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Keith Law
1:57
Ideally, no. I think the approach has to improve first, and that may require time and some struggling in AA/AAA. His defense was ready a year ago.
Harrisburg Hal
1:57
Do you have a good list of short story writers for someone who has read non-fiction exclusively for 25 years, but willing to dip his toe into fiction?
Keith Law
1:59
The best short story writer ever, in my NSHO, is F. Scott Fitzgerald. The rest are vying for second place. I read and enjoyed George Saunders' Tenth of December. The Collected Stories of John Cheever is long but contains some absolute classics, including "The Swimmer."
Josh
1:59
Any way Dom Smith can play OF as a regular?
Keith Law
1:59
No. They've tried this.
BD
1:59
Crazy for Luis Garcia to start at AA Harrisburg?
Keith Law
2:00
Crazy, no, but not ideal.
Ben
2:00
After seeing the rosters, which minor league team are you most looking forward to see thus far?
Keith Law
2:00
I haven't seen all the rosters. Are they even all out? It's not like I'm going to any minor league games until the Dash come here Monday anyway.
Brandon
2:01
Since someone mentioned Mercado I am wondering if you have seen Jhon Torres and have any thoughts on his long-term outlook?
Keith Law
2:01
I had notes on him in my Cards wrapup but I have not seen him in person.
Newt
2:01
Ever see a high-speed career implosion like Denise McAllister’s world-record performance on Saturday night?
Keith Law
2:03
I rather enjoyed that, since she's just another preacher of hate. Of course, Bethany Mandel has tweeted some vile transphobic stuff and still has her gig, so (shrug).
Mike
2:03
Do you consider 70 games a small sample size? Because Jeff McNeil won’t stop raking and he’s added some pop this year as well. I think the guy’s for real
Keith Law
2:03
Yes, 70 games is a small sample size. I'm glad you think he's for real.
40-man players
2:03
We ARE union members...
Keith Law
2:04
Yeah, I thought so, but I was second-guessing myself. So 1200+ members.
Frank
2:04
Bummed on Andujar.  Likeable, hard working and seemingly bright future.  From your experience, how bad is a labrum tear (throwing arm) for a third baseman?
Keith Law
2:04
I really can't say. And I would imagine it depends on how bad the tear is, and thus how significant the surgery is. Plus he loses a year of reps in the field and at bats. But as for the surgery, I just don't know enough to say.
Chris
2:04
My 11-year-old son plays little league, and I've been managing his teams for the past 4 seasons.  He's not great.  But he's not terrible.  He just loves the game.  On the other end of the spectrum, we have 3 players on our team that play for the local travel team.  Since 3rd grade, they've been "conditioning" beginning in January through August, and work with former minor-league players at developing skill sets.  2 of these players are already at the point where they're tired and just don't want to continue.  And that's a shame.  I feel like we're doing kids a disservice by forcing them into this where they want to quit.  Where's the line?  [ends Jack Morris rant]
Keith Law
2:05
That's insane. It seems like the parents are just pushing the kids rather than letting the kids decide any of their own fates (like, do they want to play another sport too?)
Steve O
2:05
If Andujar does require season ending surgery, does that change his long term outlook? Other than losing a year of development, of course.
Keith Law
2:05
Probably not but I might reduce the probability of him becoming an average defender at any point.
Joe
2:06
Is there enough subjectivity in judging certain prospect tools to create a difference among scouts? For example, it is possible that a scout could be outstanding at judging a hit tool but not as good as another scout at judging the glove?
Keith Law
2:06
This is absolutely possible. The question is whether we could tell this about a given scout in time to make use of this knowledge.
Buck
2:06
Not trying to be snarky, honest, but can't you just use the salt shaker on the table to get your fish flavored right?
Keith Law
2:08
No. There's a big difference between salting food before/during cooking and doing to after. Salt draws moisture to the surface, and then some of that same moisture will be reabsorbed into the meat/fish, taking salt with it. If you salt at the table, you get salt on the surface but that's it.
Mike
2:08
Surprised Jordan Balazovic  is opening back in High-A?
Keith Law
2:09
He only pitched in low-A last year. High-A is what I expected.
Matt
2:09
I cancelled my MLB.tv account. I'm a Yankees fan. I'm supposed to shell out $150 for a "season package" when 1/3 of their games are blacked out? No thanks.
Keith Law
2:09
I can't blame you.
Mayor Pete
2:09
Warren will be in her 70's by the next election. Do you think she should also be disqualified?
Keith Law
2:10
Nine years younger than Biden. And I never said "disqualified." Is this what's next? Bad enough I get strawman-toting baseball trolls.
Riley
2:10
Edwin Diaz or Josh Hader best RP in baseball?
Keith Law
2:11
Why are those my only choices? Blake Treinen is offended.
2:12
That's all for this week. I think I'll be back to Thursday next week, given potential travel & some actual home games here at Frawley Stadium. Thank you all as always for all of your questions and for all of your kind words this week. Hir yw pob ymaros.
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