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Keith Law
1:27
It's Gleyber easily.
Kevin w
1:27
What do the reds need to do this offseason to be competitive in the next few years?
Keith Law
1:27
I don't think they need to do something this offseason, but they need to figure out why their pitching prospects have fared so poorly in the majors or sometimes in AAA; and they need to get more out of Latin American scouting.
bob
1:28
Higher upside,  Alex Kiralloff or Alex Verdugo?
Keith Law
1:28
Verdugo is the better athlete and defender. I feel more optimistic that Kirilloff will hit, though.
Jonathan
1:28
Is Nolan Gorman for real? The Cardinals seem to be really aggressive with him
Keith Law
1:29
I don't think it's aggressive given what he did in the Appy League and his raw power. Challenge him with better pitching; he'll be better prepared for low-A next spring. Maybe he just had some draft-itis and is over it now that he's signed.
Dana
1:29
Twelve K's for CC Sabathia last night. How many more seasons does he need to pitch like this to be a HOFer?
Keith Law
1:30
He's on the borderline already. Another two seasons like this would probably strengthen his case among the stat guys who argue for such players, myself included.
Jay
1:30
I was at the Nats game last night and was glad I paid to see Greg Gibson miss so many calls. Soto complaining was the culmination of many guys having an issue with Gibson.
Keith Law
1:30
Gibson had a horrible night calling balls and strikes. He should be better at his job.
Jerry
1:30
I find it interesting in that you expect umpires to put up with most of the abuse directed at them by players, even if the umpires themselves believe they are correct in their calls. Meanwhile, you summarily block anyone on social media with the gall to disagree with your opinions that are not always mainstream. Seems a bit contradictory.
Keith Law
1:32
Imagine being so stupid to think that these are equivalent. Being on social media is not my job, or part of my job, or even something ESPN requires of me. I don't have to tolerate anything on there - and, dumbass, I only block people who are abusive. When people start swearing at me or calling me gay slurs or a see-you-next-tuesday, yeah, I'll block them. And if Soto actually called Gibson one of those things, then he deserved to be ejected.
tim
1:33
Any concerns over Gore's inconsistency in A ball this season, Keith? He seems to have one lights out start - then struggle.  Still see him as a #1 starter?
Keith Law
1:33
Yes, I do. He's 19 and has very little experience in pro ball.
Darnell
1:33
Is Peter Alonso’s future a DH? How do you like Andres Gimenez?
Keith Law
1:33
I like Gimenez but don't see an impact bat there. Alonso is probably 60/40 DH/1b for me.
Guest
1:33
Now that Senzel is out for the year, do you think the Reds will say “he needs time to rehab” as an excuse to get an extra year of control next year?
Keith Law
1:34
Actually giving him three weeks in the minors in April is the right business move. I'm fine with that. I'd love to see him in the majors ASAP, selfishly, but I get it.
John
1:34
San Francisco/Palo Alto dinner recommendations?
Keith Law
1:34
Cotogna, flour + water, never been to State Bird but I hear it's amazing.
Adam
1:34
What is the ceiling for Brusdar Gaterol? Been great so far this year.
Keith Law
1:34
I've heard closer/power reliever. Obviously you hope he can start but command isn't close right now.
ZVN
1:34
Keith, you’ve been doing an exceptional job filling in for Buster on the BBT pod. I know you said you’re too lazy to do a pod every day, but would you ever be open to starting your own pod down the road? Doesn’t even have to be all about baseball. You’d definitely have a subscriber here. I’ll hang up and listen
Keith Law
1:34
Thank you! I do enjoy my week as guest host each year.
Kevin w
1:34
Would monopoly make your top 1000 board games?
Keith Law
1:35
Yes assuming I just ranked every game I've ever played (which has to be something like 300 by now)
Aaron C.
1:35
How would YOU handle Jesus Luzardo? I've read elsewhere the A's will shut him down when he reaches an (post-TJ surgery) innings cap. Would you let him throw his last, say, 12 innings in a couple of starts in Oakland?
Keith Law
1:35
I would probably shift him to a long relief sort of role so he can get a cup of coffee in September and help lengthen the big league staff. I do worry about the breaking ball being fringy for the majors, but this is how you find out.
john
1:35
Will Daz Cameron have the same power like his Dad?
Keith Law
1:36
I doubt that.
Kevin w
1:36
Betts the 2nd best player?
Keith Law
1:36
For me, yes.
Javy Baez being first, of course.
KC
1:36
Do you see the Royals Nicky Lopez as a MLB regular at SS, 2B, or neither.
Keith Law
1:36
Don't think he's a regular at SS, but the bat is probably good enough to play everyday somewhere.
Carlo
1:36
Thoughts on Deivi Garcia? Is there significant reliever risk there?
Keith Law
1:37
There is, given his size, but I believe he has very good spin rates on the FB and breaking ball, and the results are tremendous. Probably won't see him till next year when he gets to Trenton.
romorr
1:37
What has happen to Cody Sedlock?  Heard he was overworked in college.
Keith Law
1:37
He was badly overworked in college, and the O's didn't help matters after he signed. He's never been right since then.
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