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Cw
1:15
Who do you think is the ideal fit in the draft for the Phillies system?
Keith Law
1:15
The best player available.
Paul
1:15
So glad to see your expectations for Devers come true. Approach, conditioning and natural skills all coming together now!
Keith Law
1:15
Still young, too. More power to come.
Jeff
1:15
Is Bobby Witt’s age any concern too or is he that good where it won’t end up mattering in the top 5?
Keith Law
1:16
I think that his age should be a little more of a concern and Baty's should be a little less, but that neither guy should be eliminated or massively downgraded for it. Witt's good. Baty's good. Their age is one variable among many. I also think Witt's going 2 so it's probably not affecting him at all.
Bradley
1:16
Congratulations on staying aboard the Giolito train.  White Sox fans have to be feeling very encouraged after his start to the year and especially last night.  Does he still have the TOR potential that was expected of him as a prospect?  Ceiling?
Keith Law
1:16
I do think he does, especially with that plus changeup he's using now.
88 Skis
1:16
Lots of talk about the Rangers going under-slot at 8, overslot at 41 and/or 50.  Assuming they go underslot at 8, who are the names we should be watching for them to go over for with the next two picks?
Keith Law
1:17
Yes, I've heard this, but then again the advisers of the players they've supposedly tried to negotiate deals with already say nothing of the sort has happened. I think this is more Texas casting a wide net, knowing that they may not get anyone they love if 1-7 all go with slot guys.
Kevin
1:18
Buxton looks like a bust for former #1 prospect. Why everyone projects he will hit for average and power in the minors?
Keith Law
1:18
Buxton has a 111 wRC+ and 1.6 fWAR already this year. Did you type this question in February and only hit send today?
MMitchell
1:18
What do you make of teams no longer waiting until the projected Super 2 cutoff to call up premium prospects. Should the Astros move on Yordan Alvarez now?
Keith Law
1:18
Where would they play him?
Ker Pal
1:18
When you worked for the Jays, were you aware that Victoria Day was a big deal in Canada? The tone deafness of giving your only attraction (Vlad) a routine day off on one of the biggest attendance days of the year was pretty incredible.
Keith Law
1:19
I was made aware of it by the Canadian natives in the office, so, yeah, this was a surprising choice by the team.
joe random
1:19
have the Giants been linked to any player in particular?
Keith Law
1:19
A lot of players, including a couple of HS arms (Allan), and Hunter Bishop if he gets there.
Jeff
1:19
2 former SS to play for us. Who is the more surefire big leaguer? Shewmake or Will Wilson?
Keith Law
1:19
Wilson, I think.
Beau
1:19
Why do you think so many teams/ scouts missed on Franmil. What has he changed?
Keith Law
1:20
He changed his approach midyear 2018, after a demotion to AAA. Before then, he was overly aggressive and very vulnerable to breaking stuff. He came back a different guy.
He went from someone I tabbed as a low-OBP fourth OF before 2018 to one of my breakout picks for 2019 (so far, that one looks good).
romorr
1:20
Have you heard of any concrete changes to the Orioles pitching philosophy in the minors?  Some guys are putting up some huge K numbers than before, and a few control/command guys are walking more.
Keith Law
1:21
No and I saw Frederick's whole rotation but one and I don't think anything has changed there ... they just have some good arms. No bats though.
Jeff
1:21
How close was Quin Cotton to the top 100? 4th OF or future starter if it all works out?
Keith Law
1:21
Fourth OF most likely. In the next 20-30 names.
Jarred Kelenic
1:21
How good will i be and will trading me be one of the Mets’ worst moves ever?
Keith Law
1:21
Frequent all-star and yes. Dunn's good too.
Mike
1:21
How can we get legislators to understand that giving huge subsidies (tax breaks, cash incentives and gifted municipal property) is a really, really bad idea that does not pay off economically in any way, shape or form?
Keith Law
1:21
Only by voting them out every single time. For now, legislators see it as a way to stay in office.
Eric
1:21
Best way to cook a whole chicken?
Keith Law
1:22
Spatchcock.
Zac
1:22
Has Jake Rogers changed his approach this year or is it a case of SSS?
Keith Law
1:22
SSS.
G
1:22
Have you watched Fleabag season 2? Easily my favorite show of 2019 so far. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is so talented it makes me angry with myself.
Keith Law
1:22
That's my next binge-watch, actually. She's amazing. I'm also still working through Doctor Who, of course.
Jordan
1:22
Who will win the Indy 500 on Sunday?
Keith Law
Ryan
1:23
Will Gore be the #1 pitching prospect in baseball at the start of next year?
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