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Noah
1:42
Don't know if you're a Vaccines fan, but their new record is really good.
Keith Law
1:42
Last song by them I really liked was "Teenage Icon."
JR
1:42
Started reading Clockers (per your recommendation). Feels like I've been moved back into the world of The Wire, and I love it.
Keith Law
1:43
Lush Life is even better. He creates such realistic intense worlds.
Trixie
1:43
Have you ever read a novel in one sitting?
Keith Law
1:43
Yep, on planes especially.
Jax
1:44
Were you surprised when Colorado re-signed CarGo & killed Tapia's chance to start? Or did they get him back for cheap enough money for it to be worth it?
Keith Law
1:44
That's also on the list. As well as three-year deals for relievers.
Justin R
1:44
How do you find so much time for reading, writing, cooking, etc? I'm trying to write a novel, but working 50 hours/week, family obligations, commuting makes it damn near impossible.
Keith Law
1:45
I probably don't sleep enough, and I rarely do just one thing ... if I'm cleaning up after cooking, I'm listening to a podcast or watching a show on the iPad. And I'm kind of writing in my head all the time.
Randy
1:45
In a previous chat you said that there's a fair chance that Keibert Ruiz hit's his way off catcher. What other position do you think he could play?
Keith Law
1:45
If he hits like I think he can hit, it wouldn't matter.
Dane26
1:45
Does Akil Baddoo have the tools to be an above-average regular?
Keith Law
1:45
Absolutely.
Benjamin
1:45
Is a splitter like what casey mize and shohei throw more stressful on a pitchers arm??
Keith Law
1:45
This is a persistent belief without actual evidence to prove or disprove it. Mize throws a split-change, not a true splitter. Is that better, worse, irrelevant?
Aaron C.
1:46
Do you anticipate any pre-draft high school scouting trips to Southern California? Just curious as to any names out here to keep an eye on. Thanks!
Keith Law
1:46
No, I saw Turang and Winn last week and that's it for SoCal preps this year. I'l be in Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and the mid-Atlantic the rest of the way, plus the ACC tourney, and, weather permitting, Lexington, KY, tomorrow.
Randy
1:46
I know ST stats don't matter, but R. Armententeros struck out 24 in 16 innings and was up to 94 w/ what looked like a plus change. #3 starter upside?
Keith Law
1:47
I don't believe he hit 94 or that he'd pitch with anything like that as a starter, but I do think he is a starter, maybe league-average ceiling.
John
1:47
Hunter Greene is starting out in A, which sounds about right. It did make me curious about A vs. A+; what is the tangible difference between the levels and would it really matter to a prospect like Greene?
Keith Law
1:47
He's still just 18, all year, working on slider consistency and fastball command right now, with changeup development probably a secondary consideration at the moment. I don't think he can just blow low-A guys away with velocity, and if that's right, then he's in the right spot.
Alex
1:47
I know you love cooking. I do too, and I'm trying to get my son (6 yrs) interested. Were there any cookbooks you found helped you with your daughter?
Keith Law
1:48
No - it's been much more productive to just have her work alongside me, even if she never did much but flip a tortilla or 'knead' some dough. Being there, being involved, was what got her interested.
Patrick
1:48
Keith, in taking the fun out of everything...have you ever scouted a player not originally on your radar, but raves from people you know in the industry led you to?
Keith Law
1:48
I go where scout friends tell me to go.
Larry
1:48
When you come to the Midwest to see Kelenic are you going to swing by champagne to see Spillane ? It looks like those massive tools are finally starting to translate.
Keith Law
1:50
I forgot Kelenic - he's barely out of the gym but almost certainly on my list. Spillane no.
Troy
1:50
Does Paul DeYoung have what it takes to be a middle of the order bat in the big leagues?
Keith Law
1:50
No, but I do think he'll stay for good this time.
Patrick
1:50
Anything you can say to make me feel good about Corbin Burnes being assigned to CO Springs for AAA?
Keith Law
1:51
I feel like that front office doesn't see Colorado Springs the way I do, or, I think, many coaches/execs do - a deleterious environment for developing pitching prospects.
Tracy
1:51
I also take a lot of value out of your book reviews and novels rankings. I lean toward reading more non-fiction books (actually, a lot)  so I appreciate your efforts and it's really broadened my horizons. Thanks. Also, Scott Pruitt is an even bigger slimebag than I had previously given him credit for.
Keith Law
1:52
I still need to write up David Grann's latest book, which was incredible (especially the audio version, where Will Patton read the middle section and really set the mood and tone).
Bobbo
1:52
thanks as always for the chats.  i was always under the impression that if a young pitcher has TJ, he misses about a year of time and then resumes baseball activities.  today i read that Thomas Szapucki is out for the whole year (added to the half-year last season).  is this the new typical?  how do you see his near future playing out?
Keith Law
1:52
Rehab protocol is anywhere from 12 to 16 months if there's no setback.
Jax
1:53
I think Ketel Marte could hit .275/.345/.420 this year. You taking the over or under on that? Or is it about right?
Keith Law
1:53
Eyeballing it, sure, I'd buy that.
Davis
1:53
At what point does Goodwin’s bat outweigh Taylor’s glove?
Keith Law
1:53
Probably right about when Robles steamrolls them both.
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