JotCast | Klawchat 8/13/20

Klawchat 8/13/20

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Keith Law

1:27

Yes he does, and worse, it's overmatched by velocity.

Jake

1:29

There were some stories from spring training that Gabrial Arias achieved some PD goals in terms of pitch recognition. That's a big thing holding him back. If everything clicks, what kind of player could he be?

Keith Law

1:29

It's just stories until he does it in games.

Andrew

1:29

Trading Max Fried will end up being Preller’s worst trade, wont it?

Keith Law

1:29

That would be saying something for the GM who traded Trea Turner for Wil Myers.

Michael

1:30

Have you watched Crip Camp on Netflix? I had no idea the opposition to ADA laws and how it all came about. Amazing what we don't learn in schools

Keith Law

1:30

I have not - heard it's good, though.

Jay

1:32

How do you see the trade deadline playing out? Very few teams will be out of the playoff picture this year, but you know the billionaire owners won't let their GMs spend any money.

Keith Law

1:32

Probably just encourages more deals where GMs trade players and pay most of their salaries to get prospects back.

Guest

1:33

After reading your latest article regarding young MLB prospects and no AAA, would you call up Pache and let him get "real experience."

Keith Law

1:33

I would. It'd help their defense, which in turn would helpt heir pitching too.

Andrew

1:33

Is Naylor done for with the Padres? Mateo. Almonte and Profar all ahead of him. If he doesn’t get ABs with universal DH then what is the point?

Keith Law

1:33

I think I'd still prefer Naylor's bat, but I don't know what they think internally on these guys.

Nick

1:34

What do you make of Rhys Hoskins’ struggles over the last half of last year into this year? Seemed so promising after his first two seasons.

Keith Law

1:34

His rookie year was pretty fluky; he's much more of a low-average, high BB/K power hitter, and probably needs to DH. Useful player, not a star.

At least he spells his first name correctly.

Jason

1:34

Can Eric Lauer stick in a rotation?

Keith Law

1:34

I'm leaning towards no at this point.

Tom

1:35

Think Tony Gonsolin can be a solid starter? Looked pretty good last night

Keith Law

1:35

He definitely has the weapons to do so.

Mike

1:35

I miss minor-league baseball in the Summer. What does minor league baseball look like when we return?

Keith Law

1:35

Short of MLB subsidies, we don't get MiLB back until it is safe to have fans in the park, and that could be a while, even with a vaccine.

Kip

1:36

With their international sanctions ending next year, are the Braves linked to any notable prospects?

Keith Law

1:36

I have no idea, as I don't cover that market or players under 16. Jesse Sanchez at MLB would be a better source.

Amy

1:36

Is it bad to just cheer for your team (redsox) to keep losing so they get a high draft pick? it honestly seems like the best thing they could get out of this year.

Keith Law

1:36

No, especially since they're just not that good a team anyway.

Kevin

1:36

Nick Solak looking good with the bat what kind of ceiling does he have and will he be better than Willie in LF ( I know not hard to do) or can he stay on the dirt

Keith Law

1:37

Maybe gets to regular status as a multi-position guy. Don't think his glove is good enough for 2b regular.

Guest

1:37

"Say Anything" was a great read. Are there other historical books like that, not necessarily by Keefe, you'd recommend?

Keith Law

1:37

Manhunt by James Swanson.

Mark

1:37

Thanks for doing the chat. Do you have a pizza dough recipe recommendation?

Keith Law

1:38

For a regular home oven that maxes out at 500-550 degrees, I use Peter Reinhart's recipe in The Bread Baker's Apprentice. For my little Ooni outdoor oven, which can get over 800 degrees, I use Marc Vetri's Mastering Pizza.

You need totally different hydration levels for those two temperatures.

Luke

1:39

Is there something noticeably different about the Cubs or just a hot 15-game stretch?

Keith Law

1:39

No 15-game stretch is meaningful in terms of evaluating performance. However, it's 1/4 of a season, so it's meaningful in the standings this time.

Thomas

1:39

HI Keith; First off, thanks as always for these chats. Curious about your thoughts on Charlie Montoyo as a manager so far. I was really excited by his hire, and while anecdotally I think his bullpen management has been fine, his batting orders (moving hot guys down in the order so that the top of the order can bat with men on base) and bunting in extras with the new rule are just a couple of the things that I've noticed that seem very anti-Rays.

Keith Law

1:40

Agreed. I've been surprised at some of his outdated in-game tactics. The fealty to Biggio, who hasn't performed this year and gets overmatched by velocity, is weird - he shouldn't be leading off just because he draws walks, not when his OBP is below the league median.

1:40

Anything surprising about Spencer Howard's debut?

Keith Law

1:40

See my column today.

Ben

1:41

When playing guitar are you interested in music theory too or is it more about being able to play songs for a hobby/enjoyment?

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