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Matt
1:22
If Verlander pitches another 6 years and ages well he could finish top 10 all time in SP WAR and top 6 post WWII.  If he ages really well or pitches longer he could finish in the Maddux, RJ and Ryan category.    He is one of the best pitchers of all time and I don't think he gets enough credit.  Do you agree?
Keith Law
1:22
I think he gets credit. He's a clear HoFer.
Josh
1:22
Is there still room for Amed Rosario to become an above average regular? Hes only 23, but he is also a Met. You understand my confusion.
Keith Law
1:22
I'm still in.
Jim
1:22
Keith, Thanks as always for the chats.  Have you heard anything on the status of the Nats' Mason Denaburg?  He didn't pitch after being drafted because of (IIRC) biceps tendinitis.  He's listed on the Auburn NY-Penn roster, but others have said that's unconfirmed.  It would be … weird … if their 2019 #1 pick started pitching before their 2018 #1.
Keith Law
1:22
I thought he was also fighting some injury this spring. I could be wrong.
JR
1:22
Your daughter still appreciate animated movies? Will you be seeing Toy Story 4 this weekend?
Keith Law
1:22
Yes, but not seeing it first weekend. Let the crowds die down a bit.
Dave
1:23
What aspect of baseball do you think is under-covered right now?
Keith Law
1:23
Minor league salaries.
TJ
1:23
Re Matt Boyd: Frazier and Florial or Dom Smith and Gimenez too much to ask? Too little? About right?
Keith Law
1:24
Why would the Mets trade for him? The Yankees offer seems reasonable, but then again I'm not a big believer in Florial's chance to learn to recognize pitches.
Kretin
1:24
Think the Mets sign Allan?
Keith Law
1:24
Yes.
They did not draft him on a whim. They clearly believed they had the money he wanted. If he doesn't sign it's likely some non-financial issue. But I believe he'll sign.
Matt
1:25
When does a team blow up the entire draft system by spending much more than the limit and getting a great draft haul of "unsignable players."  Losing the picks in the future hurts, but couldn't they just do the same thing every year?  Not having a first round pick hurts less  if you spend the same way every year.
Keith Law
1:25
You'd essentially punt the next draft or two by doing this. It might be a valid strategy but the risk + backlash would be substantial.
Tock
1:26
To what range do you see Deivi rising in the mid-season rankings?
Keith Law
1:27
He'll be in the top 50 but not rising a ton ... it's not like he's substantially different than what I said he was in January. He'll move up due to graduations/injuries ahead of him.
Brian
1:27
I know you've been bearish on Dakota Hudson, but do you think his last couple months (significantly improved results from an abundance of ground balls, although a blah K/BB ratio) portend a secure role in the Cards rotation? Or is he more of a reliever long term?
Keith Law
1:27
Still think he's a reliever.
Mark
1:27
Has Trent Grisham turned himself back into a prospect again? Still walks a lot and doesn't strike out but now he actually has power. Still only 22 too.
Keith Law
1:27
Yes, absolutely. Maybe a regular, definitely a big leaguer.
Concerned Citizen
1:27
I'm scared to death by Trump's brinksmanship, this time with Iran. Please reassure me in any way you see fit.
Keith Law
1:28
I have no way to reassure you on this, sorry.
Jeff D.
1:28
Which Dodger catching prospect has the best career:  Smith, Ruiz, Cartaya?
Keith Law
1:28
Ruiz, Smith, Cartaya, in that order, but all three are prospects.
Salty
1:28
Keith - I bailed on Archer a few seasons ago, but started DVR'ing this season.  I know you bailed awhile back...did you ever get back in, and if so, how's the season been?
Keith Law
1:28
I am through season 8. Still enjoyed it.
Liam
1:30
Cristian Pache has been great offensively in AA - more walks than all of last year, same homers, etc.

In your top 100, you mentioned he's a 20-25 homer guy that never posts high OBPs, with the new MLB ball is something like .300/.355 with 30 homers realistic?
Keith Law
1:31
I'd bet the under on that. He's also probably an 80 defender in center, though, so he'd still be a star.
Aubrey
1:31
Between Yordan Alvaraez' performance in AAA & so far in MLB, have you seen/heard anything about him that makes you rethink his initial ranking as a prospect this season?
Keith Law
1:31
Nope. Too many fans seem to think that omitting a player from my top 100 means I think he's terrible. That was never the case.
Joules
1:31
I don’t love Pache’s HR spray chart. You think he’ll be able to get into any oppo power?
Keith Law
1:31
Yes.
scrapper
1:32
Why is MacKenzie Gore still in high A ball?  He’s dominated there all season.
Keith Law
1:32
I truly doubt he's there much longer.
Mike
1:32
My company is having a pie baking contest at the company BBQ.  What kind of pie should I go with?
Keith Law
1:32
Whatever fruit is in season at the time.
Mike
1:32
Do you think Hiura stays at 2B long term or when will he move off 2B? I don’t know how he’s looked in the minor leagues at 2B but he looked bad in his brief stint in the Show
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