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Bob Pollard
1:37
Sorry, I don't understand the eyewash comment. Are you saying the data is wrong or MLB is trying to fix a problem that doesn't exist? Or neither?
Keith Law
1:38
Eyewash refers to a solution without a problem, or something you do for perceived value rather than actual value.
Paul Dolan
1:38
Do you believe me when I say my team is losing money every year and has lost a lot in the last few years?
Keith Law
1:38
I don't, and even so, your franchise value is appreciating, but that's not reflected on the income or cash flow statements that you don't issue to the public.
Geoff
1:38
Do you know anything about Trejyn Fletcher who’s now gonna be draft eligible this year as opposed to 2020?
Keith Law
1:39
He's not draft eligible this year, not yet at least. It is possible he will be. He's a prospect with some questions about the hit tool and a strong commitment to vanderbilt.
Tom
1:39
Any thoughts on Ketel Marte playing CF?
Keith Law
1:39
If it's him or Adam Jones, I'll try Marte. Good athlete, but experience helps in CF.
Tom
1:39
Is there any chance that Mountcastle can play a decent 2B, since the issue seems to be his arm, or is he a 1B / COF only?
Keith Law
1:39
Cannot see that body and build in the middle of the field.
Confused
1:40
This week while visiting my in-laws, my father-in-law--who is a great dad to my wife and grandfather to my child--called Aladdin Jasmine's "Towelhead" boyfriend. He was quickly reprimanded by his wife, but doesn't change the fact it happened. How do I reconcile these two polar opposites? It's extremely troubling, especially as my daughter gets older and Fox News is constantly on the TV...
Keith Law
1:41
Harder since it's not your dad, but consider talking to him about watching his tongue in front of your child. I have had a somewhat similar issue and asked someone to refrain from saying certain things in front of my daughter. It was an uncomfortable conversation but it resolved the issue.
Mike
1:41
Amed Rosario look primed for a breakout?
Keith Law
1:41
I would like to say yes, but i think he's still putting the ball on the ground too much.
Lyle
1:41
Mariners starting catcher in 2022: 1) Omar Narvaez, 2) Cal Raleigh, 3) Not in system.
Keith Law
1:41
Mostly likely 3 but Raleigh is good.
ffballmaster
1:41
Have you ever "discovered" a guy?  Like went to look at one player scouts told you to look out for and then found another you put on the scouts' radar?
Keith Law
1:42
No, because I don't go see amateur players unless scouts have already directed me there.
Beetlejuice
1:42
Is the service time issue only relevant to players players with a clear path to Major League ABs? Seems easy to imagine a scenario where a player is blocked by an incumbent, held down in AAA so he can get regular ABs, but it's still unfair to the player from a $$ standpoint because he's ready to contribute at the major league level. A fix for this problem should be factored into next CBA too, no?
Keith Law
1:42
Not sure how you'd fix that, unfortunately. A player who's blocked by a legitimate major league option is temporarily out of luck.
Ethan
1:42
Did you read the story I sent you on Twitter this morning regarding the shootings? I appreciated the like, but just wondering if you actually read it.
Keith Law
1:43
Of course, I don't hit Like if I don't read and like the story attached.
Mike
1:43
Is Logan Davidson a top 10 pick?
Keith Law
1:43
Today, absolutely not.
Nick
1:43
You see Austin Hays 440 foot shot to dead center?! Think he starts the year in Baltimore?
Keith Law
1:43
Gabe Gross led spring training with 8 homers one year.
Bruce
1:43
In all fairness, you can't pay players in Franchise Value, much like you can't pay athletes in tuition credits.
Keith Law
1:44
No, but you can borrow against it, or sell equity, if you're actually that strapped for cash.
finny
1:44
What are the chances at this point that Dane Dunning actually doesn't have to have TJ surgery? He was hurt last fall, he's hurt again, and he's visiting Dr. James Andrews. Isn't TJ just an inevitability?
Keith Law
1:44
I'd like to be wrong but it feels like it.
MJ
1:44
Do you think Bryse Wilson can make the opening day rotation, and if so what kind of season do you project for him?
Keith Law
1:44
Too many guys ahead of him but I think he could do it. Slider looked better when I saw him Tuesday and he fills the zone.
Brandon J
1:45
Aside from taking three years off his age, what does Tony Gonsolin need to do this year to reach or surpass the lofty standing of his fellow Dodgers’ prospect Dustin May
Keith Law
1:45
He's not catching May for potential. He's plenty good on his own, though. Three legitimately above-average pitches. Good athlete. Heck of a pick by the Dodgers.
Andie
1:45
Is tanking for higher draft picks as big of a concern in MLB as it is in the NBA? Are there discussions / conversations  about how to minimize / eradicate it?
Keith Law
1:46
Less of a concern specifically - as in, teams do not tank specifically for higher draft (and international) position. It's more like a fringe benefit to deciding you're not going to spend money to chase after your 71st win. Part of that philosophy was to play your own prospects or hunt for value on waivers/minor league free agents, but not every non-competitive team is doing that second part, and then you get tanking.
1:47
Also, I'm good with changing the top of the draft to eliminate any incentive to lose more games. The only reason the team with the worst record picks first is because we've always done it that way.
Jordan
1:47
Starting to go through your top 100 novels list, will there be an update sometime? Thanks!
Keith Law
1:47
I would really like to - it's on the list of things I'd like to do on the dish. I did get the Philly restaurants list posted, so that was an accomplishment.
Hank
1:47
Jesse Winker. Can he add some power to his elite on-base skills?
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