I saw an article that you and some Phillies brass were at the Groome start. What is the general protocol for you interacting with team employees at games? I assume it varies based on how well you know each other, but is the range from "don't even acknowledge it's each other's presence" to "it's like running into old friends"?

How would you compare Groome to Allard and Aiken?

Does Groome being a "hometown kid" have any effect on whether the phillies should select him or not? Would the added pressure have any effect on the decision?

Keith, have you ever seen a 95mph slider before? Thor looks even better than advertised in your opinion who is the first pitcher the Mets lock up long term or do you think they will wait until they're all eligible for free agency

Brandon Finnegan looked good with his first start and I understand it was vs. the Phillies. What are your thoughts on a potential mid rotation starter ?

So, Drew Jackson. Couple of things: 1) Understand that Mariners fans had so little in the minors to be even hopeful about that we want him to be someone who exceeds his projections, and 2) You're the prospect guy so I'm sure that you're much more likely to be right about his projection than you are to be wrong. Having said all that, what kind of performance would Jackson need to have in the Cal League (skipping the MWL) in order for you to bump him up a level or two (say, from org guy to AAAA guy to fringe regular)?

I know previously you said the Phillies were not interested in a HS pitcher at #1, but with Groome's ability and polish, and the relative disappointment of the college crop, is Groome now the odds on favorite at #1?

No question, just wanted to say you were great on TV and enjoyed hearing your insight during the broadcast.

Do you have a suggested starting place for P.G. Wodehouse? He shows up on your top books list, but when I was looking for his books recently there seem to be a bunch, including random short story collections that have a bunch of overlap, and no clear place to start.

Do you have The Food Lab in your cookbook arsenal? I was a slow cooker carnitas guy also until I tried the crispy skin pork shoulder recipe, it's a showstopper. Great book

Are the the benefits of 19 and 20 year old's playing in major colleges with diet and nutrition programs vs those eating fast food playing in lower levels of the minors valued by organizations? Or has this been corrected?

So my took my 17 month old to get his 2nd round of flu shot's 2 months ago. The kid was literally never sick, he'd only been to the doctor only for his vaccines. Since then, we've been over a dozen times...reoccuring wheezing, cough, eczema, runny nose, the whole atroph march and it never ends . Of course its not the flu shot, right? Others have told me similar stories and my wife is becoming convinced. I stand firm but admit I'm starting to question it. Any suggested reading materials? Man, having kids sucks sometimes.

Can we expect this type of performance moving forward from Nicasio

I saw that the Blue Jays manager defended himself with "my wife, daughters, etc. didn't have a problem with it". Isn't that the "I have a lot of African-American friends" defense?

Whenever a friend or family member uses the r word, I generally tell him/her that it's inappropriate. On more than one occasion, they have responded that people like me are indirectly responsible for the rise of Trump and the anti-PC crowd. You commonly correct people on Twitter and in chats. Do you agree with this sentiment? Do you think it's possible you're actually accomplishing the opposite of what you're intending, and creating something far worse?

What is up with Mariners prospects...Alex Jackson going back to extended spring?!?!

What would your costume if you won John Oliver's commoner in the premium seats at Yankee Stadium contest?

Klaw, how many teams and players have you totally changed your mind on since Opening Day based on their performance? Thanks!

It seems like some people were surprised Alford will start in Dunedin. Do you think they should have challenged him at AA or better to take your time with a guy who hasn't played much pro ball?

Hey Keith, nice seeing you during the game last night! What did you thank about Nola? The obvious caveat about a weak lineup applies, but he seemed to locate well and worked efficiently. He was obviously getting tired in his last inning when he fell behind 3-0 to the first two hitters but he came back to strike both of them out. As I Phillies fan, it was a fun game to watch (for the first eight innings).

Anfrenee Grier was somewhat heralded in HS as talented but raw. He seems to have improved his draft stock, but still seems quite raw. Does he project as an everyday player given his developmental path to date? Much thanks.

You chat like a girl

Re your comments on Henry Ford, where would you draw the line with historical figures? Do T.S. Eliot, Robert E. Lee, Dr. Seuss, Woodrow Wilson, and Thomas Jefferson, for instance, always need a disclaimer, or can we celebrate them for what they were good at (literary, political, or military genius) and quietly leave the rest alone?

