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Keith Law
2:18
The latter.
Bobby Digital
2:18
Given the current state of the Red Sox- playing well, seemingly set up for longer-term success- what is your assessment of the Bloom era? As a fan, I feel like he earned his ticket out but also took a ton of unjustified heat despite doing a lot work to put in place many of the pieces we're enjoying today. Curious how someone more objective, and more expert, views this. Thanks!
Keith Law
2:18
Bloom laid a lot of that foundation and I think he got run out of town for a lot of things ownership did (or prevented). Cardinals are already on the upswing now for having him.
Richard
2:18
I came across a book series I thought you would enjoy and wanted to share. It turns out that Jo Walton wrote a series of alternative history mystery books about post-WW2 England and they are fun. The books are centered on a fictional England's move toward fascism, and are a little darker than I would like, but still with Walton's excellent writing. The first novel in the series is called "Farthing."
Keith Law
2:19
Love Jo Walton. Just saw last night her new book is coming out in June 2026 - first new novel from her since the pandemic, I think.
Eric
2:19
I realize we still are in relatively small sample size territory, but what are your impressions of Colson Montgomery so far?
Keith Law
2:20
Since the ASB - which gets rid of the series at Denver - he has a .262 OBP and a 29% K rate. It's going to be an ugly return to earth.
Ben
2:20
Your thoughts on this "arms race" to gerrymander the most seats before next November?
Keith Law
2:21
I'm glad the Democrats are at least fighting fire with fire for once after pretending since 2016 that they can reason with their opponents.
Mike
2:21
Hi Klaw - Thanks for continuing to do these. As a Mariners fan, I've never been more excited by what they have in the big leagues and on the rise in minors. This feels like the making of a mini dynasty if they play their cards right. My question is regarding their embarrassment of riches in the middle infield - counting Cole Young, who would you target to flip this offseason and who would you deem untouchable?
Keith Law
2:22
Emerson's untouchable. I've said for months Young is the best guy to trade. Lacks the ceiling of Emerson, Arroyo, Celesten, but he's MLB-ready.
John
2:23
What happened to Tanner Bibee this year? He seemed to be emerging as a really good starter after his first two years, but he's really gone backwards in 2025.
Keith Law
2:23
I don't have a great answer to that, sorry. Not sure why his changeup, which was at least a 70 when he debuted, is playing so much worse this year, or why he's barely using it.
JR
2:24
Mclean seems like the real deal (SSS). What do you project for him long term? Also, do you think the Mets are being too aggressive with Tong, or do you think he's ready?
Keith Law
2:24
McLean needs something for lefties but the fastball/breaking ball combo is legit. Fine with calling Tong up now, although I wish they weren't throwing all their rookies right into the rotation like this. (I understand why they are - it's just not ideal.)
SJ
2:24
Is there any hope for post-hype guys like Mead and Julien to put it together? Wasn't looking for great defense, but they were supposed to hit.
Keith Law
2:26
Never bought Julien's bat - he could walk, more than anything, but poor athlete & defender without the hit tool. Mead I give a little more of a chance. Smart pickup by the White Sox, even if he's a longshot.
Aaron
2:26
I don't believe in Hurston Waldrep despite the early success given SSS. Have you seen anything that changes your opinion of his long-term major league role?
Keith Law
2:26
Yes - they really changed his pitch mix, so he's not just straight four-seamer and plus splitter out of the zone any more.
Mike
2:26
With Cal entrenched at catcher for the M’s, what would you do w/ Harry Ford? Try to flip him in the offseason, or try to move him to another position? I’m assuming they are resisting the urge to move him right now for trade value reasons.
Keith Law
2:26
Ford is not a good defensive catcher anyway. Don't think they're getting a ton of trade interest from clubs that think he can catch. Moving him around might increase his trade value if they show he can play somewhere else.
Mike
2:27
How good is Kevin McGonigle's hit tool? A 12% K rate with more walks than strikeouts as a 21-year-old in Double-A is wild.
Keith Law
2:27
There's a reason I had him as the #1 prospect in the minors last month.
Guru
2:27
How has Nick Kurtz improved since you saw him his Junior year at Wake Forest?
Keith Law
2:28
Don't think he's improved so much as he's gotten fully healthy. He might be swinging more, though - I'd have to check the data on that one.
Tom C
2:28
Is there anything sadder in MLB than Mike Trout turning into a JAG?
Keith Law
2:28
He's better than that. He's just not a superstar any more.
Aaron
2:28
If you were Alex Anthopoulos, would you trade one of Murphy or Baldwin this winter and sign a full-time DH or keep both and alternate them in the catcher/DH spot?
Keith Law
2:28
I'd shop them both and see what comes out of it. They have some clear needs they could address with a trade of either guy.
Kevin
2:29
Do You think Mike Elias is going to survive this offseason?
Keith Law
2:29
I haven't heard anything about his job status either way.
Ben
2:29
Your thoughts on South Park taking on this administration?
Keith Law
2:29
Haven't seen any of it. I'm supportive of anyone, anywhere, pushing back.
JR
2:29
Do you think the As will still end up in Vegas? Are they really building a stadium or just moving dirt around?
Keith Law
2:29
Have they even moved any dirt around?
Jack W.
2:30
Even though it's incredible growth to go from being demoted to a two week instructional camp to middle of the lineup hitter in the span of like 3 months, the power has to turn down at some point for Colson Montgomery, right?  If he settles into a .290 OBP / 475 slugger that can manage at shortstop every day, is that a positive player?
Keith Law
2:31
I'll take the under on those numbers and I don't think he's a long-term shortstop
Ben
2:31
Are you on the Newsom train? As in, his holding a mirror to trump's whiny and threatening posts?
Keith Law
2:31
He's been very quick to throw trans rights out the window. I won't support anyone who does that.
Ryan
2:31
Arizona has a really nice position player core (3 of the top 20 in fWAR!!) but it seems like everything they touch pitching-wise turns to ash - can't really develop anyone and every signing they make goes pretty much worst-case scenario instantly. Are major front-office type changes needed there? Or what do they need to do?
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