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TJ
2:17
Klaw, at what point in the draft do GMs start thinking, "I would be happy if this guy just became a decent major league player"?
Keith Law
2:17
If they're honest with themselves, by the second round.
Brian
2:17
How many people out there realize that Daz's dad was a superstar for a few years?
Keith Law
2:18
Not enough? That's just my perception.
Hedonismbot
2:18
Justus Sheffield has had some sold starts lately. Think he makes a start in the majors soon?
Keith Law
2:18
Maybe in September. I'm a big fan though.
Santiago
2:18
any standouts on the Aberdeen roster?
Keith Law
2:19
Adam Hall is interesting. Some arm strength guys in the bullpen. That's it.
Juan Soto
2:19
Did you underestimate me? (from 1 to 10, how much?)
Keith Law
2:19
No.
Touki Toussaint
2:19
Why am I not getting any love on top 100 lists?
Keith Law
2:20
I think you were on mine more than one year.
Adam
2:20
Type of prospect return you expect for Rasiel Iglesias? Top 20 sort of guy?
Keith Law
2:20
Top 20 in baseball? No. Much lower.
Chris
2:20
I'm wary on Amed Rosario's bat. Long swing with no discernible pop. You buying long-term?
Keith Law
2:20
I am.
Ricky
2:20
Do you see Carter Kieboom turning into a solid MLB player?
Keith Law
2:20
Yes. More likely off SS. Can hit, great instincts.
DRL
2:21
Hi Keith. Love your baseball/prospect knowledge, but absolutely can't stand your blatant disrespect for our president and your liberal rants on twitter. (not that any of that matters, we don't all have to agree), but Baseball, Americas past time is made up of way more hard working republicans than the hand out wanting liberals. I think if you were to keep you're political opinions to yourself, you would probably do better. (don't have to post this, just wanted you to hear).   Thanks.
Keith Law
2:21
I'm doing just fine, snowflake. Maybe keep your advice to yourself next time.
Dr. Bob
2:21
Is it fair to say that Tebow has outperformed expectations (at least, at times) but is still a long ways from ever being a real prospect?
Keith Law
2:22
You could. I don't concern myself with that - he's either a prospect or he's not, and I say he's not.
Hedonismbot
2:22
How much longer do the Yankees run Bird out there? He’s supposedly healthy now and had looked terrible.
Keith Law
2:22
For all the time he missed, he hasn't been that bad. I don't think he's a problem for them right now.
Pat D
2:23
Have you heard that a Trogdor board game will soon be hitting Kickstarter?  I'd imagine you'll at least try that out, right?
Keith Law
2:23
I have. I think they'll have a demo at GenCon.
Noah
2:23
What’s your thoughts on Luis Medina? Potential top of rotation upside?
Keith Law
2:24
Big upside, but I'd like to see some success from him before we get that excited.
Scott
2:24
A's are in a weird spot. Definitely playing well, almost no chance of the playoffs, The old guys (Lowrie, Davis) are carrying a lot of the load. Should they just ride this season out with what they got and hope Puk and Cotton are good for 2019?
Keith Law
2:25
I'd shop the 'old guys' because they really aren't in an economic position to be complacent.
JR
2:25
Given there is nothing going on in the sports world on the days before and after the All Star game, when MLB be smart to move the MLB draft to those days to get more media attention? Or would teams be against pushing it back because that also delays getting the players signed and playing in your organization by at least a month?
Keith Law
2:26
Everything you said there is correct. It would boost attention, but it would hurt the short-season teams. Also, what do players whose seasons ended in late April do for two months? Do you go play summer ball and risk injury or some drop in performance? I'd really like to see draft night be an MLB holiday, with only day games and thus nothing at night but the draft.
Mark
2:26
Does Corey Ray still project to be a solid MLB player? I wish the average was higher and the K% was lower, but at least he's not striking out more than last year and the BB% is up. The physical tools still seem quite good.
Keith Law
2:27
Yes, but probably just a solid regular, which is a disappointment for me since I thought he had star potential at Louisville.
I had a scout tell me he's back to no trigger/toe tap. He needs something for timing and weight transfer - at least a small tap and stride, maybe a full leg kick.
Rob
2:27
Favorite metal album of the half-year? My vote is Rivers of Nihil.
Keith Law
2:27
Tribulation.
Kevin
2:27
Any suggestions for getting a 4 year old to learn to read?
Keith Law
2:28
Just read with him/her. Kids learn when they're ready. We never pushed our daughter, even though you all know I'm an obsessive, heavy reader, and she got there on her own time. She's read well ever since she got the knack.
David Rave
2:28
How was your vacation? Where'd you go?
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