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Eric A Longenhagen
2:27
Extreme enough that we've heard about the issues, which is pretty rare. It's like maybe 6 guys total. The Seth Romero types
Joe
2:27
Any standouts from Brewers Instructs?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:28
Several. Ashby, Daniel Castillo, Eddy Garcia, Turang, Zhao
Sneaky Snake
2:28
What happened with Jon Duplantier this year?  Missed a bunch of time but not much out about his status.  Does he make an appearance in MLB in 2019?  Is he destined for the pen, or can he still be an impact starter?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:29
Had hamstring injury during spring training, biceps tendinitis during the summer. Has the stuff and control to start, the org is starved for starters. Think he starts.
Frank Menechino
2:29
Could you see Beane trading some lower level guys (Beck, Lazarito, Allen) for an SP? Could those three get anything worthwhile?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:29
If they did anything like that I think it'd be right up against the trade deadline. Think they'd have to feel strongly that they're competitive to move prospects like that.
Mikeal
2:30
Who do you like more, Gonzalez or Reyes?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:30
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Chuncey Wiggins
2:30
Do scouts ever switch sports?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:31
Other than Jonah Hill's Moneyball character, I can't think of anyone switching sports off the top of my head.
Joe
2:31
Saw Payton Henry won a GG at C. How would you rate his throw and defense?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:31
55 arm, 4 glove
Guest
2:32
How concerned are you by Senzel's elbow injury forcing him to miss the AFL?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:32
Not concerned about this one on its own, but starting to get antsy about all of them piling up
KG2
2:32
Are Corbin Burnes, Brandon Woodruff, and Josh Hader starting pitchers for the Brewers in years to come?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:32
Uh, I think they'll provide starting pitcher value but maybe won't start games?
Guest
2:33
Who was one player you were shocked to see included on an AFL roster, and one player who didn't make the cut but you were hoping to see?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:34
I guess I was surprised to see Andres Gimenez given his age. I wanted Tatis
Jeremy
2:34
Any thoughts on Brailyn Marquez?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:35
Sure. Mid-90s from the left side, 55 curveball, kind of a weird delivery but it works. He's good.
Matt
2:35
What about Widener keeps him at a 40 when his stats look really good?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:36
Well obviously more goes into this than the stats. He'll probably move up on the offseason list, but basically if we think there's a chance you're a single-inning reliever you're gonna be a 40.
Prison Mike
2:36
Does a really strong showing through the AFL raise Keston Hiura's stock any higher, or does it just further justify his near top 20 status.  Could the tools tick up a grade?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:37
For me his presence here is going to determine where we project him, defensively. The bat is real.
Norman Golan
2:37
What's the word on Malcolm Nunez?  His Dominican Summer League stats are off the charts.  Think he can keep it up, and rise quickly?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:38
Sourcing hard on that guy. Mature build but chance to stay at third, plus power.
Anthony
2:38
How were Edward Cabrera and Johan Oviedo this season?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:39
Cabrera's stuff was fine his control didn't develop. Oviedo went backwards.
Hello
2:39
How often are you and Kiley at the same place at the same time?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:39
Excluding the few months he lived here while he was still with Atlanta, maybe ten days per year.
Chuncey Wiggins
2:40
Without naming names are there on the field behavior issues that throw up a giant red flag that affects a prospect's projection?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:42
I'll name names but the answer is 'not really'. I've only crushed guys in my notes a few times. Rusney Castillo walking to first when he hit a roller into the gap that could have been a double is one. Jesus Sucre rehabbing in the AZL and showing up his teenage pitcher who was struggling to find the zone was another.
nb
2:42
Hey Eric - Question from a Iron Pigs fan (but not about the Phillies!) - I know you see a lot of Arizona's prospects.  Looks like a pretty dynamic group in the Pioneer league this year.  Do you have any write ups on Alek Thomas, Blaze Alexander, and of course Kristian Robinson?  Thx!
Eric A Longenhagen
2:43
Thomas is plus run, plus glove at whatever OF position he's playing, plus bat, more doubles power. Blaze is a below-average bat with some power who stays at short. 70 arm. Kristian could be an all-around monster.
Billy Beane
2:43
You have any strong thoughts on Jameson Hannah?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:43
He's been very good here this fall. 55/60 run, squares up several balls every time I'm in to see Oakland.
Hello
2:44
Why is everyone so sure at this point the Marlins are gonna grab the Mesas?  I don't know how this stuff works.
Eric A Longenhagen
2:44
They're aggressively trading for pool space which, to Kiley and I, indicates they know what the number has to be to sign those guys and they're climbing toward it.
Tom
2:45
With more players with unlikely power sources (Mookie, Matt Carpenter, Jose Ramirez etc.) is there more potential for great bat control prospects to tweak via analytics (swing path, launch angle, etc) to get more gamepower vs. what might otherwise be thought? Is this something more teachable than we previously thought
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