Klaw

  (1:01 PM)

Why do I have to pay someone to move my stuff? The experience sucks. Someone should be paying *me* to go through it.

Klaw

  (1:01 PM)

Why do I have to pay someone to move my stuff? The experience sucks. Someone should be paying *me* to go through it.

Bawb (Fairview, UT)

I noticed that Venters wasn't even in you top 10 Braves prospects at the 1st of the year and he was drafted in the 30th round as the 907th pick. How did he get missed? or is he just pitching over his head?

Klaw

  (1:03 PM)

He's a reliever, and their system was fairly deep. I don't rate relievers highly because their ultimate impact isn't that high. If you look at my top 10 for a team and see four relievers, that's not a real good sign.

Jason (Philly)

Want a tissue Klaw?

Klaw

  (1:03 PM)

Sure, thanks. Ours are probably packed.

Kris (Philly)

Do you think Jiwan James projects as a capable MLB starting outfielder?

Klaw

  (1:04 PM)

I'm not buying it - good tools, not off the charts tools, and that swing isn't going to produce any power as it is right now.

Bret (Toronto)

Hechavarria and Iglesias are back on the same team now in the AFL. Do you think one will be given shortstop, or will they just alternate?

Klaw

  (1:04 PM)

They'll split time and apparently handle some 3b too.

Hayden (Logan, Utah)

why cant you move yourself? No friend with a truck?

Klaw

  (1:05 PM)

3000 miles? I've got friends (in all the right places...) but not that kind.

Matt (IN)

So Klaw, thoughts on the little skirmish last night in Miami? Nice tackle by Mr. Sanchez I thought.

Klaw

  (1:05 PM)

Didn't see it. Not interested.

Nick (Davison, MI)

Nick Castellanos or Zack Cox, the baseball player? Who will have the better offensive numbers in their primes? What will those number look like?

Klaw

  (1:06 PM)

Cox. Both really good though.

Rick (Phoenix)

Take a guess - In 2011, how many homers does Jose Bautista hit?

Klaw

  (1:06 PM)

26.

Shaun (Dayton, OH)

I was just wondering why everyone thinks the Reds are going to collapse? They're in first place with an 8 game lead and have about a month left in the season and a favorable schedule.

Klaw

  (1:08 PM)

Define "everyone." I haven't read or heard that anywhere. The team "everyone" thought was at risk of a collapse was San Diego, if anyone at all, and that's kind of happening.

Chris (Chicago)

Kieth, did Chapman really hit 105?

Klaw

  (1:09 PM)

No.

john (Chico Ca)

Is this the padres finally slipping as everyone has predicted all year? should they have looked more into getting a more proven starting pitcher, and can the giants catch them

Klaw

  (1:10 PM)

Yes, the Giants can catch them, but I'm not saying they definitely will. If the Padres had added a starter, it would have helped significantly because much of their bubble is/was built on overachieving starters ... but who was out there? I know they just kicked the tires on Maholm, but it's not like he's any better than what they roll out there.

Tommy (Philly)

Keith, your thoughts on the Mariners/Rangers debacle regarding Josh Lueke? If the Rangers withheld information then that is wrong but to me I can't understand for the life of me how the Mariners can pass the blame on this one. Background checks are a normal part of business, every business I know (mine included) performs them. And we aren't hiring high-profile athletes whose information is readily available on the net. If I was Jack Zduriencik I would be embarassed for not doing my due diligence, especially considering he has admitted that they knew the kid did have a criminal record. How do you not do your homework on your biggest deal of the year?

Klaw

  (1:11 PM)

How did the Rangers withhold information? It was public record - I found it on page one of a Google search.

Louie (Cincy)

At this point is Todd Frazier a lost cause? Have no position certainty, loss of power and evaporated age to league value cost him prospect status or does he salve something in a scenery trade?

