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Keith Law
2:34
Gallen took off when he got there. Ryne Nelson's had a modest breakout year. Burnes blowing out his elbow is just part of the risk of signing free agents. They haven't used a lot of prospect opportunities (high picks, trades) to bring in pitching, so I don't see your point about them not developing guys ... Pfaadt's been a disappointment in the majors, but he was also a money-saver in the last round of the 2020 draft out of Bellarmine, so in that context he's a wild success.
Justin
2:34
Cobb Hightower was a really buzzy name after the bridge league last fall, someone who seemed like a good bet to get into the top 100 if that momentum continued. He hasn't hit at all this year, and San Diego shipped him off to Baltimore. Is the glow completely off Hightower now? Really disappointing season.
Keith Law
2:34
It's been one year.
K
2:34
Esteban Mejia finishing an 18 year old season in Low A. Is he a guy?
Keith Law
2:35
He throws hard and it's a good delivery. I believe he's been shut down, though - hasn't pitched in a week and a half.
Oz
2:35
If you were named GM of the Pirates and the owner said you could spend up to the tax threshold, but you have to make the playoffs next year to keep your job, who would you sign to turn that team into a winner?
Keith Law
2:37
I'd go sign some power bats. If money is really just no object, sign Tucker, sign Schwarber. Get another 60+ homers into that lineup.
Mike
2:37
Should the M's have converted Hancock to the bullpen a while ago?
Keith Law
2:37
Yes.
Nick
2:37
Seems like the Mets have a lot of arms having great years in the minors.  Got to love the work the scouting department is doing in conjunction with their pitching lab.  Would love to get your opinion on these guys - Santucci, Wenninger, Watson, Thornton, RJ Gordon, Lambert, Girton?
Keith Law
2:37
That's the sort of thing that has to wait for the org report this winter, sorry.
Jonathan
2:37
Do you think JJ Wetherholt makes his debut this year once he can’t lose rookie eligibility like Winn did?
Keith Law
2:38
That date has already passed. I'd love to see him called up, just to get him a little bit acclimated to MLB pitching, but I don't know their plans.
PW
2:38
Trevor Rogers is definitely someone you consider extending if your the O’s, or would his career before the previous two months really hesitate you?
Keith Law
2:38
He looks a lot like the Rogers from the breakout year. I'm buying it, completely.
Michael
2:39
With the understanding that things could turn around, it does feel like the US as we knew it is gone forever. Does a national divorce actually make sense? How long should CA, NY, IL,MA, etc. support the red states financially and allow them to cause such havoc and harm? Is there a way to have a shared military and not much else?
Keith Law
2:39
I don't see how that's remotely feasible - even though, yes, blue states paying for red states to turn around and try to legislate blue state residents' rights away is a broken system.
Kevin
2:39
Enrique Bradfield has had some hamstring problems, but an .800 OPS with excellent defense in AA this season. Should O’s fans be happy with Chandler Simpson, or expect more?
Keith Law
2:40
He's better than that, a lot better.
Guest
2:40
Outside of the absurdity of media members influencing player contracts through end-of-year awards, do you see Roman Anthony finishing top two in the AL ROY race, which would seemingly make the contract look even better?
Keith Law
2:40
It's Kurtz 1, clearly. I'd probably put Anthony 2 if I had that ballot. (I have NL ROY.)
Aaron
2:41
Cubs ownership has been openly political/bigoted for years. This year they are likely to get only 250-300 PAs and 150-200 IP from Latino players. Their top draft picks and 18 of 20 total this year are white. They've traded away many of their best Black and Latino prospects. And now they have Charlie Kirk on the field posing with players.
Keith Law
2:41
College baseball skews heavily white. If you draft college guys, you're drafting mostly white guys. I have no kind words for the Ricketts family but this is a stretch.
AJ
2:42
George Valera was a popular name in the prospect world a few years ago then faded away after he didn't perform. He's now gotten really hot in AAA - small sample noise, or is he someone worth paying attention to again?
Keith Law
2:42
25 games in his third year with time at the level.
TomS
2:42
Hi Keith. Thanks for the chats. Do you have any plans to write another book?
Keith Law
2:42
Nothing specific. The idea has to be there - it's a lot of work and I don't want to commit to that unless I feel compelled to write about it.
Ryan
2:42
On a non-baseball related note, I love Wingspan but have never tried Wyrmspan, nor do I know anyone who has. Have you? Is it worthwhile?
Keith Law
2:43
I reviewed it last spring. It's excellent, but a bit more complex.
Nice
2:43
Jakob Marsee wasn't heralded as a prospect, but he's been incredible so far and the underlying data looks very promising. What are your impressions of him so far and what's your long-term outlook on him?
Keith Law
2:43
Small sample.
I don't think he's an everyday guy.
Kevin
2:43
Went to San Diego for first time last week. Had Juniper and Ivy, which is thought was exceptional. The Yodel was divine.
Keith Law
2:44
Still my favorite restaurant in the country.
Justin crawford
2:44
What the heck do you make of a guy like Justin Crawford? Everyone says that the way he hits won’t translate to the mlb because of the underlying metrics, but he’s hitting .330 in AAA and above .300 in every league since being drafted. What are your thoughts?
Keith Law
2:44
I'm sorry, who is 'everyone?' The issue is not that he won't hit, but that he won't drive the ball or get to power.
Kyle
2:44
As a Canadian who used to travel to US frequently for pleasure but hasn’t for some time now, I’m not sure what the “proper” stance should be given everything going on. Is there an argument that US travel is still ‘acceptable’ as you’re supporting the local people wherever you go, or should it be off the table as a gesture to the bigger picture? Have you cut travel to any locales you don’t support politically?
Keith Law
2:46
That hasn't really come up ... like, I wouldn't travel to Hungary right now, but if we take another international trip that's not high on our list anyway, so claiming I'm boycotting it for political reasons would be misleading. Travel to the US is down right now and we deserve it.
James
2:46
Hey Keith why do you not post on X as much as you used to? Cooking, baseball, life events seemed much more commonplace on my timeline and it’s missed!!
Keith Law
2:47
Because it's a cesspool of hate and misinformation. I have only posted links there since November. I'm active on Bluesky now.
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