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Alex R
2:29
Hey Keith, I'm wondering if you've heard anything about fellow Long Islander Kyle Young. 6'11 LHP with a 57/12 K/BB ratio this season. Is he a guy?
Keith Law
2:29
He's a maybe.
Bob
2:29
Hoskins just hit his 8th home run. I know you were a bit higher on him than others. What do you see as his ceiling?
Keith Law
2:29
See above - but I concede I never saw this kind of power coming. I thought he was Goldschmidt Lite, not Full Goldschmidt.
Sean
2:29
What's going on with Trent Clark this year?
Keith Law
2:30
That whole lineup has gone flat. Ray is striking out a ton, Erceg hasn't hit close to expectations. I don't have a good answer.
Greg
2:30
How would you rank Atlanta's Rome trio of Bryse Wilson, Ian Anderson and Joey Wentz?
Keith Law
2:30
Anderson, Wilson, Wentz. Case for Wilson over Anderson.
MJ
2:30
I picked up Great Western Trail based mostly on your positive review a while back. I've only played it twice (and only with 2 players) but it seems as though the best strategy to win is to focus on buying all the best cows. Is that what you've found as well (assuming you've played it more and/or with more players than I have)?
Keith Law
2:31
I thought a broader strategy mattered - don't ignore the workers, especially. But I haven't played it a ton. The only downside to being a reviewer is that I don't go back to great games as often as I'd like.
Raphael
2:32
Curious, how come there was no ranking for best command in your write up like last year?
Keith Law
2:32
No reason.
J
2:32
This is a semi-question and semi-statement, hopefully reasonably cogent and not too reductive. Venezuela is in the process of collapse. Do you know if MLB is doing anything to help players/players' families/any involvement at all?  Or in lieu of that, are you hearing anything about what players are doing? As I track Ronald Acuna's (and Jose Altuve's) incredible seasons, I keep thinking of what awaits them at home.  This may be too much of a question for a chat, but been on my mind for a while.
Keith Law
2:33
I don't know of anything other than telling teams not to send personnel there. Some agents in VZ brought prospects to Aruba a month ago for a workout to compensate. MLB should really make this formal if they care at all about the pipeline and the welfare of both players and scouts.
Patrick
2:33
How concerned are you by Moncada's astronomical K-rate in the majors? I know you've typically been lower on him than other writers due to your concerns about swing mechanics. Do you think he's more first-division regular than star?
Keith Law
2:35
This is in line with my expectations and, I think, everything I've written about him the last year or so. He's going to take some time. He's also a pretty sick athlete and I wouldn't put anything out of his reach either - he just has specific mechanical and approach problems that have to change.
Greg Bird fan
2:35
He probably doesn't get much playing time with the Yankees, but do you see Jake Cave as an everyday player somewhere? He seems to be having a really solid year.
Keith Law
2:35
I don't - more of an extra guy.
Dog
2:35
Do you think the Rays will give Brendan McKay a real shot at being a two-way player? If not, do you think he ends up as a pitcher or 1B, long term?
Keith Law
2:35
They say they will. I think eventually he'll end up at one or the other. I feel like either is a real possibility now.
J
2:36
You're the Colorado Rockies. Where do you start McMahon and Rodgers in 2018? And what do you do with Lucroy?
Keith Law
2:37
Lucroy is a free agent. McMahon could be their first baseman on Opening Day. Rodgers has to go back to double-A, and shouldn't be promoted until he's hit some specific targets for patience and plate discipline. He can hit, he has some pop, he can play short, but you can't send him to the PCL until he's shown he can work the count.
Trini
2:37
Dillon Tate - does he project as a starter or reliever?
Keith Law
2:37
Starter possible again. He's regained some of the lost velocity.
mike
2:37
I've read some websites say Vlad Jr could see some MLB time next year, that would be rushing him through levels wouldn't it?
Keith Law
2:37
I think he and Tatis could both see the majors next year.
Nate
2:37
Keith, am I crazy for thinking Alec Hansen could be a top 50 guy in the offseason?
Keith Law
2:37
Yes, you are crazy, and that's only one reason of many.
Brian
2:37
I know he is old for the FSL despite being drafted this year but Rooker is off to a great start. Do you think he can be a league average player?
Keith Law
2:38
Yep, that's probably the best case scenario because he might be a DH and won't be an asset on the field. More likely an up-and-down guy, but everyday player is possible.
Grant
2:38
Would would happen to Twitter if Trump was banned from tweeting?
Keith Law
2:38
I think it would hurt their business substantially. A lot of users - granted, a lot of users I wouldn't miss - would probably quit the service.
M.D. Pepper
2:38
Jarred Kelenic, all five-tools average or better?
Keith Law
2:38
Not at all.
Rhys Hoskins
2:39
I just homered again. That's 8 in 15 games. Can I keep this up?
Keith Law
2:39
There is no way you can homer while also submitting chat questions. It's just not possible.
Lilith
2:39
How do Ethan Hankins and Kumar Rocker compare to Hunter Greene? Is it close at all?
Keith Law
2:39
All pretty different. Greene is the best athlete and was younger on draft day. Rocker is already filled out with a body like a 23-year-old. Hankins is the most polished pitcher of the three for his age.
Saxton
2:39
Did you see anything at GenCon (besides Kingdomino, which we already have and enjoy) that would be good to play with a 7 year old daughter? Thanks for the chats and all your other writing!
Keith Law
2:40
Please read the long writeup I posted at Paste, which I think has a bunch of games that might fit, but Kerala comes to mind as something light, easy to learn, and still fun for adults.
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