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Joshua
2:11
Hi Keith, with the Nats still hovering around .500, and still 6 games back, should they start selling now? Seems to me that Murphy, Gio, and Madson should be able to get back something "meaningful" in return. Thanks.
Keith Law
2:11
Too late for that. Besides, I think they should be going for it.
mike honcho
2:11
who are some names you are expecting to see in the AFL this year?
Keith Law
2:12
I am hoping we get Tatis Jr., Vlad Jr., Robles (if not on the playoff roster), F. Whitley (ditto), maybe G. Whitley?
Russ
2:12
Thanks for the chats.  We have a son who is going to be a HS freshman this year.  What is more important in the summer: large national tournaments or playing on the best team.........or some combination of both.
Keith Law
2:12
Playing, having fun, not playing too much, and if he's a pitcher not throwing too much.
Dallas
2:12
I've been watching old Top Chef seasons (the first season I saw was the 1st All-Star season) and realized the show peaked in Las Vegas with the Voltaggio brothers, Kevin Hubbard, and Jen Carroll.  They've never had a group of chefs like that season and probably have no chance to ever get that much quality again.  I understand now why you've given up on the show but at the same time wish you would come back.
Keith Law
2:13
That was definitely the best season, although the All-Star season where Blais won was pretty great too.
Michael
2:13
The cooking show completely misunderstands why hunger exists. It’s the economic system that keeps people in poverty and hungry, not a lack of food. And the amount of food used on all cooking shows combined is still a pittance.
Keith Law
2:14
I agree, although food waste is pretty terrible too. Colicchio tweets about it often, so I am hard-pressed to think Top Chef is just composting all that stuff.
Angelo
2:14
When a guy like Oscar Mercado has "average at best speed" but consistently steals 30+ bases in the minors, how does that usually translate at the major league level? Do you think he can steal 20+ bases as a regular with what his speed is?
Keith Law
2:14
It may indicate that he's particularly skilled at stealing - at reading pitchers, picking his spots, etc.
Bort
2:14
Is it time for the Astros to move McCullers to the pen permanently?
Keith Law
2:14
I think so.
Adam
2:14
I know you have been skeptical on Newcomb at times due to his walk rate. It seems he has progressed further and further. Are you buying now?
Keith Law
2:14
No.
AJ
2:15
Do you regret asserting that it was "absolutely racist" to include the 6 HOF members of the 90s Braves (who happen to be white) in a roundtable interview?  It's wrong, clearly, as being in the HOF and being in Cooperstown last week were prereqs for the interview.  But it is also unhelpful for the cause of racial justice that you (and me and many others) promote.  It undermines legitimate claims of the racism you thought you were seeing.
Keith Law
2:16
The obstinacy is stunning. The "prereqs" themselves were the problem. Those guidelines were not handed down by God or encoded in the laws of the universe. Someone chose criteria that excluded all players of color. They could just as easily have chosen other criteria that put at least one person of color in that room - but they didn't. That is a failure of representation. And your comment is a failure of critical thinking.
2:17
I'm out, there's only so much dumb I can take in one sitting. Plus my car needs its annual oil change. Thanks for all the questions and for reading, as usual. I should be on a regular Thursday chat schedule this month unless there's a day game I need to hit. Look for my Gen Con wrapup soon over at Paste.
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