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Nick
1:30
Not really a question. Just wanted to say that Dozier is a really good dude, and I hope that’s not lost in all this over a dumb comment.
Keith Law
1:31
I'm sure that's the case - he could help matters by just saying, yeah, I spoke too soon, Sisco was fine, you play to win the game.
Ted Leon
1:31
If the whole paying players minimum wage was really a big deal to fans and media, then why is no one talking about it now? The fight is not lost. There are other ways to improve the lives of these guys.
Keith Law
1:31
There are indeed, but MLB has made it quite clear they will not do so unless forced to by law, by court, or by collective bargaining.
Greg P
1:31
How fast do you think the Jays will move Bichette up the ladder?  A year at each level?
Keith Law
1:32
They haven't done that yet - he played at two levels last year and I'd be shocked if he and Vlad were still in AA on August 1st.
Margot
1:32
Why can't more players, top line pitchers especially, go straight from college to MLB?  If you have dominant stuff why do you need a year in the minors?
Keith Law
1:32
Huge difference in caliber of competition between even the best college baseball (SEC/ACC) and the worst lineup in the majors.
Eric
1:32
Who has the better career: Moncada, Eloy Jimenez, or Luis Robert?
Keith Law
1:32
Eloy.
Mark
1:32
Is Justin Hooper someone that could have helium in the 2018 draft? I remember hearing a lot of hype around him in 2015 out of HS, but haven't heard much about him leading into this year.
Keith Law
1:33
Had TJ, out for the year.
Benjamin
1:34
So mackenzie gore- potential 60 fb, cb, sl, ch, command??? That seems like ace potential yes??? I know aces are extremely rare but someone has to be??? Also is forrest whitley a 1 or 2?
Keith Law
1:34
I've never seen a teenaged lefty with what Gore has. (I saw all of one inning of Kershaw before he reached the majors.) It's nuts.
Chad
1:34
You've mentioned Taylor Clarke as a potential contributor for the D-backs later this season.  Would this be as a starter? Or in the bullpen?  Also, I'm in a pizza club here in Phoenix (we try a new pizza restaurant 2 times a month) we love your recommendations!
Keith Law
1:35
Starter for me. Heard he had better stuff and command this spring from multiple scouts. You probably could give me better recs at this point!
Brandon
1:35
Braves are starting Max Fried at AA this year. Any idea why he’s not at least getting the starts in AAA over Wisler/Blair? Also, is he a rotation guy at this point?
Keith Law
1:36
I hate seeing Fried in AA - I think he's among the top 5 starters in the system right now - but I believe this is a sort of final evaluation for guys like Wisler, Blair, Folty, Newcomb, Sims, after which the team will make some decisions on starter/reliever or even keep/trade (I think Wisler is out of options after this year).
Gretchen
1:36
Will I be able to watch Vlad Guerrero Jr this year on the Blue Jays before I move out of Toronto in September?
Keith Law
1:37
Might depend on when you move. I think he'll get the call.
Mike P.
1:37
Schwarber's new physique hasn't seemed to improve his defense or baserunning; wouldn't it behoove the Cubs to trade him for anything/BPA/etc. ?
Keith Law
1:37
They've probably missed his peak value but yes, I think trading him would be a good move, because they can't maximize his value without the DH spot.
Hinkie
1:37
I know it's early, but any word yet on what draft prospects the Phillies seem to be scouting the hardest/most frequent ?
Keith Law
1:38
It's early. I've seen their guys at every game I've been to where there was a potential first-rounder on the field, including Mize, McClanahan, Singer/Kowar, etc. Gotta see them all.
Andres
1:38
Like me, did your heart skip a beat with the official announcement with the deets on the new Arctic Monkey's album?
Keith Law
1:38
I missed this - May 11th!
Benny
1:38
Does Sheldon Neuse become a productive major leaguer?
Keith Law
1:38
Yes.
John
1:39
Seems to me Moncada has had a slow start for a #1 prospect. Is this just a learning curve or something more?
Keith Law
1:39
I think his swing is going to lead to a lot of swinging and missing - he loads deep with a bat-wrap and you can beat a guy like that inside. Still a lot of physical upside there, though.
Sara
1:39
What are your thoughts on the Blackmon deal? Any concern the fox committed to long to an aging outfielder without the option of making him a DH?
Keith Law
1:41
Mentioned above - I don't get it, it's counter to everything the industry has learned about how players age. Even if you don't believe Coors is at all a factor in his career, it's still a terrible gamble to think a player who's an average defender in center now will still have this kind of value at age 35-37.
Justin R
1:41
Any plans on watching the Roseanne reboot?
Keith Law
1:41
Good lord no.
Levi
1:41
Any chance you make it to a yard goats game this season? It’ll be my first time  tonight to see the NH kids
Keith Law
1:41
Probably this summer. I can see Vlad/Bo next week in Trenton.
Tristan
1:41
Do you see Scott Kingery displacing someone in the Phillies' starting lineup this season, or getting his 450 ABs moving around all year?
Keith Law
1:42
From talking to them I think he's going to move around most of the year, a lot of 2b and 3b, but that at some point there will be a spot for him - they'll trade Cesar, or Franco will need to play less, or someone will get hurt.
Dr. Bob
1:42
Everyone needs to take a deep breath and repeat this: It's just six games...it's just six games...it's just six games.
Keith Law
1:42
Every year. It has never changed in my 12 springs here.
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