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Keith Law
1:21
I think it's more about him than the ballpark - he has to accept the type of hitter he is, not try to hit for power, and frankly to be more aggressive in all aspects of the game: ambushing good pitches to hit when he's ahead, running out key groundballs, getting after balls in the field. He has superstar ability but for reasons I don't understand his visible effort level was not there last year.
Justin R
1:22
When we can expect your 2019 prospects columns to hit?
Keith Law
1:22
The week of January 28th. I guess I should start writing those.
Justin R
1:23
Just bought the Smart Baseball audiobook...did I make the right call or should I have gone dead tree?
Keith Law
1:23
I'm just happy you're reading it in any format.
Thomas
1:23
Can we expect book #2 any time soon?
Keith Law
1:23
April 2020.
James
1:23
Hey Keith. Great HOF ballot, awesome to see Andruw get your vote. Who else would you have included if allowed unlimited votes?
Keith Law
1:23
I listed those in the column on my ballot: https://klaw.me/2LAC1VE
Jeff
1:23
Keith - It seems the Dodgers involvement in additional trades is tied, at least in some way, to Harper's decision.  Do you agree?  If so, are there any smaller moves you see a positives to help them finally get over the hump?
Keith Law
1:24
I do not agree - I don't know for sure that they're on him.
Rell
1:24
Do you ever gamble on baseball
Keith Law
1:24
No.
Kevin
1:24
Do you see anything with Soroka's delivery that would suggest long term shoulder issues?
Keith Law
1:24
I don't love it, the low slot/arm path seems to put a little stress on the shoulder, but 1) I don't think it's a huge red flag and 2) some guys have bad deliveries and stay healthy anyway, Chris Sale being the most obvious example.
Steeeeve
1:25
Why was Harper's defense so bad last year?
Keith Law
1:25
Mike Petriello at MLB did a great piece where he looked at all of Harper's key 'plays not made.' I got the sense this was a deliberate move by Harper to not sacrifice his body for defense as much as he had in previous years, perhaps (I'm inferring here) to ensure he stayed healthy all year for free agency. I don't think he was actually a worse defender by skill.
Mo
1:26
Re: Baz, I was basing it on his poor results in the second half, being shipped to Tampa as a PTBNL, and him being excluded from the Rays top 10 on BA
Keith Law
1:27
Yeah, still not seeing it. He only made 12 starts, all in short-season, and his best outings came in his second half. Being traded isn't a marker against a player. I don't write for BA and can't explain anything about their lists.
Larry
1:27
Who has more helium potential- Vientos or Mauricio?
Keith Law
1:27
Mauricio has the higher ceiling, Vientos might do the most this year to improve fans' awareness/perception of him.
Anthony
1:28
You ever watch Silence of the Lambs? Thoughts if you have?
Keith Law
1:28
Nope, nor do I plan to.
TP
1:28
What is the rationale behind having a different ball in MLB and MiLB? How does that impact player evaluations?
Keith Law
1:28
There is no rationale - MLB doesn't even want to admit there is a difference - and IMO it screws up attempts to grade power.
Andrew
1:28
Thoughts on Bobby Abreu as a HoF candidate when he appears on the ballot with Jeter?
Keith Law
1:28
He'll be below the line for me.
Concerned Seattle Fan
1:28
Is most of Jarred Kelenic value tied into his defensive development? His hit tool seems to be intact but can he become a 25-25 type player?
Keith Law
1:28
No, and yes.
Kretin
1:28
Is Chris Rodriguez a sleeper prospect this year if healthy?
Keith Law
1:29
He was top 100 for me before he got hurt so I don't think he could be a true 'sleeper' this soon.
Fred
1:29
Who do you prefer between Anthony Kay and Grant Holmes?
Keith Law
1:29
Anthony Kay.
Sean
1:29
Favorite movie last year?
Keith Law
1:29
Burning. My top ten, as of 12/31, is here: https://klaw.me/2AqLkD5
Kyle
1:29
What does Braxton Garrett need to do in your mind to have a "good" year?
Keith Law
1:29
Just be healthy.
Matt
1:30
Is Kelenic now the Marineers best prospect? Do you think he can hit 25-30 homers in safeco?
Keith Law
1:30
It's probably Sheffield, then Kelenic and Dunn.
JD
1:30
Does Charterstone work well as a two-player game?
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