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Klawchat 12/7/17
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Seth
1:02
What's more drawn out, the Stanton sweepstakes or Kurt Vile's last album?
Keith Law
1:02
I have never liked Vile's work - mostly his singing style. But the Stanton thing is stupid: It's all about him, and the team is pretending it isn't.
Jay
1:02
As a Clevelander and a baseball fan, how do writers lose their HOF ballots. Asking for a friend...
Keith Law
1:03
The only time I know of a writer losing his ballot while eligible is Le Batard. They won't revoke anyone's ballot for sheer incompetence or the mere appearance of impropriety (e.g., voting out of spite, voting only for players the writer knows personally).
Jay
1:03
Have you see Murder on the Orient Express, any thoughts on how it matches to the book?
Keith Law
1:04
Haven't seen it; I love Branagh, but the reviews have been tepid and the trailer makes his Poirot look so over the top, which isn't true to the character. Poirot is a pompous little Belgian, but he's not PT Barnum.
GS
1:04
Thoughts on players the Twins received in bonus pool trades? Think they handled the money well?
Keith Law
1:04
Meh.
Reese
1:04
Aaron Boone... leaves me scratching my head . Seems like great guy !! But no managerial experience.
Keith Law
1:05
I like Aaron personally and enjoyed working with him, but I have been pretty clear over the last ten years that I don't think hiring a major-league manager with zero managerial experience at any level is a good idea, and the results of such hires have been very poor.
GS
1:05
Top Chef is back! Can't wait for you recaps. Any cities you'd like them to go to in the future? Minneapolis would be fun...
Keith Law
1:06
I announced in my newsletter this week that I am not doing recaps this season.
Crazy Eddie
1:06
With the Tigers in a rebuild, would they listen to offers on Michael Fulmer? Any rumors that he is available?
Keith Law
1:06
There were rumors to that effect last summer but he ended the year on the DL and this is the wrong time to deal him.
Dog
1:06
Is this chat protected by attorney-client privilege?
Keith Law
1:06
Well, neither of us is an attorney, so that's a yes.
Brian
1:07
Do you think AJ Preller has done enough to justify his 3 year extension? Do you think the Padres rebuilding plan is working under his leadership?
Keith Law
1:07
I do - I think the system is very, very strong.
Matt
1:07
O's beat reporters keep mentioning the possibility of Hunter Harvey pitching in the majors next summer. That would be madness, right?
Keith Law
1:07
Yes. That sounds like someone in the org trying to push an idea on people above him.
Robbie
1:07
What do you think of the job Eppler has done for the Angels? He seems to really be making solid moves without mortgaging the future. The simmons trade has to be one of the most underrated in some time.
Keith Law
1:08
Simmons trade was great, the farm system is massively improved since he took over, and I like the way he's added around the margins given how handcuffed he has been by the poor system he inherited and major financial commitments to just a few players.
RSO
1:08
How much can the Orioles expect to receive for 1 year of Manny Machado?
Keith Law
1:09
I don't think he's going to be traded, but I would ask for two significant prospects. One year of Machado is huge value for a contender. Might add 5-6 wins, maybe more.
cnp
1:09
Would you ever consider running for public office?
Keith Law
1:10
I wouldn't rule anything out - I've always believed in keeping all doors open. It's better to have an opportunity come to you and then have the choice to decline than to never have the opportunity at all.
Jimmy
1:10
If you were a GM would you give $350 Mil to Harper or Machado?
Keith Law
1:10
Yes, either.
Guest
1:10
Any thoughts on Kazuo Ishiguro winning the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Keith Law
1:11
I'm a fan. Loved Remains of the Day and Never Let Me Go - both are top 100 all time novels for me.
Dave
1:11
What's your gut feeling about Matt Olson?  Potential franchise player, platoon guy that got hot, somewhere in between?
Keith Law
1:11
Below average regular is most likely outcome. Juiced ball may have helped him a lot.
Shaun
1:11
Love the things you post on. For your pour over coffee, do you use a gooseneck kettle, and/or is a standard kettle good enough to get by.
Keith Law
1:12
I use a regular kettle. The gooseneck thing is about 10% substance and 90% style for me.
Anthony
1:12
Which Braves prospects would be on your Do Not Trade list?
Keith Law
1:13
If the Angels called and offered Trout, but you had to trade Acuna, would you do it? I would. So I'd say none of them.
JP
1:13
Thoughts on Bitcoin?
Keith Law
1:13
It feels like every other bubble I've ever lived through or read about.
Steph
1:13
Happy Holidays klaw and thanks for the annual guides! I heard yesterday was the 1 year anniversary of the Chris Sale trade. 2 part question: how would you rate the White Sox transaction over this past year and what should be their goals for this offseason? Has Moncada taken a step backwards in his development or is he performing as expected?
Keith Law
1:14
Happy holidays to you as well. I think Hahn has done a great job overall in restocking the system, maximizing the value of most of his tradeable assets. I think the trade with the Yankees is the one least likely to work out. Moncada for me is the same player he was a year ago, same upside, same real concerns about his bat.
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