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Keith Law
1:29
I might do that. Depends on the lotto ticket - Caba's too much, Tait might be a little light?
Bob
1:29
Is the Democrat strategy going forward to replace any candidate that might not win the election regardless of the primary.
Keith Law
1:29
(charlie brown teacher noises)
Danny
1:30
Hey Keith! I suspect you won't answer the speculative, but around where would you slot River Ryan if he wasn't in the majors? (Yes I read the note!)
Keith Law
1:30
He was around 45 on the top 50 in May, so it's not that speculative.
JeffG
1:30
Have you ever seen so many popup guys in a midseason list? Is it mostly promotions/draft class or is player dev driving it?
Keith Law
1:30
Oh I love it. Makes the job fun. All of the above - lot of graduations, a lot of guys falling (Colson, Lesko, Termarr), middling draft class that didn't place a ton of guys on the list, and some real development wins.
Adam
1:30
What’re your thoughts on Kelenic so far this season? He has shown flashes of what he was supposed to be and has made some tangible change. Wish he would walk more than once a week though
Keith Law
1:31
I'm comfortable saying this is probably what he is. 2.5-3 WAR guy, could be more if he does learn to walk more than once a week.
KC
1:31
With thousands of minor league players, is it hard to keep track of them all? Is there something that makes you seek out what a certain player who wasn't on your radar is doing now?
Keith Law
1:32
I don't keep track of all of them, just a sliver off the top. If a scout mentions a player, or I notice some unusual production, I dig deeper.
Guest
1:32
Are you heading to Mondegreen next month? We're really excited about it and have been looking for good two-player boardgames specifically good for travelling if you have any recs.
Keith Law
1:33
Yes, probably just two days of the four as I'm dropping my daughter off at college that week. Jaipur, Yokai Shuffle, Patchwork, That's Pretty Clever, Silver & Gold all travel well and are good with two.
Andy
1:33
Is it bad the Salas is almost giving Cartaya vibes at this point? Obviously, I didn't see either at this stage of their careers, but should San Diego be worried?
Keith Law
1:33
Very different to me.
Ben
1:33
I'm excited to see so many Red Sox prospects make the top 60 (and understand just because a player isn't on the list doesn't mean they are terrible). Has anything changed in their approach to drafting and scouting that has yielded so many exciting prospects? Or does this reflect that they've had a few years with really high draft picks?
Keith Law
1:33
I think they're developing hitters better the last few years.
Scott
1:33
Speaking of the Orioles, who is a guy in their system that wasn't on your radar in January that you now think could turn into a GUY ?
Keith Law
1:34
Arias & Estrada were well off the radar - I knew of them, but didn't consider them near that top tier - who have taken steps forward this year. Interesting that their draft guys are not taking steps forward, though.
KC
1:34
Is there some possibility that the Trump shooting attempt was staged and that shooter is a patsy? Pretty odd he didn't just spray bullets and stopped shooting so quickly and pretty odd that Trump who ran away the last time someone came near him acted so tough
Keith Law
1:34
No. I'm not interested in insane conspiracy theories.
Mike
1:34
Alec Burleson is a confusing guy for me. I wasn’t high on him coming up based on things I read. He doesn’t walk but doesn’t strike out. He squares the ball up really well and hits for power but is awful on defense. I remember you weren’t high on him. Any change? Maybe a guy you could use as a platoon bat at DH?
Keith Law
1:35
Yeah, that's fair. Platoon DH and apparently a pretty solid DJ.
Kamala Harris
1:35
The early returns on Biden dropping out seem to be overwhelmingly positive right?
Keith Law
1:35
Yes. 100%.
Sevento
1:35
Xavier Edwards is looking like Luis Arraez with speed and solid 2B defense. Are you buying that he can be your Arraez replacement?
Keith Law
1:35
Doesn't hit the ball hard enough.
addoeh
1:35
How much criticism should Hoyer get for never addressing 3rd since 2021?  Every option the Cubs have tried since they traded Bryant has been internal and had serious deficiencies going in (Wisdom, Bote, Madrigal, Morel, Mastrobuoni).
Keith Law
1:35
Well now it's Shaw and Smith in line for the position so I think it's been addressed - and I don't blame them for giving Morel a shot given how hard he hits the ball.
James
1:35
I heard something interesting on the ESPN broadcast of the draft… talking about GM’s might be more incentivized to take college guys that will be in the majors soon to help make them look better sooner so can get new contract etc - any truth?
Keith Law
1:36
That has always been true. This was my 23rd draft and there has never been a time when this wasn't the case.
Chris
1:36
Re: Top 60, do you have concerns with Eldridge?  I understand being limited to 1B lowers his value, but in comparing him with someone like Kurtz, they both appear to be 1B with power and Eldridge is two years younger with a year and a half of success at age appropriate levels
Keith Law
1:36
Eldridge is 6'7" and has to prove he can control that giant strike zone.
Paul
1:36
Assuming the Nats are able to improve King’s approach (not a guarantee I understand), do you think he could justify his selection at number 10 on his own merits? I’ve seen mixed opinions on the selection and wanted to read your opinion on that specifically.
Keith Law
1:36
Yes. Loved the pick.
I liked King more than scouts/FO people I talked to over the spring.
Doug
1:36
Keith, please endure yourself to M’s fans and call the ownership cheap. We’ll love you forever.
Keith Law
1:36
Are they? I actually don't know the answer to that.
Adam
1:36
Whatre your thoughts on Drake Baldwin?
Keith Law
1:36
At worst he's a solid backup.
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