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Dan
1:18
Is Torkelson's strikeout rate this year a concern? When you take out the intentional walks it's quite high.
Keith Law
1:18
He has 40 AB. Talk about a tiny sample.
Paul
1:18
What are the odds Nick Gonzales can go as high as #1 at this point?
Keith Law
1:18
5% or less. Has to pass Torkelson and Martin and maybe Lacy too.
Randall
1:18
Any chance you're heading to Knoxville soon? Crochet/Sewell/Soularie best prospects in years. Draft thoughts? GBO!!!
Keith Law
1:18
Crochet had a top ten spot sewn up, but he's hurt.
Fisher
1:19
Any chance Jays cave and  Pearson, ehhh, stays?
Keith Law
1:19
Doubt it. And I can't dispute that ... this isn't Vlad part two.
Cory
1:19
How do Rocker/Leiter compare to Mize to this point?
Keith Law
1:19
Mize better.
Steve
1:19
Regardless of how Riley does the remainder of ST, should ATL just roll with Camargo at 3B to start the year?
Keith Law
1:19
Camargo has some strong performance history in the majors; Riley doesn't. So yes, I would try that.
Jaysfan
1:19
Best Jays prospect outside of Pearson, Woods-Richardson, Manoah & Groshans...
Keith Law
1:20
My Blue Jays top 20 is up for Athletic subscribers.
james
1:20
I didn't see Jaylin Davis of the Giants on your prospect write up.  With the Giants seemingly committed to giving him at bats to start the season, do you think he will be able to translate his AAA success to the big leagues?
Keith Law
1:20
Not enough to make the top 20. Extra guy.
Ben M
1:20
Ginn just announced surgery :(
Keith Law
1:21
Ah yes, I hadn't seen that - I knew he was scheduled to see the doctor again this week. He could have had ~$3 million from the Dodgers two years ago. He might get that next year, if he comes back and pitches before the draft, but I'd bet the under (to say nothing of the time value of the money).
Evan
1:22
What’s your current playlist while writing?
Keith Law
1:22
My February new music playlist which I hope to post tomorrow.
Tommy
1:22
Starting to hear rumblings that the Red Sox might give Tanner Houck a shot in their starting rotation to start the year.  Do you see him as a viable long-term starter, or is he future bullpen material?
Keith Law
1:22
That makes no sense. Doesn't have the third pitch he'd need to be an MLB starter.
Yinka Double Dare
1:22
The sundowning septuagenarian guy, the angry-sounding septuagenarian guy, or the incumbent sundowning angry-sounding septuagenarian guy.
Keith Law
1:22
All white.
Ryan
1:22
I saw your tweet of the video of Zac Veen. That is a smooth looking swing. What is his draft outlook?
Keith Law
1:24
Top ten pick. Maybe the first HS player off the board. It's a weak HS pitching draft - Kelley, Bitsko, Abel are the only clear first rounders right now, although I heard Justin Lange hit 100 last week - so I think it'll be extremely college heavy up top. Veen is the best bet to break the college streak up top.
Geoff
1:24
Do you see the automatic ball/strike system taking over within three years?
Keith Law
1:24
Yes, and more importantly, MLB execs seem to expect it, probably for 2022.
Michael
1:24
Crazy to say Skubal is the best arm in the Tigers org?
Keith Law
1:24
Not crazy, but I don't agree.
Ken
1:24
Hey Keith. Really enjoying the new podcast. The first one dropped on a Wednesday then this week it was Monday. What day can we expect to see it posted going forward?
Keith Law
1:24
Monday night or Tuesday morning.
1:25
We try to record Mondays. I just got crushed on the 24th when the top 100 hit
Tulsi Gabbard
1:25
Is it obvious sexism AND racism that people forget there are THREE remaining Dem candidates? Including a woman of color.
Keith Law
1:26
Who? You said Dem candidates, so I know you don't mean Tulsi Gabbard.
Vincent Adultman
1:27
I understand this isn't your beat, but have you heard any info about if/when MLB will institute an international draft?
Keith Law
1:27
They will push for it in the 2021 CBA talks. Not sure if the union will fight it/.
addoeh
1:27
Ever done or any desire to do any "daredevil" activities?  Like skydiving, zip lining, bungee jumping, white water rafting.
Keith Law
1:28
Nope nope nopity nope.
Adam
1:29
We are now 5 years into AJ Preller’s tenure. He had his massive 2016 J2 class, his massive 2016 draft class, and has signed 2 players to contracts well over $100 million. If they lose more than 80 games this year, is it fair to say he had enough time and resources to build a successful team?
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