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Keith Law
1:24
He's not a prospect by my definition for rankings, but I still think he has a good major-league future ahead of him if they just let him play. Alderson et al have really worked against themselves with weird promotions/holding players back. Tebow sucks at two levels, still goes to AA; David Peterson rips apart the Pac 12, has to start in low-A and dominate for over two months just to see the Florida State League.
Santiago
1:24
Hey Keith, what are your thoughts on Orioles left hanger DL Hall? Ceiling? Likely role?
Keith Law
1:25
As is now, mid-rotation starter. Stuff has taken a half-step back.
Alex
1:25
Hey Keith, are you swinging by the Cape at all this summer? Fellow Long Islander interning with Y-D and would love to say hi
Keith Law
1:25
If I go, it'll be the last full week of July, before I head to the Silver Unicorn in Acton for a book signing/talk.
Brian
1:25
Does Jeisson Rosario have a future as an average regular or more?
Keith Law
1:25
Yes, with low probability given his age/distance from the majors.
Sean
1:25
What would you say are reasonable expectations for how Loaisiga will perform while Tanaka is out?
Keith Law
1:26
He was in short-season ball last year, so I'd keep expectations low. Major-league stuff right now, future starter, not major-league command yet.
Archie
1:26
How quickly do you think Bart can get to the majors?
Keith Law
1:26
Within two years. Don't think he's a fast-to-the-majors guy.
Ben
1:26
Why hasn’t there been more made of Ryan Rolison’s advocating violence against President Obama? I realize that this isn’t remotely the same as Luke Heimlich but it would have been absolutely disqualifying for me. Why is he getting such a pass?
Keith Law
1:26
I actually don't think anyone saw it until after he was taken. At least, I didn't. Also, tip to future possible draft picks: Delete your social media accounts. Like, now.
Brian Anderson
1:27
What does my future hold? Rookie of the year this year? Beyond?
Keith Law
1:27
Not ROY for me right now. Future average regular.
Don
1:27
Do front offices consider it a failure if their top 5 pick ends up being a league average player?
Keith Law
1:28
Yes. In some drafts, of course, that's not really fair - the 2008 draft only had two stars in it.
Chris
1:28
Gavin Cecchini is surely better than Jose Reyes, right?
Keith Law
1:28
I don't think you can trust Cecchini on the left side of the infield. I'd love to see the Mets fire Reyes into the heart of the sun, but they would need a backup SS, no?
Brett
1:28
Could Kevin Smith develop enough to push Bichette to another position?  What is his ceiling?
Keith Law
1:28
No, he's not a long-term SS at all.
Reginald
1:29
Do you generally advocate for kids to skip college if they aren’t Day 1 picks but are Day 2?
Keith Law
1:29
Depends on what the bonus might be, their financial situation, and what their projection is - if you're a kid who's likely to get bigger and stronger in college, that's a different answer than if you're 5'11" and maxed out physically.
WhiteSoxAndy
1:29
Keith, do you follow the FIFA World Cup at all? (Please don't respond with the soccer-hating tone that a lot of people I know do. My 2 favorite sports are baseball and soccer - both can be loved!)
Keith Law
1:31
With Italy out, I have no real rooting interest this year ... and I find it hard to justify watching an event in Russia, bought and paid for by a country that has clearly interfered in our electoral process.
CD
1:31
What do you make of Austin Beck so far? Hitting for average, but no power. K rate has improved, but his BB rate has fallen. He's only 19 so he's young for the league, but I don't know if this progress or not.
Keith Law
1:31
Power will be there. Not worried about that at all.
KW
1:31
Thanks for taking the time to do this, Keith. What are the chances Clemens’ dominance in the CWS leads him to reject the Tigers’ 3rd round signing offer and return for a senior year to chase a higher selection?
Keith Law
1:31
Zero. I doubt anyone is that dumb.
Plus he almost certainly agreed to a number already. Backing out of that won't do him or his adviser any favors.
Jim
1:32
I have to confess that, outside of the obvious of being able to sit down together, I'm no overly impressed with the Singapore meeting.  However, I'm not sure how muc of that is due to my total loathing of 45.  So, style/no substance, impressive accomplishment, or another troubling case of enabling an authoritarian regime?
Keith Law
1:33
Right now, just enabling a murderous dictator - giving him the PR boost he wanted, the validation that comes from seeing the DPRK flag alongside the US flag, of seeing a US President saluting a North Korean general. We should judge all leaders on measurable progress, not on pomp and circumstance. (Now, if Trump follows through on ending the federal ban on marijuana, that would be real, measurable progress.)
Jamie
1:34
Is this peak Albert Almora and should he play every day?
Keith Law
1:34
This looks about right. Not a ton of power but strong AVG, high contact, 70 defense.
Erin
1:35
Do you know what's going on with Jose Albertos?  I know I'm not supposed to scout the stat line, but 18+ ERA after 5 starts?
Keith Law
1:35
Fairly certain he has the yips.
Joe
1:35
Think Loaisiga can hold his own in the bigs at this time?  Would it have made more sense to call up Sheffield or someone else?
Keith Law
1:36
He was already on the 40-man. Gave him a big advantage.
Jo-Nathan
1:36
Is Josh Staumont starting to figure it out?
Keith Law
1:36
No. I swear people ask this every year.
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