Klaw

  (1:12 PM)

"Lost cause" is too strong, but I have always disliked the swing and thought he'd end up in LF. But a guy with that track record can't just be written off after one disappointing year.

Flexo (The PHX)

How screwed are the Rockies? Tracy's a strategy/game management imbecile (and apparently not magic! Who knew?). O'Dowd has now failed to trade 3 players (Baker, Atkins, Hawpe) when their value was high, preferring to allow them to decline to the point where they had zero value. But don't worry...they both got big extensions!

Klaw

  (1:13 PM)

Tracy really killed them over the last two games, between the absurd loyalty to Olivo and lots of bad in-game management (the CS in Tuesday's game comes to mind).

Newt (Jacksonville)

Any apprehension about the brick oven-like summer heat of Arizona? And that's not even getting into the fresh fish situation ...

Klaw

  (1:13 PM)

I'd take 109 and 10% humidity over typical Boston 90-95 and 90% humidity any day. Heat I can handle. I just don't want to be able to chew the air.

Casey (Hawaii)

Will Wimmers/Gibson see major league action next year and what rotation spots can/will they fill?

Klaw

  (1:14 PM)

Gibson yes, back of the rotation, maybe May/June timeframe. Wimmers would surprise me - September '11 would be early.

Nick (Davison, MI)

I have read a lot about Jean Segura on sites like BA and BP. Does he project to be a Brian Roberts type player? Or is he a non-prospect in your eyes?

Klaw

  (1:15 PM)

I wrote about Segura in March, I think - quick bat, short to the ball, can run a little (not a burner), but shaky at 2b now and not very selective at the plate. Definitely a prospect, top 10 in that system, but I see a lot of work ahead of him, things that are not a guarantee to improve with age and experience.

Klaw

  (1:18 PM)

To the user flooding my chat with the same question over and over: Stop. I'm not answering it.

Jason (Muskegon)

Have you seen Matias pitch? How will he translate when he pitches in the states?

Klaw

  (1:19 PM)

Have not but I keep hearing about big velocity and a chance for a plus curveball. Pretty interesting signing for St. Louis.

Mitch (Baton Rouge)

What kind of upside can we talk about for Drake Britton? Thanks.

Klaw

  (1:21 PM)

Heard he's hit 95 this year. I don't want to read too much into 20 starts, but he looks like a potential mid-rotation starter. That Greenville rotation is pretty good with him, Pressly, and Ruiz.

David (Tempe)

Nick Franklin or Manny Machado?

Klaw

  (1:22 PM)

Machado.

Bill (Seattle)

Felix Hernandez probably should get some Cy Young votes given his numbers, but that Win-Loss record is going to kill him isn't it?

Klaw

  (1:22 PM)

Probably, although the voters did get it right with Greinke last year. The voting pool on each award is different each year, so you never really know until the results are out.

Charles (D.C.)

You consistently say that pitchers aren't throwing 100 mph as reported by speed guns (see Zumaya, Joel). Even if Chapman didn't throw 105, would you at least concede 103?

Klaw

  (1:26 PM)

I believe he can touch 102, at least. 105 is beyond credibility. Here's the problem with these reported readings, even beyond the TV/scoreboard gun silliness: If you line up ten scouts behind the plate with ten guns, you will not get the same reading on all guns on one pitch. Say the pitch is actually 95 mph. One or two will come up blank, or read "113" or something. Someone will get 97. Someone will get 92 or 93. Maybe five will get 95. We all look around at each others' guns to verify what we got, just to make sure we're not running "hot" or "cold." But if someone sees that 97, that will be repeated much more than the 95, because it's more interesting.

Dan (Boulder)

What do you look for in a prospect's swing to determine if it will eventually produce power?

Klaw

  (1:26 PM)

Hip rotation, weight transfer, loft in the swing path, and bat speed, in roughly that order.

Ed (San Diego)

Jaff Decker and James Darnell have really picked up their play in the second half, do you think they're okay going forward?

