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Keith Law
2:13
Baz better both. Ryan's a prospect though.
Ben
2:13
Can Mauricio Dubon be a legit starter, or is he a utility guy at best?
Keith Law
2:14
Nonzero chance he starts. Love the player, will get the most out of his tools.
Turns out the electric kettle only works if you plug it in!
Nathan
2:14
I noticed Arraez not in the top 3 for AL ROY? How far behind the other 3 was he, and can he be anything more than a good UT going forward? His contact rates are insane and he's been walking
Keith Law
2:15
I only ranked 3, sorry, I didn't rank anyone past that and I don't think he's ahead of any of those guys (not by WAR, certainly). Probably a good UT, chance for a regular (grade 55 ceiling, if you are inclined that way).
Joe
2:15
I'm not sure if you want to comment, but: do you have a list of things (not including money) that you'd like to have (e.g. your own podcast) if you returned to ESPN?
Keith Law
2:15
I do have a list, but I don't know that I should share it. The people who would make such a decision know what matters to me.
Ken
2:15
with the Orioles farm system in the bottom 5 pre 2019 draft and moving to the mid teens post draft.  Is there anything reason they shouldn't have a top system system this time next year
Keith Law
2:16
They're in the mid-teens? I think they've improved, but I haven't reranked.
John
2:16
2020 Red Sox first baseman -- FA signing, or Chavis/Travis?
Keith Law
2:16
I could see them trading Betts and then signing a 1b. I'd like to see Chavis get that shot, though.
Dallas
2:16
The NBA today has come out and said that everybody has to give their exact age and height; no more fudging.  I'm 5'7 and 3/4"; if the NBA doesn't list me at 5'9", I riot.  Thanks for your support.
Keith Law
2:16
Can we do that in baseball? And add weight?
Derek
2:17
Is this enough to get republicans to stand up or will they just be concerned about it and move on?
Keith Law
2:17
My guess is they just voice concern and continue to confirm appointees. If the House impeaches Trump, however, we'll actually force everyone to make some public stand.
Brian
2:17
Gleyber Torres has a 125 wRC+ on the year but it goes down to 103 if you remove games vs the Orioles. Which do you think is closer to his true talent level?
Keith Law
2:17
I think he's closer to the latter, but his ceiling is the former and then some.
xxx(yyy)
2:17
Good Afternoon Keith! I have an itch to make some new stuff but not sure what to make...where do you look for new culinary ideas/recipes/food?
Keith Law
2:19
Either from things I eat at restaurants that inspire me, or when I see a recipe online/in a magazine that really catches my eye. I did that last night with something I saw in Bon Appetit, chicken legs braised in coconut milk and thai green curry paste. It was good but I think needed more salt and a lot more lime juice than just "serve with lime wedges." Good with rice to soak up the cooking liquid.
Joules
2:19
Hey Keith.  If the Braves extend Donaldson should they seek to move Riley or is he more of a bench bat at this point?
Keith Law
2:19
Could try Riley in RF, or keep him as Donaldson insurance. I feel like his trade value would be slightly depressed after the rough rookie year.
Eric
2:19
My wife and I are thinking about a move from the big city (LA) to a more rural/smaller town within the next few years. We have two little kids. Any advice on a decision like this, since you have made a number of moves over the years, and settled in a smaller city?
Keith Law
2:20
I'm really close to Philly, and in the NY-Washington belt you're never really far from a big city, so I get the best of both worlds. But there are some wonderful small cities around the country that still offer a lot of the art, culture, food, etc. I'd want. Nashville, Louisville, Minneapolis, hell even Omaha (not very diverse, otherwise wonderful) have all impressed me on my travels.
Dave.
2:20
Trout or Bregman for MVP?
Keith Law
2:20
That column went up today.
xxx(yyy)
2:21
what is (or should be) the next logical step for Lauren Mayberry?

girl has 70+ grade vocal talent but has probably done all she can with CHVRCHES at this point, right?
Keith Law
2:21
Agreed, I think she's constrained by their musical style and also seemed to mail in the lyrics on the last album.
Jason
2:21
Do you have any sense of why you were shut out on awards voting two years in a row?  Is it just random or is there some metric by which they select the writers who vote for particular awards?
Keith Law
2:21
(shrug)
Kevin
2:21
Tigers have 1st pick in next year's draft. Narrative suggests Torkelson is pick for a position player starved farm system but could Austin Martin uptick in power and be choice? Any other reasonable possibilities now?
Keith Law
2:22
Torkelson is famous, not necessarily the clear 1-1. It's a loaded class with college bats and pitching, and I think it's folly to just assume Torkelson is the clear top guy right now when there are plenty of other candidates.
Rob
2:22
If you're the angels do you pay Cole $250 million this off-season? I know they need pitching but I'm uneasy, should I not be?
Keith Law
2:22
You should be uneasy but he is by far the best fit for them.
Brian
2:22
Small sample (less than 50 games), but is there any indication that Bo can stick at short?
Keith Law
2:22
I don't believe he will.
Brian
2:23
what's your top 3 MLB stadiums strictly based on food and drink options
Keith Law
2:24
I very rarely eat in MLB stadiums, but if I do I find a local vendor in the park.
Dallas
2:24
It's no secret that HS RHP are incredibly volatile.  I know last year's draft didn't have a top of the draft HS RHP but do you think the days of HS RHP going in the Top 10 are gone?
Keith Law
2:24
Not gone but definitely trending down. There will be years where the college crop disappoints and HS P get elevated, though.
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