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Keith Law
1:02
Some kind of night into your darkness. Klawchat.
Spencer
1:02
What is your biggest concern with Luis Garcia (WAS)?  What does he need to do to get back into your top 100?
Keith Law
1:02
He was never on my top 100. What exactly is the plus tool there? What does he do well, other than being young for his level?
eric
1:02
are you worried about flying for your work (or pleasure) with the coronavirus threat? would you refuse to at any point?
Keith Law
1:03
If the CDC advises people to stop flying, yes, I would stop. I'm certainly aware of this possibility, and I'm not taking any undue risks.
addoeh
1:03
You like to joke that "no one ever reads the intro". But when it comes to rankings and lists, no one ever reads the content. From "The Keith Law -> Show" episode you had with Longenhagen, and looking at what Callis and Mayo have described in their evaluations, you all said similar things on Madrigal, you just value his skillset differently. But because the rankings are different, people have their torches and pitchforks out.
Keith Law
1:03
The reaction to that, and to my exclusion of Drew Waters, was really embarrassing. If you take sportsball rankings that seriously that you feel the need to insult a total stranger online, you should probably log off and contemplate your behavior.
Hank
1:04
Do you think Anthopolous will explore locking up Soroka and/or Fried? Seems like the new trend is early extensions around baseball.
Keith Law
1:04
I wouldn't lock up Soroka with his injury history.
Dave
1:04
Hi Klaw, I hope you're having a good one. Two questions, the most important, do you think Jarren Duran has the talent to become a significant part of the Red Sox's future? Second, can this country overcome another four years of the liar in chief?
Keith Law
1:04
Duran can be a regular in the right scenario, not a 'significant' player though. No, I don't think we can - it's the deterioration of our democracy and essential institutions that scares me.
Logan
1:04
How did Ozzie Albies only get 7 years 35 million? Even with his option years, it’s a 9/49 max deal.  When he signed the deal he already had 200+ MLB games under his belt and was an All Star too. Players who hadn’t even played in Majors yet are securing larger salaries and total possible payouts.
Keith Law
1:04
Terrible advice.
Greg
1:05
It’s refreshing to see a different perspective regarding Drew Waters. The BABiP is insane, tons of K’s. He’s got bust written all over him. Brave fans are completely over-valuing him.
Keith Law
1:05
I wouldn't say he has 'bust written all over him,' but there are serious red flags, including his lack of any kind of approach and questions about his makeup.
1:06
Would he be so overvalued if he weren't also from Georgia?
Amit
1:06
What would do with Marcus Semien if you were in charge of the A's? I feel if they can't reach a contract extension before the season starts they should trade him. Would hate for them to lose him after the year for just a draft pick and they do have some of in house options in Mateo, Allen, etc. Also feel Chapman and Olson are higher priorities for keeping long term.
Keith Law
1:06
Eh, if they think they can contend again, it makes sense to keep him this year and play it out.
Larry
1:06
How many of these college pitchers have a chance to grade out better than last years top college pitcher Nick Lodolo?
Keith Law
1:06
3-5. It's a great pitching class.
John
1:06
How do you factor in organizational success in developing or not developing certain positions when you do your prospect rankings?  I'll use the example of Cleveland having success in developing starting pitchers (Bieber, Civale, Plesac, even Plutko to an extent).
Keith Law
1:07
The rankings are completely team-agnostic. Any player can be traded at any time.
Sean
1:09
Hi Kieth - is Vladito destined to be the Prince Fielder of Canada as a 1b/DH for the Jays, esp with Groshans on the way? Also, their outfield is terrible, should they sign Puig?
Keith Law
1:09
I think and have long thought Vlad Jr has to be a DH. I know Jays fans didn't want to hear it a year ago but now that you've seen him at third you probably understand why i said that.
Jabroni
1:09
Vaughn or Torkelson?
Keith Law
1:09
Torkelson.
Dave C
1:09
With only 1 option left should the Mets throw Kilome in the bullpen or try to stretch him out post TJ? Ditto Szapucki
Keith Law
1:10
Not sure why the option plays into it here ... the bigger question is whether he can ever start, and I don't think he can.
Dave
1:10
Keith, wondering how Miguel Amaya stacks up versus other catchers on your list (obviously inferior based on NOT making the list)? He’ll be repeating AA as a 20-yr old with above average defense...is his meh-ish offensive potential holding him back in your view?
Keith Law
1:11
Amaya has never played in AA. He hit .235 last year in high A. He's a prospect but I don't understand why anyone expected to see him on the top 100.
Bruce
1:11
In your just missed segment, you said that Andrew Knizner was not a good receiver and may fit better in a utility role as a part time catcher. How likely is it for a catcher to be able to improve their receiving skills at this point in their career? Does Knizner still have the potential to be an every day MLB catcher?
Keith Law
1:12
Depends on the catcher - some just need more instruction, some will never have the hands to do it. I think Knizner is more likely in the latter category.
Bruce
1:12
The Brewers just signed Freddy Peralta to an extension. His success to date has been limited - flashes of brilliance followed by bad outings. Was that a worthwhile risk for Milwaukee?
Keith Law
1:12
It's so little money relative to what an MLB team should spend that I think it's fine. He's just not the type of player I'd be rushing to lock up long term.
Frank
1:13
As a fellow democrat, do you share the "doom and gloom" of a seemingly-impending Bernie Sanders nomination (re: being unable to defeat Trump in the General Election)?  Could a Warren/Buttigieg or Biden/Clinton pre-convention announcement slow his momentum? Socialism will never "sell" in the red states.
Keith Law
1:13
No matter who the Democrats nominate, the Republicans will call them a "socialist," and the media will happily parrot it, and 70% of Americans will believe it because they don't know what socialism actually means and that not even Bernie is actually proposing policies that resemble socialism.
Stan
1:14
Hi Keith! Where would Martin and Torkelson rank on your Top 100 list if they were eligible? Thanks!
Keith Law
1:15
Other than saying they'd be on the list somewhere, I prefer not to answer that type of question, mixing amateur players with professional ones.
Ron
1:15
Hi Keith-Love all your work. And I am not one to complain if "My Team" prospect didn't make your top 100 or is ranked lower than I think.  I don't scout and I don't talk to scouts, so actually how do I know what that prospect is like? Just like 100 % of the complainers of your work.  So keep it up. Just like you're doing. One question: How easy will it be for the Twins to get Lewis back on track with his mechanics at the plate?  Thanks!!
Keith Law
1:15
I feel like it shouldn't be hard to get a player back to where he was two years ago - not like you're trying to teach him something totally new.
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