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K.C.
2:16
What sort of potential does Bryce Wilson have, and why wasn't he viewed more highly out of high school?
Keith Law
2:16
Bad delivery out of HS. Atlanta cleaned him right up. Answered on his potential above.
JR
2:17
Thoughts on sports betting? Do you think it should be legalized and regulated in every state? I live in Vegas and enjoy being able to place the occasional wager (and am fortunate that I have the means to do so).
Keith Law
2:17
Yes, it should be legalized, regulated, and taxed. It's going to happen anyway; better to generate some state revenue from it, and also police potential malfeasance. I think weed should be legalized as well and handled the same way.
Soto Can Hit!
2:18
Were you saying you did not think Soto's approach is ready for AA or MLB this year with regards to the earlier question you answered?
Keith Law
2:18
Is not ready for MLB right now.
Kevin
2:19
Have you had a chance to see Bichette play this year? Numbers look good still, but I don't know much about the quality of the league to say anything. Still high on him?
Keith Law
2:19
Yes, and yes.
JR
2:19
Baseball ceases to exist tomorrow, but ESPN honors your contract and lets you choose which other sport to cover. What sport do you pick?
Keith Law
2:19
Lacrosse.
Anthony
2:20
Who do you view as being the most likely prospect from your offseason top 100 to come up next? With Mejia's injury, Senzel's vertigo, etc., is anyone closer than Adames (possibly) in late June?
Keith Law
2:21
Vlad could really come up at any point, although I'm not predicting it just yet. Or Robles, when he returns from the DL.
PD
2:21
A lot of the top Pirates draft picks from last year (Baz, Jennings, Uselton) aren't currently playing in leagues (held back in extended?). Is this a sign of a more conservative organizational approach or does this raise concerns about their current ability?
Keith Law
2:21
All in extended. All three HS kids, very young, also probably managing the two pitchers' innings.
Mike
2:21
Nathaniel Lowe has been tearing the cover off the ball in A+. What have you been hearing about him?
Keith Law
2:21
Nothing, since he's an older 1b repeating the level.
Chris
2:22
I've always loved your redraft columns, do you think you'll have time to add a 2007 one now that you're not writing a book?
Keith Law
2:22
No, probably not. The editors last year wanted me to redraft 2012, not 2007, but I said it was too soon for that.
Justin
2:22
Which of the Pulitzer fiction novels that you read is most accessible for your average reader?
Keith Law
2:22
To Kill a Mockingbird or The Yearling.
Steve
2:22
how close is Brendan Rodgers to being MLB  ready?
Keith Law
2:22
I think I'm seeing him Monday, so maybe ask me next chat!
Concerned
2:22
Recently got my daughter her first round of shots, and my family was concerned that we didn't spread them out more. I don't agree with them, but why are they wrong?
Keith Law
2:24
They are wrong because they don't really understand anything about biology. The human immune system is exposed to thousands of potential pathogens every day, even those of infants or toddlers (who put everything in their mouths). The tiny number of weak or dead viruses in vaccines are a drop in the ocean to our bodies. And thank you for vaccinating, both for taking good care of your daughter and for helping maintain herd immunity for those who can't be vaccinated.
That's all for this week - thank you as always for reading. The 2008 draft busts piece will go up on Saturday rather than tomorrow, so please keep an eye out for that as well. As for the next chat, bear with me as I'm not sure yet when it will be. Enjoy your weekends!
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