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Jon
1:33
Keith, why does it feel like the Florida teams aren't getting decent returns in their tanking/rebuilding efforts? Is the playing field more level? Are the front offices of these two teams behind? Desperation?
Keith Law
1:33
Revenue bases are very low for both clubs.
Arin, d-town ca
1:33
Can Bryce Brentz be an everyday player for the Pirates?
Keith Law
1:33
No.
Too much swing and miss.
Luigi
1:33
All the commentary I've read about Tristen Lutz praises his power. What is the reputation on his hit tool? How good he can be?
Keith Law
1:33
His skill is extremely hard contact, which leads to power. It's not sell-out, dead pull power. He can hit.
Jack
1:33
What should the Giants do if they’re in the cellar again come July 31?
Keith Law
1:33
Trade 'em all. And yes, I mean all, as painful as that would be.
Ben
1:34
So is everyone gonna just ignore the fact that Billy Graham was an antisemitic, anti-lgbt mysoginist?
Keith Law
1:34
Who abandoned his kids for long stretches and tried to convince his daughter not to divorce her philandering husband.
PJ
1:34
Between Max Fried and Luiz Gohara, who should I be more excited to see in our lovely taxpayer-funded park this year?
Keith Law
1:34
Eh, both are pretty fun in different ways.
WhiteSoxAndy
1:34
I heard about a rule being discussed on the Rich Eisen show in which teams can put any three players up to bat to start the 9th inning. This sounds like a really dumb idea. Is it?
Keith Law
1:34
It is indeed a really dumb idea. I don't know where it originated.
Ron
1:34
Does the addition of Gomez change your evaluation of the Souza trade from the Rays' perspective at all? The players are obviously not equivalent values by themselves, but does a year of Gomez at $4 mil+prospects turn this into something approaching a win for the Rays?
Keith Law
1:35
It's good value for the Rays, yes. Doesn't alter the question of whether they got sufficient return for Souza.
Amory Blaine
1:35
How good can Luis Castillo be?
Keith Law
1:35
Without a good breaking ball, 2017 is his ceiling.
John
1:35
Where would juan Pablo Martinez rank in your top 100 prospects?
Keith Law
1:35
Answered last week - he would not.
Seath
1:35
Im a veteran and I am currently looking at masters programs that is both practical but could open the door in case i want to pursue a behind the scenes career in MLB.  I have an MPA now and i'm looking into an MS in Business Analytics  (I had to take a Quantitative Analysis class in my MPA program and loved it).  Would you recommend something in that area or something completely different?
Keith Law
1:36
Thank you for your service. I think you're on the right track. Ability to work with big data and coding skills will play in multiple industries.
Chris
1:36
In your opinion, who is more likely to leave and sign with another team next winter: Harper or Machado?
Keith Law
1:36
Both.
Larry
1:36
If Alex Jackson isn't workable behind the plate, is the bat enough to be an everyday corner OF?
Keith Law
1:36
Maybe. Odds under 50% but well above 0.
Logic
1:36
Keith,  Regarding Vincent.  It was many years ago now, in the 90's when I went to Baltimore's art museum to see an exhibit featuring Starry Night.  I had no interest in art and knew nothing about it.  I went because my girlfriend (love of my life) wanted to go, besides we could go to Fell's Point later for some fun.  When I saw the painting I was totally captivated. I couldn't take my eyes off of it.  It's almost 3 dimensional. A wonderful experience that stills lives in me.  If you get the opportunity, check it out.
Keith Law
1:37
I will, next time I'm down that way. I don't think I would have been able to tell you anything about Van Gogh's style before seeing Loving Vincent, but after the film I realized he does things I can appreciate even as an art philistine.
George
1:37
I just thought of this the other day, as I recently had a baby girl and was thinking about vaccinations; if they cause Autism--which they don't--wouldn't the numbers of boys to girls with Autism be fairly equal, not extremely one-sided in boys who are affected?
Keith Law
1:37
Right. Also, unvaccinated kids get autism at the same rate as vaccinated kids.
Matt
1:38
These kids from Parkland are kicking ass and taking names
Keith Law
1:38
Indeed. I hope they can keep it going until November.
Daniel
1:38
How close is Luke Weaver to a real third pitch, and how good can he be if it's just a show-me curve that he can throw for strikes?
Keith Law
1:38
Not close enough for me to call him a sure starter.
Roger
1:38
Concern that Ethan Hankins is already dealing with shoulder issues?
Keith Law
1:38
Supposedly just muscular. Of course it's a concern but let's see him get back on the mound before we get too alarmed.
Dutch
1:39
What are your thoughts on Alexander Canario? The KATOH projection system loves him but I can't find a single long form article about him. Is this simply an example of KATOH's weakness for scouting the statline?
Keith Law
1:39
DSL player. I don't know enough about Katoh's algorithm to comment, but I would question *any* system that tried to project major-league value based on DSL stats.
Brandon
1:39
Kolby Allard’s prospect ranking has been all over the place depending on the list you look at. Why are so many people torn on him? Is it his size?
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