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Keith Law
1:16
I think Touki's a starter for most of next year. McKenzie is a starter if he shows he can stay healthy next year in AAA.
Beau
1:16
Do you think the Padres rebuild will actually work out?
Keith Law
1:16
Absolutely.
Mighty Ox
1:16
What is your advice to a high school junior (just turned 16) who aspires to pitch at an Ivy League School or their close equivalent? FB is 85 mph, SAT 1400 (first try), school weighted avg ~100. Good kid. Thanks
Keith Law
1:17
I'm not sure what more to tell you - if he's got the grades, then he should just keep working on his craft on the mound, and maybe look for one or two things to help distinguish his application like quality volunteer work.
Scott
1:17
Do the Pirates have any hope of rebuilding their lineup from within or are they going to have to make some major moves? Also, thoughts on Ulysses by James Joyce and any 2018 board games have a chance of Cracking your Top 100?
Keith Law
1:17
They'll have to add at least one piece from outside this winter. I reviewed Ulysses here on the dish in two posts a few years ago. I expect at least 5-6 games from this year to make my top 100 if not more.
Fred
1:18
It seems like the Braves are trying to give Philly the division but the Phillies don’t want it. Why is the whole division in a slump?
Keith Law
1:18
Maybe both of those teams were playing a bit over their heads? Both blew away any preseason predictions or projections I saw through the start of August.
Nate
1:19
Since making his plate adjustment on June 6, Gregory Polanco is slashing 287/362/563/925 (before yesterday’s games) in 300 PA. Only 11 guys have a 925 OPS this year. Is that the type of player he is going to be?
Keith Law
1:19
It's the type of player I believe he should be, given his tools.
Gary
1:19
You seem to be lower on Peter Alonso than most. What would you have to see to change your opinion on him? (I guess this is also a general player development question )
Keith Law
1:19
I don't know what "most" think but I know he's a 40 defender at first.
Jake
1:19
Does Daniel Lynch's uptick in velo this season change his ceiling?
Keith Law
1:19
If it sticks, yes, although I was pretty high on him anyway because he has four pitches with a + slider and good control. Plus he's an animal on the mound.
Victoria
1:19
Is Kevin Kramer and Kevin Newman the middle infield combo for the Pirates next year?
Keith Law
1:20
We all hope so.
John
1:20
Following the Buxton and several other situations. I have seen several proposals for FA starting at age X or X years after being drafted? Do you see any problems of abuse with those ideas?
Keith Law
1:20
Any system will be abused, but I like age-related free agency. You can't do X years after being drafted because such a system would screw college guys - and as much as I counsel players to sign out of HS if the offer is good, plenty of great big leaguers weren't good enough out of HS to get that money and needed college.
jaren
1:21
is luis urias a top talent at his position the next 5 years?
Keith Law
1:21
I would bet no.
Jeff
1:22
Amed Rosario is on fire - he finally finding his groove? Still crazy young
Keith Law
1:22
Still very young, making a lot of contact, wish he walked a little more but he's not hacking away, and now he's getting some better results on balls in play. I haven't changed my projection that he'll end up a star.
Josh Nelson
1:23
What are your thoughts about MLBPA hiring Bruce Meyer to be the Chief Negotiator (what a title)?
Keith Law
1:24
They've made a few major hires recently that signal to me that they intend to enter the next negotiations with a firmer negotiating stance. They did not sufficiently exercise their power two years ago. They need to regain some lost ground.
Drew
1:24
Are you familiar with the British punk band IDLES? Their new album, Joy as an Act of Resistance, is so damn good.
Keith Law
1:25
I feel like I've heard one of their songs, but I've put it on in the background now to check it out.
Marshall MN
1:25
Klaw, when you go to a new well reviewed coffee shop in a different city do you have a go to drink that you try as a point of comparison against other coffee houses?  I know you are a light roast guy, is that your point of comparison?
Keith Law
1:26
My favorite coffee drink is a traditional macchiatto - a double shot of espresso topped with a little foamed milk. A pour-over would be a better gauge of a shop's beans, but it's also going to depend then on which specific beans you get; generally third-wave shops have their own specific blends for espresso that are more consistent, or, in the case of a place like Cartel in Phoenix, they find a single origin bean that they think will profile well as an espresso.
jaren
1:26
clevinger has looked like he's moving into the top 15 or so starting pitchers as far as talent. would you agree? did you ever expect this from this kid? he's been downright nasty in the second half
Keith Law
1:27
I would not agree.
romorr
1:27
Would you say the Oriole minor league pitchers, as a whole, had a promising year?
Keith Law
1:27
There's been a lot of progress from their A-ball guys, which is where their most important pitching prospects were.
Marshall MN
1:27
What are your thoughts on the Twins handling of Buxton at the end of this year?
Keith Law
1:27
Completely disagree with it, and I think he should file a grievance - I think more players should fight these manipulations, because teams do it with impunity right now.
Rum Guy
1:28
Big fan of your music playlists, thx. I have a question about your equipment-when you’re listening to these music files, other than thru earbuds —- do you have floor speakers in your home & can u reveal what you own for home use?
Keith Law
1:28
I don't own any music equipment like that.
1:29
OK, that's about enough of that IDLES record. If I wanted to get yelled at I have other places I can go.
Jim
1:29
What kind of upside do you see for Jordan Groshans?
Keith Law
1:30
I could see an above-average regular if he finds more power - which I think would require a swing alteration as right now it's a little flat. Good athlete with a great arm. I would probably bet that he's a regular, but there's more upside.
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