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Tim
1:19
Is there a plan with Vlad Guitierez usage next year? He was dominant last month as a starter. 10-15 starts for the Reds next year?
Keith Law
1:20
I don't think he's a starter long-term.
Chris
1:20
So...Good Eats:  The Return.  Must-see TV for you?
Keith Law
1:20
Yes.
Matthew
1:20
What do you make of James Karinchak?  Clearly he's not a viable major league pitcher with his current walk rate, but the K rate is so absurd, is there possibly anything to dream on?
Keith Law
1:21
Just a novelty until he stops walking guys. Relievers sometimes turn that corner without warning - look at Kimbrel's walk rates in the minors - but I have never thought we know which guys will do so.
Dana
1:21
I know the BABIP is unsustainable, but Bryan Reynolds has been incredible and he hit everywhere he's been. Why was he never a top prospect?
Keith Law
1:22
He didn't hit everywhere he's been. He only slugged about .450 between high-A and double-A and was a touch old for both levels. Bear in mind I ranked him as a first-rounder out of college, so I thought those years were disappointing, but I also couldn't rank him highly when he showed so little power for a corner OF.
Johnny Asel
1:22
What is wrong with Trevor Bauer this year?
Keith Law
1:22
Last year was the outlier.
JG
1:22
Should the Twins have concern about Buxton's health going forward? Royce Lewis did play CF earlier this week...
Keith Law
1:23
Lewis can't play SS. He has to move somewhere and CF makes the best use of his skills. I think that's independent of Buxton's injury history, but if BB doesn't show he can stay healthy Lewis could usurp him.
Nick P
1:24
Have you read Fearless by Eric Blehm?  Phenomenal read!
Keith Law
1:24
No, not really my genre.
Andy
1:24
Should the Tigers DFA Cabrera in the offseason? I'm not sure his spot on the major league roster is actually hurting the team long term?
Keith Law
1:24
I see 0% chance of that happening.
Nick P
1:24
Who is more valuable, Mike Soroka or Acuna Jr?
Keith Law
1:24
Acuna Jr. Not close.
Aaron G
1:25
Are the Astros the only (postseason) team with more than two starters that could reasonably get 3+ times through the order with any degree of confidence? I guess the Nats also fit that description, but that seems about it.
Keith Law
1:25
At a glance, those two are it.
mike
1:25
your weekly Biggio question, Defence is below average, good eye - seems to have average power but he's nothing for a Jays fan to be excited about.  Maybe a utility type bench guy right
Keith Law
1:25
Not even since he has no position. I enjoyed one Jays fan trying to troll me when Biggio had one good game, though. Stay dim.
Jubilant Earl
1:26
Last year, around this time, I asked if Christian McCafferey was going to be a top 5 RB in PPR. You're response was terse; "what sport is that?" I need to know this year: will Aaron Jones be a top 5 RB in PPR?
Keith Law
1:27
Not close. Saquon, Elliott, the aforementioned McCaffrey, Kamara, David Johnson, Le'Veon Bell, Gurley, Josh Jacobs ... is Jones even top ten?
Hank
1:27
Has the Fernando Rodney trade lottery ticket Dakota Chalmers piqued your interest at all to follow in the AFL?
Keith Law
1:28
It'll be interesting to see him but his delivery was pretty rough before the TJ. Maybe a two-pitch reliever?
Nick
1:28
Andrew Vaughn's had a decent pro debut the numbers don't jump off the page the way I would have expected them to so far. Maybe there's some fatigue after a long season. What do you make of his first taste of pro ball? For a player whose value is almost entirely tied up in his bat, I would have liked to see a little more this summer.
Keith Law
1:28
He's been playing since Valentine's Day. I'm sure he and Adley are exhausted.
Rick
1:28
Hi Keith, Do any teams use RBI's to judge players anymore. I sure hope not. Yet you will hear GM's mention a players RBI's many times Is  the GM usually doing that because that is what the fans want to hear?
Keith Law
1:28
Probably yes, and because it's easy (or lazy) to do so. But I don't think any GMs still actively use RBI.
Hank
1:29
If Twins make a move for a frontline pitcher in the offseason, who would you rather hold on to: Kiriloff or Larnach?
Keith Law
1:29
Keep Kirilloff. I think he's a superstar. Shame he was also pulled from the AFL.
Mr. Bergstrom
1:29
Hi Keith: would it make sense for MLB to return to a 154 game schedule in order to introduce another round of playoffs? Is there any reason to not do it?
Keith Law
1:29
Yes. One reason is that it takes 8 games (4 home games) away from ~18 of the teams. The other reason is that I fucking hate it.
Buscon Bob
1:29
Carlos Colemaneres, Venezualen SS, Top 2020 IFA?
Keith Law
1:30
No clue. Better question for Jesse Sanchez or my friends at Fangraphs.
Jon
1:30
Thank you for the chats Klaw. Thoughts on Joey Cantillo’s future? I know the velo isn’t there but it seems deceptive. Thanks
Keith Law
1:30
Correct, deception over stuff. Has value, hard to project starter.
Jared
1:30
Do you think James Karinchak will be closing for Cleveland by early 2020?
Keith Law
1:30
No. See above.
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