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Klawchat, 10/22/20
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Keith Law
1:02
You know they won't win. Klawchat.
Samir
1:02
Corbin Carroll and Tyler Freeman are two prospects for whom there were reports of unlocked power at the alternate sites. Did you hear the same? Which of the two do you think could surprise the most with their power tool?
Keith Law
1:03
Carroll had power before, so I'm not sure what would have been unlocked. I haven't heard that on Freeman, but I'm also pretty skeptical of anything I hear from alternate sites because it's all from the teams themselves.
Ken
1:03
The sign stealing scandal doesn’t appear to be going away which must be concerning to MLB. As more people begin to speak out MLB’s investigation of the Astros and Red Sox is looking worse. If the “Yankee letter” is unsealed and discloses other undisclosed infractions by the Yankees or other clubs is Rob Manfred done as Commish?
Keith Law
1:04
That's hilarious. There is no chance this undoes Manfred as Commissioner. He'd be at greater risk if he penalized more teams, not fewer.
Michael
1:04
Have you heard any word/update on how some of the newer Rockie prospects have been doing at instructs, specifically Veen and Romo?
Keith Law
1:04
The Rockies aren't allowing scouts at instructs, so no, unfortunately.
Derek
1:04
Alec Bohm.....future stud or SSS this year?
Keith Law
1:05
Future star with the bat. Probably ends up at 1B, which does cut off some of his statistical upside.
Ben (MN)
1:05
Do you plan on reading Hugh Acheson's new "How to Cook"? I bought it even though it is aimed at new cooks because I figure if it is Hugh it will be worth a read anyway. Do you have any favorite recipes from his other cookbooks?
Keith Law
1:06
I do - the only book of his I haven't gotten was the slow cooker one. I just made his kohlrabi and pecan salad from The Broad Fork last night. That book also has a great carrot soup recipe and a shiitake/ponzu salad I love.
Preston
1:06
I don't like not being super interested in the Series. Maybe it's that my Cubs stunk it up. Maybe it's no atmosphere. But I'd like to blame it on bullpenning. It just doesn't make for a smooth watch. What can/should be done in the future?
Keith Law
1:06
If MLB capped the number of pitchers teams could bring, that would help. I think the 3 batter minimum rule has had the unforeseen consequence of teams filling their pens with more relievers capable of going an inning-plus, which makes bullpenning much easier than it was when teams had a specialist or two.
Jeremy
1:07
Was there more going on with mike foltynewicz than just decreased velocity? seems like braves needed help and some reports said his velo was coming back but he never got another crack. is he worth taking a shot on this offseason or toast?
Keith Law
1:08
Worth a shot, but he's had some minor arm stuff that is concerning. I'd put him behind guys like Hamels or Kluber, who have longer track records of success but are coming off injury-wrecked years.
Krontz
1:09
Is there a board game bubble? If not, possibly soon? Finally, how can the industry adapt to sustain growth?
Keith Law
1:10
I read this at first as asking if there was a place where board gamers could all go and live in a bubble so they could play endless board games without fear of COVID-19, and that sounds pretty great, actually. Yes, there are more board games published right now than the market can really support. I'm not sure how long it will last, but my suspicion is that the $50+ games, and publishers that rely on those, will be at highest risk. An extended economic downturn would probably exacerbate that issue.
Randall
1:10
Who is that rays #1 prospect we’ve been hearing about for years ? He still #1 for you ? I haven’t heard much about him lately
Keith Law
1:10
You probably haven't heard much about Wander Franco lately because there were no minor league games this year.
Dab
1:10
Do you think Brailyn Marquez ends up as a starter?
Keith Law
1:10
I think it's possible, but he might be a better reliever.
1:11
As opposed to saying he can't hold up as a starter, or lacks the stuff for it.
Jeremy
1:11
which GM jobis better -- phillies or marlins?
Keith Law
1:12
Phillies. My understanding is that Gary Denbo has so much authority within Miami that a new GM would at least have to defer somewhat to his judgments on players, and I think many GM candidates would prefer the greater independence of the Philly job.
Randall
1:12
What’s the outlook for the Rockies ? Never hear much about good prospects from them. Future bright ?
Keith Law
1:12
I just did a Q&A with our Rockies beat writer about that.
J5
1:12
How many HR's do you project Ke'Bryan Hayes hits during his prime years?
Keith Law
1:13
15-20. I don't think he has the swing path for more. I think he can really hit, though, and he's an 80 defender.
John
1:13
With Mitch submarining a new round of stimulus to hamstring the next administration from growth is there any hope that without a clean democrat sweep we just see obstruction the next 4 years?
Keith Law
1:13
If the GOP holds the Senate, we will see obstruction for the next 4 years for sure.
That's the GOP's whole playbook and the Democratic Party still hasn't adjusted.
Jeremy
1:13
buy-low free agents or trade options teams should consider?
Keith Law
1:14
My top 40 free agents ranking will go up two days after the WS ends. As for trade targets, I'll write more about that in November.
Mac
1:14
Rocker or Leiter?
Keith Law
1:15
I'll say "other." This idea that Kumar Rocker is the clear 1-1 guy for 2021 is so completely ridiculous. We do this shit every year, naming one guy who's famous as the obvious #1 overall pick, and most years it's wrong. Rocker is a first-rounder, and Leiter will be too if he throws more strikes, but either has a lot to improve to get to 1-1 for me.
John
1:16
Is Arozarena much of a prospect going forward?
Keith Law
1:16
Yes, but October is an inherently small sample. He isn't suddenly a top 10 overall prospect, even though he's played like one this month.
Jason
1:16
What would you do if you were the Phillies?  Would McPhail go and who would you hire as President/GM?  The Phillies need a lot of help in the front office and most fans are worried who they will pick.
Keith Law
1:17
Everyone seems to think McPhail will retire after his contract expires next fall, so they could wait a year and hire both at that point (when Theo Epstein's contract will also be up), or they could hire a GM now and plan not to replace McPhail in that role.
Guy B
1:17
How can I argue with some of my right wing friends that making someone wear a mask and being pro choice can be the same thing?  I find it hard to reason with them, thanks Keith.
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