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Keith Law
1:23
I'd be surprised if he could play anywhere but first base as a regular. He might hit enough to be a regular at 1b though.
Eric
1:23
At what age would starting books with actual stories and chapters be appropriate?
Keith Law
1:24
I can only speak to my daughter's experience but I was reading her simple books like the original Mary Poppins stories and Winnie-the-Pooh when she was 4. There's so much value in the interaction itself - the time you're spending with your child as you read to them - that I wouldn't worry if your kid isn't grasping every word. It's just so valuable to be with them one-on-one like that.
Zac
1:24
What does Derek Hill have to hit to be a glove first center fielder?
Keith Law
1:25
If he keeps doing what he's done in a tiny sample this year - which is brand new for him, so I'm not saying I buy into it - then he's going to be at least a quality fourth outfielder for a long time.
He's that good a defender and runner. He's also barely getting on base right now, even with much improved power, so maybe it's nothing.
John
1:25
I read an article today saying the Dodgers already won the Puig-Kemp trade because they got back Jeter Downs and Josiah Gray. Do you agree?
Keith Law
1:26
I liked the trade more for them at the time, since they acquired two real prospects for guys whose contracts were ending soon anyway.
Beans Mahones
1:26
Corbin Carroll with some helium. Anything on fellow WA HS OF Joshua Mears?
Keith Law
1:26
Mears maybe 30-60 range in the draft. Someone I considered for the top 50 but just left off.
Raani
1:26
You would cease contact with your parents if they hadn't vaccinated you when you were young? Dude, are you mentally ill?
Keith Law
1:27
Technically, yes, I am, as I have been diagnosed with anxiety disorder, but since you're using "mentally ill" as an insult, kindly go fuck yourself.
Ryan
1:28
any good HS prospects in Minneapolis this year?
Keith Law
1:28
Not on my top 50 but Drew Gilbert and Will Frisch at Stillwater HS, both committed to Oregon State, are both prospects even though they might end up at school (to be overused like Abel and Rasmussen?).
Jim
1:29
Keith, I know it's SSS and all that, but at what point do you sit someone who's not hitting and not looking particularly good  (I'm looking at you, Brian Dozier & Ryan Zimmerman)?  After all, while it's early, it's not too early to dig too deep a hole for a team to get out of.  Thanks, and welcome back!
Keith Law
1:29
Feel like Dozier is someone you'd give up on more than Zimmerman.
Chris P
1:29
When you say "non-prospect" that obviously means a guy isn't going to become a star, but what would you call a guy that wont make your lists but likely can stay in the big leagues for 5-7 years?
Keith Law
1:30
Sometimes I would just say "big leaguer," or extra guy or reserve. I think some readers would view any of those as denigrating the player, but it's really not - it takes a lot of ability to get to that point.
Stubbs
1:30
Julio Rodriguez (SEA-OF) is a Guy?
Keith Law
1:30
He's a prospect - but he's hurt now, unfortunately.
alex
1:30
Who has the bigger upside, DL Hall or Grayson Rodriguez?  I think Hall because he is LH, but GRod seems to be doing well and is a big dude.  Thanks
Keith Law
1:30
Rodriguez has more size and velocity but I'd bet on Hall having the better career.
Troy
1:30
What is your favorite protein to cook with?
Keith Law
1:30
Duck.
Chris P
1:30
I try to remind myself that nothing really matters until the end of June...but I'm definitely enjoying this Buxton comeback so far
Keith Law
1:31
He was also pretty good the last five months of 2017, before injuries ruined his 2018. I'm more inclined to buy into a good April when there is preceding performance to support it.
Michael
1:31
How much confidence do you have in ranking a player in the top 50 that you've never seen but have heard great things about from others you trust?
Keith Law
1:32
I do enough work on those players that I feel pretty confident in the 50 guys I listed. I've seen 25 of the 50 on my list so far this spring, not counting anyone I saw last summer.
Snowy
1:32
Is McKay's ceiling an ace? Or more of a #2?
Keith Law
1:32
More of a #2 due to lack of a clear plus pitch.
Troy
1:32
Does Dakota Hudson rate out as a 1 or 2 starter long term?
Keith Law
1:32
I don't think he's a starter long term.
Tyson
1:32
Keith, who is the most talented high schooler outside of Harper you have ever evaluated?
Keith Law
1:33
Of course we didn't know at the time but the accurate answer would be Mike Trout.
Alex
1:33
Is Yordan Alvarez a major leaguer given his defense liabilities?
Keith Law
1:33
Definitely a major leaguer.
Peter Brand
1:33
Thoughts on Caster Semenya ruling?
Keith Law
1:34
Gross and scientificially inaccurate. There is no such thing as a "male hormone;" all humans produce testosterone, and calling that a male hormone is just ignorant. Gross because this feels like white women mad they couldn't beat the black woman so they got a court to rule her some kind of freak.
Chris P
1:34
What's the deal with Quantrill now? I know his 2018 was a disaster, so has something changed?
Keith Law
1:34
Yeah, his velocity is mostly back. He was 93-96 last night, which is much closer to his 2016 self. I'm intrigued.
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