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Klawchat 6/4/18
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Keith Law
1:00
I'm tired of the excuses everybody uses. It's Klawchat.
TC
1:02
Are there any teams that you feel fairly certain will select a player if he is there? Seems to be a ton of uncertainty a few hours out.  Normally there are a few picks that seem cemented the day of the draft.
Keith Law
1:03
Nothing is cemented because 1) someone could fall to a team they didn't expect to get a chance to pick or 2) a likely predraft deal doesn't pan out, but I think Stewart to Atlanta, Adams to Texas, and Denaburg to Washington all are "very likely if the players get there" sort of picks.
Tom
1:03
What percentage would you place on the Tigers NOT selecting Mize 1st overall. Also, if not where is his floor (Phillies at #3?)
Keith Law
1:04
I go back and forth on this. Was all the smoke yesterday about them being off Mize mere posturing to get him to take less than slot? (Really, they should offer the slot for pick #2 plus $1, and he should take it, because he's not getting more than that anywhere else.) I think they probably know who they want, and they probably knew that yesterday, so the correct answer is either 100% or 0%. The answer from outside, without actual information, makes it look like 50/50. So I suppose this is Al Avila's Cat.
Rico Brogna
1:04
If the Phillies land either Madrigal or Bohm (seems they are most interested in a college bat) or even Bart if he falls, how quickly do you think each of these bats gets to the majors?
Keith Law
1:05
None is more than two years away. I'd guess any or all could debut late in 2019.
Tom
1:05
Hey Keith, where would you rate Casey Mize longterm  compared to of Justus Sheffield, Brendan McKay, Bret Honeywell, Sixto  Sanchez and Mitch Keller? (My first klawchat question - so proud!)
Keith Law
1:05
Ahead of Honeywell (hurt), behind the others.
Richard
1:05
On the topic of over-working pitchers at the youth, high school and collegiate levels... Am I off-based at thinking announcers and television personalities deserve a major portion of the blame? Guys like Harold Reynolds praising guys for being "gritty" or "team players" for pitching twice in a collegiate Regional or throwing 120+ pitches in a high school championship game. This instills in our youth that it's noble to be over-worked, and there's something "wrong" if you refuse this type of treatment.
Keith Law
1:05
Yes, it's absolutely part of it, and a problem with having only ex-players in booths and no one with a sound front office or scouting perspective to offer.
Alex Failla
1:05
Has Pirates OF Calvin Mitchell regained the hype he had prior to his rough senior year of hs? He looks to be driving the ball to all fields again and has been impressive this year 200 PA's in full-season ball as a 19 year old.
Keith Law
1:05
He's hit very well and impressed scouts I've talked to. Position is still a question.
Kyle Huber
1:06
What are you hearing for the Pirates tonight? Any chance of one of the top five-ish guys falling to them? Still thinking HS pitching?
Keith Law
1:06
Click on the mock at the top of this page and you'll see my latest thoughts (as of about 10 pm last night, although nothing has really changed yet) for all 30 picks.
Paul Park
1:06
Thoughts on OF Z. Watson at LSU? Chances he goes tonight?
Keith Law
1:06
Unlikely. Fourth OF type, I think after the third round but someone could pop him there.
Andres
1:06
Tranquility Base review. When? Wheeen? WHEN?
Keith Law
1:07
I don't review albums any more and I said a month ago I didn't like this one.
Andy
1:07
Mize doesn't drop below the White Sox right?
Keith Law
1:07
If he gets to the White Sox, then there's something seriously wrong with his medicals that absolutely nobody has mentioned to me or, as far as I can tell, anyone else who does this stuff.
Matt
1:08
Hi Keith.  Any chance Indiana's Jonathan Stiever gets taken before the third round?  Thanks
Keith Law
1:08
I haven't heard his name once all spring.
Mr. Patton
1:08
My son plays U6 travel ball, and I recently attended one of his practice (typically just drop him off). I stayed off to the side to watch but not interfere. I noticed his coach using language I wouldn't approve of in-front-of and towards the players. My wife thinks I'm over-reacting, but I'm considering confronting the coach. Thoughts?
Keith Law
1:08
Is this a question of profanity, or of language that was derisive or harmful to the players? I understand objections to the former, but the latter is where I'd confront a coach - if he was insulting or demeaning players, or even bullying some.
Patty O'Furniture
1:09
You had Carter Stewart mocked to the Braves at 8, after sticking with the Gorman pick for quite a while - is there anybody ahead of ATL that could jump in on Stewart?
Keith Law
1:09
The Giants and Reds would be extreme long shots but have shown interest in him this spring.
Mike
1:09
Keith, what are your thoughts on Duke’s Jimmy Herron? Seems like people are down on him compared to earlier this year.
Keith Law
1:10
Extra OF type. Like Conine, he just didn't do enough at the plate this year.
ScooterMcGavin
1:10
White Sox at #4. I'm worried that Mize and Singer will be taken already. Madrigal scares me a little, reminds me too much of Gordon Beckham. Is India or Bohm a better fit for CWS?
Keith Law
1:11
I think Singer gets there, although I wouldn't take him over any of those three bats you mentioned. I think he's more Carson Fulmer than Chris Sale.
Tyler
1:11
Is Colin Simpson any sort of frat prospect this year? If so, where do you see him going?
Keith Law
1:11
I hear the Alpha Betas have strong interest.
Joe
1:11
Any chance that the Yankees take Lavigne with their first pick?  Seems like that would be a big overdraft based on yours (and others) rankings.
Keith Law
1:12
Sure, it's possible - they may think we're all too light on him. Cold weather bats are hard to evaluate, and Lavigne's value is entirely in his bat, not his glove or legs.
JB
1:12
With neither Hankins nor Rocker listed in your mock, is the consensus that they'll go on over-slot deals in the comp round?
Keith Law
1:12
Yes. Likely both, Hankins more likely.
Jo-Nathan
1:12
How much money, if any, would it take for Kyler Murray to sign and give up football?
Keith Law
1:13
You'd have to ask him. Even if I had that dollar figure - I don't - disclosing it here could pose problems for the kid's eligibility.
HH
1:13
How many draft-eligible pitchers are good enough to pitch in the majors later this year (even in pen)? How does that compare to the average draft?
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