I know all teams want a piece of opening day, so the schedule makers can't just stick with warm weather cities for the first two weeks. But shouldn't all the games scheduled for cold weather cities at least be in-division games? That way, any weather problems don't force an immediate doubleheader or losing a mutual off day later in the season. Seems like bad scheduling to have New York host Houston instead of Toronto, for example.

Heaney just went on the DL with forearm tightness. A couple of years ago, Skaggs went on the DL with forearm tightness. This is an obvious place to jump to conclusions, right?

I'm not one for Spring Training and 1st week stats either, but when there is a dramatic physical change, I wonder. Does Wilson Ramos getting LASIK mean anything? He looks a lot better (so far)

I'm sort of confused on the whole Joey Bats controversy. People were saying the Utley Rule or something was enforced, but has it ever been legal to slide into second and grab the defender's leg as you go by?

Genuinely interested, not trolling. Why was it okay for you to poke fun at Ron Paul's/Bobby Valentine's appearance, but I presume you would never do that with women?

Cano is off to a great start, carrying over from his second half and big spring. Have you seen any kind of mechanical adjustment that has led to his hot play since last summer or is he just finally healthy?

What's your take on that good, uhm, parable in Colorado right now? Has that yarn spinner learned to hit? I know SSS, but it's still interesting.

What would you need to see from Jurickson Profar to consider this season a success?

Are there any HS guys from Northern California, other than Manning that could go within the first 2 days of the draft?

What would you do re Rusney Castillo if it were up to you? It seems to me like

Which draft prospect's stock has fallen/risen the most since the beginning of the season?

In the time since Trout was drafted have teams become better at scouting cold weather city players?

Have you ever thought about doing a later chat, maybe 8 or 9 PM EST? I can't be the only one secretly doing this at work...

Maryland starter Mike Sharwyn bumped from Friday to Sunday... why the regression this year, and can he fix it?

Re: Thor and his slider - definitely had slider movement around 92-95. Still, I don't remember seeing a starter like Noah pretty much ever - 100ish 4seam, mean 2seam/sinker at 95+, solid change, and good breaking stuff - sky the limit? The only guy who compares in recent memory is Strasburg, but Thor seems to have a better temperament and composure on the mound.

Scott Schebler a viable platoon OF long term? how would you rate the power/speed tools? 55 each potentially?

Rome's rotation by May could be Soroka, Fried, Allard, Touki, and Sanchez........any chance you'll be catching some games down here potentially?? Also got Riley, Acuna and Herbert among the position players

Just to finish my Castillo thought - is he a 4th/5th OF now? Did the Red Sox just whiff and spend $72 million on a bench player, or is there more there?

Hey Klaw, I know it's not your fault but ESPN giving Greg Hardy that softball interview with Adam Schefter, and Schefter subsequently going around referring to Hardy as a "changed man" may be my last straw with the Worldwide Leader, as far as giving them my Insider money. I'll still follow your personal website, of course.

Did the BJ's blow it by trading Thor?

You said a few weeks ago that Austin Riley has slider bat speed. What does that mean for him going forward? Does it take away his chance of being an impact guy, or is it still doable with slider bat speed? Thanks.

When will you be updating the draft rankings? Thanks

Aaron Sanchez looked awesome in his first start of the year. Got several whiffs (on some change-ups, too!). Have you had a chance to watch any of his start? No walks...reasons to be encouraged?

I noticed Cease, de la Cruz, Wilson and Hudson are still in XST. Thoughts on why they haven't been assigned to South Bend?

Last week you talked about how the college game can be very boring as the coaches micromanage. How does that affect how you scout the players? Is it difficult when players are constantly told to sac bunt or take pitches?

In the past you've talked about Dom Smith's 70 throwing arm at 1B. Could you talk about the value of, say, an 80 arm at 1B versus a 50 arm there, over the course of a season? Never know how to weigh that. Thanks!

If the Nats are thinking about Giolito as a second half asset would it make more sense to start him in AAA or does it not really matter?