Dansby has 1 UIBB in 12 games, is this what we can expect from him going forward or does he have some understanding of the strike zone? His ABs haven't seemed to show someone completely lost.

Jemier Candelario having a second nice season after really struggling in 2014. Is he a potential everyday guy (maybe not with Cubs if blocked)? Will the glove play at 3b?

hey klaw,
for my 11th grade honors American lit course I get to choose a novel from a list of about 200 for a research paper. My favorites are down to Catch 22, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Sun Also Rises, All The Kings Men, and A Farewell To Arms. Any thoughts on these books?

Keith, so I watched Tim Tebows workout. Evaluate my scouting prediction please: weak arm (grade 40, by comparison I'm 60 and with a couple of weeks work, I would still grade at about 50). First year high school player footwork in the outfield. rarely lined up a ball to throw properly. Clunky catching the ball, glove to throw motion is on the low end of the scale. Batting practice fast ball power. Overstrides and is easily fooled by off-speed pitches. But has plus power when he does connect. In running, fast but not quick. Some team with a good AA park in the SE or S will sign him and he will attract people to the gate. Right coaching and practice could smooth out some flaws to get him to AAA, but he'll be 30+ by then.

Could Andrew Toles be an everyday player?

KLAW, is there a consensus number one pick in next year's draft?

Why wouldn't the Angels, who stink and their farm system stinks, try and work out a trade for Puig? The asking price can't be too high.

Inside baseball question from your time in Toronto: do minor league affiliates lobby for prospects? What do 'minor league relations ' look like from an MLB FO perspective?

I agree with Sheehan. Every pace of play issue in baseball is directly correlated to pitcher velocity. I'm in the camp that they just need to move the mound back though not sure how far. The only downside I see to this is the unintended consequences towards soft-tossing/control pitchers. Where do you stand on this?

Ronald Acuna is back from his hand injury and is already showing signs of greatness again. Will he be a fast riser on prospect lists next season?

Austin Riley is raking again- has 17 home runs the second half. What are your thoughts on him

Hey Keith, thanks for the chat! Seems like Christian Pache is handling Danville pretty well. Thoughts on his future ceiling?

Watching the Diamondback dumpster fire has passed the point of humor, is it safe to assume that LaRussa and Stewart will be jettisoned before next season?

Moncada up on Friday, odd's he get's full-time ab's going forward at 3B?

Desmond Lindsay's numbers look great, albeit in Brooklyn. Any word from people scouting the player and not the stat line?

Yankees have been extremely active for once. What do you think of the Gamel for Orozco and De Paula deal? Also, out of those two and the couple PTBNL they received from PIT (Tarpley and Polo), can any of the four become solid ML regulars? Thank you

Trevor Clifton was recently named the Carolina League Pitcher of the Year, how do you project him as a MLB pitcher

Isan Diaz is nearing the obsession that Victor Robles once had... How bullish are you on this guy?

Jed Bradley called up to Atlanta after they got him for basically nothing from Milwaukee earlier this year. I know he's a former first rounder, and his numbers in the Atlanta system have actually been good so far. Any optimism here long term?

Higher ceiling, Soroka or Allard? Soroka has been absolutely dealing.

It's amazing how people talk about the 1st amendment and how they value it, until someone actually exercises it. This divide astonishes me a little, yes other people have a right to disagree but you can't say don't protest. I'm not sure how people are wired to think that is a coherent thought. Also, so many terrible 'hot takes' on this came out this week, thank you for being a voice of sanity.

How do you factor in hitter tendencies in BP vs a game? If a batter pulls everything in BP, but sprays to all fields in a game, how would you describe him?

What have you heard about Yusniel Diaz's season? The numbers are pretty so-so, but he's very young for his league and seems to have at least shown some solid tools.

Is there a level of performance that Jameson Taillon could achieve that would make passing on Machado the right choice?

According to Fangraphs, Kris Bryant currently gas the most WAR in baseball. We all know he is the front-runner for MVP in the NL, but is he the best player in baseball?

So far, I love what I see out of Josh Bell. He's got a matured approach at the plate, can drive the ball opposite field, and is way more athletic than anyone with his build should be. That said, does his swing concern you at all? I'm not an expert, but at times it feels like its very long/slow to develop and very upper cut.

