Have you seen Billy Hamilton. Any thoughts on the progress of his swing and the ceiling of how well he can hit and get on base?

I'd like to let you know that I appreciate the cold water you (aka reality) you throw on prospects. Blue Jays touting Tellez big time...but he is having significant issues this spring catching up to the fastball. I appreciate your takes as a fan, because it helps my untrained eye focus on things I'd miss.

It's only been three starts, but Tanner Houck hasn't gotten the results I would have expected out of a potential first round pick. Do you think he has first round talent and at what point do the lack of results start to eat away at his draft prospects?

Why are people so adamant about others speaking their second language when they never attempted to learn a second one? The “Sammy Sosa forgot how to speak English” narrative, brought up by Howard Bryant in his Selig column, is lazy, racist and ignorant. Why wouldn’t he testify under oath in Spanish? Calcaterra made a good point about it 6 years ago, but it’s still used as a default narrative. Just because people claim to have “a friend who spent a semester in Spain and came back fluent” (note: the only people who spend 6 months abroad and return fluent are people who were already fluent to begin with), doesn’t mean someone should testify in their second language.
People confuse being able to converse with the media with mastering a language.
I’ve spent a decade in Chile working for a bilingual news service and as a translator for an engineering company. If I had to testify in front of Congress - with my freedom at stake - I sure as shit wouldn’t do it in Spanish if I could avoid it.

Is Pavin Smith a first rounder ?

I know it's early, but.... any sense of Giolito in spring? Steps forward, steps back, treading water?

I do not understand all of the fury over a gay character in Beauty and the Beast...anyone who has watched the original animated version should be able to tell that LeFou is in love with Gaston. Last week you mentioned that orientation should not matter in these instances if it is not an established part of canon. On that note, I did not understand why the Broadway version of Harry Potter decided to make Hermione an African American woman for that very reason... I am all for diversity in every aspect of life, but this did seem a little too forced. Thoughts?

Keith I'm not able to handle anyone's differing opinion of things, could you please pull yourself up by your bootstraps and only give me answers that I like?

Are you going to come back to your hometown (or LI in general) when your book is released?

I recall that you put together a list of your top pizza restaurants back in 2015. Have you ever made pizza at home that compares to some of the better ones on the list, or is it impossible due to the lack of a proper oven?

Let's talk about a former NFL quarterback that is in his late 20's. How much interest would teams have in Jake Locker if he announced a comeback today? IIRC, he was considered a good baseball prospect.

I am probably your biggest fan in the Netherlands. Could you please tell me if you think Profar is going to be a star after all?

Any chance you have read Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall?

Keith, curious on your take on a couple of NYY minor leaguers and if you feel they are over hyped. Frecier Perez and Estevan Florial. Thank you in advance. Actually, more of your thoughts on them rather than if they are over hyped. I trust your judgement more.

More likely to make it as a starter Justin Dunn or Fernando Romero?

Does Paul DeJong have a chance to be an average regular or will his most likely outcome be as utility infielder?

Hi Keith, I'm trying to watch some SEC baseball games at Auburn, the college I attend. Is there any guy in South Carolina or Auburn I should keep an eye on?

If Gleybar Torres moves off SS - does he have the arm for 3B? footwork for 2B? which position would you want him at if not SS?

I'm sure Harper-Collins knows how to market books better than I do, but it really seems like a missed opportunity to not have it released closer to Opening Day.

Seeing several writers tab Taylor Trammell as a breakout candidate this year, what is your take on him? Potential 5-tool?

What's the word on the health of Mike Matuella? Is he someone Rangers fans can hope on getting healthy and having SP potential?

Does Madrigal hit for enough power to be a top 50 draft prospect? He seems to have star qualities but wondering if he isn't closer to Tony Kemp than Dustin Pedroia

Nick Quintana has made some impressive contact for a freshman. What was the knock on him as a HSer that depressed his draft stock? Is he doing better than expected?

I know you ranked him in your top 100, but what more can you share about the kind of player you expect Jahmai Jones to develop into? Can he be a 20/20 guy or even more?

I wanted to thank you for doing the lords work - especially on twitter - dealing with the crazies who always seem to be sniffing around. It is funny, because they seem to think that you wouldn't change your mind on anything, when the truth is that if there was a change in scientific evidence and understanding (on vaccines or climate change or whatever) you probably would have an open mind and if it proved to be correct, change your world view. Not really a question I guess, just an observation.

What is the ceiling on Bobby Dalbec? What is the chance of him reaching that ceiling?

