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Keith Law
1:47
I wouldn't cross my fingers on Severino ... he's been out so long, I'm not sure you can bet on him starting.
Todd
1:51
Where do you expect Spencer Howard to fall in next year's prospect ranking if he stays healthy the rest of the year?
Keith Law
1:51
Around the same range he was at last winter, I think. Missing time with shoulder soreness is a concern.
Jason
1:52
Not too familiar with Yordan Alvarez's journey to the bigs, but how do the Dodgers trade a guy like him for a middle reliever?
Keith Law
1:53
I think they got him in, saw the body & lack of athleticism, and had some quick buyer's remorse (they had just signed him) that undervalued him.
Eric
1:53
I never thought I'd see a player as ridiculous as 2000s cartoon-numbers Bonds, but, man, Trout is there. He's gonna end up the greatest player ever, isn't he?
Keith Law
1:53
I think so, or at least good enough that we can have a rational debate about it.
Andres
1:53
Hey Klaw, this might be nuts to suggest. But, I think Smith has a brighter future than Pete Alonso. Would it be better for the Mets to explore an Alonso trade and play Smith in the future? I think Alonso, with the numbers and years of control, would fetch a nice amount.
Keith Law
1:54
I like Smith a ton as well, but I can't see them considering trading Alonso given his hot start, 5+ years of control remaining, and popularity.
Billy
1:55
Are Adam Duvall or Travis Demeritte worth anything as trade fodder, or is it the juiced AAA ball?
Keith Law
1:55
I tried to buy into Demeritte when he was first traded, but he hit .222/.316/.416 while repeating AA last year, and when a guy does that, then goes to the juiced ball and goes bananas, I'm skeptical. I haven't heard any good reason to think he's a different player. (He has always had great bat speed & power, though. That's real.)
Greg
1:56
The Indians would be crazy not to trade Bauer right? But could they at least wait- should they wait- until after the season?
Keith Law
1:57
Yes, if they don't like the offers they're getting now they could wait, but I don't think they want to wait past this winter, as his value will drop ... he's had all of one good season, and he's otherwise been really inconsistent.
Frank
1:57
Could Dodgers get Edwin Diaz for a deal around Keibert Ruiz? I'd do that in a second, but sounds like the Mets are looking for something like May and Ruiz (maybe we could get Wheeler + Diaz in a deal like that?)
Keith Law
1:57
Yes, I think that deal has potential - and Buster essentially said the same on the podcast today. He and Passan are more in tune with what's likely than I am.
JAS
1:57
Is Bryan Mata the next great Red Sox starting pitcher?  They haven't developed a homegrown starter in a long time, but does he have a chance to break through? He's 20 at AA and holding his own, with increased velocity this year...
Keith Law
1:58
Velocity was good last year too; it's a tough delivery for a starter though.
Manny
1:58
What do you think about all the Royals college guys who have come through Wilmington? It looks like a pretty impressive group but how would you rank Lynch/Kowar/Singer/Bubic/Bowlan/Cox? Seems like we have seen a lot of deviation in how analyst have ranked them.
Keith Law
1:58
Lynch was the one sure starter (if healthy) of the group for me. Bubic second most likely to start. Kowar > Singer for me. The hitters, though ... they've struggled a lot.
Nick
1:58
Hey KLaw, I really appreciate the chats, I read every single one! I know comps aren’t in for minor leaguers anymore. It’s a high bar, but I see a little Tim Lincecum in Deivi Garcia in terms of stuff and mechanics. Am I just a dreaming Yankees fan? Thanks again!
Keith Law
1:59
I don't see it, sorry. Deliveries aren't similar, Lincecum threw harder with a better CB (more vertical, too), Deivi has better deception and better SL/CH than Lincecum did at this age.
Pat D
1:59
Leaving aside the question of whether they SHOULD get in, do you think Vizquel and Yadier WILL one day get in?  I'm assuming you're a no vote on both.
Keith Law
1:59
I'm a no on both. Molina might, Vizquel unlikely.
Pete
1:59
If you run the Indians and, as you say, try to trade Bauer, how do you sell that to the fanbase that you're trading one of your top pitchers in the middle of a playoff race?
Keith Law
2:00
He's a pitcher; is he a top pitcher? A 4.18 FIP, leading the league in walks. He's valuable because he takes the ball every fifth day, not because he's an elite performer, and we haven't even discussed what you're getting off the field.
JR
2:00
Will Parker Meadows be as good as his brother?
Keith Law
2:01
I don't think so given the hitch in his swing.
Matteo Salvini
2:01
We await your arrival to our paradise Mr Law.  We love all immigrants. About my Mets:  Have you seen SWR at all this season, enough progress to reach top 100 status?
Keith Law
2:02
No, reports are great, but I haven't gotten to see Columbia yet. They're on my hope-to-see list for August. Charleston & Greenville are up here this weekend, so I'll see them.
Yanns
2:02
RE: Rivera, I’m sure politics changed some votes for Schilling so I definitely could see it having an impact for Rivera.
Keith Law
2:03
Schilling made comments on his beliefs; Rivera simply had those beliefs. And Schilling's comments were virulent - he reposted a meme about killing journalists, and openly attacked Muslims and transgender people.
Keith
2:03
Do you see Luis Robert more like Starling Marte or Lewis Brinson?
Keith Law
2:04
I see him go 0-fer every time I'm there, so I'm the wrong person to ask. (Probably Marte. Maybe more K%.)
2:05
OK, gotta run, radio hit & digital video thing coming up shortly here. Thanks for all the questions. I may not chat next week depending on whether I go to Bristol at all for the deadline, but then would return to chat on the 8th, after Gen Con. Have a safe weekend.
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