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Dan
1:56
Any fantasy book series recommendations?
Keith Law
1:56
Lev Grossman's The Magicians.
Todd
1:57
If healthy, Yanks going to egret trading Kaprielian?
Keith Law
1:57
He'll be good but they got a good player back in the deal.
ScottyD
1:57
Michael Kopech - future starter or power bullpen arm?
Keith Law
1:57
Starter for me. Three pitches with size and a solid delivery.
Todd
1:57
Tim Tebow the GOP nominee circa 2035?
Keith Law
1:58
Please, the Tebags were insufferable enough this year on the rare days when he did something at the plate. Don't encourage them.
Marshall MN
1:59
Keith, the Twins have had a nice bounceback after the trade deadline but the last WC spot is still tight.  Are you surprised that they haven't called up Stephen Gonsalves to give him a run as starter?
Keith Law
1:59
I'm not surprised, especially if they feel like he was wearing down at the end of his season (last 3 starts included a 3-homer outing and one where he couldn't get out of the first).
John
1:59
Ever read any Robert Stone?  He's occasionally a little melodramatic, but I've loved some of his books.
Keith Law
1:59
Read Dog Soldiers but I barely even remember it.
mike
2:00
Pearson w Vancouver 4IP 74p 47strikes, 1h, 4BB, 10K Oruns.  That stat line is impressive, but the BB indicate the big concern for him is the control/command right?
Keith Law
2:00
Without either being there or talking to someone who was, I'm loath to draw a conclusion from the stat line.
ScottyD
2:00
Is Chance Sisco a regular, above average or All-Star caliber player at peak?
Keith Law
2:00
Above-average peak. Although it's hard to know when Buck is going to take a shine to a rookie and when he's going to bury him.
David
2:00
Profar a good fit for the Padres?
Keith Law
2:01
Good fit for a lot of teams, and I'm sure Preller would take his boy back.
Ethan
2:01
Where do you stand on win now moves versus weighing present and future? I think I heard you discussing this with Karabell on pod recently, and don't know if you gave your opinion.
Keith Law
2:01
Flags fly forever. When you've got a real shot to win - not just getting into the WC, but making a deep playoff run - you should probably go for it.
Jarred
2:01
Klaw thanks for all your insight. 2 quick questions, 1. Over or under on the Braves having 7 guys in this off-seasons top 100? Also, Fried struggled between AA/AAA this year, but was outstanding in shorter starts 4-5 innings and then pulled. Is this a cause for concern long term, or just a pitcher still stretching out/ recovering form from TJ a few years ago?
Keith Law
2:02
I think 7's about right. Not worried about Fried, just developing a little slower due, I think, to all the time off, and lagging fastball command, which leads to some elevated pitch counts.
Matt V
2:02
Which of the prospects the White Sox acquired this year do you think have a legit chance to be solid major leaguers?
Keith Law
2:04
Eloy and Cease for sure. Rutherford was even worse post-trade, but I wouldn't give up on him entirely just yet.
Steve
2:04
Back to the screwball...almost nobody throws it anymore. Could a pitcher who gains some mastery of it have at least some short term success simply because it would be a pitch nobody else throws?
Keith Law
2:04
I have always maintained that this would be the case. You'd have to throw a good one, I guess, although the hitters would tell you quickly if that was true.
mike
2:04
is Max Pentecost still a guy or has his injuries since being drafted too much to overcome?
Keith Law
2:04
Injuries and non-performance.
Chris
2:04
Corey Oswalt have back-end starter ceiling?
Keith Law
2:05
If that. Probably a 5/6 type.
Joe
2:05
What is your opinion on Carter Kieboom?
Keith Law
2:05
Wish I'd seen him this year but he was hurt when I caught Hagerstown. Think he's an above-average regular in the long run. Wasn't sure about his ultimate position when he was drafted.
Gary
2:05
Which father/son combo finishes with more lifetime WAR: the Griffeys or Vlad and Vlad, Jr.?
Keith Law
2:07
Wow. The Griffeys combined for 118 WAR, and Vlad Sr had 59, so do I think Vlad Jr gets to 60 WAR? The honest answer is no - how many players in A-ball would you ever realistically forecast to get to that mark? And in Vlad Jr.'s case, he's a corner guy who may not stay at third, so he's not getting the positional and defensive bump Ken Jr. got. But, you know, saying I would bet under 60 WAR on a prospect's career isn't exactly an insult.
Matt V
2:07
Moncada was rated the #1 MLB prospect by some, but struggled last year in his brief stint with Boston and again this year with Chicago.  As a White Sox fan, should I be worried about him?
Keith Law
2:08
Never rated there or in the top ten by me. Swing and recognition issues.
Kevin
2:08
How often do you use the vacuum sealer? Just for sous-vide, or for other storage?  I want to try sous-vide and the sealer seems important but also wasteful with the single use plastic.
Keith Law
2:09
I use for both sous-vide and storage. But yes, it does waste some plastic. I might otherwise be storing things in the freezer in zip-top bags, so this at least allows me to cut bags to size and be more efficient in how much plastic I waste.
Todd
2:09
Matz and Wheeler ever amount to anything? Or just hype?
Keith Law
2:10
That's not fair - both kids have had a litany of injuries, and in Wheeler's case there wasn't even any indication he'd have this trouble. It's not "just hype" when a player who has ability is highly touted or valued but is derailed by physical problems. Both were prospects, Wheeler more so than Matz (who flashed stuff but never showed any durability), so dismissing them as "just hype" is inaccurate.
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