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Keith Law
1:43
A little more than that. I'd like to see fewer walks, but he's also essentially gone from the SEC to AA.
JC
1:43
Its very #scoutingthestatline but, Touki Toussaint's BB/9 continues to trend downward (in the good way) & was recently promoted to AAA. What's the outlook for him?
Keith Law
1:43
Potential #2 starter, still improving. Was very raw when he was drafted but had athleticism and a golden arm. Now he's showing feel for three pitches and his control has gradually improved over a long sample now.
PhilG
1:43
Hey Keith what games are on your tabletop recently?
Keith Law
1:44
Tried Rising Sun, which is good but i think really plays much better with five than with three. I just got a review copy of Carthage to try out.
HugoZ
1:44
If I'm a fan of a contender, is there a case for hoping my team's players won't make the all-star team so they'll have the extra days of rest?
Keith Law
1:44
Absolutely.
here's your future
1:44
In the year 2030, there will be ____ MLB clubs? And will the divisions or playoff structures be radically different?
Keith Law
1:45
I could see 32 teams. I don't think we have the markets to support more than that.
Jeries
1:45
Is Luis Robert's thumb injury one that can linger throughout his career?
Keith Law
1:45
That would really surprise me, but it has certainly ruined his 2018. I'm hoping he'll be in the AFL; that's twice now that he's gone on the shelf a day before I was scheduled to see him.
Larry
1:46
Atlanta is one of the few teams that have zero reported international signings. They're still allowed to sign guys up to 300k this year, but it doesn't look like they have yet. Is that strange a few days after the deadline? Are they planning to trade their money?
Keith Law
1:46
That isn't strange. A lot of lower-dollar signings aren't done immediately or aren't widely reported.
Bill
1:47
Is Gavin Lux becoming a guy?
Keith Law
1:49
I'm a Lux fan, but bear in mind that the Cal League South is a great place to be a hitter. Rancho is a hitter's park, and he's got 9 games at Lancaster already (16 for 44, 2 hr, 6 doubles). So I don't want to get too far ahead until he shows some of this is real when he gets to Tulsa.
trevor
1:49
will Tebow ever play a game in the majors?
Keith Law
1:50
I have zero doubt in my mind that he will. Probably in September, because the Mets are so bad, and they'll decide this is a good way to get attention and more fans to the park.
Max
1:50
Why is Cavan Biggio not getting much love at AA? Is he being overshadowed or is he not that good a prospect?
Keith Law
1:51
He's not a great prospect; he's not a good defender at 2b, and while he has power he's not that great a hitter, lacking good bat speed. He's also kind of stopped hitting in the last five weeks or so after the crazy start.
Carl
1:51
Have you watched GLOW on netflix?
Keith Law
1:52
No. Currently watching The Leftovers and belatedly catching up on Archer (S6).
Jimmy
1:52
Dbacks system seems way too light for a Machado deal ... pundits keep saying Duplantier would be main piece ... ughh why would the Orioles trade w Dbacks ? Their system is so light
Keith Law
1:52
There is less than no chance the O's people clear Duplantier, who is hurt again with a shoulder (excuse me, bicep) issue, given their history of killing guys with trivial medicals.
BassmanUW
1:53
Re: Ocasio-Cortez and the DSA, I think one point of confusion is that the DSA does have a long history of pushing for eventual nationalization of industry. Whether or not that’s still their official viewpoint, which on its own is hard to tell, they clearly have taken a bigger tent mentality to support candidates who are more in line with European Democratic Socialists, where focus is primarily on social safety net.
Keith Law
1:54
I wonder if calling themselves "Social Democrats," as some of those European parties do, would help. Probably not. They're going to be pilloried as communists, when their policy proposals are worth a reasonable discussion given the rising issues of economic inequality, loss of jobs to automation, and continued rising costs of health care.
Ed
1:54
Do you think MJ Melendez is behind all of those Royals prospects you listed?
Keith Law
1:54
I'm sure he is.
Anthony
1:54
Do you ever attend Saberseminar?
Keith Law
1:54
Once, but it has conflicted with something else on my calendar the last four years. I am not going this year.
Scott B.
1:54
Any Wilmington/Newark food recommendations?
Keith Law
1:55
Cocina Lolo is my favorite in the area. Two Stones is very good, as is Terrain just over the line in PA for finer dining. Also love de la Coeur, which has two locations in Wilmington.
Oh, and Bread & Buttercream in north Wilmington is an incredible artisan bakery with real European breads.
Jimmy
1:55
Nolan Gorman been raking ... way too early ... but still shocked he fell into Cardinals lap
Keith Law
1:56
I'm not shocked, given his spring, but I think they have to be thrilled to get that kind of upside at that pick.
Andy
1:56
Shohei is being brought back to hit. Will hitting hurt his elbow more than just resting? It seems the ship has temporarily sailed on surgery.
Keith Law
1:56
I really don't know the answer to that - whether swinging the bat poses any additional risk to the elbow.
Patrick
1:56
Probably should have put my name in the first time I asked: Is what CC Sabathia has been doing the past few years smoke and mirrors, or is this something sustainable for him (at least through this year?)
Keith Law
1:56
I think it's sustainable. Plenty of pitchers have good second acts at lower velocity by learning to work more with changing speeds and improving their command. (Plenty more can't do it, of course.)
Matt
1:58
Thanks for taking the time to chat Keith. What's your take on a guy like Ronny Mauricio? 17 years old, great start so far, except he still has 0 walks in over 60 at bats now. Any reason to be concerned?
Keith Law
2:00
Dear god, no. It's 60 AB, and he's not just 17, he's barely 17. He's 21 months younger than Jarred Kelenic. Stop looking for reasons to worry.
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