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Keith Law
3:16
I believe they're looking for 2020 bullpen help.
RJS
3:17
I'm sensing a theme among the Cubs picks so far, and I can't say I'm disappointed. Fair to suggest they'll try most of the pitchers taken through 5th round as starters or might McAvene stay in the pen and try to move up quickly that way? Thanks for the chats, KLaw.
Keith Law
3:17
McAvene has three pitches to start, but that does change his time frame and they may choose to move him faster as a reliever.
Dave
3:17
How should college baseball deal with pitcher overuse? Pitch counts? Appearance caps? Because we see yet more gross overuse again this postseason.
Keith Law
3:18
MLB should pull any support for college baseball until the NCAA agrees to abide by PitchSmart guidelines, including changing the draft rules to make players eligible at any time (after their freshman or sophomore years) unless the NCAA relents. MLB has all the leverage here.
Jeff
3:18
Do you think Soph elig Gabe Holt still goes today or is he going back to school?
Keith Law
3:18
I wonder if he told teams he didn't want to sign. Obviously a top five rounds talent.
Sean
3:19
Yankees do a poor job drafting in these early rounds. Yes or no?
Keith Law
3:19
No. Liked the Sikkema pick a lot.
Eric
3:19
what power grade does Bleday have? can it transfer to MLB?
Keith Law
3:19
It's plus and it will translate. He has exceptional hand/wrist strength.
Bradley
3:19
Love the James Beard pick for the White Sox on name alone.  Outcome likely to be Terrance Gore?  Billy Hamilton?  Hopefully more?
Keith Law
3:20
Same org that turned Micker Adolfo from a workout phenom into an actual hitter. I give them a good chance here.
Greg
3:20
You seemed to like the Blue Jays' first couple of picks. Does the addition of Robertson (who you ranked better than his draft position) make it a very successful first few picks?
Keith Law
3:20
Yep. Really like it so far.
Mike
3:20
Braves drafting looks off on paper. Is that your assessment? Have you heard anything on it so far?
Keith Law
3:21
Philip is the one pick i just do not understand. Not a day one guy, probably not a top three rounds guy.
JG
3:21
Did the Twins reach on Kavaco or is the potential worth the risk?
Keith Law
3:21
Both could be true, I think. There is plenty of potential there. I think there's more hit tool risk than they do, obviously.
Brian
3:21
So are the Mets first 3 picks worth senior signs in rounds 4-10?
Keith Law
3:21
Yes.
3:22
Literally got the best HS pitching prospect in the draft - my rankings and MLB's agree. Fangraphs had him behind Priester and I don't have any dispute with that.
Rob
3:22
I ummm don't understand the Padres draft after the first round.  Regardless of the quality of their assessment it feel like they're reaching for players they could've gotten later.  thoughts?
Keith Law
3:23
I disagree. I think they may have gone under for Driscoll to help pay for Head.
#phrasing
Nate
3:23
When you say you feel like the Astros have chosen a draft philosophy you don’t think will work in the long run...is that tied into the big overhaul they’ve had with their scouting department in recent years?
Keith Law
3:23
You mean the elimination of their scouting department?
Simon
3:23
I know you quit beef, what are your thoughts on dairy milk alternatives? My infant son is allergic to dairy and soy, and we've been researching oat milk
Keith Law
3:23
Oat milk is extremely sweet, which has its pros and cons. I think cashew milk is my favorite all-purpose alternative, although it's expensive (and should be).
Andy
3:24
Any more details on what caused teams to take Espino off their boards? Was this reflected in your rankings?
Keith Law
3:24
It was not reflected in my rankings because I heard it less than 24 hours before the draft. I would have moved him *way* down.
Chris
3:24
How fast can Baty move? Can he move up the ranks faster bc he's already 19.5 or doesn't matter?
Keith Law
3:25
I believe he can finish next year in high-A - that he's strong enough and advanced enough as a hitter to do so. That would obviate the age concern.
Sean
3:25
I can't find much, but some articles are suggesting that Conor Grammes (Xavier in Ohio) is hitting 98-100 MPH as a starting pitcher, sitting 94-97. How accurate is that?
Keith Law
3:25
He absolutely hit 100 mph in Arizona in February, but he can't hit the broad side of a barn when he's throwing that hard.
Kedelbro
3:25
Does Will Holland have any shot to get his swing back?
Keith Law
3:25
Yes.
Kevin
3:25
The Red Sox took Noah Song in the 4th round today. He's from Navy with a 2 year commitment still. Is this just another guy who will get a 10k bonus?
Keith Law
3:26
I don't think he's a $10K guy. The Red Sox must believe he's going to be allowed to pitch, though, which isn't really the history with Navy players.
Andrew Please
3:26
Dodgers seem to love drafting guys who strike out less than they walk. Is that something that is a bit overrated? If not, why aren't other teams as interested in it?
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