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Keith Law
3:18
I, Claudius. Perhaps not what you were asking for.
John
3:18
Hey Klaw, How back is Druw Jones? Top 50/25izh?
Keith Law
3:19
Jones was on my top 50 this winter. He was also on the top 50 I posted three weeks ago.
Chris
3:19
Are any of these players in the upper system potential next year starters for the Yanks at 1B, 2B, 3B?  Rice (assume you think he has less chance than Wells to catch), Rumfield, Durbin, Vivas, Peraza, Hardman?
Keith Law
3:19
Rice can't catch. Peraza might end up a starter, but that's it from that list. Rice has too much swing and miss on stuff in the zone, and it's a function of his swing.
Matt
3:19
I know that fans and some writers can overreact too early when a young player struggles(like fans who complain that Elly de la Cruz is a disappointment because he didn't show up as an MVP at 22). Are there examples of teams giving up too early on a young player (a version of MLB ready prospect fatigue)?
Keith Law
3:19
Gary Sheffield comes to mind. Brandon Phillips too.
Guest
3:19
How does Bazzana as a prospect compare to Matt McLain last year?
Keith Law
3:20
Do you mean McLain in his draft year? He had a broken hamate for part of that spring and didn't get a chance to put up big numbers or even show what sort of power he had.
Jared
3:20
Wondering which of the Orioles prospects as you see as the "easiest" for team to move in possible trades, given their glut of talent, current roster construction and which prospects are desirable to other teams.
Keith Law
3:21
They could easily trade two outfielders and not even notice - Mayo is the best of them and the one I'd keep if possible, but he has to be in that group with Kjerstad, Cowser, even fringier guys like Stowers if they can fill out a trade. Norby and Westburg would also have a lot of value as guys who could step right into a major-league role but who the Orioles don't entirely need.
J
3:21
What position do you think Seaver King initially plays in pro ball?
Keith Law
3:21
Depends on who drafts him but my best guess is someone tries him out at SS again.
Jerry
3:21
If the Astros are in the same place at the deadline, should they give serious consideration to trading Alvarez, Tucker, or Valdez?  Seems like those would be the only ones who would bring a substantial return.
Keith Law
3:22
I'd really try to extend Tucker and shop the other two. You build around guys like Tucker.
Dan
3:22
Is Lazaro Montes simply doing what he was expected to do in A-ball this year, or has he shown something that changes how evaluators are viewing him?
Keith Law
3:22
His pitch selection is improved from last year.
Chris
3:23
long term thoughts on Gil as a starter?
Keith Law
3:23
Didn't think he could start pre-TJ with a non-functional changeup, but now he has a plus one and that makes him a high-end starter for me.
Ken
3:23
Where do you see Vanderbilt RHP Bryce Cunningham falling in the draft?
Keith Law
3:23
solid season but college relievers don't typically get much above the fourth round.
Mike
3:24
Why wont Bal call up Kjerstad?
Keith Law
3:24
I don't know. They seem too committed to Cowser, who's been a replacement-level guy for two months now, and undercommitted to Kjerstad.
Brian
3:24
What position would you move Marco Luciano to? 2nd? LF?
Keith Law
3:24
I think LF and you just let him hit.
Michael
3:24
Why is Kris Bryant so bad?  You can't say injuries
Keith Law
3:24
Why can't I? That's the most parsimonious explanation.
JR
3:24
A couple months ago, the Mets/Dodgers was the Saturday game of the week on Fox. Fox was having technical difficulties that day, so for the first few innings you couldn't hear the announcers, but you could hear all the sounds of the game (the crowd, the crack of the bat, the batter being announced, etc.). It was awesome. Wish that was a viewing option.
Keith Law
3:25
I've said this for years - some announcers are great and I would listen to them (Benetti, Sciambi, the comedy act that is the Phillies' TV booth), but sometimes I'd rather just hear the ambient sounds of the game.
CVD
3:25
It looked like Dylan Crews had started to settle into AA, but his numbers weren't overwhelming. Agree with the promotion to AAA?
Keith Law
3:25
Yes, he was ready.
Dusty Rhodes
3:25
Were we wrong to question Jacob Wilson as the first of the non-big 5 drafted last draft? He’s been tearing it up.
Keith Law
3:25
Yes, it was a huge reach given who else was on the board.
Gordon
3:26
Going to the bay area this weekend to catch an A’s and a Giants game. Favorite restaurants, things to do in SF? Is the colosseum really that bad?
Keith Law
3:26
The A's stadium is a dump. I haven't been to the area in years but Cotogna and Del Popolo stick out in my mind.
Ricky Morton
3:26
Elijah Green. It’s over, right?
Keith Law
3:27
Way too soon for that.
Joseph
3:27
Have your thoughts changed at all on the viability of Nick Gonzales?
Keith Law
3:27
Viability?
Donald
3:27
Hi Keith,

I loved your scouting notebook on the Hartford/Somerset games. Do you have any immediate plans to see Portland in person? Aside from the Mayer/Anthony/Teel trio, I’m curious about Kristian Campbell. He’s been mashing this year but his swing is absolutely ugly. What have you heard about him as a prospect?
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