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Keith Law
1:26
They've flubbed a lot of first-round picks, especially top-ten picks, and it's hurting them. I also think several very good prospects - their Luis Garcia and Daniel Brito among them - have failed to develop so far, and that's got to lead Klentak et al to examine their development processes.
Matt
1:27
Is Juan Soto now the most valuable (hypothetical) trade asset in baseball?
Keith Law
1:27
Is he more valuable than Acuna, who is signed to a team-friendly deal? I don't think so.
Jack
1:27
Have you heard about any issues with Kelenic's makeup? I have heard from someone that has played with him at multiple levels that at least part of the reason why New York moved on from him was that he has character issues.
Keith Law
1:27
That is some serious ass-covering bullshit right there.
Larry Legend
1:27
With every pitcher seemingly throwing 95+ what separator are teams deeming most important? Secondaries, command, arm action or effort level?
Keith Law
1:28
All of those are factors. The first two are variables around effectiveness; the latter two speak more to potential durability or role.
Bruce
1:28
Are you still high on Dom Smith? Will the Mets deal him this winter to a team where he can play 1B?
Keith Law
1:28
Yes, and I think so.
Jeff
1:28
Any truth to the notion that the long layoff the Nats have right now will have them out of rhythm?
Keith Law
1:28
Nope.
Jack
1:28
How have teams not pushed back against a 5 game Division Series? Baseball is too random over a 5 game stretch and really good teams get eliminated at this level of the playoffs.
Keith Law
1:28
Players are not asking for more games. Also, plenty of randomness in 7-game series too.
James
1:29
What were your impressions of the Robot Umpire in the AFL? Did you see Jacob Heyward get tossed after that questionable call?
Keith Law
1:29
I was gone before that, but I thought it worked fine, and saw just one pitch called by the automated strike zone that I thought looked wrong (which isn't saying it was wrong, just that I thought it was).
JL
1:29
Pardon my ignorance, but can you explain generally how age impacts a player's performance, particularly at the plate? Reduced bat speed? Quicker fatigue? Lower ability to recover from fatigue? I'm curious why players start to decline at the plate due to age. Thanks!
Keith Law
1:29
I think reduced bat speed is the #1 issue.
Joe
1:30
I’m a suffering Reds fan. I see no path to contending for them anytime soon, but I’m sick of losing and feel like their best play is to see what they can get for Castillo, Gray, and even Suarez. They’ll never unload Votto though, so a total Houston-style fire sale is impossible. Never mind, I’m just gonna go bang my head against the wall for a bit.
Keith Law
1:30
They shouldn't have traded three of their top six prospects (Trammell, Downs, Josiah Gray) for short-term help, but they did, and I'm not really sure how they move forward from this netherworld in which they've placed themselves.
Justi
1:30
Do you see Dylan Carlson having a chance to be on the Opening Day roster next season, especially if Ozuna walks?
Keith Law
1:31
Not likely.
Anthony
1:31
Jazz Chisholm: Did he right the ship in the second half?
Keith Law
1:31
Sure sounds like it.
Jerry
1:31
Barring injury, Whitley is the number ? starter in the opening day rotation, working out of the BP, or refining his stuff/delivery at AAA?
Keith Law
1:32
In AAA. Just didn't pitch all that much this year, didn't look right until the AFL.
Christopher
1:32
Is Jordan Humphreys on the Mets any good? As in what is you projection? Pounding the strike zone is nice. Future starter? Releiver? Thanks
Keith Law
1:32
Yes, he's good, wrote him up in the AFL post.
Robert
1:32
Did you have a chance to see Micker Adolfo in Arizona?  Do you think he can still unlock his massive tools if he stays healthy?
Keith Law
1:32
Yep, can still hit, with power, going to swing and miss but will walk some and hit enough HR to profile as a regular.
Bill
1:32
What do you think about the Astros starting Greinke and Verlander over the next two days? It almost forces Houston to win both games, otherwise you're looking at Cole on three days' rest and the rookie or a bullpen brigade in a winner-take-all game 7.
Keith Law
1:33
Maybe I'm misunderstanding, but why wouldn't Cole pitch on full rest in game 7?
Kevin
1:33
who would you want for the next 10 years? Devers or Torres?
Keith Law
1:33
Love both. Probably Torres for position/defense.
Colin
1:33
The Padres are screwed with Myers & Hosmer, is the best course of action to run a platoon with them and see what you can salvage? i get the feeling Hosmer would ruin the clubhouse if he were to be platooned.
Keith Law
1:34
I think Myers is a release candidate at this point. I doubt it happens, but he's not even worth the roster spot.
Tom
1:34
Trying to lose 15 pounds by year end. Do you recommend any specific low-calorie meals/snacks that’ll tide a normal sized person over for several hours?
Keith Law
1:34
Not a nutritionist, but I know from my own perspective, as someone who doesn't need to lose weight but doesn't want to gain and also has some minor blood-sugar issues, I do much better when I eat more fiber from whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and nuts/seeds. I also eat yogurt with homemade granola almost every day for lunch.
jk
1:35
Keith, who is best positioned to trade for Lindor this offseason and what kind of package would you expect Cleveland to obtain?
Keith Law
1:35
Supposedly they're not going to shop him. I don't buy that, but that's the rumor.
Jerry
1:35
The Astros don't seem to be missing any of the bushel full of prospects they gave up for either Verlander or Cole.  Why do I get the feeling the Greinke trade may come back to bite them at some point?
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