JotCast | Klawchat 8/31/17

Klawchat 8/31/17

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Keith Law

1:47

I think he's their first baseman for the next 5 years. I don't want to overreact to a crazy first 20 games.

Chris

1:47

Who would you like Mets to look at to replace TC?

Keith Law

1:47

There's a potted plant in my office that would make a nice upgrade.

Larry

1:47

I'm an Atlanta fan terrified about rebuilding around pitching. Why is the next group of pitchers different from Blair, Wisler, Newcomb, Sims?

Keith Law

1:47

The next wave is better across the board - better stuff, better athletes, more command.

Jon Orr

1:47

Have you/are you doing a write up on the Leake trade?

Keith Law

1:47

Nope. I don't bother with salary dumps.

romorr

1:48

Keegan Akin, did his season go as you expected, anything he did better or worse? Going forward, what could he work on to improve on his 2017 season?

Keith Law

1:48

I wasn't a big fan, so I guess as expected? Also he's hurt and I heard he wasn't good his last few outings.

Jim

1:48

So, I'm not trying to name names....but, it sure sounds like that Rosenthal article had the Wren family(Frank or Jeff) written all over it. Okay - so there are some names.

Keith Law

1:49

That was my immediate assumption too. Atlanta promoted and reassigned a bunch of people, like every team does every fall. The rest sounded like bullshit.

Chris

1:49

Was a bit disappointing to hear your take on Adams, but it seems the Yanks themselves may be not all in on him as a SP. BTW, what did you think of Yard Goats' field never heard?

Keith Law

1:50

Both Hartford and Scranton have beautiful parks. Really impressed by both. Love that Hartford's park is in a 'bad' area of town, too, since that might actually spur a little growth - never enough to justify the public expense, but at least it might help.

Jack

1:50

So apparently Buxton has a hamate bone injury. They don't know if it's broke yet or not. Is the Twins season over if it is?

Keith Law

1:51

No, but if he broke his hamate I don't want to see him play again until March. Players who've had that talk about how long it takes to regain full strength in the hand.

Strohm

1:51

Best version of Ticket to Ride?
My vacation rental house had the USA version and my nephew was really into it. Want to get him one for upcoming bday.

Keith Law

1:51

USA with the 1910 expansion and Europe are still my favorites. France map (coming soon) will drastically change the game, maybe making it better but also more complex.

Kris

1:52

The phillies rebuild is an unmitigated disaster right? Having guys like Joseph and Galvis block top prospects makes zero sense. No imminent pitching help. Most of their prospects not named Sixto having disappointing seasons. MacPhail needs to go.

Keith Law

1:52

Well, that honeymoon ended quickly.

1:52

What do you make of billy McKinneys good statistical season? Do you think he can be an every day caliber player in MLB?

Keith Law

1:52

Saw him. Probably not a regular, but there's a chance. Still a lot of swing and miss there for a guy with such a pretty swing.

1:52

Have you made any donations to charity to help Houston? I've read too much bad stuff on red cross to consider donation to them, but want to help. Any thoughts on most worthwhile places to donate too to help?

Keith Law

1:53

I don't give to the Red Cross, ever. I had just written a check to a local food bank last week, so all I've done so far is bought about $50 in supplies for that law firm (Merritt) in Dallas that's loading up trucks with essentials to ship down to Houston.

Michael Devon

1:54

Thanks, Keith. Logan Allen and Freddy Peralta. Curious what scouts are saying. Thanks!

Keith Law

1:54

Discussed Allen last week. Peralta is a short RHP who's 88-92. Not sure why I've been asked about him a few times this week on twitter. He's just a guy.

1:54

Hi Keith, thanks for chatting. What would you expect to see out of Cornelius Randolph in the AFL?

Keith Law

1:55

I'd like to actually see him hit; he's been pretty disappointing at the plate, and that's his entire game.

Ben, the NYC

1:55

Have you seen Ronaldo Hernandez?

Keith Law

1:55

I have never been to an Appy League game in my life.

Dallas

1:56

Have you heard anything on Gabriel Arias the 2016 July 1st signing moved up to Lo-A for the Padres?

Keith Law

1:57

Saw him in March, he's pretty young for low-A but they have so many young SS that someone had to move up to get everyone playing time. I liked what I saw in spring training but he seemed a long way away, like most of their 17-year-old kids. Tatis was there, and even one year older made him look like the grown-up in the group.

1:57

If you are the Nationals and are concerned you can't sign Harper, would you try to get Stanton and his comparatively friendly deal compared to what it might take to sign Harper.

Keith Law

1:58

Stanton's deal is the opposite of friendly, IMO, but I could very much see the Nats acquiring him if they believe Harper is as good as gone. They also need to figure out how much they'll pay Rendon, who is quietly having an MVP type of season.

1:58

What do you think about Cleveland's C prospect Mejia playing 3rd base now? Defense stalled at C? Or just trying to get him on the roster?

Keith Law

1:59

I have a feeling it's to get him on the roster and/or give him some time off from behind the plate. I don't think his defense has stalled or that he needs a new position.

Tom

1:59

538 had a column confirming what we pretty much knew: Albert Pujols is the worst everyday player in MLB (despite the RBIs). But... in your opinion, what can the Angels really do with him at this point?

Keith Law

1:59

Nothing. I don't see them releasing him so they have to wear it.

Jesse B

1:59

Does Adbert Alzolay have the size to pitch 200+ innings, or is he more reliever? What's his ceiling?

Keith Law

1:59

I haven't seen him myself, but others tell me he's a clear starter with a chance to be a very good one, a two or better.

Layton Sheets

1:59

Do you see Alex Jackson as a future star in the Major Leagues ?