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Klawchat 6/1/23
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Chris
2:03
Any thoughts on the Cards handling of Jordan Walker? Seems like they had no real strategy at all for their outfield glut of mediocrity, and then allowed spring training to dictate bringing him up.
Keith Law
2:03
The last part is the big one. It feels like they reacted to spring training, as the Yanks did with Volpe. I just don't believe that's ever a good process.
James
2:03
How should we look at Jackson Chourio’s stat line give that the AA league is using the new pre-tacked ball? Realistic to say he may have even more success in AAA due to that?
Keith Law
2:04
It's realistic to hope for that, yes. Excuse my language, but MLB is really fucking up some stat lines, and maybe some development, by experimenting with this stuff in affiliated leagues.
Pat
2:04
Thoughts on the Lasso finale?
Keith Law
2:04
I want to write something longer about the whole season, but my short take is that the finale was very good, and the episode before was great, but the rest of S3 was a huge disappointment.
Erik
2:04
Josh Jung is hitting well but is striking out a lot. I haven't done a deep dive on the numbers, but is he more likely to sustain this or crash? Also, Happy Birthday!
Keith Law
2:04
I believe he'll cut down on the K% over time.
Matt
2:04
If conservatives boycott everything, how are they gonna eat? Starving to death to own the libs.
Keith Law
2:05
I don't see any evidence these boycotts do anything except stir up online anger and maybe put money in grifters' pockets.
Optimistic Nats Fan
2:05
One analyst I read said he did not see more than one above-average MLB player out of MacKenzie Gore, Josiah Gray, Keibert Ruiz,  CJ Abrams, James Wood, Brady House, Elijah Green, Jarlin Susana, or Rober Hassell.

Agree or disagree?
Keith Law
2:05
I disagree. A lot.
PJ
2:05
This may be a dumb question, but in yesterday's Cubs game, they had to send up Edwin Rios in a critical spot in the game.  Rios has hit under .100, struggled in minors, is 29yrs old, and was never a prospect.  Why are guys like that on big league rosters?
Keith Law
2:06
Rios was a prospect, just never got a chance. The Cubs have a lot of non-factors on their roster, though.
Sean
2:06
Happy Birthday, KLAW.  Love all your work!  Question on Bryce Miller... With his fastball spin rate, are hitters going to start figuring him out?  Or is it so unusual that he is going to be a step ahead?
Keith Law
2:06
Spin rate in a vacuum isn't that telling.
wickethewok
2:07
Is it acceptable to be excited about the Pirates having the first pick? I'm still cautious due to their player development track record
Keith Law
2:07
Yeah, I think they're doing a better job with some of the guys in the system already. Keller's a win. Chandler and Solometo are coming along.
Romorr
2:08
Any trips to Aberdeen recently, or soon? Interested in what you think of Fabian, Wagner, and Willems.
Keith Law
2:08
Saw them once earlier in the spring, need to see more and will definitely get down there this month.
Guest
2:08
What are a couple of your favorite boardgames a 6-year-old can handle? We've played My First Carcassonne, and she liked it, but it pretty quickly felt maybe a little too simple. If you have any recommendations for collaborative games, those would be especially appreciated. So far we've played Outfoxed, which she enjoys.
Keith Law
2:08
Outfoxed is great. So is Dragomino. Also Quacks & Co.
Optimistic Nats Fan
2:08
Scouting the statline: Carter Keiboom and Brady House have similar numbers in A-ball. How are they different?
Keith Law
2:08
House destroys baseballs.
Ryan
2:08
Corbin Carroll is turning into an absolute beast already. Not a question, just marveling at how good he is already.
Keith Law
2:09
My guy. I said it in 2019 - if he were 6'2" rather than 5'10", he would have been in discussion at 1-1.
Michael
2:09
You are the reason I finally subscribed to the Athletic. For those who aren't aware, you can get it for $20 a year now. It's a pretty good deal
Keith Law
2:09
Thank you!
Timmy
2:09
No response needed. Just hear to say happy birthday. I’ve enjoyed following meadow party, and appreciate your honest, open newsletters. Followed you for awhile now and I’m happy for you and your family that y’all seem to be doing so well. Happy 50th!
Keith Law
2:10
And thank you.
That's all for this week - I'm sorry I couldn't get to even half of your questions. Thanks for reading and for all of the birthday wishes. I'll resume hating your favorite teams momentarily - and I'll have a new draft prospect ranking up next week. Stay safe, everyone.
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