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Keith Law
2:11
Injuries are why I omitted him from my top 50 at midyear.
B
2:11
What happens if Albert Pujols retires? I mean, if he continues to struggle and doesn't want to "tarnish" his legacy, could the Angels quietly offer him a buyout to retire?
Keith Law
2:12
I don't know the man but I wonder if he's conscious of some upcoming milestones. He's 61 hits from 3000, and 18 homers from tying Griffey. Junior limped through the last decade or so of his career and still sailed into the Hall.
Bradley
2:12
What are your thoughts on Mickey Moniak's struggles this year?  Young for that league...struggles with hitting LHP?  Do you imagine he will right the ship from what you've seen?
Keith Law
2:13
Didn't like what I saw this year but he's still just 19. Recognition of breaking stuff was awful.
Jon, WI
2:13
How do you like Orlando Arcia's first full year of performance?  What's his ceiling hitting wise?
Keith Law
2:13
Was hoping for a little more but I am pleased with his progress. Still a lot more upside in the bat especially as the approach improves.
Jon
2:13
Just looking at your tags and found that the last time you used "sushi" was in 2014. Have you stopped eating sushi?
Keith Law
2:14
I'm glad someone uses the tags on these posts - I tag everything and put a lot of thought into them. I do eat sushi but not frequently because I'm really picky about it (it's raw fish, I think it's fair to be picky).
ML
2:14
Touche.  Just meant they're saying it's not broken and he's available for defense and on the bases today
Keith Law
2:14
That's good news. But I'd be fine if they said they're giving him the weekend off or something.
Jared
2:14
Jimmie Nelson seems to have had a breakout year (5th in Fangraphs WAR). Is this who he is or is he still more of a 3/4?
Keith Law
2:15
This is probably a peak but I'd be fine with a forecast of a run of seasons that range from league-average to comfortably above-average.
Patrick
2:15
Medina, Suarez, Kilome, Dominguez, Romero...all legit prospects after Sixto?  Thanks Klaw
Keith Law
2:16
Yes, no idea, seeing tonight, probably, yes. I'm assuming those are Luis Suarez and Seranthony Dominguez.
romorr
2:16
Mancini is putting up some nice numbers, HRs seem right, but with his lack of patience, hes bound to lose some average.  Just curious if that was what you saw, or is there a better eye as he matures.
Keith Law
2:17
Suprised by the power, but I guess everyone hits 20+ homers now. Agree that the average seems likely to come down.
Grover
2:17
is it really a foregone conclusion that the Nats won't resign Harper?  They aren't exactly a small market, and aren't averse to spending.  Just seems like everyone has been expecting them to part ways for years.
Keith Law
2:18
Not a conclusion but a likelihood. I see no chance he or Machado signs for less than the best offer. With the number of likely bidders for both guys, how likely are you as one team to have the best offer on either? You have to plan like he's gone.
Adam F.
2:18
What are some games that would scale well as a four player game, with two ten year olds, an eight year and a six year old?  They have played Ticket to Ride and King of Tokyo, but not much else outside of your basic generic board games.  Thanks!
Keith Law
2:20
I'd give Splendor a shot. Takenoko is very cute and might work if you help the six-year-old a little. I also reviewed Kingdomino here last week and think it would work for that group: http://klaw.me/2wqhy0y
OK, that's all for this week. I'll be in Reading tonight and hope to hit a couple more minor league games next week before the season wraps up. I should be back for another chat next Thursday. Thank you all as always for reading and for all of your questions!
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