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AGirlHasNoName
1:26
Can you explain what to make of the Brewers infield going forward? None of Moustakas, Shaw or Schoop are shortstops, right?
Keith Law
1:27
Correct. I don't know why Brewers fans were telling me Schoop will take over at shortstop. He was a shortstop and he was not good.
Orion
1:28
Can Harrison Bader be (or is he already) an above average regular in the Cardinals OF? Seems like one of those guys who has no eye popping tools but is average in everything, which makes for an above average total package.
Keith Law
1:28
Yes, fourth OF floor, everyday regular most likely, above average/non-star ceiling. And I think he's ready.
ben
1:28
How do you personally maintain hope in today's world?
Keith Law
1:29
There are many, many kind people in the world, doing kind things for others, in your life and in the broader world around us. I focus on that and try to be that way in my personal life too.
Rich
1:29
Really love my Anova...just have the Bluetooth.  Should I have gotten the WiFi version?  May have to gift mine.  Seems like a smart idea to start the water an hour before I get home...what says you?
Keith Law
1:29
I have the bluetooth. Never needed the Wifi function myself.
Of course, I work at home. I get to do more things in the kitchen.
SeanE
1:29
Neal Huntington said the PTBNL in the Archer deal is a player of "significance".  Why would they wait to announce this 3rd piece?
Keith Law
1:31
Could be that the player in question is on the DL. Could be that the two sides haven't settled on the player and have only agreed it will be 1 of N players on a list, although I don't believe that is the case here. Not sure what other reasons there might be.
Shroud
1:31
Orioles fans are mad over not receiving multiple top 100 guys for their superstar pitcher...Kevin Gausman. They’re new to this “rebuilding” thing, huh
Keith Law
1:31
The O's also dumped O'Day's salary, which reduced the return in prospects.
Nick
1:31
Most underrated deal of the deadline?
Keith Law
1:31
That Cardinals-Cleveland prospect swap. No one cared because there were no major leaguers. You can just inject those trades right into my veins, though.
Seath
1:32
have you watched any of the Facebook exclusive games yet?  What do you think of them?  Do you think this is eventually where the game is/should head?
Keith Law
1:32
I have not. I don't need fan commentary on the game ... or any commentary, really. I'm just here for the baseball.
Dan
1:33
Kohl Stewart has put together some nice starts recently. Can he still become a viable starter?
Keith Law
1:33
He hasn't, though. Still throws strikes with no out pitch.
Nolan
1:33
What's your most memorable case of a fan base really sticking it to you for not thinking their fringe prospect was a future star? Junior Lake stands out to me, for some reason.
Keith Law
1:34
That was one. Lot from Cubs fans on Brett Jackson, too. Jays fans with Rowdy Tellez.
Matt
1:34
How much have Alec Hansen’s recent struggles impacted your projection of him?
Keith Law
1:34
Dude wasn't healthy most of the year. It would be absurd to ignore that and just judge him on his performance without that context.
James
1:35
Do you see the O's being the winners of the Victor Victor Mesa sweepstakes once he's eligible? What can you tell us about him?
Keith Law
1:35
I know reports that they had a deal with him have been debunked. I'll write something up when he signs.
Garrett
1:35
Were you surprised by Adell’s promotion to AA? His BB and K numbers aren’t too good.
Keith Law
1:36
I thought it was too quick from a performance level, not just from BB and K, but he wasn't producing that well the last few weeks (actually his BB and K rates were up in July, everything else was down). But maybe they wanted to get him to a specific coach? Or away from certain parks? There can be non-obvious reasons for promotions with exceptional talents like Adell.
Drew
1:36
You saw Logan Davidson? Would love to hear your thoughts. Saw him this summer and didn’t see the hype myself
Keith Law
1:36
He looked bad, and so did just about all of the other top Cape hitters I saw last week, other than Bleday from Vanderbilt. The Cape talent in general was kind of awful.
John
1:37
2014 ALCS contestants KC and Baltimore are now locked at the bottom of the league standings. Who do you believe reaches post season first
Keith Law
1:37
Orioles have done a lot more to turn the roster over. Royals' system is well behind that, even with the big college pitching draft (which I as a regular attendee of Blue Rocks games greatly appreciate).
Chris
1:37
Given Harper's relative struggles this season, what kind of contract would you offer him this offseason? Potential good buy low (if buy low is still $200M+)?
Keith Law
1:38
If he doesn't finish strongly, look for Boras to try to do a Beltre/Boston pillow contract for him.
Rob
1:38
Padres MLB club starts seeing results in... 2020?  Seems like 3-4 players called up early in the year 2019.  Gore/Tatis/Baez in 2020?
Keith Law
1:38
If Tatis is okay post-injury - maybe Fall League? Please? can we get him and Vlad Jr? - then he'll be up next year. Baez could be later in the year. Gore might be 2021, depending on how they build up his workload.
Nick
1:39
I know you were a fan of Mark Vientos coming into the draft last year.  He is having a solid year so far in the Appy League.  What type of player do you see him developing into?  Is he a solid defender at 3B?
Keith Law
1:40
Small sample so far but I'm thrilled to see him showing some power too. Solid defender at third trending up. Very promising. I've said before but I think some of the results bear it out - their drafts are not the problem, and recently they've been quite good. Dunn has broken out. Peterson had a little dead arm deal but has been very good most of the season. Vientos looks great. I'm way in on Kelenic. Alonso is something. And from the international side Ronny Mauricio is getting a lot of buzz as a potential star. I know #lolmets is a thing because of the ownership situation but the outlook from their farm system is not bleak.
Brian
1:40
Hi Keith thanks for all your work! Only reason I'm an insider sub.. What is the rationale for MLB not allowing the trading of draft picks? The other major sports allow it.
Keith Law
1:41
In the 1980s MLB feared small-market teams would just sell/trade the picks rather than pay the exorbitant demands of drafted players who were looking for bonuses of ... (checks notes) ... $100,000.
Rick
1:41
Trea Turner seems to have made a heartfelt, tearful apology as well as vowing to work for organizations to go against bullying and such.   Ready to forgive him?
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