The Mets ignoring Matz' various arm issues and relying on specious evidence that the bone spur isnt affecting his shoulder is truly bizarre. Just sit him the rest of the year.

Do you follow players on twitter? I recently followed Amed Rosario on twitter and found another reason why i hope he is in NY soon.

Why are you rarely included when ESPN does large panels like the post season awards article up today?

It seems like Bryan Price has adopted a strategy you've recommended: multiple inning relievers separated by at least 1-2 days off. He's been doing this with Lorenzen and Iglesias to most importantly keep them healthy and also to bolster the horrific bullpen. Long term, I believe Lorenzen is a reliever due to his lack of secondary pitches. But Iglesias looks like he has the arsenal to start, he reminds me of El Duque throwing pitches from multiple angles with movement. Do you think Iglesias can start, or is the better long term strategy to keep him healthy in the bullpen?

Hi Klaw,

Pro: Hunter Renfroe has put up good all-around numbers this year at El Paso (top three in the league in total bases, homers, RBIs, hits, slugging and runs).
Con: It’s the PCL.
How much should I temper my excitement due to the league he plays in? Do you use sort of baseline to evaluate guys who play in hitter friendly environments (like factoring in that stats are artificially inflated by a certain percentage, etc.)?

What wizard did Warthen submit to? Because the Mets ability to crank out interesting pitchers is frankly obscene at this point in time. Gsellman and Lugo both looked good.

Will you be at Alec Hansen's start tonight? Just curious if you will do a write up.

Is Moancada ready to help the Red Sox? His lefty/righty splits seem a bit extreme, and I'm worried about this "drop him at third base" noise after he spent so little time there in the minors.

What the hell is going on with Kyle Hendricks? Is this a case of SSS or has he done something to make this a more long lasting improvement?

when your daughter's a bit older, would you enjoy spending a summer traveling around the country with your family, stopping in to see minor league players/parks you might not see otherwise (while your wife/daughter are doing something else for a few hours if they're not interested)?

Proud papa of a 9 month old who has yet to travel long distance with him. Would it be pure hell to put him on a plane now? Several people have suggested not traveling until he is at least two years old.

You had recommended Jasper Fforde's Dragon Slayer series for my 12 year old son last year. He read all three books and loved them. He now keeps asking me when the 4th book will be coming out. Do you have any other books or series to recommend for him?

Nick Kingham has apparently looked excellent in his rehab back from TJ. I almost forgot that before he went down, he was considered by some a Top 100 prospect. Could he regain his old prospect status as a good middle of the rotation piece?

Giants made Blach a September call-up. Could he be useful in the 5th starter role instead of Cain/Peavy. He has great command and total innings on the year doesn't look like a problem.

What do you make of the season that Trinson McKenzie has had? Do you think he will be considered for your Spring top 100 prospect list?

Could Bukauskus go top part of round 1 next year? For guys like that, is it better to go to college, or just come out of HS? Seems like you can always go to college... but the big leagues provide an opportunity right away that might not be there next time around.

Hi Keith, I asked you at the beginning of the season about Jon Gray, and you mentioned the fastball was straight and the delivery has no deception (amongst other problems). I was just wondering if you've seen anything from him this season that's made you more optimistic about his potential as an above-average starter?

My wife and I are expecting a child soon. We live in an apartment and our neighbor has a two month old. Based on who their doctor is, I think there is a high likelihood they aren't going to vaccinate. This worries me. We can tell them they should vaccinate and try not to let the kids near each other. Any suggestions?

Wasn't an option pick-up due for someone in AZ's front office yesterday? What happened with it?

If Trea Turner had been called up earlier in the year (assuming he consistently performed at his current level) do you think he'd give Seager a run for his money in terms of ROY voting?

Could Tyler Beede step into the Giants' rotation in 2017? What do you think his ceiling is?

Last year, Kyle Lewis really put his name on the map as a prospect with his play on the Cape. What player(s) have done that during this summer's Cape Cod League?

True or False:
1) Jake Locker holding a private workout would--on merit--be of more interest to MLB teams than a Tebow workout?
2) Fewer teams would send scouts nonetheless.

Trumbo is obviously a large factor of playing half his games at OPACY, but he is still having a big year, and hitting on the road as well. Has he made a positive leap in your mind, carer wise?