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Keith Law
1:06
Here's a chance to chat our way out of our constrictions. It's Klawchat.
Joe
1:06
Keith, any ideas why Buck is starting Joseph over Sisco so often?
Keith Law
1:07
I really can't explain any of the on-field decisions happening over there. Buck has certainly seemed disinclined to use young players the front office brings up.
Dave
1:07
Antuna's K rate is way up in A ball (and stats way down). How concerning is this or SSS?
Keith Law
1:09
Yasel Antuna? He's *18*. He's younger than several top HS prospects in this year's draft. I'm eyeballing it but I think he's the 3rd youngest player in the Sally League, at an age when he should probably be cutting social studies for Senior Day.
Zach
1:09
Will Trevor Williams have a long term MLB career and if so, at what role. His stuff seems underwhelming but at the same time, his ERA/FIP going back a year is 3.52/3.86 and a low HR rate in over 30+ starts.
Keith Law
1:09
Back end starter thanks to his command.
Bob
1:09
I've seen reports that Faedo's velocity is down and his Ks are pedestrian, but his overall performance has been good. Do you have any reports that suggest a lower than anticipated ceiling?
Keith Law
1:09
That's pretty much what I've got too.
Andrew
1:09
Nice game from Morejon last night. Who has the highest ceiling out of these three? Morejon, Paddack, Quantrill
Keith Law
1:10
Morejon, but I think all three are at least mid-rotation starters if healthy (always an if ... that's two TJs and Morejon has had arm issues too).
Andrew
1:10
Thoughts on Tirso Ornelas so far this year? More than holding his own as an 18 yr old in the MWL.
Keith Law
1:10
One of my favorite swings in the minors. I'm all in.
Lloyd
1:10
Just wanted to revisit your on-point assessment of the Brewers' sticking Corbin Burnes in Colorado Springs.  The home/road splits are astonishingly cartoonish thus far.  What's the theoretical bigger picture here - have him face "better" hitters?  Would you say based off the road numbers he's more or less ready?
Keith Law
1:11
I'd rather see him in the major league bullpen. I haven't even looked at his stats this year because I don't see what I'm supposed to glean from the guy playing games in near zero G.
Phil
1:11
why wouldn't the cardinals go for machado? I feel like they are in need of consolidating talent given their surplus of young outfielders and pitching depth in the minors...great candidate for a 3 for 1 trade no?
Keith Law
1:11
I made this argument on Bernie Miklasz's radio show this morning. The only hesitation I might have is that a good Cards 3-1 or 4-1 offer would include Kelly or Knizner, and with Sisco there I don't think the Orioles would favor a package headlined by another catcher.
Tom
1:12
Are the A’s in on Kelenic at all?
Keith Law
1:12
At all, yes. Gorman too. But I think those are less likely than the college guys.
Josh
1:12
Pretty much every preseason list had Heliot Ramos over Austin Beck. Has the first month changed either of their perceptions in any way?
Keith Law
1:12
No. Not only is it SSS, but they're playing at the same level, and Beck is 10 months older than Ramos.
Jake
1:13
Do you think Walker Buehler is up for good? If (massive if) the whole Dodgers rotation is healthy, is Buehler someone who starts postseason games for them (basically one of their top 4 starters)?
Keith Law
1:14
Depends on what they plan for his workload but I doubt he goes back down for more than a reverse cup of coffee. Hard to see a scenario where he isn't one of the ten best pitchers in the system. Do not see him starting games for them in October - if they make it - if everyone is healthy.
Tom
1:14
What would your plan with Buehler be? They obviously need him now with their injuries and place in the standings, but it's a long year and he has never thrown more than 98 innings in a year.
Keith Law
1:15
Just to stay with Ferris here, the (last year's IP + 30) threshold has been debunked, but there's obviously some upper bound on what he can handle. I'd probably target a plan that gets him to 130-140 in the regular season, but with statcast data the Dodgers might get an early warning if he's wearing down at all, and should be prepared to adjust on the fly. If he has to skip a start, or become a long reliever for a few weeks, then that has to be the priority over squeezing a few extra innings out of him.
Some guy @ 3 Rivers Art Festival
1:15
Is Kevin Newman and Clay Holmes, plus two other guys enough for the Pirates to pry Machado from the Os?  If not, what do you think it will take?  Yeah, I know no way NH does this.
Keith Law
1:15
It's not close to enough, and why would the Pirates acquire Machado now in his walk year?
Hi Erix
1:15
Someone asked this of Jay Jaffe, and I'm curious to get your thoughts, Keith. Robinson Cano ... no-brainer HOF?
Keith Law
1:16
Almost certainly a HoF on merit, but "no-brainer" implies that he'll sail in on the first ballot and I really doubt that.
Albtead34
1:16
It looks like the Rangers have the makings of a good young core.  What are your thoughts on Mazara and is Profar going to be part of that core?
Keith Law
1:18
Mazara was one of my breakout candidates for this year, so obviously I'm a believer and I think he's a core player for them. I'm cautiously optimistic about Profar - since he began playing regularly he's not hitting for enough average but he's putting the ball in play and showing some power, while drawing walks at an adequate clip. I think there's still a regular in there and I hope he gets regular playing time for the rest of the year.
Reds Fan (Concerned?)
1:18
Good afternoon, how concerned are you with Senzel's vertigo issues this year & last?  Can medicine get him back to good health so he can enjoy his life and get back to what he does best?
Keith Law
1:18
I'm not qualified to answer that at all.
Matty
1:18
Ian Kinsler has been pretty terrible at the plate in Anaheim while David Fletcher has been raking in Salt Lake. What's the likelihood  that Fletcher gets his shot sooner than later?
Keith Law
1:19
Salt Lake is a tremendous hitter's park, in a hitter's division. Fletcher has played all of two games this year outside of one of the PCL bandboxes. He slugged .354 last year.
Moe Mentum
1:19
In college, what did you major in? Would you choose the same major if you could do it over again?
Keith Law
1:19
Economics & sociology (joint). Would major in applied math if I could do it again.
Grover
1:19
Obviously they won't blow it up, but if the Dodgers are hovering around .500 at the break, would it make sense for them to move some of the pieces that probably aren't part of the long term plans (Grandal, Puig, Ryu, Hill?)
Keith Law
1:20
Yes and I wouldn't doubt that they would do so. I know they've dangled Puig before.
Adam
1:20
Do you think an old dog has learned a new trick? Any changes to Markakis swing or just hot at the moment?
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