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Keith Law
2:01
Solid, but you might need a little more in that division. I'm not totally sure Jameson's a starter although I'd start him out there.
Guest
2:01
Is Austin Wells a candidate to play C/1B for the Yankees this year? Do you think they'll give him time at other positions this year for a multi-positional role?
Keith Law
2:01
I do not think he can catch on more than an emergency basis in the majors.
alex
2:01
DL Hall more likely long term, starter or reliever? Any comps based on stuff + lack of command recently?
Keith Law
2:04
I will continue to bet on his athleticism and that his command will improve. It's not "recently," as he's had command and control issues since high school, but he went from a 15.6% walk rate in high A in 2019 to a 13.4% walk rate between AAA and the majors last year.
Guest
2:05
Is the Martian on the radar to contribute next season? He'll enter this season with about 100 PA between AA and the AFL
Keith Law
2:05
Maybe in September.
Ken
2:05
Billy Beane moving to a "senior advisor" role for the A's. Does this mean he's basically one-day-a-week consultant? Any meaning for staying in Oakland versus moving to Vegas?
Keith Law
2:05
I don't think this is any real change.
Ken from Entertainment 720
2:05
I know Clayton Beeter is a 50 grade on MLB.  Does he have top 3 upside or is he a 4/5 guy?  Also who is the  most likely prospect to end up at first base in the current Yankee system?
Keith Law
2:05
Durability & questions about third pitch make me think back end starter.
Jack
2:05
You don't think Harris deserved NL ROY?
Keith Law
2:06
I said twice that I thought he was deserving.
David
2:06
Do you ever feel like there are too many books and not enough time? I have a list of things I want to read and every time I finish one I feel like I've added four more.
Keith Law
2:06
Always. I think I have 20-25 in my queue right now. Currently reading Nadine Gordimer's The Conservationist, which I got for like £3 at a used books stall in Cardiff in August.
2:07
I do tend to read books in the order in which I got them, especially physical ones since it's like a FIFO queue in real life.
Clay, Rutherford
2:07
Are you excited that the WBC is returning in the spring?
Keith Law
2:07
I am. I think it's great for the sport.
Very much rooting for Team Czechia.
Appa Yip Yip
2:07
The Jays added Spencer Horwitz to their roster. Do you think he has a big league future? Can he stand in LF and not look foolish?
Keith Law
2:08
Tough choice there - if they didn't protect him, someone takes him, but I think he's an emergency call-up guy. No position, nowhere near the bat for a DH/1B type.
Greasy Nick
2:08
Would you rather work in a fine dining kitchen or an MLB front office?
Keith Law
2:08
I'm only qualified for one of those jobs.
Ken
2:08
Is there a reason that posters keep using Bloom's full name when asking you about him?
Keith Law
2:08
I can't possibly imagine what you mean...
BK
2:08
Kevin Smith had a rough year in his first season in Oakland. Do you see him bouncing back as the regular at third or will he fill more of a utility role?
Keith Law
2:09
Still buying.
davealden53
2:09
Question about the Tyler Anderson signing.  With the Dodgers' qualifying offer of $19.65M, Anderson only needed to earn $10M each in 2024 and 2025 to exceed the deal he signed with the Angels.  That would seem a fairly low hurdle.  Does this imply that Anderson is risk-averse or is stability worth the potential lost income?
Keith Law
2:09
If you had his injury history, with just one good year since ~2017, wouldn't you lock in the extra $20 million guaranteed?
2:10
I think it's very rational.
James
2:10
What is the greatest individual tool you have ever scouted.  Like for example amateur Bryce Harper power
Keith Law
2:10
Joey Gallo's power.
Old Hoss Radbourn
2:10
With twitter coming to an end, should we admit we are the same person?
Keith Law
2:10
We take this to our grave(s).
2:12
OK, that's all for today. Keep an eye out ... um, somewhere, maybe Twitter, but IG Live if Twitter isn't functioning, probably on Wednesday as I take your questions while spatchcocking our turkey. Thanks as always for reading and following. Have a wonderful holiday!
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