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Keith Law
2:49
Was I? I feel like I was a little lighter on his bat, but the truth is he just got hurt, a lot, and we'll never know if he was any good.
Tom
2:49
Hey Keith, have you had a chance to spend any time at the Delaware beaches?  Any restaurant recommendations?
Keith Law
2:51
Really loved the Station in Lewes. Haven't spent much time down there overall though.
Harry
2:51
Apologies if you have addressed this already, but what led you to leave Jud Fabian off of the top 30?
Keith Law
2:52
He can't hit a breaking ball. Guys his age with that issue don't go in the first round much, if at all, any more. Kam Misner is a good comparison - an SEC player who got off to a huge start, fell off when conference play began, and went in the comp round. Anfernee Grier was similar too.
Drew
2:52
Lewis Thorpe is in the best shape of his life by all accounts. If he's back at 92-93 does that make him an appealing option for the Twins when Matt Shoemaker gets hurt?
Keith Law
2:52
Sounds like he's in a better place mentally too. I think he's at least a back-end starter if his velocity is back to where it was years ago, pre-TJ.
Aaron C.
2:52
I know baseball is BACK when my A's-leaning newsfeed is filled with "Buddy Reed's Done It Again" headlines. Jesus, people.
Keith Law
2:53
I know we're a little more accustomed to fringe guys - Max Muncy comes to mind - changing overnight and becoming stars, but yeah, I'll believe in Buddy Reed's bat when he does this in regular season games. He's a great athlete, 7 run, 7 glove, with some power, but his swing has always been a problem.
Justin
2:53
Do you think MLB has a full season lockout next year ?
Keith Law
2:53
I hope not but I think it's a real possibility.
Guest
2:54
What's the next project for you at the Athletic with the prospects overview complete?
Keith Law
2:54
Draft stuff, a couple of new feature ideas, and some labor commentary.
Claudio
2:54
What do you see in Braden Shewmake? Is he an everyday MLB shortstop and potential replacement for Dansby, utility guy, AAAA?
Keith Law
2:54
He was on my top 100.
Dan
2:54
Does Ronny Mauricio stick at SS?
Keith Law
2:54
Yes, no doubt.
Chris
2:54
Do you have a type of prospect that you find harder to scout than the others? Or is there a type of prospect that is more likely to "fool" scouts because they're difficult to project?
Keith Law
2:55
Catchers are very hard to evaluate as amateurs. The hit tool is the hardest tool for hitters, command for pitchers.
TomBruno23
2:55
How long are we going today? I have a meeting in an hour and want to get a walk in while it is 65 outside. Asking for myself.
Keith Law
2:55
Till about 3:15 ET. Had to start late because I was recording something for my next podcast.
Dan
2:55
Any thoughts on NBA Top Shot and how MLB could get into the virtual collectable space?
Keith Law
2:55
I think that space is ridiculous. You don't own a digital "collectible."
Guest
2:56
In 2021, is there a phrase that is supposed to imply intelligence but in fact signals the exact opposite more than "I did my own research?"
Keith Law
2:56
Nope. That just means they have access to the internet, and no capacity to distinguish real from bogus information.
Robbie
2:56
Hi Keith.  Any sense as to MLB/Manfred's reaction/response to the Callaway, Porter, Ellis situations.  MLB seem to have been mostly silent to date.  Would think MLB has a role to play in expunging this behaviour from the sport through fines, penalties, suspensions etc. to players/clubs.  Are you hearing that anything is in the works/being contemplated at the MLB level?
Keith Law
2:56
I know for a fact there are multiple MLB investigations ongoing.
JR
2:57
I guess I shouldn't be surprised, but I am a little that the Suess estate's personal decision to stop selling certain books has turned into "Biden and the Dems have cancelled Dr. Suess" lol. They made the decision on their own (and a very cynical person may even wonder if they did it in part to drive up book sales)
Keith Law
2:58
I'm more amazed at how many people on the left seem to see this as actual concern over "cancel culture" rather than obvious pandering to the base. It's the same as the bills requiring trans athletes compete in the sexes they were assigned at birth. It's not a real problem. Nobody actually cares about this issue. But it buys headlines, and appeals to the Neanderthal base.
addoeh
2:58
Split loyalties seemingly for you next weekend for Six Nations.  Will you cheer for Italy or Wales?
Keith Law
2:58
Italy has no chance in the 6N, so it'll be easy to root for Wales.
Dan
2:58
Do you like backgammon?
Keith Law
2:58
Never got into it.
Don
2:59
Is Jake Burger a guy again after losing 40lbs?
Keith Law
2:59
I'm optimistic that he's going to turn back into a prospect this year.
Anon
2:59
On a scale of 1-10, just how threatened is our democracy? The proliferation of social media disinformation, stupid people generally, and naked attempts at voter suppression have me afraid. Am I overreacting?
Keith Law
2:59
At least a 7. The media - and not just right-wing media, but most mainstream media - are complicit. Why are people who encouraged the Big Lie appearing on my television? Who the fuck is booking these people?
TomBruno23
2:59
Any thoughts on DC as a 51st state?
Keith Law
3:00
It is absurd that they're not one. The same for Puerto Rico. Why should those American citizens lack representation in Congress? Because they're mostly people of color?
Chris
3:00
Tatis, Soto, and Acuna - Between their actual baseball ability and the way they play the game, have we had a more enjoyable trio of young stars in recent memory? And that's before you add in more established guys like Trout, Betts, Baez, and so many others!
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