Klaw

  (1:27 PM)

Decker > Darnell for me, but yes, both prospects in a slightly thin system.

Sam (Chicago)

It seems like when the White Sox drafted Chris Sale, he wasn't viewed as a "high ceiling" guy. A 6'6" lefty who hits 99 with a devastating slider isn't a high ceiling guy? Thoughts?

Klaw

  (1:28 PM)

Again with the crazy gun readings. I've seen Sale, talked to scouts who've seen him, nothing over 95-96 and from a low slot with a plus change, not a "devastating slider."

Brad (Cleveland)

Re: Chapman pitch speed. Pitch F/x had him at 103.9 last night. How accurate is pitch F/x on pitch speed?

Klaw

  (1:29 PM)

Very accurate, but the scale is shifted up about 1 mph over Stalker guns. It's internally consistent, which is what matters most.

Rob (NJ)

What player in the bigs does Moustakas reminds you of?

Klaw

  (1:30 PM)

He really doesn't remind me of anyone in the big leagues, which isn't a great thing - you'd like at least some rough model for him. But that doesn't mean he can't be a very successful big leaguer; I just still see the same problems hitting LHP and playing 3b.

Wins, RBI, Runs (Cooperstown, NY)

Klaw, if we help you move, will you like us more?

Klaw

  (1:31 PM)

I just paid a junk-removal service $600 to get rid of you guys.

wOBA and xFIP (2010)

Sorry guys, klaw already hired me to help him move. And I can actually do heavy lifting unlike you worthless knuckleheads.

Klaw

  (1:33 PM)

Exactly. Not only are they more careful movers, but they can predict when the truck will arrive and how much gas it'll have left.

Jay (Baltimore)

Klaw, love the interjected humor! We know you hate RBI's and Runs, but hey, what's your take on Nick Markakis' 4th straight 40-double season?

Klaw

  (1:34 PM)

I thought for a while that some of that doubles power would become HR power as he got deeper into his 20s ... maybe it still will, but the odds seem to be declining.

Jordan (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada)

Thoughts on some columnists saying Manny Ramirez doesn't belong in the hall of fame? Seems a little ridiculous to me.

Klaw

  (1:34 PM)

I'd vote for him without reservations.

JZirinsky (Washington, DC)

OK, what did you think of Top Chef last night?

Klaw

  (1:35 PM)

I'd like to know why they hired Anfernee Bourdain, Tony's ultra-nice twin brother, as the guest judge. Was Anthony unavailable?

Rouse (Boston)

Keith - Is Mike Trout the #1 prospect in baseball now? What do you see as a timeline for him? Big league cup of coffee in September 2011?

Klaw

  (1:36 PM)

Yes. Yes.

Mike (Rutland, VT)

Keith,Best wishes to you and your family on your move to Arizona. Will you still be doing as much scouting on the East Coast, Cape Cod League, etc?

Klaw

  (1:36 PM)

We'll come east for a while every summer to see family and for me to do the Cape and see some major/minor league games in New England/NY.

Majeed (San Diego)

Going to Vegas. Recommendations at Firefly? (food & drink?

Klaw

  (1:37 PM)

There's a dish post from December '08 with a long list.

Kevin (OC)

"I'd take 109 and 10% humidity over typical Boston 90-95 and 90% humidity any day. Heat I can handle. I just don't want to be able to chew the air." From someone that grew up in KC and spent my college summers playing baseball in KC, I second that thought. I don't know how every kid in So Cal isn't a top prospect with this weather.

Klaw

  (1:38 PM)

It's the best HS ball in the country and I'll be a five-hour drive/one-hour flight from it. Win.

Chris (Boston)

Keith, Will Myers bat seems to be at least as good as Trout's. If he were moved to RF would he be on the same timeline? Do you agree his bat is at the same level?

Klaw

  (1:39 PM)

No, Trout > Myers. But Myers is an excellent hitting prospect and if they moved him to RF I could see him reaching the majors in the 2nd half of 2012.

