
Does your abstention from red meat include bacon, glorious bacon?
Keith Law
2:05
I'm not abstaining from read meat - I just don't eat beef any more, and haven't eaten lamb in ages because I found I really didn't like it.
Craig
2:05
Hey Keith , Thanks for the Chat . Do you think Vlad's future is at 1B in regards to his body type , if so what grade defensively would you give him there
Keith Law
2:06
I think he's a future DH. When I was on TSN1050 a week or so ago, I said he could be David Ortiz. I think any Blue Jays fan would take that.
Kenny Kirkpatrick
2:06
Andres Munoz is throwing triple digit heaters in AA at age 19. How good can he actually be?
Keith Law
2:06
Pure reliever but I've seen it and it's very real. One-inning guy in any role. Different from Patino, who has a chance to start even though he's not much bigger than Munoz.
Jason
2:07
Prominent BP scout clocked Andres Gimenez 3.8 to first yesterday? Have you heard about this big speed jump? What do you make of him in general?
Keith Law
2:07
Bad reading or jailbreak.
JD
2:07
Fleet's Landing in Charleston was and is a treat.
Keith Law
2:07
Good to know.
Chris
2:07
Mickey Callaway has been bad. I thought his saving graces would be bullpen mgmt and talent development but his handling of both (forgetting to double-switch, batting BP pitchers, Dom Smith) have been outright awful.
Keith Law
2:07
Yeah, I haven't been impressed in year one. Didn't have managerial experience, right?
Danny
2:08
Any chance you heard what's keeping Everson Peirera from playing in Pulaski?
Keith Law
2:08
I was told he's hurt, but not with what. Seigler is also out due to a concussion.
Kenny Kirkpatrick
2:08
What do you think of Buddy Reed? He had a big year in High-A after making some adjustments to his swing this past offseason. He’s struggled so far in his limited playing time in AA.
Keith Law
2:09
Swing has improved a little, mostly in terms of using his lower half. Still not buying the bat completely, but with his range in CF he doesn't have to hit a ton to have some value.
Dr. Bob
2:09
RE: Bader. That's why we come to you. Makes sense. He's started against 70 RH starters but 34 LH starters. Since I don't think LH starters make up a third of the league, that is a quasi-platoon.
Keith Law
2:10
Last I looked he had a disproportionate % of his PA against lefties, and was killing them (as he should). But while sitting him vs tough RHB may be a good developmental move (or not ... I'm saying hypothetically), it shouldn't count to his credit in awards voting.
Terry (Wash, DC)
2:12
Are you still a MoviePass subscriber? You haven't posted many movie reviews lately, and I wondered what you've been watching.
Keith Law
2:12
I cancelled my subscription when they changed the rules. But there's also just one movie out I really want to see, Black Klansman. The others are things I could see but could easily wait to stream.
Pat
2:12
Another arm injury for Hunter Harvey. Is he just a cross off at this point?
Keith Law
2:12
Yeah, just check back in when he's healthy for a stretch. It sucks.
Evan
2:12
Just curious what bag you use to carry all your scouting stuff?  It would be neat to see a "whats in Keith's bag" sorta post.
Keith Law
2:13
It's a camera bag from CaseLogic. Radar gun fits well in it, and I have room for other stuff I might need at a game or on the plane.
APK
2:13
Justin Dunn and Franklyn Kilome's numbers have been really promising at Binghamton so far. Do you see either of them turning into above average major Leaguers?
Keith Law
2:13
Dunn yes. Kilome less so.
David
2:14
As a fan, would you be more excited to see an 11-10 game or a 1-0 pitchers dual?
Keith Law
2:14
The pitcher's duel. Not even close.
SC
2:15
Have to disagree about trading all of the Mets starters.  How do you trade deGrom when he's having an unreal season?  Figure he's at peak value?  I'd keep him and Wheeler and entertain offers for Thor.  Have to set some sort of middle ground.  Also have to see what you've got in the system and who can fill needs from other teams
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