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Eric A Longenhagen
2:02
Oh, hi there. Welcome to today's chat. I'll get right to it.
Tumbler, Whiskey
2:02
Hi Eric, thanks for the time today. Are Kristian Robinson and Geraldo Perdomo the two best prospects in the Diamondbacks' system?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:04
I woudn't have Perdomo all the way up there, he's still behind guys like  Jazz, Varsho, Dup, Thomas...but he is a good prospect. Kristian, you already know.
JJ
2:04
Just seen Santiago Espinal has been sent to the AFL - thoughts on him as a prospect?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:05
Fall League disclaimer: It's early and I might change my mind on these guys over the next six weeks. Think Espinal is probably an org guy.
Daniel
2:05
Were there any exciting names in Cubs extended or AZL? Reivaj looks interesting (and not just b/c the of the name)
Eric A Longenhagen
2:07
Yes, Reivaj Garcia is good. Advanced bat, will probably stay at second base, was very young for the league and still performed. Could be a 6 bat with 4 power. I like Yovanny Cruz, too. Low-90s, t95, sink, good changeup. Luis Verdugo could be plus glove at short. The draft picks played well in AZL, too.
mike
2:08
Guerrero almost killed a pitcher in Arizona, what does him playing there do for his development? Its just Blue Jay front office trying to cover their asses because they didn't call him up in September right?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:09
Yeah he hit Tyler Mark with a comebacker to the head last night, it was pretty scary. I think the AFL has more to do with getting him reps after he missed some with a knee injury, but refreshing the narrative from 'this guy should have been called up' to 'look how good this guy is' is a nice bonus if they can swing that.
Eric
2:09
Do the Yankees have anyone in their system aside from Justus Sheffield who you could see being a solid rotation piece next season?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:10
Loaisiga, if healthy
Hello
2:11
What would you do at 1B for the Mets next season?  Alonso?  Smith?  Other?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:12
Alonso. I still like Smith and think he needs a change of scenery.
Anthony
2:12
Hey Eric, I noticed that Stuart Fairchild's GB rate dropped significantly between Low-A and High-A. Was there a swing or approach change there, or is it just natural variance?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:13
Haven't seen him so not sure if there has been a clear change but that stuff typically stabilizes around 50 balls in play, so if the sample is that big there's a good chance it's real.
Anthony
2:13
What happened to Aramis Ademan?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:13
Nothing, I don't think. Numbers weren't great, but he was pushed pretty aggressively, tools are still fine.
ChatzMcGee
2:14
Was Kyle Wright’s “stuff” overrated coming out of college? Kiley has mentioned the Trackman stuff not really matching the initial scouting reports, and nothing he did in his tiny sample size in the majors seemed to dispel that.
Eric A Longenhagen
2:15
I think you could argue his stuff, collectively, doesn't play as well as the individual parts would suggest. Think it might impact how many bats he misses but still think he's going to be quite good.
John Smoltz’s Great Aunt
2:15
Any predictions for the Mesa brothers and Gaston?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:15
Miami
Phan
2:15
What does JP Crawford look like going forward? Rough rookie year with all the injuries
Eric A Longenhagen
2:15
Still has issues getting to pitches away from him. Still think he's going to be an above-average OBP, plus glove at short.
Jason Aldean’s Wet Dream
2:16
If the Dbacks move Goldschmidt, where could he land? What would a potential package look like?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:18
If they move him this offseason it's one full year of Goldy plus the pick from the Qualifying offer. That's pretty good. As far as landing spots go, look to contending teams with a hole at first base or flexibility there. Seattle comes to mind but they'd be easily outbid because the system isn't great. The Rockies fit. That'd be fun.
My Mama Says
2:19
Any chance Trevor Richards and his magic changeup become a legit mlb starter (4-5)
Eric A Longenhagen
2:19
I don't think there's enough else going on for that kind of thing, but that is a 70 changeup.
Bob Costas
2:20
Welcome back to the chat where we have our special guest Evan Leinenkugel.  Now Eric, you've been writing about prospects (yes, Gerald, baseball prospects) for quite some time now.  After seeing Don Szszymberski's ZIPs projections for Vlad Jr., can you recall any other player expected to perform that highly out of the gate?  Thanks for your time, Mr. Longoria.
Eric A Longenhagen
2:21
I think we're too hard on broadcasters for malapropisms. Talking for three hours without goofing is impossible, especially as you get older.
Bjorn from Swedish Sex Dungeon
2:21
How many years until the Royals can produce a homegrown core that could legitimately help them contend?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:23
If all this pitching hits it's actually not all that long. Maybe you start seeing a stream of big leaguers graduating in 2-3 years. If three of Mondesi, Lee, Pratto, Melendez and Seuly work out, that plus some of these college arms is a nice core.
Mark
2:23
THE BOARD question -- Would it be possible, whether on player pages or the sortable list, to include hit tool indicators, showing what makes a guy's hit tool what it is? For example, two players could have a 55 FV, but one has contact issues coupled with great barrel control, while another might have great contact skills but a suspect eye at the plate. While understanding the extra layer of practical complexity, I would find it immensely valuable to understanding what a player's profile actually is.
Eric A Longenhagen
2:24
Yep, splitting the hit tool into components would be good. We do have an idea for showing that stuff, just not sure how to implement it on the site right now.
Andy
2:24
What Cubs' prospects in the AFL are you interested in getting a look out?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:25
Justin Steele, who I get this afternoon (which is why this chat will end slightly early)
Rollie's Mustache
2:25
Any recent news on Anderson Espinoza? It was reported mid-season that he'd line up to pitch in Fall instructional league games but I didn't see his name added to rosters. TJ recovery not going as hoped or are the Padres just being extra cautious?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:25
He did not throw this fall
Bjorn from Swedish Sex Dungeon
2:25
When evaluating and ranking a pitching prospect who misses a year due to TJ surgery, do you essentially keep your 20-80 evaluations the same and just up the risk factor?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:26
More risk and their time horizon changes.
Sir Nerdlington
2:26
How extreme does a player's character have to be before it'd affect your FV rating on him?
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