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Eric A Longenhagen
6:49
Hello and welcome to the FanGraphs 2018 MLB Draft chat.
6:51
Here is our last mock. Fingers crossed. https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/2018-mlb-mock-draft-v-3-1/
Things still sounded unsettled as of a few hours ago, so there's still a chance things totally blow up at the top of the draft, but we'd say it's unlikely.
6:53
We'll be answering your questions throughout the evening and providing live analysis as things unfold.
AvatarKiley McDaniel
6:57
Hearing it will go Mize-Bart-Bohm at the top, as expected
Seth
6:57
How often are there no rumored deals this close to the start of the draft?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
6:58
A little unusual to not have stuff settled until this late, but Moniak didn't happen until like an hour before so it isn't completely unusual
Scott Boras' Adviser
6:58
hook the draft into my veins plz
AvatarKiley McDaniel
6:58
Seems like a common sentiment around here
Andrew Brotherton
6:59
I've seen everyone from Lavigne, Turang, Casas, Adams, and Naylor linked to the Yankees. Who do you think they end up with? I feel like Lavigne would be an overdraft.
Eric A Longenhagen
7:01
Yeah we've heard him with them, too. And Adam Hackenberg. We're not sure if they fit together with Lavinge under slot in rd 1, or if one is the fallback if the other isn't there in round two.
Mills
7:01
What's the highest level source you each have? No names, but do you have any GM's or scouting directors in your Rolodex, or is it mainly area scouts?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
7:01
There's some GM's in the mix
Eric A Longenhagen
7:02
(nods)
AvatarKiley McDaniel
7:02
Especially on a day like today when they know as little as we do at this point. Heard from a top 10 GM less than an hour go asking me what's going on
In like a we really don't know what's going to happen sort of way
Fleer
7:02
Braves have been linked to Stewart all day and back to Gorman?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
7:03
We think it's down to those two and we think they're leaning Gorman. Sounds like Winn is in the mix but the more expensive of the pitchers and thus a third option since they're close
Craig
7:03
Thanks for doing this chat!!! Is this chat gonna last through the end of the second round? If so, sick!!!
AvatarKiley McDaniel
7:03
don't know yet bro but your enthusiasm is gnarly
Eric A Longenhagen
7:03
I'll just be here until I'm spent.
Dave
7:04
Eric and Kiley, thanks for all your draft coverage, it's been great.  What's the latest with the A's?  Too dependent on someone falling (Bohm, Singer) or is it likely the names we know: Gorman, India, Liberatore?
Eric A Longenhagen
7:05
Gorman if he doesn't go 8, with either Swaggerty or India as possibilities if they're there.
MATT DAMON
7:05
Law had Noah Naylor to the Mets this morning, and Callis and Mayo both independently just changed their Mets pick to Naylor. Under slot deal?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
7:05
Still hearing Kelenic there and that Naylor does not have a deal anywhere yet
Kenny Williams
7:05
IF I DON'T GET MY WAY, I'LL RIP EVERYONE FROM LIMB TO LIMB. BRADY SINGER SHALL BE MINE.
Jack
7:05
Please convince me that Seth Beer wouldn't be a disappointing pick at 26....
AvatarKiley McDaniel
7:06
I mean we wouldn't take him there but it sounds like some people are thinking about it
Eric A Longenhagen
7:06
He's not for us but he's performed for three years and you could argue we've overcorrected
Manfred at the podium.
Jake
7:06
Does draft day feel like Christmas or whatever non-specific religious holiday you may subscribe to for you?
Eric A Longenhagen
7:07
It's hard to describe the specific feelings you have when you have a free moment to experience them. It's not Chrtistmasy anymore, though. It was when I was just enjoying it as a fan, but it's been a while since that was the case.
DM
7:07
You graded Madrigal as having higher game power than raw power. Does that mean you think his hit tool will carry his power production beyond what you'd expect from watching him take BP or in games?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
7:07
I've got some grievance to air with you people
Eric A Longenhagen
7:09
Raw power measures a physical ability but game power measures results. Pretty common that a guy with 50 raw (as in, he hits the ball as hard as the average big leaguer) hits for more in-game power because of how often he squares it up.
Douglas
7:09
Got the first pick in my dynasty leagues mid-season draft tomorrow, Eric vs Kiley, who should i pick??
Eric A Longenhagen
7:09
No offense, there's an ACTUAL draft happening.
Wally
7:09
Most Nats mocks are either Denaberg or Wilcox, with a majority saying Denaberg.  How confident are you in your source that they prefer wilcox, strong or slightly more than 50/50?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
7:10
Hearing WSH likes both but has moved off Denaburg a bit late. Some rumors Denaburg may be playing hardball, could be ploy/has a deal/wants to go to school
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