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Klawchat 8/24/17
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Keith Law
2:18
Probably. I guess low-A or high-A would work, but I'd start him at the lower level since he'll be coming from the DSL.
Nick
2:19
What's your opinion of Jesus Sanchez? Seems like other younger guys who have over the last year become industry consensus top 100 prospects have been written about more (e.g. Tatis, Bichette, Alvarez, Florial). Is Sanchez on par with guys? If the power comes, seems like he could be a star at the plate?
Keith Law
2:19
Florial's not a top 100 guy for me; Sanchez probably will be. Florial's tooled up with huge swing and miss issues; Sanchez is much less toolsy but projects to a plus hit tool.
Jim
2:19
I really enjoyed the recent podcasts you hosted. It's wonderful to be able to experience you in that format rather than on the twitter cesspool.
Keith Law
2:19
Thank you - it was fun to do those. And yes, it's a much better format for humor and snark than Twitter.
Tyler
2:20
Forget command, any chance Josh Staumont ever gains control?
Keith Law
2:20
Delivery is clean. It's not mechanical; it's mental.
Sean
2:21
Any thoughts from a scouting perspective on whether Delmonico can be an average to above average bat?
Keith Law
2:22
I thought so when he was much younger, but didn't know if he had a position at all. Then he wasn't good, got suspended, was released ... and has been a little more like predraft reports since the White Sox signed him. I think it's fair to think he could end up a low-average power bat with some OBP skills, a fringe regular who'll play for the White Sox now but maybe get passed by better prospects later.
Evan
2:22
Is Max Fried a long term starter for the Braves or has he been shuffled back in the pack because of an awful 2017?
Keith Law
2:22
Still think he's a starter. Too athletic, too good a pitch mix to give up on that.
2:23
Bummed he was sent out - they play here next week and I was hoping to go see him.
Mike
2:23
Have you gotten to watch any of Hoskins since his call up? What are your thoughts on how he's adjusting?
Keith Law
2:23
I've seen more highlights than full at bats. Does seem like he's doing a good job taking the right pitches and getting himself into good counts. I think he's a 55 - an above-average regular - for a good long while.
Jeremy
2:24
Hey Klaw, think I'm going to spring for KingDomino thanks to your review. Looks fun!
Keith Law
2:24
Enjoy! I like it quite a bit even though it's a lighter game than I usually like.
Tyler Smith
2:24
Should Ronald Acuna be in the majors right now?
Keith Law
2:24
No, but I bet he's up in a week or so.
Luke
2:24
I saw where you seemed to really like the Cities of Splendor expansions? How much of a difference to they make in strategy and gameplay?
Keith Law
2:25
I played three of the four; two of those just layer something on the base game (Cities and Trading Posts) that really fits in well with the basic concept. Strongholds changes the game a lot - you get to put a temporary block or hold on a card on the table, and if someone else wants that card, they have to remove your stronghold(s) first. I thought that made the game more interactive, but in a cutthroat way.
The Average Sports Fan
2:25
Do you think Nick Senzel can play 2b?
Keith Law
2:25
This would surprise me.
Jeff
2:25
Hey Keith, love your work. Do you think Jerimiah Estrada has front line potential or do you think it's too early to predict at the moment. Thanks!
Keith Law
2:25
I don't think he does.
Franc
2:26
From a hitting (ok, fine, fantasy) perspective, who would you rather have moving forward, Josh Bell or Dominic Smith?
Keith Law
2:26
Love both, probably Bell for higher power ceiling.
Philip
2:26
What kind of reports have you gotten on Logan Allen (Padres)?
Keith Law
2:26
Glowing.
Mick
2:26
Might it be a good sign that baseball is becoming more popular in Italy w/ them being the Euro/Africa rep for the past two years?
Keith Law
2:26
I hope so, if only to get a scouting trip there once before I retire.
Will
2:26
I don't feel generally depressed or anxious, but the state of politics is overwhelmingly depressing.
Keith Law
2:27
I would agree with the latter half of that statement.
Lukas
2:27
Has Blake Snell turned the corner? Or still too small a sample of good pitching to say?
Keith Law
2:27
Too small a sample, but it's a nice sign. I'm still a fan.
Erix
2:27
How much should I make of stories of hitters' improvements due to improved vision?  Danny Jansen started wearing glasses this season and is raking, but also is healthy for the first time ever
Keith Law
2:27
I think it's the latter. Jays people have talked him up for two years but he's always been hurt.
Will
2:27
What is antifa? I have my own suspicions (false equivalence of the far right), but I'd like to hear you.
Keith Law
2:28
"Antifa" is the word the far right/Nazi sympathizers like to use to try to distract from their own misdeeds. I don't think it actually exists any more than "alt-left" does.
Chris
2:28
What kind of contract do you see Eric Hosmer getting this winter?
Keith Law
2:28
More than I thought in May ... but not much more. The number of teams with the need for a 1b and the money to pay him remains quite small, and his career record isn't great for a 1b's bat.
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