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Keith Law
2:38
The power he flashed in AA - and what I projected from that - hasn't come to fruition yet. Still some time for that.
davealden53
2:38
Is there a rules-based solution to the increased pitchers injuries or is this just what the future of baseball will be?
Keith Law
2:40
We need to discourage pitchers from throwing max-effort on most or all pitches. Reducing the size of pitching staffs might address that, so that pitchers have to pace themselves more as they know they'll likely stay in the game longer ... but will they do so? Will more guys get hurt in the short term from working through fatigue because we've never developed them to throw 100-110 pitches as a starter or 30-40 pitches as a multi-inning reliever?
Taylor
2:40
My fridge went out and my food went bad. I'm in Chandler AZ. What should I have for lunch?
Keith Law
2:40
is Chou's still there? That's the easy pick.
Jay
2:40
So, are we about to join the war?
Keith Law
2:40
you mean start a war?
Brian
2:40
Hi Keith, I know you saw Reading not that long ago. You didn't write anything about Keaton Anthony, and while I know he's never really been much of a prospect, he's just hit at every level—Including 4 doubles & a .917 OPS in his first 7 games at AAA. Is it just a college kid who won't be able to handle major league pitching?
Keith Law
2:40
Yeah, I don't see more than an emergency call-up.
Paul
2:40
if you were picking for the Nats at the top of this draft, what direction would you go in?
Keith Law
2:40
Probably Doyle. You could talk me into Holliday.
Ben
2:40
Your thoughts on the Cards' Rainiel Rodriguez? Are we looking at a future top 50 prospect?
Keith Law
2:41
answered that in a previous chat ... maybe is the best I can do for you.
Kevin
2:41
If you are the Red Sox, would you potentially trade Arias for a bat like Brent Rooker, given there may not be a spot for Arias in the MLB infield anytime soon
Keith Law
2:41
No. I think Arias is too good for that.
Alek
2:42
Is there a world in which Daylen Lile is a solid every day guy? What else does he need to do? He passes the eye test so far in the majors and raked in the high minors at just 22.
Keith Law
2:43
The best chance of that happening is if he's a +5 RAA or better CF. Otherwise I don't think he has the juice to be an everyday guy. I saw him a lot in Wilmington, and while he's a little better hitter now than he was here, the power isn't there.
TJ
2:43
The Angels lineup has two players hitting above .270 and 6/9 (not nice) players with OBP's less than .300, including two below .200. Is it that hard to field replacement level players?
Keith Law
2:43
It's not, but you have to draft better than they have - and I'd extend that to say you have to let your amateur scouts do their jobs in full and take players who might need more time to reach the majors.
Rich
2:43
Klaw you rule. You seeing any specific themes or reasons behind the Yanks dip in player Dev (position players especially) last couple of years?  Seems a lot of guys (Lombard aside) have just stalled. Is it approach?  Profile of who they take?  Player dev lacking?  All of the above?
Keith Law
2:45
How so? I mean that sincerely - who's not developing who should have? They've got a nice stable of arms coming, spread now between A+ and AA, and a couple of really solid bats. I didn't like the Spencer Jones or Trey Sweeney picks, so I'm not surprised neither of them has panned out, but in Jones's case I understand the logic (it's 80 power and a plus athlete). I just didn't think he could hit. And they've done an excellent job getting the most out of some lower-round picks of pitchers, polishing them into guys who are good enough to trade or use as up/down starters.
Troy
2:46
The Miz seems unlikely to make it as a starter. Closers are nice, but I always felt Hader was more valuable as a 2-3 inning fireman whatever stretch of the game was needed. Is there a reason teams don't try elite relief guys in such a role. I feel Miz would fit well in that role.
Keith Law
2:47
I agree, but a guy who gives you 150 innings as a low-volume starter is probably still going to be more valuable than a 75-inning reliever.
Alek
2:47
Saw kiley had kade anderson1/1 to wash….have you heard any connection there?
Keith Law
David
2:47
Is the long-term plan to leave Mayer at third if/when Bregman opts out? Is Story going to stay at short or will he be the guy that moves? What are they doing with Campbell and Rafaela? Make it make sense please!
Keith Law
2:48
Mayer should be at short. He also should be in AAA ... last I looked he was whiffing on breaking stuff more than half the time. They called him up before he made any adjustment to that firm front side.
James
2:48
I don't follow college baseball at all, but love when non P4 schools do well. Any real prospects on Coastal Carolina or Murray State? Looks like a lot of older players
Keith Law
2:48
Caden Bodine, Coastal's catcher, could go in the late first. No one on Murray State. And I'm with you - 100% rooting for the Chanticleers here.
Nick R
2:48
Would love to know what you’re hearing about Ms at 3?
Keith Law
2:48
Same as above - I published a mock draft just a week ago. It's all in there.
Rich
2:49
Speed at which teams getting guys to majors after draft surprising you last couple of years?
Keith Law
2:49
No. There's a strong financial incentive to do so, and the best college competition is good preparation for AA.
Rich
2:49
With all pitchers seeming to be ticking time bombs, are the Pirates just been foolish is wasting Chandler’s arm/pitches in minors at this point?
Keith Law
2:49
At this point I would probably just call him up, although I know they're still working on the breaking stuff.
James
2:49
Should the Pirates have pitched Skenes vs. Skubal because it gives them a better chance to win and something fun to do in a miserable season?
Keith Law
2:50
I'm surprised MLB didn't lean on the two teams to get their act together.
Zac
2:50
If you were the Tigers, would you move Clark and Mcgonigle to AA? Clark has struggled a bit lately, but I feel like they're ready.
Keith Law
2:50
I would have moved them up Sunday night.
J
2:50
Hi. Wouldn't normally ask a question like this, but i was recently informed that Andrew Heaney, Dennis Santana, and IKF for Jordan Lawlar was a reasonable trade and not an offer of 3 journeymen gotten for free having good years that Mike Hazen would laugh at. Please clarify.
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