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Keith Law
1:56
Meaning you don't call a guy up from AA when he's not hitting that well overall.
Frank
1:56
Why isnt Skenes in the majors?  This seems like pure service time manipulation at this point.
Keith Law
1:57
It's not service-time manipulation; that date already passed. That's not a fair criticism. I think Skenes belongs in the majors, but I don't think there's a nefarious reason why he's not.
John
1:57
Is Konnor Griffin to the Nats possible (I know it is early).  Does he fit what Ciolek and Haas like?  I hope they can get him to 10 similar to House in 2021.  Thank you.
Keith Law
1:57
I'd be surprised. I don't think that's their type of player.
Tim
1:57
What’s up with Corbin?  Sophomore slump or something more?
Keith Law
1:57
Last I looked he wasn't making anywhere near as much hard contact as last year. Could be a fluke, could be he's fighting some small injury we don't know about.
Steve
1:58
I name you President of a small market team tomorrow (in a city with great food, just so we can keep you).    What are the 3 things you are going to push the owner to spend on that will give him the most return on his spendings?
Keith Law
1:59
People. A full scouting staff, amateur and pro. Plenty of coaches and instructors in player development. The same for R&D, even though those employees are the most expensive. I do not believe you can McKinsey your way to a championship.
Steve
1:59
Question on Nolan McLean.   As much as it's 70 power, it looks like it's a 30 hit tool.    Do you think letting him continue to hit hurts his potential development on the mound, or do you keep letting him go until he fails enough to come to that conclusion on his own?
Keith Law
2:00
I don't think it's hurting him to hit a little because I think he's going to end up in the bullpen anyway.
Steve
2:00
Hi Keith - process question for you.    Given SSS, how do you go about updating your thoughts on prospects who start off hot or cold?   If you see crazy stats (either way) for someone, do you call the team and ask, try to get in and see them, or just ignore until June/July?
Keith Law
2:00
There's a reason I haven't done that yet. I'll probably update the pro list later in May or early in June, depending on travel. But right now it would be overreaction theatre, or it would just be me repeating stuff I said in February.
Tracy
2:01
I just finished reading Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. While it was certainly imaginative and well thought out, I found it long and plodding; it did not grab my attention and I had a hard time finishing it. Just my opinion. Anyway, I've always wanted to ask: is there an author whose prose style you enjoy so much that it doesn't matter what the story is?
Keith Law
2:01
Ann Patchett.
CK
2:01
Do you find writing to be therapeutic, or not really because it is your job?
Keith Law
2:01
I love writing. Doesn't matter what it's about. And the more I write the better I tend to feel.
Chris P
2:01
I see JJ Wetherholt is back to hitting very well, but has he still been off the diamond or are they getting him reps at short?
Keith Law
2:02
I saw him stand at short on Tuesday at PNC Park. He should only be DHing. He hit pretty well for a guy with one leg, though.
2:03
That's all for this week - thank you all for your questions and your readership. I'll do another one at least when I update my draft rankings in a couple of weeks. Stay safe.
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