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Keith Law
1:13
On what grounds?
Alex in Austin
1:13
Would you move Luis Matos in your rankings at all based on the first 2 months performance?
Keith Law
1:14
Less on performance specifically but on health & return to how he looked in 2021 pre-injury when he did make my top 100.
Guest
1:14
I doubt that Vientos is a star but why bring him up just to sit him? Why not leave him in the minors if they aren’t willing to play him?
Keith Law
1:14
I wonder if this is another case where the FO brought up a guy Buck doesn't like so he won't play him.
Mac
1:14
Probably didnt make the cut for your first round misses piece but, as a Stanford fan, what was the downfall of Austin Wilson?
Keith Law
1:14
He wasn't a first-rounder, so no. I thought the swing never recovered post-Stanford. I know some scouts who never thought he was that advanced a hitter.
Alex
1:15
Have you changed your long term outlook on Kyle Bradish based on his performance this year and last, or do you still see him as a future reliever?
Keith Law
1:16
No change. He had a nearly 5 ERA last year, so I'm not sure how that would change anything. Baltimore's defense helps him a lot (which is to the team's credit).
Andrew
1:16
I read a stat that the Tigers have produced 20 less WAR from their hitting than the next worse club. I'm really hoping Langford falls to 3, as a fan tired of bad at bats.
Keith Law
1:17
They have to take the right guy, and then develop him. I was never wild about Torkelson, but come on - I don't think anybody thought he's struggle as much as he has (acknowledging that he's started to hit more this month).
Aaron C.
1:18
Almost time for the 2023 half-year award. Best meal you've had so far this year? Best dessert?
Keith Law
1:19
Best meal I've had this year was at Talula's Table in Kennett Square. Honorable mentions to Laser Wolf in Philly, Juniper & Ivy in San Diego, Baba in St. Petersburg. Best dessert was the coffee ganache-topped 'yodel' at Juniper & Ivy.
Dana
1:19
Should the Yankees bite the bullet and swap Volpe for Peraza, at least in the short term?
Keith Law
1:20
Not a bad idea. Also, again, a reminder that making major roster decisions off spring training performance is generally not a good idea. It's like hiring off the interview rather than the resume.
Dallas
1:21
Liover Pegiero seems to be heating up in AA and is still only 22. Do you foresee him having a future in the big leagues, and what should the pirates do with their glutony of middle infield prospects?
Keith Law
1:21
I like Peguero but he's repeating the level, so we need to see him carry over these improvements to AAA.
James
1:22
Are we concerned about Emmanuel Rodriguez' K rate yet? Any change on his potential outcomes or still too early to make any difference?
Keith Law
1:22
He was promoted to high A after just 47 games in low A and then a season-ending injury. And he's only 20. I'd have a lot more patience with him.
Jesse B
1:23
Any concern with Kevin Alcantara not walking or hitting hrs?
Keith Law
1:23
More the BB and K numbers. The homers will come. Still young, but not what I was hoping for.
Mike
1:23
Favorite east coast beach?
Keith Law
1:23
I am not a beach person, sorry.
Ryan
1:23
Where do you think Tanner Witt fits in this upcoming draft? Obviously he hasn't looked incredible this early off TJ, though it seems like what you would expect. Dodgers first pick(seems very Dodgersy) to the Comp B round seem realistic for him?
Keith Law
1:24
I think something like that - some team hoping they're nabbing a first-rounder on the cheap.
Duder
1:24
How far does Jacob Wilson drop?
Keith Law
1:24
Who says he's dropping?
Duder
1:24
Who's got the most helium and could slip into the 1st round who you never would have guessed would get there at the start of the year?
Keith Law
1:24
That is easily Joe Whitman at Kent State.
HH
1:24
I have heard much less about pitcher abuse by college coaches the last couple of years. Have thing actually improved?
Keith Law
1:24
Yes, absolutely. I think one big reason is they know people are watching, including scouts and recruits.
Chris
1:25
How excited should I get as a Brewers fan about Jacob Misiorowski's early-career returns? Can be become an elite pitching prospect?
Keith Law
1:25
I wrote him up last month - that delivery is not going to let him be a starter. https://bit.ly/3BFXPtJ
JR
1:25
Remember all the weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth about universal DH? And now you hear almost nothing about it? Guess it didn't ruin the game after all!
Keith Law
1:26
Yep. Now they're complaining about other things that might "ruin" the game.
chauncey
1:27
what is wrong with the mets?
Keith Law
1:27
I don't think it's one single thing but perhaps betting that much on older starting pitchers wasn't a great plan.
Brian in NoVA
1:27
At what point does Baltimore start thinking of trading about some of their position players prospects to get some pitching? It feels like they have their window of contention is getting close.
Keith Law
1:27
Now, right? I feel like this July is that time.
Reedy
1:28
Is there anything to fix with Cam Collier? He oozes talent but the numbers are not following thus far.
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