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Keith Law
1:35
Yes, there are several such teams, but they don't talk about it. I had multiple GMs reach out to me before the draft to say they had taken Heimlich off their boards, but they didn't want it publicized. I don't blame them - better to do it than to talk about it. You don't need publicity for doing the right thing.
dan
1:35
Out of Hudson, Gant, Gomber, Poncedeleon, Weaver; who has a legit chance to be above-average starters/
Keith Law
1:36
None of them, to me. All back-end guys or relievers.
1986 Eric Davis
1:36
If the Astros were to call up Forrest Whitley, do you think he could be a dominant bullpen piece, and would he be eligible for the postseason?
Keith Law
1:36
Yes, and apparently yes on the latter, which i had wrong earlier this season.
B Mand
1:36
If I remember correctly, you always believed Bogaerts had more power than he showed his first couple years in the majors.  Is this type of season what you expected?  20-25 HRs and lots of doubles.
Keith Law
1:36
If you'd asked me while he was in A-ball I would have said 30 homers, so I guess not quite, but I'll take it.
John
1:37
Corey Ray seems to have had a great season- has his stock risen?
Keith Law
1:37
I loved Ray in the draft, but he has not had a great season, not with a .330 OBP and near 30% strikeout rate. I've heard from scouts that he's selling out to hit for more power, which is fine on its own, but can't come at the expense of getting on base.
Tim
1:38
Has Amed Rosario disappointed you thus far/about righted you thus far/exceed your expectations thus far?
Keith Law
1:38
Disappointed, but not every prospect performs right away in the majors, and it's not like the Mets are developing guys left and right on the big league club. (Still very bullish on their farm, though.)
BE
1:38
Odds that Kelenic ends up being the best player in this draft class ?
Keith Law
1:38
Nonzero. Maybe 10-15%? He's pretty fucking good.
Larry
1:39
Nick Madrigal is slugging .325 thru 133 PA’s. Please talk me off the edge!
Keith Law
1:40
Did I answer this last week? I have nothing to tell you on this. I don't think he's going to have any power. He's only slightly bigger than I am, and didn't drive the ball much in college. He can really hit, and he's a definite big leaguer, but there's not going to be power there.
JR
1:40
I generally agree with you on most items (baseball and non-baseball). Therefore, when you tweet something I can usually predict what type of results you will get - mostly supportive with a decent mix of morons. However, I was blown away by all the negative replies you received from your tweet on minor leaguers deserving fair pay. Was extremely shocked at all the replies defending the current system.
Keith Law
1:41
The people who think minor leaguers are just "playing a game," rather than working full-time hours for less than full-time pay, are totally out to lunch.
Kevin
1:41
Matt Manning is throwing the ball pretty well in Lakeland. Is he ready to start next season in AA?
Keith Law
1:42
Not really throwing that well. I believe he'll start in AA and have trouble with both walks and homers.
Chuck
1:42
Any Tigers position player in the farm right now have a chance to be a legitimate star? Paredes? Meadows?
Keith Law
1:42
Probably not, but I could see 5-6 guys who look like potential 50s or 55s. Cameron is one. I really like Castro, whom they just got from Cleveland.
Jack
1:43
How big is the gap really between someone like Bo Bichette and someone like Gavin Lux?
Keith Law
1:43
Very big. And I like Lux.
Trevor
1:43
What's the correct dose of colloidal silver to recover from CIA nanites? Asking for a friend.
Keith Law
1:44
Hang on, that was cutting edge last week, but medicine moves faster than that, my man.
Matt
1:44
What is wrong with Dylan Bundy?
Keith Law
1:45
He's been overworked the last two years and it shows up in the results. His old fastball is gone, and he's homer-prone as a result. I know O's fans were mad I was pessimistic about him when he came back from elbow and shoulder surgeries, but we all had plenty of reason to doubt his durability. Had he been used more carefully, or switched to a relief role, maybe the situation would be different today.
Jackson
1:45
Would you rather have penne vodka or penne bologonese ?
Keith Law
1:45
Penne alla vodka.
John
1:46
I know you recently did a piece on Adam Haseley, but can you give me your biggest positive from watching him and your biggest negative?
Keith Law
1:46
I have no positive to report from that look. The negatives are in the piece.
Jerry
1:46
Historically, if the economy is strong, incumbents win. No matter how corrupt our leaders are, they don't get voted out unless people feel it in their bank accounts.
Keith Law
1:47
Absolutely correct. But many people are feeling it in the wallet. The top end isn't, but people at the lower end of the economy aren't seeing wage gains to keep up with the cost of living, and some are losing their jobs as companies continue to automate or outsource.
Ben
1:47
Does Salt Lake City have a reputation as an extreme hitter's park? I've always been curious. I know we're not Denver high, but still well over 4000'.
Keith Law
1:47
Yes, it does.
Pops
1:47
Would Alex Verdugo help the struggling Dodgers offense?
Keith Law
1:47
He could. Not sure where he'd fit, but in the abstract I think his bat would help. Or he could pitch the 7th.
Pete
1:48
Rosario has been heating up lately. What do you think his line looks like next year, assuming you’re still buying on him
Keith Law
1:48
Sorry, if I didn't answer that above, I'm still buying.
Chuck
1:48
What level does Mize start with next year? Does it make it to big club?  Even worth it considering Tigers are a ways away still?
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