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JR
1:59
What, if anything, should the Mets have done in their vetting of Jared Porter? I highly doubt this was a one time incident from Porter, but also not sure what they could've done differently , or what they should do differently going forward.
Keith Law
2:00
I liked Hannah Keyser's question - did they ever ask a woman in the industry what her opinion of Porter was? The answer was no. Maybe that should be an essential part of the interviewing process for everyone.
Andy
2:00
Which players outside of the top 25 would you say are most likely to top your list in the next year or two?
Keith Law
2:00
Orelvis Martinez, Jasson Dominguez, Robert Hassell could all make huge leaps.
KC
2:01
If Gilbert comes out this year with an above-average change, does that change his outlook to more TOR, or would it not enough to move him off MOR?
Keith Law
2:02
Hard to see him as a #1, but I could see him having a long career as a 2/3 where one day you look up and say, holy shit, Logan Gilbert has 35 WAR?
Nolan
2:02
I'm curious about Chris Paddack. If you talk to your average Padre fan, they think he should just be released, but based on the fact that he's still in silky PJs I have to assume the front office has faith? I refuse to believe the Rays/Cubs didn't ask for him in their trades.
Keith Law
2:02
Oh I'd hang on to him for sure.
JG
2:02
If Royce Lewis doesn't pan out at SS and moves to CF, Twins have to trade Buxton right?
Keith Law
2:02
That could be.
DJ
2:04
Thoughts on this GameStop/Reddit situation?
Keith Law
2:05
I don't really know enough details about it to have a worthwhile opinion, other than that short-selling has a pretty long and controversial history and I'm not sorry to see shorts get squeezed. Profiting off someone else's misery like that isn't ethical and isn't necessary to the proper functioning of a marketplace.
Pat D
2:05
If there is any kind of limitation to this year's minor league season, in the sense of limited games played at any level, is there any chance this manifests at the Major League level at some point?  Like is there some time within the next few years where there's a clear decline in talent and/or quality of play because of missed reps?
Keith Law
2:05
I think so. Especially hitters - pitchers will probably mostly be OK, but a lot of hitters' developments will be slowed by a second lost season.
chauncey
2:05
who do you think will be voted in the hall next year?
Keith Law
2:06
My guess is Ortiz gets in, and maybe Rolen, but that's it, and there's a chance nobody gets in at all.
j
2:06
I know you didn't like Fetch The Bolt Cutters, but can you appreciate the artistic value? Or do you think it just sucks?
Keith Law
2:06
I thought it was incredibly boring. I have no idea why it was so acclaimed. "Sucks" is a strong word especially for a work of art, but I can say I don't see the artistic value you cite.
JR
2:06
Will you be writing a report on Matz trade? If not, thoughts?
Keith Law
2:07
No because despite all the tweets about "three prospects" going to the Mets, it was a replacement-level major leaguer and two guys who weren't on my Jays top 20.
Chris
2:07
If Rolen is a HoF player, what criteria is he meeting that Murphy and McGriff aren't?
Keith Law
2:07
Elite defense at a skill position.
Evan
2:07
Julio Rodriguez is not a top 20 prospect. Discuss.
Keith Law
2:08
That is a statement of fact, so I'm not sure what there is to discuss.
He was not on my top 20.
Keith
2:08
Keith - there are now gluten free oreos.  I believe you've posted something about avoiding gluten before, and you're a known oreo lover.  Will you try the gluten free ones, or are you an oreo purist?
Keith Law
2:08
I can't get over the texture of gluten-free versions of regular cookies.
addoeh
2:08
Should players accept that the luxury tax is going to act like a hard cap and work towards getting a hard floor?
Keith Law
2:08
Or they should push back on the luxury tax.
Key Flaw
2:08
I believe you said you had an Ooni outdoor pizza oven. They seem awesome, but how much do you use it? It seems like you have to heat it up and use a lot of propane or wood pellets for just a couple pizzas, or does it turn on and heat up quickly? I want to justify purchasing to my wife one and need your help!
Keith Law
2:09
Heats quickly, would take me a year to go through a bag of pellets most likely, but cools off quickly so if you're trying to make a lot of pizzas or roast something (which would be odd, since it's a small oven and gets up to 800+), you would go through a lot more. A pizza cooks in 90 seconds in mine.
Rodney
2:10
Triston McKenzie is obviously a pretty unique talent and physical profile. Your analysis of his ability is awesome to read - is there anything you could expand on about any concerns that exist related to his velocity drop, or his ability to be a top-of-the-rotation starter?
Keith Law
2:10
I feel like his velocity drops were a bit overplayed - for one thing, this was such an abnormal year, and the fact that he just stayed healthy through it is a win for him, and for another, he can pitch at 90-92 and still be really, really good.
At some point he's going to put on some weight.
Brodie Van Wagenen
2:10
Is there anything I can do to not fail up?
Keith Law
2:11
I had that exact thought yesterday.
John
2:12
Any quick thoughts on Jack Kochanowicz and Gunnar Henderson? Thanks in advance!
Keith Law
2:12
Both will appear in their respective team reports in two weeks. I have a lot more prospect content coming, so please be patient with the roll-out schedule.
Joe
2:13
I know it's said every year...but I'm shocked that there are still so many Vizquel voters who don't vote for Rolen and/or Jones. Vizquel was a great (but not quite elite) defender and was an average hitter at his absolute best. Rolen and Jones actually were elite defenders at their position and would have fringe HOF arguments even if you just looked at their hitting.
Keith Law
2:13
Baseball writers love and overrate Vizquel as much as they love and overrate Bruce Springsteen.
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