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Eric A Longenhagen
2:17
87-89 with a plus 12-6 hook and an average mid-80s cutter/slider thing. He's okay, but I wonder how that fastball will play against big league hitters.
Chaz
2:17
When something in baseball happens that causes some miserable agonizing, like the fan interference call last night, don't you think the press should dedicate its best expert on miserable agonizing to that story? (And don't you think that person is categorically Carson Cistulli?)
Eric A Longenhagen
2:17
No because then we're gatekeeping, collectively.
Christian
2:17
Who has the brighter future: JP Crawford or Scott Kingery?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:18
I'll say Kingery.
Tyler
2:18
Who is the most likely long-term solution at third base for Atlanta: Camargo, Riley, or Machado?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:18
Riley
Anthony
2:19
Are there things to look for when projecting a pitch beyond what that pitcher has actually flashed? Like, if a pitcher doesn't currently have a slider, are there things in the arm action or profile that would allow you to project him being able to add one?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:19
An ability to spin the baseball, even if the release doesn't create an effective spin axis right now.
Morgan
2:19
If the Diamondbacks decide to rebuild, is David Peralta a good fit for Atlanta?  He seems to be a solid choice to fill-in for Markakis, and with two years of control, he could likely do so until Pache is MLB-ready.
Eric A Longenhagen
2:20
Yeah, that makes some sense.
Scott of Lincolnshire
2:20
Eric!  How'd Justin Steele look?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:20
Meh. 90-93, average curveball, below control.
Ben
2:20
I just moved back to Iowa after spending a long time in cities with professional franchises and am missing live baseball. Any recommended prospects to see in Cedar Rapids or the Quad Cities next year?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:20
Have to wait and see who is assigned there in March, but I say go regardless.
SBL Draft 2018
2:21
Hi Eric, Top prospect catchers crystal ball: Who will be MLB solid regular, Danny Jansen, Will Smith, Sean Murphy, MJ Melandez and Ronaldo Hernandez?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:21
I like all of those guys
Lilith
2:21
Debby Santana opinions? Is he a future 1B? Should Reds fans be getting excited for this kid yet?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:22
Plus bat speed but very stiff, upright lower half. Plus arm, he's good at 3B for me. Think he has some adjustments to make in order to keep hitting but the foundation of physical ability to pretty good.
Mark
2:22
With his performance since his call up, are you more optimistic on the FV for Josh James? Is there more leash in grading his command because he’s only possessed this type of stuff for such a short period of time?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:23
He's what, a 40+ on The Board right now? I suppose we might 45 him this offseason as a premium/multi-inning relief option.
Lilith
2:23
Do you think Bobby Witt Jr is going to see his stock fall due to age and prospect fatigue a-la Blake Rutherford?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:23
The age thing will move the needle for some teams. If anything else, I think his contact issues will ultimately play a role.
Roger
2:23
I don’t understand a lot of the lingo used to describe pitches. Do you know anywhere I can find a handy glossary on the interwebs? Like, what’s a “heavy” FB? What’s a “firm” change? Some of it seems intuitive, but that’s assuming my intuition is worth anything.
Eric A Longenhagen
2:24
Working on this stuff as part of our offseason list primer
Preston
2:24
Any updates on the Jays scouting turnover and any other teams expected to go through the same? And are these teams following the Astros model?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:25
Not sure. They haven't made new hires that I know about (there'd probably be a press release if it happened) and I haven't heard that they're Stro'ing, but they'd be on the short list of teams I'd expect to consider it.
Kyle
2:25
I know you're not a fantasy writer, but what do you see as likely offensive upside for Christian Pache?  .280 with 18 HR and 25 steals too much to ask?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:25
Don't think there's going to be that kind of pop
Mark
2:25
Are you concerned at all about Peter Alonso's bat speed and whether he'll be able to hit major league pitching. How much AJ Reed risk is there here?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:27
Don't think there's a bat speed issue. He reloads his hands (they start at his right pec, go back and then go up and back again before they fire forward) which I think might make him late on some stuff, but he's so strong that he's going to misshit balls out the opposite way like that. He did it twice on Tuesday.
Logan
2:27
Any reports on Pache so far in the AFL, especially about his swing?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:28
It's sweepy but workable.
Jay
2:28
Going to an AFL game tomorrow in Mesa! Any tips for having a good time? Players to watch? (Glendale vs Mesa)
Eric A Longenhagen
2:29
That's where I'll be manana. Not sure who'll be in the lineups. Mesa Riverview has some good spots to eat/drink pre/post game and it's nearby. I'd skip the ballpark food.
Logan
2:29
How has Muller’s velocity looked so far in his AFL appearances?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:29
t94, mostly 91-93
Logan
2:30
Have you heard any update on the Carter Stewart grievance against the Braves?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:30
Nope
Slurve
2:30
If you could only look at one stat to evaluate a pitcher, what would that stat be? Why?
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