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Chris
1:52
Do you have issues with Boston's side of the Workman trade? They sure didn't get anything to even go into their system. Doesn't seem to bode well for additional trades Bloom makes in the next few days.
Keith Law
1:53
Is anyone really giving up significant prospects in trades for rentals or relief pieces this year? You're getting a month of the regular season, and half the league gets into the playoffs anyway, so most real contenders would likely see those additions as "nice but not essential." And there's still the specter of more outbreaks causing a premature end to the season.
Zach
1:54
Keith, covid has gotten me back into playing video games for the first time in a long time. I dusted off my copy of Baldur's Gate 2 since they are finally releasing BG3 this winter. You played them back in the day, right? Any desire to play #3?
Keith Law
1:54
I played through BG, BG2, and BG2: ToB many times. It's the best video game I've ever played. I would be doing myself a grave disservice if I didn't check out BG3.
Ryan
1:54
Will Dylan Carlson develop into a DUDE?
Keith Law
1:54
Yes. I think his approach will get him there, if not this year, soon.
Michael
1:55
DeGrom was a 9th rounder out of Stetson. Is baseball really that much of a late bloomer sport that a guy picked in an organizational round can become one of the best pitchers ever?  Seems to happen a lot
Keith Law
1:55
Not quite an organizational round, although you are correct that the expected value of a 9th round pick is nearly zero. Degrom is an unusual case, though; he was a converted position player who'd already had TJ.
1:56
I see him as a reason to keep the draft to at least 12-15 rounds, and why teams that choose to keep their scouts (as opposed to all the firings and furloughs, so billionaire owners can boost their profits for 2020 by a rounding error) will have a real advantage going forward.
JR
1:57
In general, are you enjoying the season so far? I thought having sports back would be a nice diversion (I know you're a baseball only guy, but I enjoy the various leagues), but it just hasn't been for me. I'm guessing it's a mix of getting used to not having sports in my life + even though they're back, they don't feel the same. Watching with no fans in the stands, social distancing, etc. (which is the right thing to do) makes it a constant reminder of how fucked up things remain instead of the diversion we hoped sports would be, IMO.
Keith Law
1:57
I am enjoying it, but I went into the season knowing what it was, and figuring that whatever we got from MLB this year was a bonus.
Frank N.
1:57
When will you admit the Biggio take was just plain bad? You're very quick to let everyone know the wins of your evals, but quiet on what you missed on...and missed on big time.
Keith Law
1:58
I have posted a column every year listing players I missed on for at least six years now, so that's just some bullshit. And no, I didn't miss on Biggio. He can't hit major-league fastballs, and even during this tiny sample where he's produced that's held true.
Jason
1:58
Is there any specific player that you can think of that really proved you wrong (you didnt think much of them and they have become a star)
Keith Law
2:02
Quite a few. Goldschmidt is probably the biggest example, and knowing I missed on him made me more willing to reconsider Rhys Hoskins (a fourth-rounder, RHB, 1B only, not a great body, was old for low A) but the swing worked and his approach was pretty good.
2:04
I'm actually struggling because it's a long list of guys who really changed something about themselves where I either didn't acknowledge the possibility of the change, or vastly underestimated the probability of the change. I never thought Shane Bieber would add at least a full grade of FB velocity. Kolten Wong worked his way to be a much better defender than I thought he'd ever be. I dinged Austin Riley on his bat speed and poor defense, but he cleaned up his body and worked hard to become maybe a 60 defender at third. Marcus Semien has become a completely different player than he was at Cal or even in the White Sox's system.
Oh, wait, I'm quiet on guys I missed on. Scratch all that.
Stu
2:04
Gary Cohen is great every night,  but last night he was really good talking about BLM.
Keith Law
2:05
He is really great at his job because he seems so diligent. I'm actively disappointed when Ron or Keith make a bad point (often because they fall back on conventional wisdom) and it derails the way the three of them generally work. They might be the best booth in the business.
Justi
2:05
Why won’t MLB push guys like Tatis, Soto & Acuna more? is it because they’re afraid of offending the guys who don’t watch football anymore because two players kneeled four years ago? a Padres-White Sox WS seems to be something that could “save” the sport.
Keith Law
2:05
Those three players have something in common...
Santaspirt
2:05
Bohm looks like a legit hitter. But his defense has been shaky. Understanding the small sample caveat, he looked overmatched on anything hit hard to 3rd base. Is that indicative of his defensive potential, something he will eventually even out, or just random noise from the SSS?
Keith Law
2:06
His defense has looked awful. You're being kind. Some of it is that you see harder contact more frequently in the majors than in AA or below, where he played before. But I'm wondering if his reactions aren't quick enough for the position. Maybe he goes to 1B and Rhys to DH.
Luke
2:06
Best board game of 2020 so far and where would it rank in your top 100 if you had to slot it in somewhere?
Keith Law
2:07
I am going to bet that the best game of 2020 so far is either in my to-play queue or on its way to me. Sonora is the best I've played so far, but I know of a few that I'm pretty sure will beat it in the end.
Foolsgold
2:07
Dustin May has out of the world stuff, but not translating to K/9 (6.2),  Should i be worry?
Keith Law
2:08
Tiny sample. And he's young.
Jim
2:08
So Washington optioned Kieboom "to give him lots of AB".  Do you think it's a matter of him being rushed, or is his hit tool just not as good as they thought it was?
Keith Law
2:08
I don't think he was rushed.
Johnny Lee
2:08
Bobby Witt Jr. or Austin Martin?
Keith Law
2:08
Martin for me. I have more confidence in his hit tool.
addoeh
2:09
Marty Brennaman once called the President of Marshall University a "q***r".  Homophobia runs in the family.
Keith Law
2:09
Pretty good argument against nepotism hires.
27
2:09
Keith, How could anyone possibly say they want four more years of this? It's exhausting, embarrassing, and sad.
Keith Law
2:11
Nothing will be more exhausting and depressing than watching ~50-60 million Americans vote for four more years of this. Even if Biden wins, it's a reminder that a huge portion of the electorate saw this Administration and said, "Please, sir, may I have some more?"
Joe in Quincy
2:11
Will Schillings connection to Bannon impact his hall chances? Or has that ship sailed due to his FAR right outlook?
Keith Law
2:11
I think he's getting in this year.
Tom
2:11
you mentioned yu, boy hes been fun to watch
Keith Law
2:12
This is my perception, but I feel like the baseball world thinks he's been a disappointment. He hasn't. When healthy he's been anywhere from an above-average starter to top 5-10 in his league.
Nelson
2:13
What is your take on Otani's offense going forward? I think I remember you being somewhat down on his offensive potential when he first came to MLB, but, this year not withstanding, he's seemed to have a decent outcome thus far. Has he surpassed your expectations?
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