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Keith Law
1:12
Great for the sport, hard on the players.
Tom
1:12
So even though service time manipulation is no longer an issue with Eloy Jimenez signing a long-term deal, the Sox will still keep him down in AAA for some period of time, right? I mean, if they call him up right away isn't that the same as admitting that they sent him down for non-baseball reasons in the first place?
Keith Law
1:13
What's the consequence? If they call him up right away, so what? He's not filing a grievance after signing this deal (and maybe agreed not to do so).
Sean
1:13
I keep reading that Nick Pivetta is going to break out this year.  I am still very skeptical.  What are your thoughts?
Keith Law
1:13
I do not believe so. I think he's miscast as a traditional starter and see no reason to rethink that.
Jon V
1:13
The recent extensions make a lindor long term deal in Cleveland even more unlikely.  Would you ride out his contracted window or look to move him at some point after this season?
Keith Law
1:13
I'd move him after this season, because I think you can get the sun and the moon for him.
J Dawg
1:14
How good can Braves Kyle Wright be this year?
Keith Law
1:14
Maybe league-average this year. Would probably guess a little below for now, although I think he has more potential in the long term.
Jon V
1:14
Does Bauer’s personality impact his trade value? Does his stated desire to go year by year after his arb years impact his trade value?
Keith Law
1:15
I am sure some teams would shy away from him, fearing that he'll create some unwanted controversy or, worse, do something to get himself suspended, but his talent is also such that (I'm guessing) the majority of teams would just take him. There are teams that have no problem taking domestic abusers as long as they have a modicum of talent remaining. The Pirates welcomed Kang back after multiple DUIs, including a hit-and-run, and a sexual assault allegation.
Drew
1:15
How would you handle Chris Paddack this season for the Padres?
Keith Law
1:15
Just start the guy.
Jeff
1:15
Going up to Corvallis to watch Rutschman and Vaughn this weekend?  That’s a nice matchup.
Keith Law
1:16
That's the plan although the weather doesn't look great.
Joseph
1:16
So were you completely against the Ichiro 2019 saga like you are against a hypothetical Tebow callup or are you a hypocrite?
Keith Law
1:16
How stupid must you be to compare a Hall of Famer like Ichiro to a guy who hasn't even hit in the minors? I'm surprised you didn't somehow mix up your and you're in there.
Tony
1:16
Apologies if you've been asked this one before but do you think it's possible that Oakland knew Addison Russell was a budding dirt bag?  If I recall he was rocketing into the top 5 overall when traded.  Would a team keep this type of info private?
Keith Law
1:17
I never heard a word of this until Russell's ex first posted about it on IG.
Chris
1:17
Just curious, do you regularly get out of the blue replies to 2 year old tweets like Soundsing Mad Yadi Fan yesterday?
Keith Law
1:17
No. Some BFIB account retweeted that, and then a handful of people too slow to look at a timestamp started yelling at me.
Ben
1:17
Think Daniel Lynch starts in HighA? Or could be pushed to AA?
Keith Law
1:18
My guess is high A but not for very long.
CH
1:18
Wheeler will be Mets best SP this year. Tell me I'm wrong!
Keith Law
1:18
You're wrong.
Todd
1:18
Silly question, all things equal, did the Yankees make the right choice in choosing from the Cubs Gleyer instead of Eloy?
Keith Law
1:18
Yes, not that there's a huge gap.
MJ
1:18
Do you think Bryse Wilson pitches a significant amount of innings (say >100) at the major league level this year? Can he be at least league average?
Keith Law
1:19
I'm a huge fan but I think he's probably behind too many other guys in their starter queue at the moment to predict that many starts (that's probably 15+ starts in the majors).
Erik
1:19
I love Jake Bauers' approach (ie all the walks) last year but his average cratered, especially in the second half. What are your thoughts on him and can he be at least a league average player given his defensive shortcomings?
Keith Law
1:19
I think that's the most he can be, with the lack of power and negative defensive value.
Tribe Called Jest
1:19
Higher ceiling youngster, Lenny Torres or Ethan Hankins?
Keith Law
1:19
If Hankins' stuff ever returns, it's him.
Gritty
1:19
Ichiro earned a sendoff.  What has Tebow done to deserve the attention he's gotten thus far?
Keith Law
1:19
Threw a football, and not well.
Aubrey
1:19
Do you still believe in the Johan Santana development model of using a young starter in the bullpen first, then to the rotation? What makes a young guy like Forrest Whitley a good or bad candidate for that role?
Keith Law
1:20
I believe in it wholeheartedly. If I ran a team I'd try to break every starter in that way - in long relief, though, not as a one-inning reliever. It's a planned development path, not a "stick him in the bullpen, let the manager use him however" deal.
Kevin
1:20
Is there a point where you are to tall to be an effective major leaguer?
Keith Law
1:21
A fair question. We've never had a 7' big leaguer. Is that because it doesn't work, or because they're selected into basketball? There are certainly diminishing returns to height beyond at 6'6".
Rick Sanchez
1:21
I wanted to just give Pete Buttigieg a quick pop. I feel like the only reason he's behind candidates like Beto and Kamala in the polls is because he doesn't grab media attention as well as they do, especially through social media. It kills me how much influence social media has these days! I encourage everyone to check out an interview of this guy- he's super sharp and laser focused, with a great resume to back it all up. I'd recommend checking out his interviews from the Washington Post or Pod Save America. He also came on Chris Wallace's show, which I wish more Dems would do!
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