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John
1:24
I read this evaluation of Dustin May earlier today - how many people in the industry think like this? "He’s not part of the exciting crop of starters that present legit upside for years to come. His sinker has life at 95+, but he didn’t have great command with the pitch. His cutter is solid and was effective here against the lowly Cardinals, but that’s it. His curveball is nothing to write home about, and I’m worried the heater is too susceptible to blowup games without enough upside."
Keith Law
1:25
Nobody. That's a big miss.
Adam
1:25
Like the promotions of Pache, Waters and Anderson to AAA? Would Pache, Waters and Acuna be the best defensive OF in baseball?
Keith Law
1:25
Three guys who could play CF.
Felix
1:25
Do you have any information on Tahnaj Thomas?
Keith Law
1:25
Up to 100 without command.
Andrew
1:25
KLaw: "Il meglio è l'inimico del bene" - i mean, no philosophical chasm across Dem candidates is as consequential or enormous as that between any of them and the current president - surely people will understand this by Nov '20 and do the right thing, right? I'm disturbed by those who stubbornly go with the "my candidate or bust" stance...seems selfish, short-sighted and, well, stupid.
Keith Law
1:27
I got some of this today from Mariane Williamson supporters, who appear to all be made of stardust and oblivious to the strongly anti-science views she's espoused for thirty years, to say nothing of her outright promotion of pseudoscientific bullshit or bigoted statements against people with disabilities. They don't care. They want to talk about peace and love and good happiness stuff. The fucking mediots falling for this shit - AGAIN - should be ashamed. Cover the candidates who talk policy, not the ones who shoot rainbows out of their asses.
Corey B
1:27
Braxton Garrett is producing in A but is 22. What should I make of the success?
Keith Law
1:27
Age is largely immaterial for pitchers. Also, he's 21 by seasonal age (turned 22 last week), and in high-A, which is appropriate for a 21-year-old player.
Aaron Houston, Tx
1:27
Klaw, I mentor a young college bound boy who recently changed his career path from engineering (my field) to journalism. Can you provide a few insights where I can advise him to get his feet wet. I feel blogging could be a good start. Maybe some volunteer work for a local paper or club. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Keith Law
1:28
Eek, tough field to get into right now. Unfortunately, I didn't come up through any sort of traditional career path, so I don't know how people typically get into journalism.
romorr
1:28
Dean Kremer has looked sharp of late, is he still back end?  What could he do to raise his profile, if he can that is.  TY
Keith Law
1:28
Still a back end guy with that cross-fire delivery.
romorr
1:28
Most Oriole fans love Mountcastle, but I can't get over the 3-4% walk rate.  He is 22, but isn't that a harder skill to teach?  Just worried he is going to have to hit .290-.300 to have a respectable OBP.
Keith Law
1:29
Unlikely he gets to the point he can be a regular. I know some people were angry I didn't have him on my top 100, but he clearly didn't belong between low on-base skills and lack of position.
David (OR)
1:29
Hi, Keith. Thanks for everything. Will Smith (Dodgers) - what’s his future with Keibert Ruiz on his heels? Are his solid numbers offensively just a result of SSS or is he a legitimate first-division starter?
Keith Law
1:29
Smith is an All-Star. Ruiz is probably trade bait at this point, but a very good prospect in his own right.
Brendan
1:29
Is Dante Bichette Jr a future major leaguer?
Keith Law
1:29
Org guy.
Robbie
1:30
How big is the gap between Nick Allen and Nick Madrigal? Am I way off in thinking that Allen is underrate estimated as a prospect?
Keith Law
1:30
Not that big. Not sure I would have Madrigal above Allen, since the latter can play a good SS.
Adam
1:30
Alex Jackson isnt setting the world on fire in AAA but if he can produce that stat line isnt he a MLB Regular at catcher?
Keith Law
1:30
He'd have to be a good enough defensive catcher to do that.
Oscar
1:32
Is it time to accept that Buxton's body is just not going to cooperate with him? I love seeing him play, but it saddens me to think that injuries are going to rob him of the opportunity to do so.
Keith Law
1:32
No.
Dean
1:32
Have you heard from anyone inside baseball that that there will be an effort to revert to the pre-2016 baseball? This silliness can't continue. The baseball currently being used in MLB is making a bigger mockery of statistics then PEDs ever did. Agree?
Keith Law
1:33
I haven't heard anything along those lines - MLB does not seem to want to discuss the altered baseball, at least not in public. I agree it's making a mockery of the game, not just stats, but in trying to evaluate players ... imagine being a scout who's assigned the AA and AAA affiliates of a specific team. You see the same hitter at both levels, but in AA he's nothing special and in AAA he's launching balls over the fence. How do you write *that* up?
Cashman
1:33
Garcia or Gil long term?
Keith Law
1:34
Garcia. I haven't seen Gil myself but I hear he's more likely a pen guy. Contreras > Gil right now.
Phanatic
1:34
Been hearing positive things on Phillies OF Johan Rojas. Got any intel on him?
Keith Law
1:34
Good feel to hit, with some speed and a good arm, not sure if he's a CF in the long run.
1:35
A real prospect, though.
Ryan
1:35
The Brewers Devin Williams a legit late inning RP prospect, or more of a middle reliever?
Keith Law
1:35
He's a real prospect as a reliever, but I don't feel confident saying exactly what sort of reliever.
Graham
1:35
Why is Joey Bart so well regarded when reports generally hold that he possesses 2 subpar tools (defense and hit)?
Keith Law
1:35
His defense is subpar? What?
Craig
1:35
Keith, what you got on DBacks OF Alex Thomas? Just promoted to High A which I believe makes him one of, if not the youngest player in the entire A+ level.
Keith Law
1:35
He was on my top 50...
Ryan R
1:35
What is Jesse Winker's ceiling? Guy consistently puts up a high OBP but defensive metrics haven't been kind to him. Is his offensive profile strong enough to carry him into a everyday lineup spot?
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