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Eric A Longenhagen
12:03
Good morning from Tempe, where the heat just won't quit.
12:04
I have two links for you
The first is our updated draft rankings which shifted based on the summer festivities on the Cape, showcases, etc.  http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/fall-equinox-draft-board-update/
12:05
The next is https://www.fangraphs.com/prospects which is where you can find all our prospect resources in one place.
12:07
I think I might be having some technical issues with the chat software right now, so please be patient if there's a gap between responses today as I might be playing with stuff to try to get things running smoothly.
GPT
12:07
Are you still going to be visiting Giants camp during fall instrux even though they won't be playing games?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:07
Nope
JH
12:07
Given the plan to have Ohtani DH more or less full time next year, do you think there's anything to be gained in the minors by having highly regarding pitching prospects spend some time during years lost to TJ develop as hitters? For NL teams, getting them a few hundred PAs at DH in the low minors (even in the complex league) might marginally improve their hitting when they get to the bigs. For other teams, maybe there's a small chance they discover guys with legitimate 2-way potential during an otherwise lost season.  

Thoughts?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:07
Sure, I think that's pretty interesting.
Kristen
12:07
Expectations for W. Calhoun in '19?  Didn't really wow this year.
Eric A Longenhagen
12:08
Still think he'll be a solid everyday DH.
Mi Padre
12:08
What are your thoughts on Chris Paddack? Can he make the rotation sometime next year?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:09
Really like him. Plus fastball, plus-plus change, lots of strikes, breaking ball is very vanilla but he knows how/when to use it. Think we see him sometime next year.
Matt
12:09
Why is it that strong seasons from Red Sox prospects Darwinzon Hernandez and Denyi Reyes hasn't generated any more buzz on these guys? They both seem like they could help the team long term.
Eric A Longenhagen
12:11
Hernandez has big stuff but he's more likely a reliever than not. Reyes is one of those guys whose fastball plays up because of its angle and I do think he's an interesting prospect, but realistically ya backend guy. Maybe in Boston's horrendous system that's noteworthy, but not really worth buzzing about as far as our global prospect coverage scope is concerned.
Sharp
12:11
300 Ks seals the Cy for Scherzer?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:12
Depends on the way NL Cy electorate is shaped, if that makes sense.
Kristen
12:13
C.D. Pelham has displayed a nice arm during his brief time up.  What does he need to work on next year?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:14
General command. Will be a monster if it comes
Anthony
12:14
Is Taylor Widener a starter?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:15
Probably, or at least I think he'll be given every opportunity to be one considering Arizona's lack of pitching depth.
Tommy N.
12:15
What is Owen Millers ceiling a 50?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:16
Not on that guy, sorry.
Pio
12:16
For whatever reason, the Padres are interested in extending Freddy Galvis. Is this a sign that they think Tatis needs (much) more to develop, that he needs to move to third or just that they're big fans of Freddy Galvis?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:16
I think they just like Galvis as a utility guy and clubhouse presence, and so do I.
Raking Rooker
12:17
Rooker doesn't make the BOARD.  Just wondering if you have any quick thoughts about his future.  Is he a Twin in 2019 or 2020?  Or just another quad A masher in the making?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:19
There's risk that he's a 4A guy, sure. Realistic upside is a solid everyday DH/1B/LF type
Striking out at that rate at his age in Double-A is not a great sign, but the power is real.
John S
12:19
I know he's not throwing in instructs but by any chance have you been able to see Espinoza? Two years away from throwing is a long time.
Eric A Longenhagen
12:20
Have also been told he's unlikely to throw, which means I haven't seen him.
Jay Hey Kid
12:20
David Paulino has looked..  decent so far.  Is he a useful big league rotation piece in 2019?  For the Blue Jays, that is!
Eric A Longenhagen
12:22
He has that kind of stuff, yeah. His issues have not been related to his talent.
GSon
12:23
Eric..just up the road from you is a wonderful driving range (in Scottsdale) called Top Golf..you can really hone your game there..
Eric A Longenhagen
12:23
Hard pass
Nick
12:23
Do you think William Contreras has a better chance to stick at catcher than Brett Cumberland does? I liked Cumberland and was surprised when Atlanta traded him.
Eric A Longenhagen
12:23
Yes
Mike
12:24
I am in a 12 team keeper/dynasty auction league.  We are allowed to franchise 2 players to keep their salaries that they had this year for next season.  Which two would you choose between Lindor ($31),  Jose Ramirez ($30), and Yelich ($29)? I know I am splitting hairs here, but I am interested in differing opinions.
Eric A Longenhagen
12:24
Always Lindor
Matt
12:24
What’s your take on Patrick Sandoval? Doesn’t have great stuff, but his strikeout numbers this year were impressive.
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