Alex (Atlanta)

Heyward should win the ROY award. He's carried the Braves. If he continues his great play there's no doubt he wins it right?

Klaw

  (1:40 PM)

I said on Twitter yesterday that it's a 3-man race, at least, with him and Posey virtually tied and Garcia not far behind. They should just give two ROYs in the NL and skip the AL this year.

Nick (Washington, DC)

Who would be the best person for the Nats to hire to replace Dibble? Morgan Ensberg?

Klaw

  (1:41 PM)

I'd like to see Garrett Broshuis give announcing a shot - or for someone to give him a shot.

Colby Rasmus (St. Louis)

On a scale of 1-10, how stupid is my manager for not playing me every day, even when I am healthy?

Klaw

  (1:42 PM)

Ten.

Mike (NY)

What is the #1 reason guys like Bruce, Wieters, J-Upton, and Snider have failed to live up to the HYPE?

Klaw

  (1:42 PM)

Because you're asking the question too soon?

Eric (Memphis)

Keith, I tend to agree with your view on Chris Sale, but I was wondering, given his impressive start as a reliever, whether you think he can become an above-average closer or set up man?

Klaw

  (1:42 PM)

Yes, as long as he stays healthy, that's his potential ceiling.

Dave (Toronto)

Garcia??? Why not Latos??? Better numbers all around

Klaw

  (1:43 PM)

Because Latos isn't a rookie. Is that a good enough reason?

Joe (Keller, Tx)

I can see Angelo going on a tear and making all the other Top Chef's look unworthy in comparison, your thoughts?

Klaw

  (1:43 PM)

Yes. I'd take him over the field at this point.

Corey (Missouri)

What is the ceiling for Zach Cox? When can we expecting to see him full time in the bigs? 2013?

Klaw

  (1:44 PM)

I wouldn't be shocked to see him in the majors in the first half of 2011.

aaron (new york)

Do you think Edwin Jackson's recent success (32Ks and only 6BB in his last three starts) is the begginning of a trend or just a another flukey flash?

Klaw

  (1:44 PM)

He's faced awful competition so far.

Klaw

  (1:44 PM)

I should have known the Latos comment would trigger a flood of "Edinson Volquez" responses...

Jon (Ithaca)

Am I the only one with the sneaking suspicion that Angelo's fiance is of the mail-order variety? The whole situation seems extremely sketchy.

Klaw

  (1:45 PM)

When I heard he just got divorced last year, I had ... well, let's say I had a different theory on how he ended up engaged so fast.

Dan (WDC)

Eric Ripert complained that a meatball sub was messy. Is this reason enough to never go to one of his restaurants?

Klaw

  (1:46 PM)

He has to be zee peeckiest zhuzhe zey have eh-vair had on zat show. But I dig the accent.

Chemistry (The Clubhouse)

No, really! I can help you move! It'll be great! We'll have lots of fun! And we can invite my friend Proven Veteran!

Klaw

  (1:47 PM)

The problem is you'll only show up if everything's going good.

Chris (West Des Moines)

You have said before that you never had Chapman above 100 on the gun, so are these 103-105 numbers bunk? Or, did he gain velo by working on his delivery?

Klaw

  (1:48 PM)

I saw Chapman in March after a long layoff - not necessarily peak, midseason velocity. If I see someone hit 98 in spring training you could easily see him hitting 100 two months later. And, in Chapman's case, I had a note from a longtime scout who saw him hit 101 in the WBC the year before.

Jay (Illinois)

What does it mean when a draftee signs a "major league contract" but then are assigned to a minor league team? How does that differ from a draftee who signs without a major league deal?

Klaw

  (1:51 PM)

It means he's on the 40-man roster, and assigning him to the minors requires the use of one option (one per year, that is). A minor league deal means the player doesn't have to go on the 40-man for three or four years, depending on his age, and can be assigned to any minor league club without the use of an option.

