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Keith Law
2:50
Had I had a drink in front of me, I would have spit it out.
Jay
2:50
Are we about to go to war? Without congressional approval?
Keith Law
2:50
I can't imagine Republicans would go for such a blatant abuse of executive power, Jay. What are you even thinking?
J
2:50
Feel like most teams Harry Ford would be up around now, but he's in a weird spot. Feels like a trade likely, but what do you think most likely course of action with him?
Keith Law
2:51
Would be up to play where, though?
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
2:51
Been to Long Island recently?  Looking for some new food recommendations.
Keith Law
2:51
Last time I was there was to see Sean Newcomb pitch at Stony Brook. It's been a while.
Jason
2:51
Odds the brewers could have 3-4 top 20 prospects going into next year with Made, Pena, Pratt, Quero? Also, do you see Pena moving a bit faster than Made, though with less upside?
Keith Law
2:52
Odds of 3-4 in the top 20 are probably zero.
Izzy
2:52
Is Iron Maiden the best heavy metal band ever?
Keith Law
2:52
Yes. What's the question, though?
Izzy
2:52
How has Mookie looked at SS this year? I've seen some metrics that say he's been top 5, but then asked Eric L at FG and he said Mookie's arm was weak and gave him a 45 grade. Where are you?
Keith Law
2:53
I haven't seen anywhere near enough of him to offer a subjective opinion. I don't watch as much MLB stuff because I'm typically watching minors or amateurs in the spring.
Anxiety on LI
2:53
This time next year best chance at top prospect overall:  Made, Pena, Griffin, other
Keith Law
2:53
Other.
Jason
2:53
Has your projection Eduardo Quintero changed? How much of his power this year been a product of where he's playing?
Keith Law
2:54
Rancho has always been a great place to hit, but he's actually hitting much better on the road, in neutral parks. K% is a little higher than you'd like but it's a great season. Does it change my projection ... I don't think so?
Evan F.
2:54
Any winners from the MLB Combine this week?
Keith Law
2:54
It's only about the interviews, really. I'm not there - I'll talk to scouts after it's over.
2:55
I have never seen the point of going, since most of the good prospects don't play in the games there.
Brian
2:55
Any thoughts on why the Phillies have been so bad at developing both hitters and relievers? Kerkering and Conor Brogdon are really it since Hector Neris debuted in 2014 & Rhys Hoskins is probably the only above average bat they've developed since the core of the 2008 team.
Keith Law
2:56
I have long believed that you develop relievers by bringing in a lot of starters and letting them sort themselves out. I don't feel like they've done a ton of that - and they've also traded a lot of prospects away, too.
StanleyHudson
2:56
Are Painters recent struggles at AAA concerning? Do you see him as a legit future #1? Best current/past MLBer comparison? Thanks Klaw, love your chats!
Keith Law
2:57
They've got him using the slider heavily, and it's probably his worst pitch. The numbers are worse as a result, so that doesn't bother me, but I don't get forcing the slider on him when the CB is plus and the FB plays.
James
2:57
I get that Skenes is a generational talent and it would be a PR nightmare to trade him. But given that he's one pitch away from TJ, isn't the smarter play to trade him if you can get a current MLB starter, a potential future MLB starter and three likely field players given how bad their offense is? Horton, Wiggins, Alcantara, Caissie and Rojas? Wouldn't that make them a much better club both now and in the future?
Keith Law
2:57
Could you ever really get full value for what he brings to the franchise? Not just on-field value, but as the centerpiece, someone fans will pay to see.
Darren
2:57
I know you hate Delauter (a joke of course) but, given the hole in RF in Cleveland, he should be up pretty damn soon you’d like to think?!
Keith Law
2:57
Yes - if he'd been healthy he would probably have been up in April.
John
2:58
Isn't it in teams' best interest to leave players in the minor leagues for as long as possible?  Why put Roman Anthony (or Bryce Harper or Juan Soto) on a fast track through the minors, and then lose him to free agency just as they hit their presumed physical prime?  Instead, the players get rushed through the minors (where many are not learning the defensive half of the game at all), and their prime physical years are played for the guy's second team, not the team that drafted him.
Keith Law
2:58
The point of developing prospects is to get their value on the field in the majors. If you hold a guy down for service-time reasons, then you're not reaping any benefits from his bat/arm when he's ready. You're betting on a highly uncertain return six or seven years in the future over a more certain return now.
Jib
2:58
Is Joshua Baez doing what you thought he might be able to do? Or is this a testament to the Cardinals shift to actually growing their player development program? Or both?
Keith Law
2:59
I'm cautiously optimistic on that one, and very much crediting it to the new PD folks.
Bobo
2:59
Will Andrew Bailey tell Kyle Harrison to throw his slider more?
Keith Law
2:59
The true slider? I hope so. Not the slurvy one. Or help him try to alter its shape.
James
2:59
Have you tried Tribute Pizza in San Diego? Bianco level
Keith Law
2:59
No but it's on my list.
Mike
2:59
Who is the most talented player of the past 10 years that won't make the hall of fame? First thought is Byron Buxton but wanted your take.
Keith Law
2:59
He is the Eric Davis of our era.
zoor
2:59
Kevin McGonigle on #1 prospect watch ?
Keith Law
2:59
Yes.
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