Hi Keith, how the hell did David Eckstein get two votes for the HOF? I don't know what's more absurd, him getting two or him getting twice as many votes as Garret Anderson, who is probably 10x better.

Are you starting to load up on stock (or index funds) right now, or waiting to see how much further the markets will drop?

Hi Keith... I have made my way through all of Chandler's and Hammett's works and am currently about midway through MacDonald's Archer stories. Have a recommendation for what should be next for a hard-boiled fan?

With Oakland trading Lawrie that Donaldson trade looks really really really bad for Beane doesn't it? I mean one prospect for Donaldson is crazy.

I don't understand the love for Hoffman and not for Edgar Martinez. How can you bash a guy for not playing defense but applaud a guy for only pitching one inning?

Re: Raines and Bagwell in the Hall of Fame, Raines and Bagwell got very close this year, but do they have a shot next year? I worry that both (particularly Raines) were helped a great deal by the voter purge, but the voter pool will not change as much next year. Without change in the voter pool, will he get the 6% he needs to join?

Can you help settle a chili debate? My wife likes to saute the peppers and onions we use before they enter the dutch oven with the meat and other ingredients. My thought is, with chili being more of a stew, throwing them in raw and letting the whole thing simmer for 90-120 minutes will soften them plenty. Which side are you on?

By the way, how is your daughter feeling?

What do you think of Vlad Guerrero's case for the HOF? His fWAR is a lot lower than I would have guessed.

How do you like the Chris Carter signing for Milwaukee. Of the 1B FA out there, which would you have taken were you the Brewers?

Paul DePodesta to the Cleveland Browns is not a move I would have ever expected but (as a Browns fan) intrigues me a lot. Curious that he would leave baseball though, no?

Are you shocked that Edmonds fell off the ballot?

Rank these sketch comedy show: Python, SNL, Kids in the Hall, Mad TV

What was AJ Pollock's perceived ceiling when he was drafted? It wasn't this high, right?

What is the ceiling of Rafael Devers on the Red Sox? More of a Wily Mo Pena type, or Miguel Sano? Thanks!

Not a question, but I did want to tell you that your review of Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell caused me to purchase it on iTunes. I loved the book, and I was unsure if the series would live up to it. Thanks!

Does the Brewers return for Gomez look better now because of the saturated outfield market in FA?

I'm getting more and more excited about JP Crawford. If he reaches the upper quartile of his potential, do you think he could be a .300/.400/.500 type of guy? Essentially what I'm asking is if you think the power potential is there for something like that.

no question this time, just a thanks for the chats, and a comment that (based on the chats & this blog) you're an interesting dude.

Trey Mancini strikes me as a guy whom the prospect analysts don't love, but who simply gets it done. Am I crazy think he's the Orioles starting 1B by the end of the year?

Matt Strahm in the Royals system. Do you like him as a prospect and do you think he is a starter or a bullpen guy? If a starter what kind of upside do you see? Thank you.

So with the recent voter purge for the HOF, I found it odd that the ex-Rockies' beat writer for the Denver Post published his ballot today, giving full disclosure that he no longer covers baseball and instead has been the Denver Broncos' beat writer for the last two years. I knew this already since I read him in the Post daily, but just wondering why he didn't lose his vote... wasn't the point to eliminate everyone who doesn't cover the game regularly any more?

I need advice from a coffee snob - how does a moka (not mocha) compare to an espresso and is getting a small moka pot a good addition?

Is franklyn kilome a top 100 type prospect?

My theoretical ballot for next year: Bonds, Clemens, Bagwell, Raines, Schilling, Mussina, Edgar, Walker, Pudge, Guerrero. Does this make sense to you?

How often do you read books a second time? Do you think rereading a book is a waste of time that could be spent reading a new book? Soooooo many books, so little time!

Can Connor Greene fill a bullpen role in the big leagues this season? or should he be left in the minors?

Anderson Espinosa future ace potential?

What are your thoughts on the Rangers/Marlins talks of Chi Chi for Ozuna?

I believe Bagwell/Raines should get in, but it's a joke that so many people would change their vote. They are either HOF's in your opinion or not. Just as dumb that Piazza had to wait four years. Also, when I read your tweet yesterday I thought it said Baines will get in next year.

Can you compare the bats of Jesse Winker and Josh Bell? I know Bell changed positions so the comparison may make a little less sense. But I'm curious about their career paths. Is it as simple as Winker safer floor lower upside and Bell the more pop but average might not stay? Both take their walks. Does Bell give up switch hitting? Thanks very much.

What would be a reasonable stat line for Hector Olivera this season?

Assuming the deal goes through what is Maeda's ceiling for the Dodgers?

Can Ian Happ handle 2b on an everyday basis? Can he be a .275-20 HR-20 SB type hitter for the Cubs?

I don't think either should be in, but how does Hoffman do so much better than Wagner? Shouldn't voters who value closers dig a little deeper and see they were pretty similar?

Obviously, frank isn't the #1 in Boston, but when I saw the David Price contract all I could think was here we go again with the reckless spending philosophy and long term structural problems. Any comment?

Your thoughts on jeff Kent as a HOF? Numbers are ver favorable to biggio but no where near the amount of support. Why do you think that is?

Thoughts on Alex Gordon deal?

The Dodgers are really accumulating talent in their front office. Is that a little bit of a market inefficiency?

Have any of the people who did not vote for Griffey been identified yet? If so did they explain their logic?

What is the most optimistic callup time for Benintendi?

Do you agree that the Oregon “protestors” should face felony charges once their temper tantrum ends?

Longenhagen, your co-pilot on ESPN for scouting/draft articles, had a great point about the potential growth in popularity of baseball in Korea. Just as comment, wouldn't it be awesome to baseball take hold as a major sport in Korea, or in a place like Germany should Kepler pan out?

Just curious…..why are you so high on BBC shows and rarely speak of the (in my opinion) superior HBO shows?

Captain Jetes the first to 100%?

Did the John Hart make a mistake by publicly saying he expects the Braves to be back in contention by 2017? At this point, that seems rather unlikely, right?

If you were made the HoF czar, how many players roughly would you take out (Fingers, Rice, etc) and how many players do you think you would add in who are off the ballot now (Trammell, Dewey, etc) ?

Which sitcoms are you watching these days? I know you were a big fan of Parks and Rec and its great cast. I'm finding Brooklyn Nine-Nine's cast very good as well.

Will the Mets hit enough to really contend next year? They've lost their 3 and 4 hitters with not much replacing them.

What do you think of the game theory voters: I think there are > 10 HoF on the ballot and Griffey is getting in no matter what, so vote for the 10 next.