Dan (Des Moines)

In Neyer's chat the other day he said he wouldn't be surprised if there were 32 teams in the near future and 4 divisions, do you like that idea, and where do you think the 2 teams would go, Las Vegas and Portland?

Klaw

  (1:52 PM)

I think MLB will look at expansion once the economy is stronger. The recipient cities will be whoever's willing to build a stadium and gift it on the new owners.

Chris (Brooklyn )

i know you've been a Posey supporter for NL ROY, but has Heyward caught up to and passed him at this point? they have virtually identical OPS's and Heyward is, amazingly, 4th in the NL in OBP. plus Heyward has 100 ABs more than Posey. i no longer see a good case for Posey.

Klaw

  (1:54 PM)

The case for Posey is that he's playing a tougher position and playing it well; his WAR (FG version) is almost a win below Heyward's, but their WAR figures don't include defense for catchers. I'd vote for Heyward today, but I wouldn't dispute Posey.

Ben S (NJ)

If I'm a draftee I'm not sure I would want a major league contract, I mean I know Boras loves them, but they seem to be detrimental in some cases (Brackman). What are your thoughts on them?

Klaw

  (1:55 PM)

I don't like them except for the one or two college guys a year who are healthy and likely to hit the majors in a year.

Heart (Middle America)

Me, Scrappy, Hustle, Gamer - we're all available to help you move "the right way." You're white, right? Otherwise you might have to call on our friend Athleticism, but be forewarned, a lot of media people think he's lazy.

Klaw

  (1:55 PM)

I'd rather gamble on the upside of getting my stuff a few days early, thanks.

Zac (San Diego)

Any projected bounceback years for some Sox prospects? Seems like pretty mediocre seasons across the board w/ Kelly, Anderson, Rizzo, etc.

Klaw

  (1:57 PM)

Rizzo's been pretty good the last two months, especially for a 20-year-old in AA in his first full, healthy season in pro ball.

TJ (NYC)

Happy 9-02-10! Who was your fav on that show?

Klaw

  (1:58 PM)

The closing credits, because it meant something else was coming on.

Roger (CT)

Do you treat ROY as MVP for rookies or do you feel there should be slightly different criteria?

Klaw

  (1:58 PM)

I think there should be some consideration of the long-term potential of candidates.

Jeff (Indianapolis)

Keith, if I were buying an expansion for Settlers of Catan, what should I go with?

Klaw

  (1:59 PM)

We only have Seafarers, and I think on balance its biggest impact is to double the length of a game.

Clay (Charlotte)

Way too early guess on Cox's replacement?

Klaw

  (2:00 PM)

I've heard tons of speculation about Fredi Gonzalez. Also heard an interesting rumor from an industry source not with either club: Ozzie to manage Florida next year and TLR to manage the White Sox.

Stephen (Arlington)

How do most teams decide on who to send to the AFL? Is it not something top tier prospects tend to go to? For instance the Rangers sent a middle reliever type in Flores, but a high upside top prospect in Engel Beltre. Strange mix it seems.

Klaw

  (2:02 PM)

It's a mix. Each team will be asked to send at least one specific position (a catcher or a shortstop, usually) and to send a certain number of pitchers. Then some teams use it for development reasons, to expose a guy to better competition, to have him work with a certain coach, or to get him extra playing time (e.g., because he was hurt, like Iglesias). Some teams use it to showcase guys for trade, or evaluate players on the 40-man/rule 5 bubble. Some teams clearly don't care about the AFL and send dreck.

Grant (Winnipeg)

Eric Thames has put up great numbers in the Eastern League, and before an injury had some moderate pre-draft hype, but I rarely see a mention of him as a prospect. Your views?

Klaw

  (2:02 PM)

Don't see him as more than a fringe regular. Probably a 4th OF or up-and-down guy.

