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Keith Law
1:51
I'd take the under on that too. Add him to the list of guys who had no power until he got to hit with the MLB baseball.
Juan
1:52
With hindsight was the Quintana trade a smart one for the Cubs or did they get fleeced?
Keith Law
1:52
Smart one. They knew what they were paying, but Q was, at the time, one of the top 5 pitchers in the AL.
Gary
1:53
Time to really start talking about Jeff McNeil? Do small sample sizes (3/4 of a season) matter less when you’re talking about guys who made major swing changes/adjustments?
Keith Law
1:53
He hasn't played 3/4 of a season. He's played about five weeks.
ScottyD in Downingtown
1:53
Kiriloff starts 2019 at AA?  Would a mid-2020 ETA in Minnesota be accurate?
Keith Law
1:53
That's probably right - although really, he might be ready next September, and we're all arguing about service time manipulation again.
JP
1:53
Thoughts on sites nuking their comment sections (ESPN, RAB). I know they are mostly cesspools, but there are some communties that develop.
Keith Law
1:54
Moderation is probably impossible. If you're not willing to block or ban people fairly quickly, the least common denominator will generally win out.
Ryan
1:54
Keith - you were notably not on the Moncada hype train before his debut. At this stage, how much more can he realistically become? Thank you
Keith Law
1:54
I said on Periscope yesterday that I think he'll have above-average years and below-average years, rather than settling in at one level of production.
Adam
1:54
I don't understand the use of the opener. Why not pitch a starter twice through the order then go to the bullpen. What does getting the first three outs with a bullpen arm really add?
Keith Law
1:54
Because those first three outs tend to be three of the best hitters in the opponent's lineup.
Devon
1:55
Keith, do you see Eloy as the top offensive prospect in the game now?
Keith Law
1:55
No, that would be Vlad.
Oscar
1:55
What's a good boardgame for a large group of people (4-8) that's relatively easy to pick up?
Keith Law
1:55
Citadels, Sushi Go, maybe 7 Wonders. If you want something more party game-ish, One Night Ultimate Werewolf or its offshoot Werewords.
Anthony
1:55
Any of Detroit's pitching prospects beyond Mize you're confident can start?
Keith Law
1:56
Burrows can start but may not have huge upside. Manning can start, with work to do on command and secondaries, but he's around the plate again and still 91-95.
Franknbeans
1:56
Luis Patino sure looked good this year.  Do you still have him far down the list in San Diego?
Keith Law
1:56
He's exciting but young and kind of small to start. I don't know where he is offhand on their list but I wouldn't put him over Tatis, Gore, Mejia, Paddack, Morejon, Baez.
David
1:57
Hi KLaw! Would love to buy you a beer (or just say "hi") at AFL. When do you plan on heading out there?
Keith Law
1:57
Looking at week 2. They're only playing 4 days of games in week one, which means I get just 8 games rather than 10, because of that stupid (and when I say stupid, I mean STUPID) "hitting challenge" that nobody likes.
JG
1:57
Did you have a problem with the Donaldson deal?
Keith Law
1:57
Yeah, my problem is that the Jays didn't get enough back.
Anthony
1:57
What do you make of Pivetta? His stuff and strikeouts look really good, but maybe he's got terrible in-zone command?
Keith Law
1:58
LHB kill him, because he has no CH or split to get them out.
BK
1:58
I'm struggling with WAR. I get that its a stat that is generally good at approximating but it seems like it's the answer now to certain questions.  where I struggle is defense, I can't understand for example how Cain is worth nearly 2x Arenado or 3x Baez.
Keith Law
1:59
I'm not seeing where Cain's WAR is twice Arenado's, or even just his defense is.
Jeff
1:59
Has your opinion about Reynaldo Lopez changed this year? Fairly small sample, but he's looked really good lately.
Keith Law
2:00
4.85 FIP this year sounds about right.
Big Tawn
2:00
Does Byron Buxton need a change of scenery for his bat to pan out? Can he realistically be a 50 hitter with 50 power?
Keith Law
2:00
I think he can be that guy, but I don't know if he needs a change of scenery, or just, you know, major league at bats.
Kyle
2:00
Which is more likely?  Keuchel resigned or Josh James being a fixture in the rotation?
Keith Law
2:00
Keuchel re-signing seems more likely. James has a tremendous arm, earned a mention in my piece today, but there's reliever risk there due to the delivery.
Patrick
2:01
Any thoughts on the Lorenzo Cain (non)MVP candidacy?
Keith Law
2:01
I must have missed something on Brewers Twitter because I thought Cain was clearly a candidate.
Brent
2:01
Not to be that guy, but in your post today you mention Cease as playing for ATL and not CWS.
Keith Law
2:02
Probably an editor's mistake. I just send in the file, man. I don't post it.
Matt
2:02
Are Mauer and McCutchen and David Wright HOF players to you?  I heard Buster talk about them on the podcast.  Just curious.
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