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Eric A Longenhagen
2:55
I kinda said my piece about this on Twitter. I wouldn't use language quite as strong as you to describe how I feel about Boras' desire to speak in mono-soundbyte, but I do think it's tacky despite having tremendous respect for his work and importance.
2:58
Either this is Boras' actualy personality and he has freshman English teacher jokes for us, or this is a calculated thing he does because he knows it gets attention in the media. If it's the latter, then I guess my beef is with how manipulative and glib that is. Boras is an important figure in baseball, he's at the center of labor issues that are common throughout our culture but more visible in baseball. It'd be nice if he were, at times, sincere and use his platform to actually educate instead of quip.
Bob
2:59
Why are left-handed pitchers always more highly coveted than righties? They have the platoon disadvantage more often than not
Eric A Longenhagen
2:59
There are folks in FO's who ask this exact question
Spicie Boy
3:00
What caused scouts to "miss" on Harrison Bader's defense? Nearly everybody had his glove as a 45/50 "tweener" type
Eric A Longenhagen
3:00
Keep in mind that Bader Kelly Leak'd Marcel Ozuna a bunch because of Ozuna's shoulder and that probably had an impact on his defensive metrics.
Greg
3:00
Daulton Varsho has 7 steals in the AFL.  Is speed a legitimate part of his game?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:01
yes
Enrique
3:01
Is there a fan graphs scheduled event coming to Chicago any time soon? Can I make a request for one, would love to have you guys here.  Anywhere on the site I can find upcoming events? Thanks
Eric A Longenhagen
3:02
We (well, Meg and I) have kicked around the notion of some kind of FG tour. If others feel this way, say so to Dark Overlord Appelman via the internet.
Bilbo
3:02
Are you a Freudis Nova fan?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:02
yes
Pickle Nick
3:04
Chances Andrew Vaughn goes in the top 5 of next years draft as a short R/R first baseman?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:04
25%?
Doug
3:04
After a slow start, Cavan Biggio has really turned it on in the AFL. Do you think he'll get a bump from his 40+ FV currently?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:04
Probably not
Your Dad
3:05
Where does Matt Chapman rank on the trade value list now?
Eric A Longenhagen
Hi dad!
Blue Jay Matt
3:06
Bichette's game/style is most similar to which current or former big leaguer?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:06
Go watch Pablo Reyes hit. Bichette is a more explosive version of those mechanics.
Rick
3:07
How is Taylor Trammel looking? Any time in CF?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:07
Not playing great but looks fine, if that makes sense. Have only seen him in LF.
3:09
Gonan rapid fire some for a few minutes, then bail...
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3:09
What's the highest you'd draft a relief-only guy?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:10
I think reliever usage is going to change enough very quickly that so will my answer to that question.
Reed
3:10
Not sure how much you pay attention to underclassmen, but how many of Vandy's freshman and sophomore are worth paying attention to draft-wise?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:12
I think at least one of Martin/DeMarco are soph eligible. Gonzalez, Clarke, Eder were all interesting high schoolers but def college types for me. As far as incoming freshmen are concerned: https://www.fangraphs.com/prospects/the-board/2021-mlb-draft?type=0&po...
Jim Acosta's Hairbursh
3:13
Johnny Peralta a good comp for Issac Paredes, or is that too lazy?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:13
Hands aren't that good, but youh've got the body, bat, mobility issues all nailed
Rock Pile
3:13
Have you gotten any looks at Jesus Tinoco in the AFL? Any change in his stock recently or still mostly just a project that might never put it all together?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:14
Stock up for me becuse the curveall looks beter. 94-98, downhil plane, 60 curveball, I don't think the slider/cutter thing works well though.
Rockie Dangerfield
3:14
I'm seeing some people cooling on Brendan Rodgers because he didn't turn AAA into a scorched wasteland and hit the DL a few times.  Is he trending up, down, or steady for you right now?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:14
steady
JR
3:14
Which prospect do you and Kiley disagree on the most?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:15
Probably some teenage arm
NA
3:15
Which minor leaguer would make the best nfl nose guard?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:15
Curtis Terry
joe
3:15
Andy Young, looks like he should be on the Board for STL.
Eric A Longenhagen
3:15
Cards list drops first, he'll be on there
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