If offered will Gallardo be the 1st to ever accept the Qualifying Offer?

What, in your opinion, is Lucas Giolito's ETA in the big leagues? And how does he compare in terms of long-range career projections and immediate impact to Harvey, deGrom, and Syndegaard?

On the 20-80 scale, how would you rate your arrogance? Advance scouts are saying you're a first ballot HOF.

I have a quick book question for you as you read about as often as anyone I am personally aware of. I love reading, but have a tendency to become extremely tired within the first 10-15 pages. Even if the material is right up my alley I just can't seem to avoid this. Any chance you have any advice on overcoming this and being able to actually enjoy the books I read without being half asleep? Thanks again and your chats are as insightful plus entertaining as anyone out there.

If you were a GM would you ever sign a top 25 free agent? I don't disagree with your assessments, but your ideal contracts are very far below what they will actually receive. If there's a good fit for a winning team do you just need to bite the bullet and realize you're getting ripped off?

Hello Keith- While the Lerners seem to make their fair share of new owner mistakes, shouldn't we give them credit for batting .500 in minority hires for manager ? That comes with the obvious caveat that it appears Bud Black was offered the job first but when that fell through they didn't try to lure Davey Johnson back and win a PR exercise. It would be nice if other clubs did more than just go through the motions.

Yesterday in his introductory press conference, Dusty Baker said: “Supposedly I ruined [Cubs pitcher Mark] Prior. There was no such things as pitch counts, and we had unwritten pitch counts ourselves." No one called him out on this, but I find it hard to believe that in 2003, pitch counts were not on everyone's radar as a major concern. Any thoughts on this?

Not a question, but I was worried you left ESPN. No chats on there any more and no content for a bit until the organizational rankings. Glad you're not gone and that I found this chat. Can you post something on ESPN telling people where to find your chats? Thanks!

I know you were high on soler's upside. Do you still feel the same after watching his defense this past year? Would you trade him if you were the Cubs for pitching? Thanks for your great insight.

Overall thoughts on Reds naming Dick Williams GM ? I know Walt will still be in an "advisory role". Have you had any interactions or what others are saying about the move ? Thanks !

Hey Keith thanks for the chats, I've always loved them. So Dave Cameron predicted the Rangers sign Yoenis Cespedes for a huge deal, but do you really see them adding another 100 million dollar player to their roster? I mean it's impossible to get rid of Fielder's deal, and Choo's in the same boat it seems.

How much is a prospect's stock affected by how well they do in the AFL?

Recommended course of action for the Mets this offseason? I presume it doesn't include resigning golfing enthusiast Yoenis Cespedes or GLAAD award nominee Daniel Murphy, right?

Didn't know you were into craft beer. Your stock is rising Mr. Law

KLAW, how did the "bathroom" scare tactic obtain almost 2/3rd of all votes? Also what are your thoughts on turducken?

What is the best ting to cook in a slow cooker? And why don't you post the recipe for that pie you use as your twitter avatar?

Is this the year someone accepts a QO and if so who do you think is the most likely to do so?

Will Hayward get interest from teams looking for a center fielder

Would Melvin Upton's poor performance the last few years give you any pause in signing Justin Upton at a similar age? One part of the process is looking for comps, and there are plenty of reasons to think Melvin and Justin aren't good comps. But isn't it possible that the bloodline provides some insight into aging that we might not get from using statistically similar comps? What I'm saying is not that Justin is going to play like Melvin, but that maybe Melvin's experience should cause us to think Justin might "get old" faster than some of his similar comps.

Loved a Confederacy of Dunces. Any similar books you would recommend? Ever read Lucky Jim? Thanks!

I may have missed this, but what are you reactions on the M's front office moves? After such a horrible string of player development, I have to admit that I'm excited. Thanks!

Please rank these options for next year at Mets SS: Tejada, Drew, Rollins.

Joey Bats trade value will never be higher, do you think Shapiro would trade him to restock the farm System based on his comments.

When Klentak says the Phils need to strengthen their pitching as step #1, aside from their arms getting promoted here and there would that include some fliers on mid level guys like bringing Happ back? Based on your description on his presumed price/commitment and potential to firm up positive results from last year is that the kind of arm we're looking at? Does Thompson get called up sooner rather than later to the big league rotation?

