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Klawchat 1/31/18
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Keith Law
2:02
High on diesel gasoline ... it's Klawchat.
2:03
(Quick programming note: I have a radio hit at the bottom of the hour, so I'll disappear for about ten minutes, then will return to finish the chat.)
Mike
2:03
May have missed it, but haven't seen your thoughts on Greene/Leone for Grichuk.
Keith Law
2:04
Didn't write it up, too minor, discussed in last week's chat. Greene is now in the Cardinals' org report, which went up yesterday. Grichuk has been sunk by OBP problems dating back to when he was drafted.
Troy
2:04
Thoughts on what the Brewers have done? Will they add another SP and should they?
Keith Law
2:05
I don't think they're serious division contenders unless they add a real SP. And I don't understand making those two big moves without addressing the rotation.
Deke
2:05
15 years down the road, how will we look at the 2017-18 offseason? A blip, a new normal, or an impetus for systemic change?
Keith Law
2:05
I wouldn't be surprised if it was a blip that led to a change in players' attitudes towards CBA negotiations, after a round where they fought for quality of life improvements and ceded ground on more substantial issues.
Marshall MN
2:05
Klaw, last week you gave a pretty quick reply to a question about whether Stephen Gonsalves was considered as a Top 100 prospect.  I realize that I am scouting the stat line some (that is all I CAN do afterall), but what did you hear this year as compared to last year when he did make the Top 100?  Also...thank you!
Keith Law
2:06
Same guy he was a year ago, still doesn't have the average breaking ball to make him more than a back end starter.
Jon Weisman
2:06
How many Padres prospects would be good enough to be in the Giants top 10?
Keith Law
2:06
If I combined the two lists, it would start with 7 Padres, then Ramos, then 2 more Padres.
Tom Hendry
2:07
I read somewhere that the Orioles consider Cameron Bishop off limits in trades. Has he really catapulted from being selected in the 27th or so round to being a top end prospect in the organization? Do you have thoughts on him?
Keith Law
2:07
I haven't heard that he's off limits, just that other teams have asked for him.
He's in the O's top ten, which will be up tomorrow.
WarBiscuit
2:07
Thoughts on the federal prosecution dropping all charges on Senator Menendez? Also thoughts on the Memo release?
Keith Law
2:08
I haven't followed the Menendez case very closely, but I don't care what party a politician is from - if he's corrupt, he's corrupt, get him out of there. As for the "Memo," nothing the current Republican party surprises me any more.
Mike
2:08
With the current baseball economic system, can small market teams successfully stay competitive continually (like the Pirates 'quick reload' trades) or is it smarter to fully tank for a few years, take advantage of draft picks and the international system and then really go for it for a few years.
Chuck
2:09
Any idea why the A's wanted Buchter? Is it his fly-ball proclivity and Oakland's big park?
Keith Law
2:09
That's a philosophy the A's have followed for years.
2:11
Mike: I think it depends on what your goal is. Are you trying to make money, to be competitive, to win a World Series? If the goal is a championship, then you probably need to sell off your older/more expensive major-league players for high-end prospects. You can't really stock a system strictly through the draft; the Cubs landed Arrieta and Hendricks in dump trades, and the Astros did even more.
Dana
2:11
Should the Yankees just go with Gleyber and Andujar at 2B/3B or bring in a veteran or two?
Keith Law
2:11
I'd definitely let Andujar start the year at 3b, but Gleyber hasn't hit since June and may need some AAA time before he comes to the majors.
Josh
2:11
Looking forward with graduations, Do you see the top 3 after this season being Vlad Jr, Bo, and Tatis Jr?
Keith Law
2:11
Give me one guess as to your favorite team.
Robert
2:11
Do you think Soroka or Allard will debut with Atlanta this year? Also, who has the higher ceiling in your opinion?
Keith Law
2:12
Soroka more likely. Neither is a high-ceiling guy; Allard's curveball is the best pitcher either guy has.
Dave
2:12
Is it too soon to assess how good the top of the draft is this year? If not, what type of player are the Tigers likely to get at 1-1-- generational talent/All Star/solid regular/tall righty with a fastball?
Keith Law
2:12
There is no generational talent in this class but a lot of players who look like above-average regulars. It's a good draft.
Zirinsky
2:12
Hi Keith.  Will you be watching the super bowl and, if so, what will you be cooking?
Keith Law
2:13
The Super Bowl may be on the television, but I won't really be watching it. I just don't care.
Charlie
2:13
If you were the Nats, what prospects would you be willing to give up to get Realmuto? Robles? Soto?
Keith Law
2:13
Soto & Kieboom would be a great return for Miami, but I also think that's fair given Realmuto's age, cost, and production.
Jared
2:13
Going back to your Brewers answer, do you think getting a top of rotation pitcher is realistic for Milwaukee?
Keith Law
2:13
Who? Darvish isn't that. Arrieta isn't that. Not sure who they could get.
Guest
2:13
Have you tried out Gloomhaven, are you a fan of big 4X boardgames like it?
Keith Law
2:14
No. That's not a board game. It's an RPG in a board game box. Given its length, physical weight (20 lbs!), and cost ($120, I think), that's just not a board game by my definition.
dan
2:14
do you agree with the blue jays prospects being ranked 7th?
Keith Law
2:14
I ranked them 17th.
Matt
2:14
Manny Machado to shortstop. Big deal?
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