JotCast | Klawchat 7/18/19

Klawchat 7/18/19

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Keith Law

1:00

This can't go on - I must inform the Law. Oh, that's me. Klawchat.

Craig

1:01

Does Corbin Burnes still have a lot of trade value? If you were a seller (i.e. Toronto, Texas, Detroit), would you be willing to accept him as the centerpiece for a Stroman/Minor/Boyd deal?

Keith Law

1:01

He was just placed on the IL with a shoulder injury, so I think his value right now is zero until he shows he's healthy.

Rob

1:01

What are your thoughts on Robel Garcia? His path the MLB is quite interesting. Do you thinkk he's an everyday 2B?

Keith Law

1:02

His path is unprecedented. I would guess his high strikeout rate will keep him from being an average regular, but I don't feel very strongly about that (since we have no history with him), and I'd like to see him prove me wrong.

Matt

1:02

Hi Keith, is Nick Economos a legit prospect? He's been solid in two levels of A-ball this seaon.

Keith Law

1:03

He's also 24 years old and should be at least in double-A. We'll see if/when he gets there.

Oscar Mercado

1:03

Am I an above-average regular / occasional All-Star? Or am I playing a little above my head right now?

Keith Law

1:04

You're not playing above your head, but I don't think you're playing at an above-average level yet. I wish Cleveland would give Mercado the CF job full-time; he's best there of all three positions and his bat there could make him an above-average regular in time.

Inky Dink

1:04

Brandon Sproat was the highest draft pick not to sign -- did the Rangers screw this up or do you think the player changed his mind (which I'm not criticizing him for if he did -- that's his right)

Keith Law

1:04

I don't know the details and don't want to speculate, since he is going to college and I don't want to give anyone cause to question his eligibility.

BushThrushRush

1:04

Joe Palumbo has struggled in his brief major league auditions this year. Have you dropped him from his just outside the top 100 status that he held pre-season?

Keith Law

1:05

No, that's not how this works. If anything, he's moved on to the back of the top 100.

addoeh

1:05

Were you able to try any new eats in Cleveland for the Futures Game, despite your illness?

Keith Law

1:06

Yes, but I realized afterwards everything tasted flat to me because I was sick. I went to Greenhouse Tavern (best place I ate), Mabel's, Barrio (worst), Spice Kitchen. Pour Coffee was excellent too. And there's an ice cream sandwich place right downtown - Cathy's? - that was outstanding. THAT I could taste.

Rando

1:06

I know you’ve said before that you weren’t interested in Game of Thrones but can you just reaffirm that a show that uses the murdering of children and rape as a plot device isn’t interesting or edgy.

Keith Law

1:06

That is partly my view, at least. It deters me from watching.

Alex

1:06

Re: Cashner trade-- Os get 2 DSL guys with decent stats. Do you think that Elias or K Perez targeted these specific guys (i.e., we wanted them while we were at Houston/Cleveland) and/or they figured 2 lottery tickets had higher upside (but greater risk) than an A/AA prospect (see what Royals got for Homer Bailey). Thanks

Keith Law

1:06

I'm sure it's the former.

xxxYYY

1:06

How did we get to a point where "socialism" is being defined in this country as things like "public schools" and "universal health care," rather than "government ownership and management of businesses" and "centralized planning"?

Keith Law

1:08

This has been true to some degree since at least the 1980s, when Republicans used "socialism" against Mike Dukakis in the '88 election. Economics education in this country is bad, so the average American doesn't know what the term means - I think very few people truly understand what socialism the economic system entails, because how would they learn it if it's not taught in school and politicians use it incorrectly all the time?

Herten for Sherten

1:08

Sherten Apostel was just promoted to high-A despite middling numbers in the Sally League. Is this the Rangers rushing another guy who should be held back?

Keith Law

1:08

Uh, no. He slugged .470 in low-A.

Zach

1:08

If you're Atlanta, would you have any prospects that are off-limits in trade talks (Anderson, Pache for example)?

Keith Law

1:08

Pache would be untouchable for me.

Salty

1:08

Would you start playing Gavin Lux at 2B in anticipation of a mid/late August promotion, or would you let him finish out the year in AAA at SS, then give him some reps at 2B at AFL and/or spring training?

Keith Law

1:09

I would only do this if the plan was to play Lux regularly at 2b in September and then have him stay there next spring. AFL starts too early this year so it screws up any plans to have such a player in the majors in September (opening day is 9/17, I think, so dumb).

Christopher

1:09

sigh, should the Mets just trade everyone?

Keith Law

1:10

I'd say yes, but do you want the guy who traded Kelenic/Dunn for Cano/Diaz really overseeing the fire sale?

Brandon J

1:10

Hey Keith, Josiah Gray recently got promoted to AA and has had a phenomenal year, do you think this is a sign of things to come and would he be approaching your top 100?

Keith Law

1:10

He shouldn't have been in low-A to start the year. Double-A is a much better test for him.

Christopher

1:10

If I don't agree with our Dear Leader have I passed the statute of limitations where I can't be sent back? I think my ancestors on both sides have been around for a few generations. I'm safe, right?

Keith Law

1:11

I'm only a second-generation American if you go through my maternal grandfather. I assume i'll be deported to Italy shortly, which ... okay, that might be okay.

Kevin

1:11

Think a team gives into Tigers high demand for Matt Boyd? Or do Tigers blink and lower asking price a bit? Or neither?

Keith Law

1:12

Probably will have to lower the price because there seem to be a few other SP on the market right now. But I'd be inclined to take the best offer now rather than hold him (assuming they get an offer worth considering ... that assumption is always built in) to the winter and risk injury.

Ryan (NY)

1:12

KLaw, thanks for the chat! As a Mets’ fan, trying to keep the faith. Looking to next year, is it possible that Rosario could transition to CF with Gimenez or Guillorme taking over at SS? I want to believe he could stay at SS but it seems that the instincts are lacking there. Additionally, could Kay and/or Peterson slot into next year’s rotation with Vargas, Wheeler probably gone? There seems to be talent in A Ball, so trying to be patient until 2021-2022.

Keith Law

1:13

Mauricio is the long term SS there, so they could slot in Guillorme for his defense, taking the offensive hit, and moving Rosario to CF where they've had a defensive black hole since Lagares got hurt. That said, who's the last Mets player to actually get better on defense in the majors?

Aaron C.

1:13

Do you do any in-person scouting for the short-season leagues and/or the 2019 draft class or are you off the road until Arizona in October?

Keith Law

1:14

Yes, I was actually in Aberdeen last night but got rained out. Will try again next week, by which point Rutschman should be there.

Steve

1:14

Does Wander Franco stay at shortstop, or will he end up at 3rd or 2nd?

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