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Keith Law
2:23
We'll see next year. I don't think he was expected to see the mound in games this year.
Lark11
2:23
Is there any hope for Robert Stephenson? He's issuing 4-pitch walks to opposing pitchers and missing his location on some pitches by 3 feet. Is there any lingering basis on which to hope for improvements in control/command? If not, is there any role in which he can actually provide positive production? Thanks!
Keith Law
2:23
He's one of the bigger disappointments for me in the last few years because the stuff has been so damn good but he has made zero progress in three seasons. Putting him in the bullpen probably isn't going to solve anything, either; this isn't about lacking stuff to turn over a lineup, but about not throwing enough strikes.
Devon
2:23
Keith, do you think Tampa Bay will take its time developing Wander Franco? Would a monster performance force their hand or will they stick to org. philosophy?
Keith Law
2:24
I'll predict he's in the majors before he turns 20.
Deke
2:24
Understand if you can't answer this, but listening to you guest-hosting for Buster recently, is it difficult for you to do some of the ad live-reads? I felt like I was listening to a pod person hearing you speak highly of certain hot dogs and certain beers.
Keith Law
2:24
I was trying very hard not to crack up while reading those. Especially the one for a mass-market beer I wouldn't drink if you paid me.
Chris
2:25
Any GM candidates you'd like to see get a look this offseason?
Keith Law
2:27
The Mets are supposedly going to interview my old mentor from Toronto, Tony Lacava, who would be a superb choice, and would fit the alleged 'old-school' preference while giving them someone who was also very quick to adapt to the analytical side too. I've also seen other names I would recommend on their potential interview list - Bobby Heck, Jared Porter, Ben Cherington, any of whom would be a very good hire.
JP
2:27
what would be your AL MVP ballot as of today?
Keith Law
2:27
Betts, Ramirez, Trout.
Scott
2:27
With LeMahieu about to be a free agent and Story looking like a regular for now, would you shift Brendan Rodgers over to 2B next season or is Garrett Hampson someone you think is worth giving an every day opportunity to in the meantime?
Keith Law
2:28
I prefer Rodgers at short to Hampson. There are scouts who disagree and scouts (more) who think both end up at other positions.
Matt
2:28
Outside of recent draft picks, are there any rules regarding PTBNLs?  If team A wanted a specific young major leaguer but team B wanted to keep him for a current playoff run, could they agree on him and complete the trade after the season?
Keith Law
2:28
You can't rent a player like that. There are rules on PTBNLs. I don't have them handy right now.
JP
2:28
does Greg Bird have the skills (and health) to be an above-average 1B?
Keith Law
2:28
Defensively? No shot.
Jack
2:28
So what did you see from Adam Haseley?
Keith Law
2:29
My Insider post on him will be up shortly. I already filed it.
Brian
2:29
Bukauskus has been pitching well this season. Was it just a matter of him getting healthy?
Keith Law
2:30
He was recovering from a serious car accident.
J
2:30
Obviously a SSS since the trade, but could the Tigers have stolen a player in Wili Castro?
Keith Law
2:30
I raved about him in my writeup of the deal: https://klaw.me/2LQBFg9
Dave
2:30
These chat are too fun, Keith.  You're gonna have to be knocked down.
Keith Law
2:30
Dammit, Jose.
Nick Taylor
2:31
Book recommendation: "There There" by Tommy Orange. Gritty realist novel of linked stories, a la Jennifer Egan's "Goon Squad," with a cast of Native American characters living in Oakland. Climax is a huge powwow (festival) on the field at the Coliseum. Best novel I've read this year. Watch this guy Orange...
Keith Law
2:31
Thank you! Hadn't heard of this.
Van Skike
2:31
Should the Reds give Siri a September call-up this year?
Keith Law
2:31
I'm more interested in how they call him up. "Hey, Siri!"
2:32
(Also: No. He's not hitting in AA.)
The Bilmo
2:32
Very reasonable pizza list! Many I've been to, many more I'm looking forward to. Assuming you've enjoyed Pepe's white clam, have you tried Zuppardi's white clam in neabry West Haven? Many (not me) say it beats Pepe's. It's awfully good (the clams are shucked to order), and the fact that there can even be a Pepe's/Zuppardi's debate makes it noteworthy.
Keith Law
2:32
I have tried Pepe's white clam pizza and don't like it at all. I don't think clams belong on pizza. Or anywhere with cheese involved.
J
2:33
Better chance of rebounding/becoming a good starter? Faedo or Burrows?
Keith Law
2:33
I think Burrows is a high probability starter.
Lark11
2:33
Honest question: to this point in his career, is Mike Trout the best baseball player in the history of the sport?
Keith Law
2:33
I would say so. I tend to favor contemporary players over past ones, because the level of competition today is so much higher. The best player in the world in 1910 had a lower bar to clear than the best player today.
leprekhan
2:34
Who is the Braves' prospect whose stock has gone up the most in your eyes? What players have seen their stock go down the most?
Keith Law
2:34
Drew Waters had the biggest turnaround, after looking bad last summer, now hitting well enough to get promoted midseason.
Jeff
2:34
Jarred Kelenic and Shervyen Newton are basically the same age at the same level. Newton has show so far at his previous  levels his ability to get on base . I understand that at this age part of a prospects ranking is a projection, I was just wondering what makes Kelenic such a better prospect than Newton and if you are high in Newton at all?
Keith Law
2:34
Different tool sets. I do like Newton.
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