In anticipating the Dodgers offseason plans as to pitching a couple of weeks ago you neglected to include Ryu's return at (anticipated) full strength in 2016. Given that, and making the reasonable assumption that Greinke is resigned, do they really need to put added dollars into Kershaw/Greinke/Ryu/Wood/McCarthy? Lee, Bolsinger, and even potentially DeLeon and Urias are there if anyone falters. This also goes into my question as to how much roster flexibility the Dodgers actually have? Peraza and Seager seem locked at 2b and SS for 2016 (assuming Kendrick doesn't accept the QO, which he won't). If they can't move an OF or find a substantial upgrade at 3b (and Turner is pretty much fine there), do you see them completing any material transactions?

I realize it is early, but what is Dylan Cease's ceiling and probability? Thanks Keith!

Is it frustrating that you basically have to re-write your Top 50 Free Agent intro to answer questions about it right after posting it?

Last week you said you think Josh Hader is a reliever. Is that because he doesn't have a good change-up? His command? His delivery/mechanics? Something else?

Do you have any information on what Bud Black was asking for and what the Nats offered that they could not reach a deal? I cannot remember anything like this happening in the past. Thanks.

Did you ever read Grantland? And, if so, what were your favorite aspects of the site?

Unfortunately, when you reference a previous chat answer we have to "see below." Any chance you could fix the direction of the scroll?

Did you get to see Patrick Wisdom? Derrick Goold reported that Wisdom had made significant swing changes. If you observed Wisdom, do the changes make a huge difference? Is he still a fringy, at best, prospect?

I'm pro-LGBT rights, but equal rights should never be put up for a vote?! America's foundation--both good and bad--is built on letting the people decide for themselves.

Was Juan Uribe considered for the back end of the top 50? What are your thoughts on him as a player and prediction for the deal he'll sign (and team)?

Bad contract swap: Bourn, Swisher, Maybin for Hanley? Boston takes on more money but for only this year while Braves take the 3 remaining years of Hanley.

I've seen varying reports on Moncada's timeline --- some say not until 2017-2018. Is it possible that he could get to the big club at the end of 2016 (provided he gets to at least AA)?

Klaw, if you had to pick between Gleyber Torres and Franklin Barreto for the first 6 years of their major league careers is one a better choice than the other? Who has more offensive upside?

What's your opinion of Anthopolus trading the farm this past year?

Will this Mets generation of pitchers redefine pitching for the next century?

Were you to be the GM of the Red Sox, what is the approach to adding pitching this offseason? One "ace" and fill out the rest with their in house options, or trade/sign 2 front line starters?

Melvin's OPS in the first two months of his first season with Atlanta was .476. Those coaches must be fast workers.

Sorry...but I lost track of your chats while moving and traveling for the past six months. I found this on FB...is this the place to look?

In games 1 and 2 of the WS, the Mets seemed not to make pitching adjustments against KC. Only two Ks for each starter and the constant contact by Royals' hitters eventually turned into runs. In game 5, Harvey seemed to make adjustments and pitched a shutout through 8 with 9Ks. Surely, advanced scouting had prepared them for the way that KC hits. Why were they unable to make those adjustments ahead of time? That may have been the key factor in the WS. Do you agree?

Klaw I saw Harrison Bader hit some this season... He looks like he could be an impact hitter...Am I what you call a bad scout or does he look like a good hitter?

Dombrowski is talking about bringing Barnes in as a reliever in 2016. Is that a good move?

Would you skip High Desert with Luis Ortiz and Dillon Tate? Or would experience in that environment benefit them?

Is Miller for Karns an equal opportunistic swap for both parties involved? (No tread on the other guys)

I realize you don't watch much TV, but I would highly recommend adding Fargo Season 1 and Season 2 to your list - it's a really, really good show.

This is a few years old so you may have already read it: http://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/the-curse-of-reading-and-forgetting
I thought of how much you read in a given year while reading it and wondered whether you experienced forgetting something you'd read pretty recently given how much you read? Is it something that concerns you? Lastly, Span to the Mets make any sense?

Another Nats prospect: Victor Robles. What are your thoughts on him?