Mike (San Diego)

So is TLR out in St. Louis? I'm a Cardinals fan who has been waiting many years for Oquendo to take over.

Klaw

  (2:03 PM)

It was one rumor from one guy, so don't take it to the bank, but I have to say my first thought was, "Good for Colby."

Eamon (DC)

True or False: Papelbon is in his final month as Closer for the Red Sox.

Klaw

  (2:04 PM)

I'm inclined to say true.

Simon (Philadelphia)

Favorite "new" song?

Klaw

  (2:05 PM)

Yeasayer's "O.N.E.," but that's more about nostalgia (think mid-80s new wave) than anything else. Also, not quite new, but just recently heard Last Shadow Puppets' "Standing Next to Me" for the first time.

greg (ny)

Is your thoughts on Starlin Castro still the same now as they where then?

Klaw

  (2:05 PM)

Yep.

Simon (Philadelphia)

A song that would appear on your (hypothetical) Top 100 songs of the '80s:

Klaw

  (2:05 PM)

New Order's "True Faith."

Mike (Boston)

Stark is calling Bard a ROY candidate. How is he a rookie? He pitched in 49 games last year.

Klaw

  (2:06 PM)

Bard had too many days on the 25-man roster in 2009 to be a rookie this year.

Brandon Belt (millbrae)

What more do I have to do to prove that I am prospect worthy?

Klaw

  (2:08 PM)

The bigger question is what more you have to do to prove you're worthy of a spot on the 40-man. No one's questioning your prospect status that I know of, but the Giants won't, say, DFA Brett Pill to make room for a bat that might help them catch the Padres?

J ((Starlite Lounge))

Does it matter to you what award you get to vote for? Would you have rather been voting for, say, ALROY over ALMOY?

Klaw

  (2:09 PM)

I'll vote on whatever they need me to vote on. I think I bring more to a vote on players than on managers, but I'm happy to vote on any of them.

Jason (Santee, Ca)

Luebke or LeBlanc?

Klaw

  (2:10 PM)

Luebke, 1000 times over.

Dan (Tampa)

How many wins has Tim Beckham over Posey cost the Rays this season?

Klaw

  (2:10 PM)

I'll go with two.

federales (a tent in the desert)

Hey Klaw, since you're moving there and presumably will become a registered voter, what's your opinion on Arizona's immigration law?

Klaw

  (2:11 PM)

I've got at least one illegal immigrant not far above me in my family tree. You do the math.

Tony (Palatine)

Has Martin Perez stock dropped much with his performance this year? Whose better long-term, him or Teheran?

Klaw

  (2:12 PM)

I'd take Teheran now, but Perez' stock has only dipped slightly, given his age and where he's pitching.

Jack (Toronto)

What if there was a new award for named after David Eckstein, where you have to vote on the scrappiest player in each league? Could you handle that or would your head explode Scanners style? Who would you vote for this year?

Klaw

  (2:13 PM)

I'd vote for Andrew McCutchen and Denard Span.

Jason (NY)

Are you surprised to see nieuwenhuis struggling at AAA? Do you think he can be a MLB regular on a contending team? Think Fmart ever lives up to the hype?

Klaw

  (2:13 PM)

Small sample, but I'm not shocked.

Matt (Syracuse)

Some baseball talking heads said that Strasburg has terrible mechanics (i.e. "inverted W" pitching motion) while others said his mechanics were fine. Which one is it?

Klaw

  (2:15 PM)

The latter far more than the former. I pointed out when he was drafted - and this was not in any way a prediction of the eventual injury - that the handful of guys we've seen go from upper-80s to mid- to upper-90s inside of a year have mostly, if not all, blown out. My theory is that ligaments/tendons that have gradually developed to the point where they can sustain the motion and arm speed of a fringe-average fastball can't handle the sudden jump to a plus one. But I am not a doctor or a kinesiologist and this is just a theory of mine.

