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Keith Law
1:52
Could also have included opt-out clauses or other language. Call me up by 8/1 or I get to be a free agent; I get to leave if another team offers me a major-league spot.
Shane
1:52
Klaw, what is your take on Jo Adell still being in Salt Lake (unintended rhyme)? On the one hand, he is still striking out at a 30% clip and only walking 7% of the time. But on the other, he has to better than any of the Angels healthy outfielders, right?
Keith Law
1:52
The first hand is a lot bigger than the second one, especially if you want to develop him.
incandenza
1:53
You've said the Red Sox are focused on college guys, but does that mean they'd take Leiter/Davis/Rocker over *any* of the HS shortstops (including Mayer) if the latter are available at the fourth pick? Is Jobe in the picture for them at all?
Keith Law
1:53
Yes, I think they'd take those college guys first. Jobe isn't, and he shouldn't be. HS pitchers in the first round are way too risky; at pick 4, the opportunity cost is through the roof.
Tim
1:53
Is there any chance Henry Davis goes lower than 4 to the Red Sox?
Keith Law
1:53
Yes. If they pass, I'm actually not sure where he goes.
addoeh
1:53
You've talked about on your podcast recently that your daughters played softball this year.  Was there any pressure from the league or coaches for you to help coach once they find out what you do for a living?  How was the experience overall?
Keith Law
1:54
Nobody knew of my day job and that was fine by me! I tried to stay out of the way ... I think the only things I suggested were some really basic points like ensuring their hands were together on the bat. Otherwise, I'll let the coaches do their thing for now. They're both so young that the goal here is to have fun, not to turn either one into Jennie Finch.
Arnold
1:55
Hey Keith, has the low-power, high-average contact hitter become so undervalued that some team could Moneyball the game with a squad of such players and be successful?
Keith Law
1:55
I feel like the Pirates tried this and it didn't work. Low power often means insufficiently hard contact. You can't win with a team of Madrigals.
Larry
1:55
Do you have any plans to do any book signings in the Phoenix area soon?
Keith Law
1:56
I have nothing scheduled, but I'm always open to doing them if stores reach out. I really enjoy them. Speaking of which, come see me at the Tattered Cover across from the ballpark on Monday at noon MT!
Ryan
1:56
What do you make of Person's season so far? Still young for the level, but his offense has been dreadful. Have you heard anything about how he's looked?
Keith Law
1:56
He's kind of generic.
1:57
I assume you meant Robert Puason? He's a perfect example of a player adversely affected by the termination of short-season leagues. That's where he belongs.
Carlos
1:57
I've read that AJ Vukovich has looked really good so far. Do you think he has a shot to make the top 100 next year?
Keith Law
1:57
Yes, a shot.
Akiva
1:57
Is Mark Vientos for real? His June was god-like.
Keith Law
1:57
I've always bought the swing. He has to do this for more than a month.
Dylan
1:57
I've read some glowing reports on Elijah Green. Have you ever seen him? Do you agree that he's the top player in the 2022 draft?
Keith Law
1:58
I haven't yet, and no, I don't agree. Anointing someone the top player a year or more out rarely works out. Brady Singer was one. Kumar Rocker was one. Brice Turang was one. Harper & Strasburg turned out to be those guys. Rendon and Buxton were at least good enough. But often it's just that we haven't started to bear down on those players enough to separate them into more than rough tiers.
Moe Mentum
1:58
IIRC your favorite college course was “Comedy and the Novel.” Have you read any more recent novels in the decades (sorry) since you were a student that would have been worthy of that class?
Keith Law
2:01
Tons. Lucky Jim. A Confederacy of Dunces. The Sell-out. Maybe Money. Inherent Vice. I'm not sure if Jasper Fforde's books are literary enough, but several of his would work for their comedy and mix of high- and lowbrow humor. I'm also a bit surprised the course included Joseph Andrews but not Tristram Shandy, the latter of which is funnier if a little harder to read.
Joe
2:01
Keith, which of Peraza or Volpe (or neither) is the Yankees shortstop of the future?
Keith Law
2:02
I'd really like to see how he's changed, but the reports I've gotten on Volpe from other scouts point to him.
I wrote this last week, but again, I was way off on that one.
Josh
2:02
Keith, better long-term prospect, Gunnar Henderson or Anthony Volpe?  For a fantasy league that drafts minor leaguers.
Keith Law
2:02
Like 'em both but I'd take Volpe right now.
Jerry
2:02
On Sunday, when Aroldis Chapman melted down, Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen said team losses when a closer loses his stuff are demoralizing. I think that might be true. Isn't one way to avoid that if teams to stop having just one closer and actually try "bullpen by committee"?
Keith Law
2:03
Aren't all losses demoralizing? What about getting your clocks cleaned 12-1 and your left fielder comes in to pitch? What about losing 11 games in a row and you wonder if you'll ever win again? I just don't buy it. Losing sucks. But eventually every team wins one.
xxx(yyy)
2:03
as a Rangers fan, which way should I hope the team goes? pitching or hitting (generally)?
Keith Law
2:03
Best Player Available. Pick 2 you go for broke.
xxx(yyy)
2:03
what cookbook have you cooked the most from in 2021?
Keith Law
2:04
Been a mix of them but I've used Parvana quite a bit. Can't wait to crack The Flavor Equation next.
Fitz
2:04
As a Jays fan, should I be concerned about Nate Pearson's long-term outlook? Is there reason to believe he will magically start staying healthy?
Keith Law
2:04
I'd be worried about his health, yes.
Snowy
2:04
Ty Madden to the Giants at 14 has a lot of buzz online, are you hearing similar things?
Keith Law
2:04
I have not, actually. That's a bad pick. I'd be disappointed if I were a Giants fan, given who they'd be passing up
Indians fan
2:05
Is Bobby Bradley the future at 1st for the Indians?  Rest of season?
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