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Klawchat 10/19/17
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Keith Law
1:14
He's best suited to play shortstop.
Dr. Bob
1:14
Though the paradigm established by the use of Andrew Miller and others last postseason did not really carry into the regular season, it has broken out in a huge and unexpected way this postseason. Few starters going beyond the 4th inning, 4-6 relief pitchers most nights and 4 -hour games. Is this an anomaly or a trend?
Keith Law
1:15
I think it's a trend, but as others have pointed out, it might be a bit overused too. The rational argument behind it is largely the "times through the order" issue. That doesn't necessarily support the "let's empty the bullpen" strategy we seem to see.
RSO
1:15
After his performance so far in the playoffs would you resign Masahiro Tanaka if he opts out if you were the Yankees?
Keith Law
1:16
Yes, in that they know more about his health than any other team. If they're not interested, that would be a tremendous negative signal.
Angel
1:16
What you think the Yankees should do with Torres/Andújar situation? It seem like one of the two don’t have a spot on the team for next year.. same goes for Clint Frazier if they can’t get rid of ellsbury
Keith Law
1:16
Does Andujar have to make the team next year? Seems like both guys would benefit from starting in AAA again, Torres to make up for lost reps, Andujar to continue to work on recognition and defense.
Moe Mentum
1:16
If I get accepted at an Ivy League college, should I go? There's a "next-tier" school that I might like a little better, but that's a pretty big opportunity I'd be declining.
Keith Law
1:17
I think going to an Ivy confers two tangible benefits: the value of the name on your resume, and the value of the alumni network. They're not all equal in those regards, though. On the other hand, they can be prohibitively expensive, and I wouldn't advocate them if you have a much more affordable "next-tier" option available, especially if the latter school is strong in your desired area of study.
Daniel
1:18
You think Fried's most realistic outcome is an underachieving 3/4?
Keith Law
1:18
No, I think his most realistic outcome is a solid 3 with a chance of a 2-plus. Will probably need to work more with his offspeed and less with his four-seamer.
Daniel
1:18
Tapia should take over for CarGo, right?
Keith Law
1:18
Yes. CarGo very quietly had an atrocious season this year - under replacement level by FG.
Gene Mullett
1:18
Thanks for heads up on Twitter.  Are you a fan of that site?  I find it a necessary evil.  Hate going there, but it's where all my favorite baseball & hockey writers are now.
Keith Law
1:19
Yep. There's value there, but they remain underequipped (or insufficiently motivated) to deal with the real problems of harassment, hate speech, and fake accounts. Oh, by the way, I just got a notification on my phone suggesting I watch the Periscope feed of a neo-Nazi speaking at some school in Florida. Not helping, Twitter.
Daniel
1:20
Tanner Scott the best RP prospect in the minors?
Keith Law
1:20
No.
Daniel
1:20
Julian Merryweather seems to have a 4/5 profile to me. That sound right to you? Or is he more of a long-man?
Keith Law
1:20
Sounds right to me.
DH
1:20
How much do you suppose Austin Hays will hit? is he a .280 hitter with 29 hr's at his peak?
Keith Law
1:22
The HR projections all depend on what the baseball is like, no? Just about every regular hit 5+ homers more than I would have projected or, I think, most projection systems would have had for them a few years back. I think he can hit for average and power, yes, with moderate to low OBPs.
Christian
1:22
Hello, big fan of you work and thank you for all of the quality content.  I was wondering if you can explain why minor league teams are not in Canada anymore?  I remember minor league teams in Edmonton, Calgary, Ottawa, etc.  Now if I do not believe any minor league team plays in Canada, just wanted to know if this was an MLB decision or individual teams?  Thank you in advance.
Keith Law
1:22
I believe low attendance & expense of travel to/from those places (Edmonton is just this side of Yellowknife) were the two drivers.
Vancouver has a short-season team, BTW.
Danny
1:23
Do you know why Dillon Tate wasn't sent to the AFL? Concerned about another injury?
Keith Law
1:23
Don't know, players are pulled all the time for trivial reasons, and he pitched quite a bit down the stretch as Trenton made the playoffs.
addoeh
1:24
Why would Houston fire all of its scouts?
Keith Law
1:25
They believe pro scouting is becoming obsolete thanks to trackman data becoming available at nearly every minor league park and the prevalence of minor league video. I don't agree, but it's a take.
Mike
1:25
Do teams get access to prospects' medical reports prior to the draft ?  Didn't Brady Singer go unsigned as a 2nd round pick out of HS after Toronto found something iffy on an MRI ?  How will that affect his 2018 draft status ?
Keith Law
1:25
Teams only get the medical reports players submit, and if a player hasn't had an MRI before the draft, there's nothing for him to send to teams. I won't comment on an amateur player's medicals unless they're already public.
Adam D.
1:26
Do you think Duggar can take over as the starting CF in San Francisco by June?
Keith Law
1:26
He looked off his game last week; I think the lost season has really held him back.
Gary
1:26
The Stanton to the Giants rumor persists....would simply taking on his contract while adding a low grade prospect or two be enough? Because, the Giants really have nothing but lower grade prospects to offer.
Keith Law
1:26
Who's pushing that rumor? It doesn't make much sense to me.
Adam D.
1:26
If the Giants are intent on getting Chris Shaw on the field, would you have him try to fake LF or send Belt out there?
Keith Law
1:26
Shaw can't play LF. That's not an option.
EricVA
1:27
Is the characterization of Tanaka being more injury-prone a fair one? I hear this a lot, but it's been years and he hasn't had an issue.
Keith Law
1:27
He's not injury-prone. He has a known issue, but he's pitched with it for years.
RSO
1:27
What's your take on Jordan Montgomery going forward? What is his upside?
Keith Law
1:28
This is it, or perhaps less. He already did more than I expected given his stuff, but was worse in the second half as teams saw him more.
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