Heid (Syracuse)

To follow on Matt's point, it seems many talking heads used to refer to Prior's as a model.

Klaw

  (2:16 PM)

Right, but Prior's delivery was different, he blew out his shoulder, and I know several people in the game who think his shoulder problem was a combination of the collision with Giles and getting worked like a rented mule down the stretch in '03.

John (NYC)

"I think there should be some consideration of the long-term potential of candidates." Why? I understand why you would want to factor that in but if the award is for the best "rookie" for that season, why are other criteria necessary?

Klaw

  (2:17 PM)

That's not what the award is. That might be your impression of it, but the definition is vague.

Bub (DC)

Matusz started off great, then terrible, now he looks great again. Can he be a legitimate top of the rotation starter as soon as next season?

Klaw

  (2:18 PM)

I might still vote for him as AL ROY if I had that ballot. I certainly believe in his long-term value far more than I believe in Austin Jackson's, and the AL East is a brutal place to pitch, especially if you don't get to face the division's worst lineup. I'll say he's an ace in 2012 or 2013, with modest improvements next year.

Mike (Ohio)

Brandon Wood is going to the AFL. What's the reasoning behind this? To strip it all down and build him back up?

Klaw

  (2:19 PM)

Or get him regular at bats. I haven't asked the Angels but I like the idea of slipping in a few guys like that every year. It raises the overall caliber of play.

Denvil (Jacksonville, FL)

Is Duda a dud? Or do his AAA numbers from this season project him to be something? Have scouts opinions on him changed since being left off the Mets top 30 list to start 2010?

Klaw

  (2:20 PM)

I see him as more of a AAA slugger than a guy who can translate those (very good) minor league stats to the majors.

Josh (Knoxville, TN)

Why'd you quit your job in the bigs? You obviously trust your skills (who doesn't) so why not continue to apply them instead of commenting?

Klaw

  (2:20 PM)

Better opportunity and more control over my schedule at a time when my wife was 8 months pregnant.

Stephen (Portland, OR)

"The recipient cities will be whoever's willing to build a stadium and gift it on the new owners." In other words, it won't be Portland.

Klaw

  (2:20 PM)

Exactly.

MJ (Toronto)

So, Cito says Buck will catch most of the games down the stretch instead of Arencibia. This is dumb, right?

Klaw

  (2:21 PM)

Of course it is.

Randy (Boston)

Are you excited to see Jared Mitchell in the AFL, and what do you expect after the injury? Is he still a top prospect in the White Sox organization?

Klaw

  (2:21 PM)

Yes. Just hoping he regains his running speed. Might still be their top prospect if you discount Sale (because he's in the majors).

Steve (Richmond)

With the move to Arizona, will there be more "fan" opportunities to spend a day scouting with KLAW?

Klaw

  (2:22 PM)

If I find a local charity I will definitely do that again. And you can always come say hi if you spot me at a game.

John (Lexington, KY)

Would you be in favor of a third NY team?

Klaw

  (2:23 PM)

Yes, but I've become less convinced over the years that it would put a serious dent in the revenue-generating power of the Yanks and Mets. I like it more as an opportunity for MLB to reach an underserved market - but I also see the Austin/San Antonio area in that light. Vegas doesn't work for me - demographics are not favorable.

Ryan (Brewtown, WI)

What do you think of Lorenzo Cain's performance so far? Shouldn't he be the starter next year? (Dump Carlos Gomez)

Klaw

  (2:23 PM)

Yes. Exceeding my expectations and I think I was a pretty big fan.

Erick (Honduras)

You are loveable, today, KLaw. I would almost kiss you right now!

Klaw

  (2:24 PM)

As long as you're not Angelo and I don't look like a short rib.

Klaw

  (2:24 PM)

Thanks for all the questions - I have some packing and cleanup to do. Probably should have scheduled the move closer to trash day. I will try to be back next week when I am no longer a resident of Massachusetts.