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Keith Law
1:56
The NBA has been quite savvy about moving into new markets, and they haven't toyed with this idea yet. Says something.
Danny
1:56
I read on Baseball America that Austin Wells's defense is looking rough? Have you heard similar sentiments and where would you move him if he's not a catcher?
Keith Law
1:57
Said that before the draft. He can really hit but he's not a catcher.
Paul
1:57
Reading your reviews, you mentioned Fabian has some big holes in his swing. Do you think  he jumps up to the top of the first round next year?
Keith Law
1:58
Extremely unlikely. Can't say never, but he has to make some huge adjustments that he didn't make this year, and he'll be evaluated against a higher standard for his experience level.
Dark Knight
1:59
Seth Beer the future 1B for ARI as soon as next year?  Can he be the prototypical power bat at the corner?
Keith Law
1:59
I don't buy it. Below average defensive 1B, for one thing.
Kretin
1:59
Chris Rodriguez seemed to do ok in his first MLB start. Do you think he will be durable enough to stick as a starter?
Keith Law
2:00
Great arm, tough delivery and history of back problems make me skeptical.
CVD
2:00
Surprised by the James Wood overslot?
Keith Law
2:00
Floored. Area scouts I know were very wary of him.
Justin
2:02
What's the deal with Bryse Wilson?  Is he a guy who needs to move to relief to see if the stuff ticks up?
Keith Law
2:03
No, the velocity isn't the issue, but the secondary stuff is. Eager to see if working with a new coaching staff/org can help him develop a better slider, in particular.
Mike
2:03
It's still a small sample, but to clarify the two homers Luis Garcia hit last night were vs. the Phillies, not in AAA
Keith Law
2:03
I mean ...
Ken
2:03
Have you written about Jose Miranda at all? Just read a Gleeman post noting he has the best OPS for a minor leaguer in the orgs history. Curious how this boosts his stock.
Keith Law
2:04
Several times. He's been on my Twins rankings for a few years.
Jerome
2:04
Have you been watching Olympic baseball? Thoughts on kazmir thinking he can pitch in the MLB again
Keith Law
2:04
Not a single pitch.
Zach
2:05
What will it take for there to be actual, impactful changes to the minor league system a la the Astros providing housing for all their minor leaguers? I know it’s a battle between billionaires wanting to cheap out as much as possible vs protecting their investments, is there anyway we can help move the needle?
Keith Law
2:06
Public pressure. Britt Ghiroli's article today should help. MLB did an end run around labor laws to get minor leaguers declared "seasonal employees." The only thing that will change their minds is public pressure to do so.
That's all for this week - thank you all so much for reading. I'll have a scouting notebook up in the next few days for subscribers.
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