Cubs traded for Alec Mills yesterday, is he a starter long term?

My favorite Dylan song! Would she change it all if her hair was still red? Starting pitching depth the biggest concern of the Cubs? Top four is set. Fifth, and in case of injuries beyond, not so much.

Very much agree on your ranking for Quantrill. Not a lot to there to not like. How soon before we see him in the majors? Late 2018 too aggressive?

You said in the last Klawchat that if you knew you'd be in this industry you wouldn't take the same education path. What would you study if you could go back?

I seem to recall reading somewhere (on Twitter?) that you will not be providing the narration for the audiobook version of Smart Baseball. Was this your decision? I personally would be more inclined to purchase the audiobook if you were the narrator, but rest assured I will still purchase the hardcover book.

Do you think Jeimer Candelario has a MLB-regular future? Tough to tell from your capsule on him but it doesn't sound great.

In the past couple years, I feel like you've been ahead/higher on a couple guys who are now moving up lists in general - thinking of Alex Verdugo and Kevin Newman specifically. Not a compare/contrast to others' work, but do you think there's anyone who fits that description this year?

Why is one 6 WAR player more valuable than 2 3 WARS

Lots of positive press about Hunter Greene going #1 to the Twins in the draft. Why should the Twins take someone other than Greene?

Bundy bringing back the cutter this season. Reason for optimism or added risk to the injured wing?

Rhys Hoskins, Dominic Smith, Rowdy Tellez. Hoskins is 23 w/ a lot of question marks for me. But Tellez and Smith are both 21, I would argue Tellez had a far superior 2016, both were in AA. How is Smith a top 30 guy, and Tellez nowhere to be found? Also like the Tellez is 6'4" instead of Smith's 6'0". Thoughts?

Keith, do you have any opinion on the Bart Hubbuch saga?

I'm not a fan of Trump in the slightest, but just curious if the republican nominee would've been Romney instead of Trump, would you still have voted Clinton?

Hey KLAW, I'm at work and won't be able to log on today, so I'm taking a sec to send in my question. Hopefully I can get you to answer and read up on it late. What do you think of the full LP by Ten Fé? It finally released!!

What is your assessment of Bobby Dalbec and was he close to making your top 100?

I know you place emphasis on depth in ranking the farm systems, but I'm having a hard time understanding how the Indians, with two top 100 guys (and a couple more HMs) are next the the Red Sox, who still have so much elite talent. How deep/shallow are the relative systems that they can be so close? Is this almost anomalous?

Is there a team whose 11-20 is better than another's 1-10?

Jacob Nix is consistently ranked 6 or 7 on most Padres prospect lists. Could you expand on what Padres fans can dream on in regards to him?

Keith, you left guys like Dietrich Enns and Jordan Montgomery off of your Yankees prospect list. Both guys dominated AA-AAA last year. I understand that success in the minors does not translate to the pros and that there are so much that goes into it. (1) Can you give a brief explanation why they are ranked so low to give me a better understanding and (2) can I expect to see them get called up during the season to fill a back end starter role with the Yankees rotation being so thin? Thanks.

When scouting, do you take all height/weight listings with a grain of salt? If Fransisco Lindor is listed at 190lbs, hes gotta be the strongest skinny person Ive ever seen

In your review of "The Blood of an Englishman" you mentioned that you hadn't come close to the 30 minute suggested game time. Does this mean it took you longer or shorter to get through a game?

Are there any board games currently in the 101-150 range that could move way with a good season?

I've never been political until now, but in the last month have called and written by Senators/rep, attended a town hall, called Congress to oppose Bannon.
What I can't comprehend is how each party isn't up in arms that Trump is blatantly and brazenly profiting off the office. How is this not a bigger deal? It violates the constitution and our basic principles of democracy.

What happened to Gordon Beckham? Went from projected star to utility player almost overnight it seems

Gleybar Torres held his own at a young age, but didnt really break out last year unless you consider the AFL. Why the big surge in your rankings?

Not all republican senators are dummies, so how can you explain them voting in DeVos? Are the afraid of going against Trump? Against Ryan?

What are your thoughts on Daniel Murphy getting close to repeating last year's numbers? An ESPN cohort of yours has an article saying yes, but uses a lot of loathsome phrases like "eye test" and "lineup protection" to make his argument.

Have you ever seen Oscar De La Cruz pitch?

Appreciate all of your hard work Keith. What are your thoughts on the Alec Mills for Donnie Dewees swap? Thanks!

Will you be updating your KLaw Top 100 novels soon? This year?

Is AJ Minter being a bit overhyped with people saying he's best braves reliever prospect since Kimbrel? Or is he really that good?

So which is worse, the seven-inning game, or a runner on second to begin extra innings?

I believe you have contested the idea that PEDs led to the spike in offense during the 1990s/200s. I think part of your reasoning is lack of evidence. But what level of proof are you looking for? If the standard was simply more likely than not - such as in a civil case - would that change your opinion? Asking because it seems your belief is based on a lack of scientific evidence, which is a pretty high standard of proof.

Bummed Ohani won't be playing in the WBC. Or exhibition games so who cares?

Can we finally agree that if the Marlins, one of the worst run baseball teams are actually going to sell for 1.6 Billion that no owner is ever allowed to cry poor again and ask the public to pay for a stadium.

Any interest in the Twin Peaks re-boot coming out in May?

KLaw - Thoughs on the Minor League implementation of having a runner start on 2nd base for every extra inning? (And possible MLB implementation?) Personally, I feel it is stupid as they are fixing something that is not broken... I mean extra- innings are a gift. MLB wants people to get their sleep in the playoffs I guess?

Why do the Mets feel the need to take guys like Anthony Kay in the draft who projects as a 5th starter when they seem to crap out an Ace every other year?

Which is more foolish: the 4-year/5-year deals to Melancon, Jansen, et al; or what the Nats are doing: rolling the dice on Kelley, Glover, Treinen, et al.

Javier Lopez retired yesterday. Greatest LOOGY of all time? If nothing else he helped define one of the best baseball terms ever.

Is Victor Robles pronounced "Rob-LES", or "Ro-blay"

Are you a fan of Philip Roth? Have you read American Pastoral or Portnoy's Complaint?

Do you have any thoughts on the Eddie Butler trade for the Cubs?

Hi Keith. Thanks for your recommendations of coffee roasters. I've really enjoyed several of their selections. Any Boston/Cambridge are roasters you've had in the past that you'd recommend?

if you had to put odds on Frankie Montas sticking as a starter, what would it be? 1/10?

Hi Keith- If Buxton is up all of 2017 and is the full-time CF for the Twins, Where would you rank his arm among CF in both leagues? One of the best or above average? Hope he can hit decent and get on base. Packs a lot of wallop in that frame!

How far would have had to list the Mets prospects to have Tim Tebow? 316?

What do you think of raising the minimum wage? Every time this comes up--as it has in my state now--it makes me angry. I feel it's just catering to a high voting base, and anyone with any sense sees it does nothing good--creates job loss due to higher costs, raisers prices, puts businesses out of business, etc.

PECOTA projecting the Dodgers to win 98 games (and score more runs than most AL teams) with mostly the same roster (except Forsythe) which had among the worst wOBA against lefties in all MLB?

I heard an explanation that Otani can't pitch and play the outfield on "off" days because of the throwing that outfielders have to do, so what about using him as a DH in between starts?