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Pat
1:28
Thoughts on Alex Wells? I know I'm scouting the stat line, but he just keeps on keeping on. 1.95 ERA, 2.63 FIP at AA. Can a guy with that limited velocity be a GUY?
Keith Law
1:28
I think there's a chance he's a back-end starter - a very small chance, but I wouldn't say zero.
Brandon Warne
1:28
With regards to depression/anxiety -- how much tweaking did your prescriptions need before you felt "normal" again. Did you ever?
Keith Law
1:29
Normal is always a relative term to me. I felt different on each medication I tried, and differently on 10 mg of escitalopram (current dose) vs 20 mg (previous dose, stronger benefit, worse side effects). It is worth tweaking the meds and doses to find a combination that makes you feel the best you can.
Drew
1:29
Is Michael Baumann a legit prospect, or was his no-no in Bowie a fluke?
Keith Law
1:29
Relief prospect.
Dylan Carlson
1:30
I had a big game last night, 2 HR, what do you think my future is? (Ceiling, eta, comparison)
Keith Law
1:30
See my top 50 from last week.
Epsthoyer
1:30
Thanks for doing this, Klaw.  Long time first time..  Will Roederer & Davis be 2/3 of our OF in 2021?
Keith Law
1:30
I would guess that if both continue to develop one ends up traded for major-league help before then.
Realist
1:31
% Chance a Dem or Reporter is seriously injured in the lead up to the election this time around because of Trump's rhetoric?
Keith Law
1:31
Over 50%.
Noah
1:31
Have you been to Yountville for the restaurants and wine?  Any favorites (other than French laundry)
Keith Law
1:31
Never. I think there's a pizza place out there on my to-try list too.
Micah
1:31
Knowing the year to year volatility of relievers, would you ever trade a top prospect for said reliever?
Keith Law
1:31
Nope.
Lyle
1:31
Cal Raleigh! How fast can he move up the system?
Keith Law
1:32
Should spend the rest of this year in AA. Did okay in high-A, but he's a D1 product and he should have done well there.
Chris
1:32
Syndergaard and Wheeler for Patino, Morejon, Baez, Weathers. Who says no?
Keith Law
1:32
The Padres, with howls of derisive laughter.
Brian
1:32
You didn't seem particularly impressed with Mickey Moniak. And yet, in May he hit .290 with a .755 OPS, in June it was .294 w/an .872 OPS and a big spike in walks & in July it's been .320 with an .850 OPS. That sounds a lot like the Steve Finley type player discussed when the Phillies drafted him. What are you seeing and hearing from scouts that the stat line isn't showing?
Keith Law
1:33
OPS sucks for individual players, more so for trying to evaluate prospects. It's not a good swing at all, not going to generate power, and his approach isn't good. He's also probably not a CF long term.
Johnny
1:33
Which catcher has a better chance of being an all-star Sean Murphy or Keibert Ruiz?
Keith Law
1:33
Keibert.
Danny
1:33
Can Deivi Garcia be an option for the Yankees in September or the playoffs? Either as a starter or out of the pen?
Keith Law
1:34
Yes. Either but not sure I'd push him into a playoff rotation right out of AAA.
Chris
1:34
Logan Gilbert thoughts?
Keith Law
1:34
Mid-rotation starter? Sounds like he's got all his 2017 velocity back and the other elements were already in place.
Chris
1:34
Justice Sheffield struggled with control and the ball in triple A and has since crushed double A. He's only 23. Why did he fall in the rankings if triple A performance is so unscoutable for pitchers?
Keith Law
1:35
Because his velocity dropped.
Aaron
1:35
Hi Keith, thanks for sharing your views on health and science in addition to your baseball opinions. My 12 year old daughter suffers from anxiety. Her mom (my ex wife) strongly believe that abstinence from gluten and sugars are scientifically shown to lower anxiety. One can find studies & ‘proofs’ to pretty much anything on the internet. I have no idea how to
Keith Law
1:36
Yeah, that's pseudoscience. There's no effect, and your daughter is just going to be miserable because she can't have Oreos. Eat the sugar and the flour and use actual, evidence-based treatments, like meditation, medication, exercise, and therapy.
Financial Flexibility
1:36
What should the Braves do with Austin Riley the next 2.5 months? He's slumped terribly since his hot start, but sending him to AAA seems silly. Do you just keep sending him back out there to LF everyday or put him in some sort of platoon/rotation with Ender Inciarte?
Keith Law
1:36
If he's up, he plays. Platooning him is probably the worst idea (he'd never get at bats, and thus have little chance to develop).
Rob
1:36
You mentioned last week that the new baseball "may" be affecting the quality of Syndergaard's off speed stuff.  Do you think this may be a factor in Aaron Sanchez' struggles as well? (along with the tighter seams possibly affecting his finger)
Keith Law
1:36
Yes, plausible.
J.T.
1:37
Are you buying Barreto as a regular 2b?
Keith Law
1:37
No.
Aiden
1:37
What do you think about all the people complaining that the left “demonizes” Trump supporters and then the reality that they chant things like “send her back” at his rallies?
Keith Law
1:37
I was going to say that Trump supporters demonize themselves with their words and actions (and hats).
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