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Jon
1:13
Are you surprised Nolan Gorman isn’t skipping straight to AA like the cardinals usually do with offensive prospects? How do you think he will fare in such a pitcher friendly league?
Keith Law
1:13
He's only 19, that would make no sense to jump him to AA.
Mike in Sweden
1:13
Why did everyone think that 1B was Bellinger’s “natural” position?
Keith Law
1:13
It was his primary position in HS and he's at least a 70 defender there.
Jerry
1:14
What is Seth Beer’s ceiling?
Keith Law
1:14
Everyday DH. Might have some platoon split issues to work on.
Seth
1:14
The Yankees have now had 6 separate shoulder injuries this season (Betances, Severino, Stanton, Andujar, Loaisiga, Montgomery). I'm not one for conspiracy theories, but doesn't that feel like more than a coincidence? Could this be a strength and conditioning issue?
Keith Law
1:15
Bit of a coincidence, I think; Loaisiga has been injury-prone since before he signed, and Severino's delivery was always a red flag. Plus Stanton seems like he should be in a different category from the five pitchers.
BalbonisImpactedColon
1:15
Is Clint Frazier in the Yankees org at the end of the year?
Keith Law
1:15
I don't think so.
Adam
1:15
I saw a recent report that said Allard was sitting 91-93 and the bite on the curve was back (didnt know it left). Have you heard anything along those lines?
Keith Law
1:15
Nope. I don't believe that velocity either.
CRAIG BIGGIO
1:16
YOU WERE WRONG ABOUT MY BOY WERENT YOU?  ADMIT IT
Keith Law
1:16
YOUR BOY IS HITTING .203 and striking out nearly 30% of the time.
Rando
1:17
Chisholm had potential to make a huge leap on your rankings does he now have a chance to fall out of the top 100?
Keith Law
1:17
What? Why would he fall out of the top 100? He's still one of the best prospects in baseball.
Joe
1:17
Thoughts on the EE trade?  I didn't see a write-up.
Keith Law
1:17
No writeup. No thoughts, really.
Jake
1:17
Gallen or Alzolay a better pitching prospect?  Both seem to be having better years this year
Keith Law
1:17
Alzolay.
Peet
1:17
Is Preller just a bad negotiator? Gave Weathers full slot last year and broke the bank with Hudson Head. Or is Head actually worth that much?
Keith Law
1:18
I wouldn't pay that much for Head. (Phrasing, boom!) Don't know why giving Weathers slot was bad, though. That was his range in the draft.
Jonathan
1:18
Heard an interesting Hidden Brain recently talking about the Placebo Effect. If there are studies showing results without real medical intervention, is this a good road to go down? Is it ethical, and maybe most importantly, is it real?
Keith Law
1:19
The placebo effect is real. Charging people for it, however, is probably unethical.
PJ
1:19
I am all for the safety of expanded netting, and know you are too.  But I think the change needs to happen in tandem with changing the location of the cameras for baseball telecasts.  Too many teams let wires and poles and netting get in the way of the tv viewing.  There's sometimes a catch by the RF or LF is hidden behind a load-supporting wire.
Keith Law
1:19
Sure but isn't that an easy fix?
JR
1:19
Thoughts on Anthony Kay and his development? Does he make it to MLB this year? Is he ready?
Keith Law
1:19
I think he's ready. Could see him recalled if they trade one or more starters next month.
Sam
1:19
Have you heard anything on Royce Lewis? Numbers don't look so great...thanks for the chat!
Keith Law
1:19
I've mentioned his swing & setup changes already ... way too many moving parts. Not sure who taught him that but I imagine the Twins aren't pleased.
Ryan
1:20
Tatis Jr. has been on fire since coming back off the IL. What's his ceiling at his peak. Perennial MVP candidate?
Keith Law
1:20
Yes, absolutely.
Quinn the Eskimo
1:20
In your opinion, is College Baseball at all levels too "white"?  Too much talk about "fundamentals" and "playing the game the right way", etc...
Keith Law
1:21
It's very white on the field, too, probably a function of disparate opportunities at youth levels and the lack of full scholarships. Baseball's an expensive sport to play.
Bobby
1:21
Still think Dom Smith > Alonso?
Keith Law
1:21
Yes.
Matt
1:21
What in the world happened with Mike Vasil?
Keith Law
1:21
He made a bad choice.
Brett
1:21
What methods of cooking is spatchcocking a chicken especially good for?
Keith Law
1:21
High-heat roasting. Apparently good for grilling but I've never tried it.
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