JotCast | Klawchat 08/28/19

Klawchat 08/28/19

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Keith Law

1:48

Above-average regular.

MTL

1:48

Mike Yastrzemski has been a good story for the Giants this season. Is he for real?

Keith Law

1:48

Extra OF, tops. Juiced ball has helped him, as well as just small sample size.

Zach

1:48

Do you think the ball has made GMs pause for a second for locking up young players? As a Yankee fan, watching Torres hit 40hrs as middle infielder, but if MLB changes the balls back to “normal” is he suddenly “just” 30hr power? (Yes the power numbers are just round numbers for this hypothetical).

Keith Law

1:49

To your general question, yes, it's affecting how teams value players, and we'll see that more this offseason (I think). Torres is pretty great at 20 HR, though.

OC Joe

1:49

@Johnny Utah: Mama's Fish House in Maui is fantastic. Book well in advance.

Keith Law

1:49

Multiple people responded with this suggestion.

Kevin

1:49

Could Gilberto Jimenez be the Red Sox best prospect this time next year?

Keith Law

1:50

I saw him, and I like him, but I'd be very surprised if he made that large of a leap over guys like Casas and perhaps Groome now that he's back and pitching.

Erik

1:50

how far along are you in Doctor Who? thoughts?

Keith Law

1:51

Finished S4, including the specials. (They really do lay it on thick when an actor leaves, don't they?) I enjoy it, even though a lot of it is silly; they poke sufficient fun at themselves, and the point is nearly always the relationships between the Doctor and Companion(s), and the Doctor and certain other recurring characters.

Jay

1:51

Riley Greene has been struggling a bit at the plate since his move to full-season A. Is he still just getting adjusted to professional-level pitching or do you think it's a bigger issue of swing mechanics?

Keith Law

1:51

That's a huge jump for a kid who was still in high school three months ago.

Dylan

1:51

you have said previously that you do not believe zack collins has made any adjustments but Rick Hahn and the stats seem to indicate that he has (.365/.464/.713 with 10 hr and 21 bb in 33 games since he has returned to AAA compared to 9 hr 36 bb .2500/.374/.482 in the 50 AAA games prior to his call up)

Keith Law

1:51

I saw him. It's the same guy. Be careful slicing that thinly or you will see what you want to see.

Roxanne

1:52

I hate Christian Yelich.

Keith Law

1:52

Roxanne, you don't have to click that send tweet button.

Zach

1:52

Thoughts on non-meat alternatives reaching “mainstream” fast food restaurants? Yay for alternatives, but Nay for 900 calorie sandwiches?

Keith Law

1:53

Yay for alternatives, especially since many of these are substantially more environmentally friendly than beef. If you want to eat a 900 calorie sandwich, it's your body. I don't love policing how healthful others' diets are; I'm more concerned with ensuring sustainable food and water supplies.

Tom

1:53

But seriously... What would you do if your parents were serious Trumpers? It really sucks since, you know, I love my parents. It's just unfathomable to me how they've gone this far. It really is the Fox News effect.

Keith Law

1:55

I haven't faced anything like this, fortunately, but I would cut off any family member who was a serious Trump supporter. You can't approve of the white nationalism, the anti-LGBT policies, the environmental destruction in the name of profits, and still act like we have some sort of emotional bond. If you don't think trans people are people, well, fuck off.

Julie

1:55

I'm an O's fan looking for good news in the minors, and I realize I should take overall team performance there with a large grain of salt, but is there anything positive to be gleaned from Delmarva's success this year? I feel like just being in a winning environment has to help the psyche a bit, although obviously that does not necessarily translate to success down the line. I know you're not as high on Grayson Rodriguez as some are, but outside him and Adley, are there any solid ML prospects there? Also, it's cool that Ryan Mountcastle won the IL MVP, but I already knew that didn't mean a whole lot historically without even looking at the list, then saw that last year's league MVP is already playing in Japan.

Keith Law

1:56

Adam Hall for Delmarva has also had a good year and I think he's a regular. Some quality relievers there. There are some signs of hope in the low minors. I'm not a big Mountcastle believer, though; he lacks a position and his low OBPs are probably chronic.

Larry

1:56

That Nick Solak players I missed on article is writing itself.

Keith Law

1:57

After 25 at bats? Go call the people who tried to troll me when Austin Riley had a great first two weeks and see how they're doing. I haven't heard from them in a while.

Bret

1:57

Keith - has a certain type of pitcher been hurt by the juiced baseball or is it something that affects everyone equally? Thinking a guy who might make a rebound of sorts...assuming they change the ball back. Thanks.

Keith Law

1:57

Probably yes. Almost certainly yes. I would love to have Statcast data to explore that question, as I think that's where you might find them.

Dylan

1:58

Do you see Nick Madrigal being able to sustain his 3% k rate in the majors next season?

Keith Law

1:58

No.

1:58

Kyle Hendricks is a player you missed on. No biggie of course. Is there a way to ID any other 88 mph wonders?

Keith Law

1:59

He was in one of my year-end columns on those guys, too. I'd still bet against any RHP throwing a below-average fastball; their margin for error could be measured in microns.

Danny

1:59

Re comic book movies- did you watch/enjoy the second Christopher Nolan Batman- fun thriller with some great individual performances but you do have to ask why this dude is running around dressed like a bat growling like a schmo

Keith Law

1:59

The Dark Knight was fine, but I didn't quite understand the acclaim. I thought it had one incredible performance, was generally well written, but still relied on conventions of the genre and went on a bit too long. I never saw the Dark Knight Returns.

Glenn T

2:00

At an A’s meet and greet event in Tokyo during the Opening Series in March, an A’s official hinted at the A’s returning to Japan within the next few years. Are you privy to any future plans MLB is considering for visits to Japan and other countries?

Keith Law

2:00

London again next year. Regular trips to PR/Mexico/perhaps somewhere else in Latin America. The rumor I've heard, but that is totally unconfirmed, is that MLB would like to play games in continental Europe. The Netherlands seems like such an obvious spot if they can find a facility, since the sport has a real following there.

2:00

Now that you saw Clarke shmidt, would you say all things combined u like him better than Garcia?

Keith Law

2:00

I would not.

Tevin

2:00

Soroka for NL ROY over Alonso, no?

Keith Law

2:01

I'd vote for Alonso over Soroka.

Matt