JotCast | Klawchat 4/11/19

Klawchat 4/11/19

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Keith Law

1:14

Yes, but I doubt they do, given his status with the franchise.

Tom

1:14

Trent thorton - whats his ceiling?

Keith Law

1:14

It's top-of-the-line stuff with below-average command, and I'm not sure he can ever have the command to get to starter quality.

Juwan

1:15

SSS of course, but the ball seems to be jumping off of Robles’ bat this season. He attributes the low exit velo to the elbow injury he had at the beginning of last year, it the extra base hit power is real and continues going forward, is he a future perennial all star at center, and does that make him one of the best players in baseball in a few seasons?

Keith Law

1:15

Yes to your first question and I'm not so sure about the second. I'd define "one of the best players in baseball" as, say, top 5-10 overall. I'd feel better about saying he'll be a top 20 player in baseball. Not playing semantics games here, just trying to be clear.

James

1:15

SSS but are we sleeping on Franmil Reyes? Only hitting .143/.235/.286 but taking the batted ball data in account his expected BA is .324, expected SLG is .703, and expected WOBA is .440, all while posting great BB% & K% with a high average exit velocity.

Keith Law

1:16

Breakout candidate for me this year. Haven't changed my view.

Jerry

1:16

I don't know enough about it to have an informed opinion so here goes. Is there a legitimate reason to terminate the agreement between MLB and the Cuban Baseball Federation?

Keith Law

1:17

In my opinion, no. This reeks of 1) let's undo the thing Obama did and 2) let's pander to Cuban-American voters in Florida. The agreement solved a serious problem, and was between a private enterprise and a federation run by the Cuban government. The idea that allowing MLB to give money to an undemocratic regime is untenable while our government hands billions in foreign aid to undemocratic regimes that commit far more serious human rights violations is, to be kind, a bit inconsistent. Why does Cuba get special attention here? See 1 and 2.

Carter

1:17

Budget not an issue, where is the best place to sit for an MLB game? Right behind home plate?

Keith Law

1:18

Just get behind the net.

Samuel

1:18

We're a little past the discussion at this point, but please tell me I'm not crazy. What Tom Izzo did during the NCAA Tournament wasn't coaching, right? It wasn't instructive, helpful, and encouraging. It was a person who was belittling, devaluing, and embarrassing someone he's in charge of guiding, correct? I feel so discouraged that it seems I'm in the minority here, that we not only accept this behavior, but celebrate it.

Keith Law

1:18

I was this many days old when I learned that Tom Izzo is a college basketball coach. I think I only know who won on Monday because I follow Sean Doolittle on Twitter (which everyone should).

Brendan

1:18

What happens first? Chris Davis hit or Yu Darvish quality start?

Keith Law

1:18

I thought Darvish looked OK last night.

Mark

1:19

How long before Ryan Weathers is in Lake Elsinore? Is there anything he can realistically do to become a #1 or #2 starter type?

Keith Law

1:19

I'd bet on him spending most/all of the year in low-A and I don't see a #2 in there unless he has a totally unexpected jump in velocity.

Kris

1:19

You pumped for GOT to return?

Keith Law

1:19

I have never watched a minute of that show. Rape and violence do not entertain me.

John Smoltz

1:20

What are your thoughts on Jesse Biddle? Do you think he can be converted into a starter?

Keith Law

1:20

I'd leave him right where he is.

Ben

1:20

Any new takeaways on M.J. Melendez or Seuly Matias from your recent look at Wilmington?

Keith Law

1:20

Blog post coming tomorrow or tonight. Started it right before this chat. I'll cover Robert, Lynch, those guys. No Madrigal because he missed the two games I saw, supposedly with a cold.

Kretin

1:20

How is it in this day and age that people believe any of this anti-vax nonsense?

Keith Law

1:20

Dunning-Kruger syndrome.

Mark

1:20

Is Nick Margevicious a legit MLB starter going forward or is he just getting by on smoke and mirrors?

Keith Law

1:21

Back end starter. Also, I need someone with art or Photoshop skills to make a gif of Marge Simpson sneering like Sid Vicious with that punk hairdo.

John

1:21

Is Dylan Carlson a bench guy regular?

Keith Law

1:21

More.

Todd

1:21

Rep Tom Massie is confusing. He drives an electric Tesla, has solar powered house, talks all the time about conservation & sustainability. He does more to combat climate change on an individual level than most people.....yet denies climate change.

Keith Law

1:22

And he went to MIT. He can't be as dumb as he sounded yesterday, can he? Is he just pandering to his constituents in rural Kentucky?

Justi

1:22

What does Nolan Gorman need to do to get into your top 100 at midseason? Is the lack of inclusion on your list due to swing and miss issues?

Keith Law

1:22

I had him in my top 50.

I mean, maybe just check my rankings before posting? It'll make this a better experience for everyone.

Bobby Bradley's 40-time

1:22

Does a smaller sample size for someone like Julio Rodriguez, someone who the organization thought was advanced enough to tackle full season ball at 18, matter ever so slightly more? (enough to get excited, anyway)

Keith Law

1:23

No. Sample size doo doo do do do do, sample size doo doo do do do do...

Nick Grit

1:23

I've seen some pretty differing opinions on Casey Mize, with some referencing a 'violent' delivery and/or athleticism concerns. He has always struck me as a pretty complete pitcher coming out of college and pretty safe. It doesn't seem like you are as worried as others about his health, is that accurate?

Keith Law

1:23

Yeah, those opinions to which you refer - and I honestly have never seen that anywhere - are wrong.

Bob

1:23

Better longterm outlook: Xavier Edwards, Tirso Ornelas, Josh Naylor.

Keith Law

1:23

Ornelas. All big leaguers though.

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