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Keith Law
1:16
No reputable list has him top 20; the highest I've seen is 41. He's a very small second baseman without power projection. Tough to profile that guy as an above-average regular.
Claus
1:16
Does Luis Garcia (Nationals) have the tools and upside to jump into your top 100 list in 2020? If so, what would he need to improve on?
Keith Law
1:16
No, probably not.
Teddy Ballgame
1:16
how would you resolve the reliever parade problem in baseball? Do you even see it as a problem? Shoukd MLB be trying to get away from one out relievers because it's a bad viewer experience? Do you miss pinch hitters like I
Keith Law
1:17
My issue with one-batter relievers is less aesthetics and more practical: If every pitching change means a commercial break, and MLB won't shrink commercial breaks, then we need fewer pitching changes.
Troy
1:17
Dubon anything more than utility guy?
Keith Law
1:17
Could be a regular at 2b. I wouldn't count him out.
Anik Patel
1:17
Why is Cleveland not going for another run into the playoffs?  I understand the payroll is an issue but they have subtracted quite a bit from their lineup when they are clearly the strongest team in the AL central
Keith Law
1:17
I think they view the division as winnable without upgrades. I'm not sure I agree, and they should certainly be trying to upgrade their OF.
Mike
1:18
Given his injury history is it time to consider Jonathon Loaisiga a full time reliever or is it best to still try and develop him has a starter?
Keith Law
1:18
Still has the stuff to start, and they could use him in that role.
Allan
1:18
The Rockies have baffled me by not allowing McMahon or Tapia to consistently play in the majors. What is going on in the FO?
Keith Law
1:18
I'm afraid they'll block Rodgers too. I don't know what their philosophy is on these players.
JP
1:18
is Clint Frazier an everyday LF for a contending club? he can still fake CF?
Keith Law
1:19
He's never been able to play CF.
javier
1:19
who needs harper/machado more: a team in a championship window now like the cubs, phillies or a team multiple pieces away like wsox/padres who normally dont have a shot for top FA competing with yankees/boston/etc
Keith Law
1:19
I think the Phillies have to get one of those two guys. Otherwise, what's the point of clearing all that payroll?
FiveForFighting
1:19
If you are a team like the White Sox whose window of contention probably isn't open yet, do you pursue a Harper or a Machado even if signing them to a long-term deal includes an opt-out after, say, Year 2 or Year 3?
Keith Law
1:20
If the AAV is low enough, sure. And they could contend this year with one of those guys, maybe adding a starter, and then one hopes some big leaps from young guys already in place. I said before they're not that far off from contention.
Pat D
1:20
As a diehard Yankees fan, I keep an interest in prospects who they trade or lose.  Luis Torrens' situation fascinates me.  Can he ever be a viable major leaguer?  If not, what would you say ruined him more, the shoulder injury or being stashed on San Diego's roster the whole season?
Keith Law
1:20
The shoulder injury. I've heard positive things from last year, to the point where he might resurface as at least a quality backup.
AGirlHasNoName
1:20
All that off-season stuff about the Cubs being true, would you still bet against them winning a tough division this year?
Keith Law
1:21
Are you asking me Cubs vs the NL Central field? I'll take the field.
Nathan
1:21
You're invited to a friend's house. While there, they suggest a game of Monopoly while listening to Bruce Springsteen's entire collection. Do you A) grit your teeth and bear it B) politely decline C) offer a different suggestion D) find a new friend
Keith Law
1:21
D.
Willie Dewit
1:21
Is it possible for you to hate a TV show, band, or movie but at the same time realize you are the minority and it’s probably pretty good?  Game of Thones, U2 and Dances w Wolves for me.
Keith Law
1:21
Sure. Much of what we think of art is subjective. People whose opinions I respect think Breaking Bad is one of the greatest TV shows of all time. I don't see the appeal.
Anik Patel
1:22
Thoughts on Auston Matthews signing a 5 year extension?
Keith Law
1:22
I had to look to see if the Rays had given Austin Meadows a five-year extension. Apparently this person plays hockey.
Santiago
1:22
Hey Keith, Orioles fan here. What are your thoughts on Grayson Rodriguez?
Keith Law
1:22
Orioles team report went up Tuesday and he is mentioned at lenght.
Jerry
1:22
Do you see Alvarez as another potential 1B bust for the Astros along the lines of Singleton and AJ Reed?
Keith Law
1:23
Singleton is in his own category of bust, for largely non-baseball reasons. Could Alvarez fail to hit MLB pitching like Reed has (in limited trials)? Sure. He's not very athletic, 1b only and not good there, and I do have concerns about his future hit tool.
Erik
1:23
what's the ETA on Wander Franco with the caveat the Rays will probably want him to "work on his defense"
Keith Law
1:23
I said in his capsule he could see the majors before he's 20.
Mike
1:24
You read Ken Rosenthal's latest on rule changes? Are you a fan of universal DH? Pitch clock? What about forcing pitchers to face 3 batters?
Keith Law
1:24
Yes on universal DH. Hard no on pitch clock. A two-batter minimum would probably serve the same purpose.
Geoff
1:24
T/F: Spending money is the new market inefficiency.
Keith Law
1:25
Kind of true. I believe too many teams are concerned with getting a "good deal" rather than considering whether a contract could provide sufficient ROI by the player getting you to the postseason, which gives a large revenue bump.
John
1:25
Tyler O'Neill and Dakota Hudson for Corey Kluber?  Fair or Indians need more?
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