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Deke
3:40
Literally any reason to believe in Eric Hosmer being productive (not THIS productive, but productive)?
Keith Law
3:40
All available data says no.
Guest
3:40
Matt McLain- guy, Guy or GUY?
Keith Law
3:40
Guy. Maybe a 55 in the end.
He was on my top 100, and here in my Reds org report.
Tony
3:40
What is missing with Mitch Keller? Pretty much since he came up, his adjusted numbers make him seem like a solid pitcher, but his results are just so bad. Is he basically the anti-Matt Cain?
Keith Law
3:42
No changeup, for one thing. The FB is pretty true and I think hitters see it too well. LHB have given him trouble since AA, but now right-handers are too. I'd love to see him try a splitter.
SG
3:42
Do you think Elly De La Cruz will stay at SS or do you see a move to the outfield in the future?
Keith Law
3:42
He's awfully big for SS. If he hits, we won't really care where he plays.
Jon
3:42
What are your thoughts on Bauer's leave being endlessly dragged out? I'm surprised the PA wouldn't be urging for a quicker decision.
Keith Law
3:43
I do not understand it ... it feels like both the union and league are kicking the can down Sinister Street (this is an obscure reference even for me).
Dr. Bob
3:43
RE: Today's piece. If a young player is being overmatched, should the team send him down to the minors for a few weeks or let him try to figure it out in the majors? Is there a best development path?
Keith Law
3:43
I would not advocate for any of the players I mentioned today to be sent down. I don't think it would benefit any of them.
Guest
3:43
Who would you draft first- Prelipp or Lesko?
Austin
3:44
Does Ivan Melendez (the Hispanic Titanic!) have a pro future or is hitting dingers every night in Austin his baseball peak?
Keith Law
3:44
Top 5 rounds.
Michael
3:44
We are seeing pitchers throw 104 now.  That was unthinkable 20 years ago. Do you think it can go much higher?
Keith Law
3:44
I don't. There has to be a physical maximum, right? I recall an old study that put it around 105.
Appa Yip Yip
3:45
Any notes on Samad Taylor?
Keith Law
3:46
I was surprised they didn't protect him. See my Blue Jays top 20 for more.
Mike
3:46
How does the last week or so change how we look at Andrew Painter? Does he start sliding up prospect lists?
Keith Law
3:46
It doesn't. A week of performance shouldn't change anything. And the #1 thing I would want to see from Painter this year is health.
Matt
3:46
Have you watched Winning Time? Gotta love the real life Lakers Barbara Streisanding the whole thing.
Keith Law
3:47
I haven't. Never been much of a basketball fan.
Jonathan
3:47
Are you buying Tyler O’Niell going forward? Not necessarily as a consistent top 10 MVP candidate but as a legit above average player or is there still too much swing and miss?
Keith Law
3:48
He's been horrible. He homered Opening Day and is slugging under .200 since then.
I'm just saying I don't know what I would buy. I expected regression. This is more than that.
Pat D
3:48
Will starting pitchers ever pitch 7 innings again?  How many teams do you think will keep 14 pitchers during May with the new ruling?
Keith Law
3:48
I think the new normal is starters twice through the order. Expanding rosters might keep pitchers healthy but it will also ensure that we see more pitchers per game and no more 200 inning starters.
Cal
3:49
Hey Keith, I remember you being higher than most on David Calabrese in the 2020 Draft. Still very young, but any update on him?
Keith Law
3:49
Very young but the lost summer/fall really killed him. He needs to get stronger, and he needs to play. He's in extended and I think he has a ways to go.
ProjectHanyo
3:49
Speaking of 2-way players, wonder how much Maurice Hampton regrets rejecting 1.8 million out of high school as he plays baseball only at Samford
Keith Law
3:50
I agree, but he did get a championship ring at LSU (football). That's something. He's actually hitting a little better lately at Samford and could go in the top 10 rounds
Walt
3:50
Following up on losing prospects to other sports, am I recalling correctly that you thought Jake Locker was potentially a high-level baseball player? Got a nice payday as a high draft pick, but never really panned out on the football field.
Keith Law
3:50
YES. That's the name. Great memory.
UGW
3:50
Any chance Brady House stays at SS?
Keith Law
3:50
I would say zero.
Matt
3:50
Jan 6th Committee just said there will be 8 public hearings starting in June. Think it matters?
Keith Law
3:51
I think they are right to do it but I doubt it matters. A third of the country thinks those traitors were right.
Frank
3:51
What are your thoughts on using an opener?  Have you seen any data related to its effectiveness or lack thereof?  Lastly, is TB use of openers primarily to protect its young arms?
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