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Joshua
1:12
Do you have you think the Nats preference would be to take any one of the "Big 6" college bats at #10 over Yesavage or anyone else in that spot? Thanks.
Keith Law
1:12
Oh yes. Yesavage is not in the top 10 by talent. He's clearly in tier 2.
champdo
1:12
Who do you think has the better chance at success: Caminiti or Griffin?
Keith Law
1:12
Caminiti, but he also has the injury risk of a pitcher.
Lark11
1:12
Hey Keith, Jac and Condon are both taller hitters (6-5/6-6), but to my untrained eye Jac's swing seems more compact and shorter to the point of contact, whereas Condon seems to have a bit more length. Basically, it feels like Condon has more "tall hitter risk" than Jac. Is this reflected in the fact that the main risk to Jac's offensive game is chase rate rather than contact rate? Whereas some talk about the risk to Condon's offensive game being contact rate/hit tool related. Is Jac better positioned to minimize the traditional "tall hitter/long levers" risk? Thanks!!!
Keith Law
1:13
Don't agree on the swing length, and Caglianone has substantially worse plate discipline.
Ryan
1:13
How likely do you think it is that Seaver King is actually there at 21... I would love it.
Keith Law
1:13
Didn't have a great year after the transfer, I think it's even money or better he gets out of the top 20.
Josh
1:13
If you're picking first what's the point of all the smoke screens?
Keith Law
1:14
Trying to strike the best $ deal with whoever you're taking.
Matt
1:14
Higher upside: Justin Crawford or Aidan miller?
Keith Law
1:14
Crawford more upside, Miller more probability.
Braydon
1:14
The 5 names you have with the Cardinals are Rainer, Burns, Smith, Montgomery, and Wetherholt. What are the odds their pick isn't one of those 5?
Keith Law
1:14
If I thought they might take someone else, I would have listed them.
AK
1:14
As a Tigers fan, who of the consensus top 5/10 has the best chance to slip to their pick at 11? Thanks for doing this!
Keith Law
1:14
Griffin. And I've heard them on him.
Sleepy
1:14
I've seen it mentioned on other sites that it may be possible that Cags could play corner OF whereas others believe he's 1B only. Could he cut it in a corner or is he 1B only in your eyes?
Keith Law
1:14
I'd try him in a corner to see. Good enough athlete with 80 arm. Dumb to waste him at 1b only.
JT
1:15
McGonigle was a guy you liked at this time last year, and he is hitting a ton so far. Do you see him developing enough power to be an above average regular / occasional All-Star?
Keith Law
1:15
Yes. He's hitting the ball harder than I expected for year one. (And a lot harder than Jacob Wilson!)
Andy
1:15
If Condon goes pick 1, who is your prediction at pick 2?
Keith Law
1:15
Bazzana.
Kevin
1:16
Why is the MLB draft structured differently than the other major sports? Blows my mind that teams knowingly pass on the best available player to get someone worse but that can be signed cheaper. Would MLBPA not agree to some sort of structured rookie scale that locks in contract value at each draft slot? Thanks Keith
Keith Law
1:16
Why would the union agree to that? What do they get out of it?
Jordan
1:16
thoughts on george wolkow? please, white sox fans need something to take us away from this apathy
Keith Law
1:16
Dude has a 42% strikeout rate. This ain't it.
Ryan
1:17
If you were the GM of the Red Sox, would you buy/sell/do nothing? Would you be willing to move one or two top prospects?  A lot of mixed messaging happening in Boston on their intended path.
Keith Law
1:17
Buy.
Dallas
1:17
how good is James tibbs bat (only 50+ tool) where teams would consider taking a future platoon bat top 12 overall?
Keith Law
1:17
"Future platoon bat" is rather pessimistic.
Insert Witty Name Here
1:17
Curious to know what kind of speakers/headphones you use for music? I asked a few years ago I think and you said you don’t have use for high quality speakers. But the other day I listened to Moby’s new album through my phone and thought it sucked. Then I played it in my car with my expensive speakers and the added sound changed everything.
Keith Law
1:18
finally had to get airpods because I got a new phone. It's that or the car. Nothing fancy, not willing to spend $ for more.
Craig
1:18
The groups of players who would have been traditionally taken in rounds 21-50, what are they doing in this new world? Are they going to independent leagues, signing post-draft FA deals with MLB orgs, giving up on organized ball and getting their teaching degree?
Keith Law
1:18
Indy ball, undrafted free agents, a lot will just go to college.
Ryan Hall
1:18
Hello Keith. What would you do in the Jays situation? Just trade expiring contracts or burn it down? Also, any pizza recommendations in Phoenix downtown?
Keith Law
1:18
Bianco, Cibo, Federal.
I'd wait ten more games to decide.
SJ
1:18
It looks like a lost year for Jordan Lawlar. Is he someone you're concerned about long term or were the injuries all just bad luck?
Keith Law
1:19
Concerned that he seems to have trouble staying on the field.
Paul
1:19
I’m a new dad to a 4 month old.  How are you managing raising kids under the looming specter of the collapse of democracy?  I don’t even know how I’m going to begin to talk to him or try to keep him safe
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