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Keith Law
1:27
I think he can be something if he's just a 1b/dh who hits for power with a low OBP.
Jason S
1:28
If I said the Pirates have the worst assembled team of all time, and Dodgers have the best. How much of a reach is that?
Keith Law
1:28
You clearly didn't see the 2003 Tigers.
Jesse The Body
1:28
Balazovic and Duran should be up at some point this year for the Twins, correct?
Erin
1:28
Is Simmons/Buxton the best defensive SS/CF combo in recent memory?
Keith Law
1:28
I would say yes on Duran, Balazovic maybe in September?
1:29
Good question, not a pair of positions we usually think of together, but that is probably true. Simmons is the best defensive SS post-Ozzie, and Buxton is probably the best defensive CF in baseball right now.
JT
1:30
Can we believe in Carlos Rodon again? I am not really a White Sox fan, but it's hard to be against someone finally healthy and able to make good on unfulfilled promise.
Keith Law
1:34
I apologize for using the technical vernacular here, but his shit was ridiculous the other night. Averaging 95 again? 30 sliders with 8 whiffs in 11 swings and no balls hit fair? I just pulled up his K of Kyle Seager on 3 swinging strikes on sliders - two in the zone, one below it. Filthy.
I have NO idea if he can hold up, but this is basically the guy I saw at NC State as an underclassman.
Justin
1:34
Do you think the strategy of going under slot on a top pick in order to spend more later works?   Should the Pirates consider this or should they just not get cute, and take Leiter instead?
Keith Law
1:34
You have to take the right guys, both in the first round and then later. The Pirates should take Leiter, though. There isn't a good second choice right now.
Aaron
1:34
Do you get any info from teams regarding players that are currently at the alternate sites? Are those open to scouts or media?
Keith Law
1:35
I did last year, but I've been draft-focused the last few weeks, and those alternate site guys will be out playing minor-league games soon enough. I know at least some are open to scouts/media but I don't think all are.
Oz
1:35
How do you feel about the 7 inning doubleheader rule?  Atlanta and Washington played on Wednesday and I like the quicker games.
Keith Law
1:35
Hate it.
Mike
1:35
Hi Keith - thoughts on Rocker's dip in velocity over his last few starts? A blip on the radar or more of a red flag?
Keith Law
1:36
I discussed that in my draft notebook this week.
Jason
1:36
Is it time to panic yet about Keston Hiura? He strikes out so much. I have hope but, maybe he needs a run in the minors?
Keith Law
1:36
That's another guy who needs to restore an old swing (like Kingery). It's frustrating to see a player who can hit, and did hit for several years in college and in the minors and even his first year in the majors, change an approach that worked.
Greg
1:36
If everyone can IMMEDIATELY see something was called wrong on replay, why do we have to sit there and be told something is "not reviewable"? Shouldn't blatant and obvious errors be able to be remedied. It just feels like baseball being the stodgy old sport its detractors paint it as when they seem to be behind other sports in terms of technology, like replays.
Keith Law
1:37
That HBP should have been reviewable but they'd have to change the replay rules.
Cristian Javier
1:37
am I in the rotation the whole year? Can I be in contention for rookie of the year?
Keith Law
1:37
Yes, probably. No, because you're not a rookie.
Beau
1:37
I realize we haven't seen real games in over a year, but is Gore's seeming lack of command/polish at this point in time concerning at all? (compared to absurdly high expectations)
Keith Law
1:37
No. call me when he's pitching in real games.
Noah
1:37
Wife and I are both fully vaccinated, going to dinner tonight with another couple (one fully vaccinated, the other not and pregnant) at an indoor dining establishment with limited capacity.  Currently having an anxiety attack, is that wrong?
Keith Law
1:38
I mean, I don't think you're doing anything wrong. I don't understand your pregnant friend's decision-making here.
Sean
1:38
Thoughts on Ty France?  Was he not a prospect due to his limited defense?  He consistently has the best at-bats on the team, and hits the ball to all fields.  Is there something here?
Keith Law
1:40
Bench guy, but that's probably it. No position and didn't hit much in the minors until AAA El Paso (a good hitters' park). Has value, though - could play a long time bouncing around as a bench piece who fills in at the corners (I don't think 2b will really work).
Kevin
1:40
If Tatis misses a lot of time any chance Abrams will get the call up? The first part of this question made me cry.
Keith Law
1:40
I can't imagine they would hold off all year on Abrams if Tatis does have to miss most of the season.
Tony
1:40
KLAW, I am having bad anxiety but not sure whether to go to a social counselor, psychiatrist,  or clinical psychologist.  No idea the difference neither. Any advice?
Keith Law
1:41
You want a clinical psychologist who uses evidence-based practices first.
Zack
1:41
Who do you like to make more of an impact in 2021 at/behind the plate, Tyler Stephenson or Alejandro Kirk?
Keith Law
1:41
Kirk but I like both guys.
James
1:41
How higher of a ceiling is the current Ryan Weathers who holds 96+ through multiple innings vs the previous Ryan Weathers who would bottom out at 89?
Keith Law
1:42
Well this version made my top 100 this winter and the last version did not. Difference between an above-average big league starter and a back-end guy at best.
Paul K.
1:43
Great review of Maglev Metro.  Have you played Lost Ruins of Arnak yet?  If not, it's a lot of fun and plays well with two.
Keith Law
1:43
I have not - it's on the long side, listed as 30-120 minutes, and even I as the biggest boardgamer in the house find my attention flags past about an hour and a half.
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