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Mitch
1:23
Any thoughts on the Wingspan app?
Keith Law
1:23
It's great other than the AI, which I think needs to be stronger. Anything below 'hard' is too easy. But it plays great on the iPad and I love how they've set up navigation of your tableau.
Josh
1:23
I think I remember you saying you wanted to cover Labor negotiations when you joined at the Athletic. That still a plan? I’d like to hear your (balanced) thoughts as this gets messy.
Keith Law
1:24
Yes, the pandemic and then some life stuff have all kind of gotten in the way.
Jon V
1:24
How does A. Rosario fit in the Guardians long term plan? More reps in CF? Move Ramirez back to 2B and see if he can play 3B?
Keith Law
1:25
If they trade Jose Ramirez, which I think is the right move for them at this point, I'd try Rosario at third ... but just pick a position and let him hit. He's finally turning into the guy he was supposed to be and I think it's no coincidence that it comes 1) outside of Queens and 2) with more consistent playing time.
Guest
1:25
I’m 35 and in my lifetime the number of climate disasters has gone from once every 5-10 years to all the time. How can such a large part of the population be so blind to what is right in front of them and greatly impacting their lives?
Keith Law
1:26
Two reasons. One is so much of the messaging from the media and one entire political party tells them it's not real, even though a lot of that is funded by oil & gas. And two is that I think it threatens a lot of folks' blind faith in a deity who will protect humanity, even from our own mistakes. We're going to make the planet uninhabitable. I don't care what God you believe in - nobody is coming to save us from ourselves.
Nick
1:27
How concerned are you about Alec Bohm’s season?
Keith Law
1:27
Long term, I think he's still going to be an above-average bat. But you can add him to the pile of Phillies prospects who haven't developed. The player development changes were overdue. There's a lot of lost value in players who've stalled or regressed after entering that system.
Jason
1:28
Austin Riley’s now put together almost an entire great year at the plate. In the past, you were skeptical of him having prolonged success because of his bat speed. And I also thought he couldn’t hit a slider. Is it now time to say we both underestimated him and he’s maybe going to be a borderline all star third baseman going forward?
Keith Law
1:28
I think he's better than that. I'd put the over/under on his WAR next year at 5.5. He is absolutely an all-star.
I have more to come on that topic on Monday. My latest post was supposed to go up today but they're holding it for next week instead.
Lara
1:29
My parents named me after the love theme from "Dr. Zhivago" -- no offense to them, but that movie stunk out loud.  Is there a universally praised classic movie that you thought was unwatchable?
Keith Law
1:29
I couldn't finish Unforgiven. I think An American in Paris is a boring plotless mess. I also couldn't finish Tom Jones despite loving the novel.
David
1:29
What chance does CJ Abrams have of being the Padres' starting shortstop in 2022, with Tatis moved to the outfield permanently?
Keith Law
1:30
I feel like that has become much more likely this year, although we do have to see how Abrams comes back from the knee injury.
Romorr
1:30
There are a few 2B options for the Orioles.  I'm more hyped for Vavra since he's a LHB.  Any chance he's a regular there?
Keith Law
1:30
If he's a regular, that would be the position. I do like him - he'll get the most out of his tools.
Chipper Jones
1:30
Should the Braves organization distance themselves from my crazy statements?
Keith Law
1:30
Yes. They should part ways with you, as the Nats did with Bob Boone.
Romorr
1:31
Have you noticed the Orioles approach in the minors?  Lots of guys putting up insane walk numbers.
Keith Law
1:31
Yes, and I've seen some of their prospects - it's passivity, not selectivity. Maybe it turns into the latter in time, but it's not the kind of quality AB I'd want to see.
Josh
1:31
The Orioles farm seems position player heavy from a birds eye view.  Does the team have any pitchers besides Rodriguez and Hall that can be mid rotation starters?
Keith Law
1:32
Maybe there's someone in the Florida Man League I don't know about yet, but I would say no, you have the two, and Hall has to get healthy.
Brett
1:32
What do you think of Vinnie Pasquantino as a prospect moving forward in the Royals organization?  He is mashing in AA but as an 11th round pick I’m just wondering if he has a big hole or weakness that will be exploited as he moves up further in the org and faces better competition.
Keith Law
1:33
Wasn't he a side character in The Irishman? Does he paint houses? He's too old even for AA and while his performance is great it's not that meaningful given his age.
Doreau
1:33
The (Devil) Rays have the best record in the AL, yet the last three home games, they're drawing 8500 a night, and half of them are Red Sox fans.  It's been almost 30 years; when does MLB pull the plug on the market, and move to San Antonio/Portland/Vegas/Memphis/anywhere where people would show up?
Keith Law
1:34
It's not quite that simple - there's a lease involved, for one thing, and MLB isn't letting any team move without a sweetheart stadium deal at the destination.
Guest
1:34
Do you think we lose any part of 22 before a collective bargaining agreement is reached ?
Keith Law
1:34
If MLB's most recent offer is any indication of their stance, yes, definitely.
PJ (Jersey City)
1:34
I read a rumor that the Orioles planned to use underslot money to pay Fabian. Would the Red Sox intentionally take Fabian to throw a wrench in another team’s draft strategy?
Keith Law
1:36
No, that would be pretty self-defeating - but they're also under no obligation to adhere to a deal a player may have struck with another team, either.
Danny
1:36
Do you have any early observations/thoughts on Jasson Dominguez's first season?
Keith Law
1:37
He's exceptionally young for full-season ball. That he's doing anything at all there is a good sign. But I do think for whatever reason - bad evals, the lost year - he's not going to race through the minors the way some scouts/execs thought he might.
Chris
1:37
why did Deivi roll out of the Gas Station a lemon, and can he be repaired?
Keith Law
1:38
They lowered his arm slot. I have NO idea why.
Buck
1:38
Garrett Mitchell starting to rise up prospect lists?
Keith Law
1:38
No.
Andy
1:38
With the current scandal about a non-real football program playing games against high schools, is there any worry that the top high school prospects in baseball will leave their high schools and only do elite teams? I'm reminded of Kelenic who didn't play high school baseball at all, though most kid's parents can't build a baseball complex for them.
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