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Chewy Rich
1:37
Are you high on Jose Devers?
Keith Law
1:38
Not really.
Matt M
1:38
Best chance to become a 1 or 2 in a big league rotation: Spencer Howard or Luis Patino?
Keith Law
1:38
Patino has #1 upside; Howard doesn't. Howard could pitch in a MLB rotation next year; I don't think Patino could.
Jesse
1:38
Does Rendon make sense for the White Sox or should they be focusing more on wheeler or Hamels ?
Keith Law
1:38
Pitching.
Yan
1:39
Thoughts on Phillies pitcher Francisco Morales? Do you think he can be developed into a front of the rotation arm to pair with Nola/Howard?
Keith Law
1:39
Reliever all the way.
Matt M
1:40
When do you see Oneill Cruz debuting with the Pirates, 2020? Is he the SS of the future?
Keith Law
1:40
There is a 0% chance he's a MLB shortstop for me.
Boris
1:40
Is the hate against the new ball old man "get off my lawn" nonsense because baseball is different than when i was a kid or are there legit reasons to be mad about it?
Keith Law
1:41
I don't think it's "get off my lawn" nonsense when homers are up 22% from one year to the next. That's a vastly different game.
Matt the Brewer Fan
1:41
Does Trent Grisham have enough arm to be a right fielder, so Yelich can move back to left next year?  Is Grisham a .350 OBP guy, long term?  Love your stuff ...
Keith Law
1:41
I'd try Grisham in RF - yes on the OBP, I am really not certain about his arm.
Todd Boss
1:41
So, if Rendon walks and Strasburg opts out, the Nats are in serious trouble no?  Either that or they commit $60M/annually for both guys on the wrong side of 30.  WWKLD?
Keith Law
1:42
I think they could survive Strasburg leaving but without Rendon they don't have a viable second option.
Pat D
1:43
Ever watch The Dark Crystal or have any interest in the Netflix show?  Gotta admire that they kept it "low tech" and it looks phenomenal.
Keith Law
1:44
Loved the movie as a kid. Will watch the show this offseason.
Mike
1:44
Which prospect do you think the Reds will regret giving up most? Don’t know what to make of Trammell right now, but Gray seems special.
Keith Law
1:44
And Downs. It's not really been a banner year for them, trading three of their top ten (maybe top five?) prospects, plus losing Greene to TJ.
Scott
1:46
If James Kapriellian stays healthy (big IF), is it reasonable to expect him to push for a rotation spot in Oakland next spring?  It sounds like his velocity is almost all the way back finally.
Keith Law
1:47
I just don't know if you can count on him to handle a starter's workload in 2020, if ever. Loved him prior to the injuries but he has 97 professional innings over 4 full seasons plus one summer since he was drafted.
Dr. Bob
1:47
Riffing off of you Blue Jays take, both the Astros and Cubs--the two most successful tanking operations--stopped spending money and concentrated on acquiring young talent. Then when the talent was ready, they opened the pocketbooks for FAs. Right? The problem for other tanking teams (hello, Detroit) is that they don't seem to be very good at building the farm system and getting the young talent.
Keith Law
1:48
Right, that works better if you draft in the top 5 a few times, nail many of those picks, and are aggressive at spending a bit before it seems like you'll need to.
Joe
1:48
While it seems like the Orioles' pitching prospects took a collective step forward this year, is it fair to say that the hitters took a step back?  Feels like none of Hays, Diaz, Mountcastle, McKenna improved.
Keith Law
1:48
I would agree with all four of those assessments.  Adam Hall took a step forward.
Yinka Double Dare
1:49
Every time I see Mitch Garver's name I think of "Fred Garvin, Male Prostitute" from SNL - is it just me?
Keith Law
1:49
Well, not any more.
Brodie Van Wagenen
1:49
Should I be a believer in Amed Rosario for the long term?  Over Giminez?
Keith Law
1:49
Yes and yes.
Jason
1:49
You are the new Red Sox GM. What are you doing with Mookie Betts?
Keith Law
1:49
Throwing large piles of money at him.
Tom C
1:49
Was listening to a podcast the other day and the usual "how can Trout be MVP, the Angels could be way under .500 even without him, it's only cause of WAR, but wow the Yankees wouldn't be where they are without LeMahieu." Do people not realize that by their own logic there that NYY would still be in first place without LeMahieu?
Keith Law
1:49
No, they don't, because they are not using logic.
Nicole
1:49
Will Gore pitch for the Padres next year?
Keith Law
1:49
Yes, probably midyear/later but yes.
Peter Hook
1:50
Do GM's ever take into consideration a player's popularity among fans when deciding whether to re-sign a free agent? Or is it strictly performace and cost?
Keith Law
1:50
Owners probably do, but good GMs should never consider that.
Mike
1:50
I know you don’t like the sac bunt, but do you want a hitter going to the right side with a runner on 2nd & no outs or would you want him to just focus on a hit?
Keith Law
1:50
Just try to hit the ball hard. Especially with the Happy Fun Ball.
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