Anything new on "The Adventures of Shohei Otani Coming To America" ? Will there be a CBA exemption allowing him to be a true FA or will he be limited to a J2 signing bonus ? And ... If teams believe he is destined for J2, are there numerous clubs holding back on early deals with LA teens in the hopes of a shot at Otani ?

Does anyone do more with less than Tebow? Five outs in only three at bats! And he found the right place to stand on deck.

Hi Keith. Have you ever considered doing a top 100 non-fiction list to supplement your top 100 novel list? I've shared your enthusiasm for modern classics like the Omnivore's Dilemna, The Third Plate, The Sixth Extinction, etc. and would love to see what all would fill your list and use it to fill up my wish list. Care to drop a top ten?

Keith, there is a terrific blog piece in Scientific American this week that you may find interesting, written by Peter Dykstra. It’s a slap-down on climate change deniers and their reasoning for rejecting science and sound judgment. Dykstra basically links their flawed mentality to Sigmund and Anna Freud’s theory on simple denial. It’s definitely worth a read for anybody who has trouble tolerating this kind of thinking.

Any concern over Greinke topping out at 89 yesterday when he was topping out at 93 at this time last year? AZ newspaper quoted a rival scout who thought Greinke's stuff had dipped.

Keith, thanks for all of your work. Are the Cubs better off trying to trade Candelario, or keep him as Rizzo/Bryant insurance (aware of his defensive limits at 3B)?

Who's better, Luis Castillo or Gohara?

Keith, I know you were high on Aaron Blair at this time a year ago. Have you heard any specifics about what has happened to him? I can't figure out why he hasn't become at least a backend rotation guy.

Hard question but I figured you'd be the best to answer: Which arm in the minors has the ceiling of a #1 and is the most likely to reach that ceiling? You do a good job of assessing risk and probability when determining ceilings (as see with the Moncada ranking). Love your work!

Aren't you glad that President Trumps secret plan to get rid of ISIS in 30 days was such a bigly success?

So Jason Heyward has spent the offseason developing a new swing. Based upon what I've read from you and elsewhere, the results to date aren't particularly encouraging. For a guy like Heyward who has shown success with the bat in the past, why would he try to build a new swing from scratch? Why not go with what has previously worked?

I believe you said Sandy Alcantara has a really good chance of rising into the top 50 by the end of this season. Which outside the top 100 prospects besides Sandy could have the most movement by the end of the year?

Thoughts on Michael Gettys progress and development within the Padres organization and how do you see him moving forward?

Is Quantrill going to start in the year in Lake Elsinore this year? Who else of the Padres top prospects are going to be at LE in your estimation? I am looking forward to attending some games next season.

Hello, I'm going to be in San Francisco next month for a couple days. Could you offer your top recs for 1. coffee 2. pizza 3. one other exceptional dining experience? Thanks!

Klaw, for pete's sake, give The Godfather a try! It is a freaking masterpiece.

Have you seen/heard much of Seth Beer? Is his bat a guy, a Guy, or a G!U!Y?

I'm filming a few days on the final episode of Orphan Black here in Toronto. Any messages from KLaw to the cast/crew? Also, I feel like the Jays are going to be alright this year, despite the fact that everyone in the US media seems to feel they'll slip. Morales/Pearce replace EE and Smoak, Liriano replaces Dickey, no innings limits for Sanchez, healthier Bautista + JD (maybe Travis, too). Other four starters remain from best starting staff in AL last year. What am I missing?

We would like to announce we are writing a book, too! it's called "Why We Matter and How Newfangled Stats are Ruining Baseball!" (Subtitle iw "Why Keith Law is Such a Big Poopyhead.) We think we can get Murray Chass to write the forward for us. By the way, what chance does Christin Stewart have to become a GUY?

I know you generally don't compare your reports to other writers', but the difference on David Paulino is unusually large. Any sense what accounts for that? Seeing him at different points in the season?

It looks like Derek Hill's ceiling may be 4th or 5th OFer, due to his issues swinging the bat. Are there any adjustments you would recommend he make, or is he simply not gifted as a hitter?

John Farrell said this morning that he's toying with the idea of batting Benintendi third in the order. Is that too much, too soon, for a rookie, even one with Benintendi's upside?

Planning on attending a Wilmington Blue Rocks game this summer. Any good dining options nearby?

Keith - did the Yankees end up better off getting Torres rather than Schwarber (whether or not that was actually on the table is another story).