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Keith Law
1:54
I do think Luzardo could fly up the list now that he's healthy, if he shows that stuff for an extended period.
Tom
1:54
Do the D-backs still have the worst farm system this year?
Keith Law
1:54
Rankings tomorrow. They are not 30th.
Pat D
1:54
I had The Florida Project #3 on my list for the year, but I'm not too surprised it was snubbed, because I'm guessing it wasn't seen by enough people.  How many of the nominees have you seen, and what would you pick?
Keith Law
1:54
I've seen 7 of 9, needing Darkest Hour and Phantom Thread. Shape of Water would be #1 for me of the 7 I've seen, followed by Dunkirk.
Jon
1:55
Keith, based on defense only, how would you order the following: Edmonds, Rolen, Vizquel?
Keith Law
1:55
Rolen, Edmonds, Vizquel.
Amy
1:55
You can also call reps after hours and leave a voicemail!
Keith Law
1:55
That works too.
Nick
1:55
Justin Dunn obviously had a pretty poor 2017.  I'm guessing he should start 2018 back at Hi-A.  Are you still bullish on him going forward as a SP prospect?
Keith Law
1:56
Stuff was fine, but he was way more raw as a pitcher than anyone seemed to think before the draft. Still 93-95 even on bad days, still athletic, but I think the Mets have a lot of development work to do with him and they haven't had a guy like him in a while. I'd still take him in a trade in a heartbeat.
Ethan
1:56
Can you give us any kind of picture on what has to be your vast amount of notes look like? Spreadsheets, Word Docs, notebooks, how many?
Keith Law
1:56
One Word doc per org. One Word doc per scout/source. A spreadsheet to track all the top tens and the 100. And my scouting notebook.
Dr. Bob
1:57
You steadfastly refuse to comment on why you rank players differently than on other lists, which is fine. However, has a player ever that you didn't care for show up on someone else's list, making you at least go back and review your notes to see if you might have missed something?
Keith Law
1:57
Don't think so, just because I'm running through so many players to get to my 100.
Joe
1:58
Keith, I was a bit surprised to see Acevedo get so close to the list.  Is the stuff that good even though he is a pure relief prospect?
Keith Law
1:59
Stuff and control. Still think he's a reliever, but he has started with some success throughout the minors.
Scott
1:59
Were you a fan of the Brit band "The Fall"?
Keith Law
1:59
Not really. Have known about them and heard some of their stuff going back to high school, but Smith's stuff was always just a bit too weird, too anti-melodic, too non-musical for me. RIP.
Corey
2:00
Could Chavis be on track as the Sox 1B in '20 with Moreland keeping the seat warm until then ?
Keith Law
2:00
Yes.
Nick
2:00
Mark Vientos had a nice start to his professional baseball career.  Where would you start him in 2018 and what position do you see him playing going forward?
Keith Law
2:00
Low-A. I think he goes to third. If Gimenez returns to low-A (he'll be just 19, Vientos 18), then move Vientos to the hot corner when Gimenez is at short.
JJ
2:00
Mike Mussina and your former colleague Curt Schilling have always seemed like a tandem in the HOF voting, but Mussina pulled significantly ahead on the ballots this year.  It looks like he might actually get in over the next couple of years.  Do you think, if he shuts off his internet for a year or two, that Schilling will join him?
Keith Law
2:00
I think Curt's political and other comments have hurt him enough in the voting that he will probably plateau in the 50-60 range while Moose gets in.
Jeff
2:01
I know you don't consider or worry about other rankings when you make your top 100, but what concerns you about Chance Adams, who appears to consistently be among the top 100 prospects on other rankings?
Keith Law
2:01
Yeah, that's a better question for other rankings - why a short RHP without a plus pitch or much fastball plane/life is a top 100 guy.
JD
2:01
any oscar disappointments or pleasant surprises for you?
Keith Law
2:03
Really disappointed that Florida Project didn't get a nomination for Best Picture when there was a damn spot open. This was not going to happen, but I would have loved to see Kogonada get a Best Original Screenplay nomination for Columbus.
Bill
2:03
I wish the Mets shared your feelings about two-month debuts. Adrian Gonzales? Really? What the fuck?
Keith Law
2:03
I guess the Mets felt they really needed a clubhouse lawyer.
JD
2:03
10 HOF votes for Johan Santana, same as Jamie Moyer. Obviously he's not a HOFer, but did he deserve better, given that he was the best pitcher in baseball for ~5 years?
Keith Law
2:03
Yes, he did. And having him off the ballot doesn't really serve any greater purpose.
Rob
2:03
Thanks for the lists as always. Glad to see the Phils fairly well represented. If we could just fast forward til when those pitchers are ready.  Do you have a favorite Stephen Starr place in Philadelphia?
Keith Law
2:04
Pizzeria Stella. And go spend some time in Reading, Lehigh, Lakewood this year. They'll all be pretty fun.
john wick
2:04
I understand your decision to not rank Ohtani. Would you rather have him or Acuna for the next six years to start a franchise with?
Keith Law
2:05
I think you have to take Ohtani because he's major-league ready - and not ready in the sense of "won't be bad," but in the sense of "probably awesome right away."
Bret
2:05
What percentage chance would you give Bo Bichette to stick at shortstop? Is he a plus second baseman if he moves there?
Keith Law
2:05
I know he works his ass off but I don't think he is a shortstop long term. He plays fast and hard, and I don't think he'll be consistent enough or have steady enough footwork for short.
Ike
2:05
Would candelario have been in the top 100 if he were still eligible?
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