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Daryl Andrews
1:51
Favourite board game in 2023 (new or new to you)
Keith Law
1:51
So far it's probably Earth, but I have a terrible backlog of new games to play!
Drew
1:51
Accidentally hit send before finishing my thought...

Is it rational to be pissed at the Nationals org for treating Trevor Williams' statement like a fart in an elevator? I get that the Sisters are provocative, but if you just do a little bit of research into them, you'll discover that they've done a lot of good work, sometimes even in concert with religious organizations. He's entitled to his opinion and free to speak his mind, but it's a colossal bummer.

Anyway, happy birthday!
Keith Law
1:52
I agree with you. And again, as an ex-Catholic myself, I have little time for people who rail against the Sisters but have said nothing at all about the Catholic Church's systemic cover-ups and enabling of abuse of thousands of children, maybe tens of thousands, across the world, something the Church continues to minimize and obfuscate.
Jamestown met
1:52
Has your evaluation od Ronny Mauricio changed since your last overview on him? He seems to be making positive adjustments that I never fully expected. Thanks for the chat on your b-day!!!!!
Keith Law
1:53
More that he's hitting all the right notes, and maybe getting a little lucky.
Dave
1:53
Happy big birthday! With Joulien sent down today because of Polanco’s place on the Twins’ depth chart, do you think his bat and on-base skills will ultimately translate from MiLB to MLB?
Keith Law
1:53
I think he has a long career but is only a sometime regular.
Tim
1:53
Hey Keith! Happy birthday. Have you heard anything about what Matt McLain has done better/differently this year compared to last? He seems to have righted the ship but wanted to see if you still have reservations. Thanks!
Keith Law
1:53
He looks a lot stronger than he did at the end of last year. In the AFL he looked like a high school kid all over again, both in body and results.
Nick H.
1:53
Ethan Wilson is showing power in AA and it doesn’t look like it’s all because of Reading’s park. Is there any substantive change with him?
Keith Law
1:54
Yes. The Phils have worked to try to get his swing back to where it was when he was a sophomore in college and I think it's working.
Derek
1:54
I turn 42 today. June 1 represent
Keith Law
1:54
We share a birthday with Oscar the Grouch. Not sure how old he is. I asked him, but he told me to scram.
Nick H.
1:54
Jhailyn Ortiz has significantly cut his K% in AAA after he was removed from the 40-man roster. Is this just random or did something change?
Keith Law
1:55
With the ABS in AAA I'd beware of players who seem to improve their plate discipline overnight. That said, if Ortiz really has made a change there - I don't know either way - he has always had the swing for hard contact and power.
Brent
1:56
Happy birthday Klaw! What's your birthday meal going to be?
Keith Law
1:56
We're going out to a very fine restaurant in Philly tonight. I'm excited. I'm eating too little for lunch just to prepare.
Jackass Penguin
1:56
happy bday to one of my favorites, Keith Law, keep doing what you are doing, you are necessary!
Keith Law
1:56
thank you!
Santaspirt
1:57
How often do you make it to Norfolk for Tides games? Or Hampton roads in general? Any guys in the coastal plain league worth scouting?
Keith Law
1:57
Actually never been to Norfolk for a game. I don't do much AAA work because there are fewer prospects there relative to AA and below. CPL often has prospects but I don't know offhand who's there.
BD
1:57
Happy Birthday.   

What are you hearing about Elijah Green?  Looks like the K's have started to come down, but I was hoping for more power.
Keith Law
1:58
Really struggling with pro breaking stuff. I saw him briefly a few weeks back - hell of an athlete, but was overmatched at the plate. I think he's a guy who suffers from the elimination of short-season.
scratchandspit
1:58
What are the Jays to do with Manoah?
Keith Law
1:59
Guys like him & Taillon, my first thought is always that something's physically wrong. It doesn't have to be huge like a blown UCL. It could be a slight oblique strain or something that's just enough to throw off their mechanics, but being ballplayers they don't want to sit or even say they're not 100%. You play through minor pain. That's just the baseball ethos. I don't know in either case if that's true but in my experience that's a common explanation.
Gregory
1:59
What are the chances the Big 5 draft prospects are not the first 5 taken?
Keith Law
2:00
I think there's a 95% chance that the top 4 picks come from the Big 5. The Twins are the wild card for me.
Romorr
2:00
As a fan, I never saw a consistently good change up with Grayson, and his location was inconsistent. Anything you saw in these 10 starts, and anything I am missing?
Keith Law
2:00
He had a very good CH in the minors through last year. That pitch he has, and he developed it after signing, so credit him & the Orioles.
JP
2:00
No question here. Just a thank you for your continuous support of the LGBT community. When people and organizations with large audiences continue to show support, it reminds us all that it's ok to be who you were born as. And that continued message of acceptance can hopefully sand down the hate that still exists outside and inside sports, giving closeted athletes hope that they can be themselves.
Keith Law
2:01
You're welcome. I stand with all of my LGBTQ+ readers and will always have your backs.
Romorr
2:01
I think you will agree, Ortiz should be playing for Mateo. But with Gunnar, Frazier, and Urias, what do you do with Westburg? Trade bait come July, and just keep him down? Seems silly if that is the thought process.
Keith Law
2:01
I do agree - isn't Mateo's OBP like .250 since that weird first week? - and I think Westburg would be a very valuable trade piece.
James
2:01
Any thoughts on Jasson's slow start? His plate discipline seems to be there. Is he just hitting into bad luck?
Keith Law
2:01
Slow start last year too, no? He's a baby, and it's early. I am not worried about guys who are young for their levels and struggling in two months.
Guest
2:02
Happy Birthday, Keith! From what we have seen so far from MacKenzie Gore, do you think he is moving closer to being the pitcher that we thought he may be a few years ago?
Keith Law
2:02
I do. It's funny, I found a tweet from someone trying to dunk on me for my top 5 prospects from a few years ago not panning out. The list included Gore and Kelenic. Sometimes, you just have to be patient.
Ooglas
2:02
Is Alvarez early success for the Mets sustainable the whole year? Thanks.
Keith Law
2:02
I'm in.
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