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Eric A Longenhagen
12:27
we shaded him up on the M's list, yeah
Lunch Angle
12:28
Last week Robles hit a homer clear out of Century Link Park--over the fence, the berm, the concourse. Is there more raw power in his bat than we thought?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:28
No but I think people underestimate his feel for quality contact and that he'll hit for some power even though the exits aren't spectacular because of it
Hello
12:28
Thoughts on Zion Williamson?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:30
Don't know what to do with him. Seems sorta one dimensional, but it's an elite dimension. Can't decide if the size is a positive or a negative and also can't think of anyone ever built like that who had that kind of vertical explosion. Like, he's built like Zach Randolph but plays like Stromile Swift with a better motor. What do you do with that?
JK
12:30
Are there underlying improvements in Cristian Pache's game since last year (conditioning, approach, etc.) or should we chalk up the hot spring at the plate to SSS and questionable competition?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:31
Obviously we think he's very talented but I'd be careful to buy into the ST stats for the reasons you outline.
Josh
12:31
Who is the most interesting Vandy pitching prospect (other than Kumar Rocker)?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:32
Hugh Fisher
Oliver
12:32
Looking forward to reading your updated take on Taylor Hearn next Monday. SP or RP, and are you bullish on his ability to contribute in 2019?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:32
Still think he's a SP, yeah I think we see him in Sept
Logan
12:33
Is Aaron Judge the 99% outcome for Hunter Bishop?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:33
More George Springery maybe?
Guest
12:33
Carrillo on the Dodgers...this years Brusdar Gratoral?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:33
No, but he's good
Slippery Pete
12:33
Jesus Luzardo: on a scale of 1-10, how sad should I be?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:34
What's a 1 to 10 scale?
DR
12:34
any guys in AZ who may be assigned more aggressively than originally thought?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:35
Good question. Nick Pratto has been playing up a level above his draft group but I still think he starts in Wilmington.
trying to think of others who have been pushed into more advanced groups so far...
12:37
Like Chad McClanahan has been doing stuff with the AAA group but I don't know if anyone cares about that in the chat
Hinkie
12:38
Eric ... any Johnny Almaraz sightings on the scouting trail?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:38
yes, those first couple weeks here in AZ but not since then.
Jeremy
12:38
I'm currently a grad student at the University of Michigan. Anybody (UM or conference opponents) I should try to watch this spring?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:39
You can use the search function on the board to query for college team names and find what you seek: https://www.fangraphs.com/prospects/the-board/2019-mlb-draft?sort=-1,1...
Logan
12:39
Can Bryson Stott be a true impact offensive player? Or more a well-rounded league-average bat?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:39
more likely the latter but, if he stays at SS, that's a big deal
james
12:40
Any chance Patrick Sandoval can replicate his success from last season and break into the angels rotation at some point in 2019?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:40
Probably not this year just because too many other names are ahead of him
Monsignor Martinez
12:40
Any thoughts on Tyler Freeman?  Hit for a great average last year, and is only 19 years old.
Eric A Longenhagen
12:40
My views are fairly tepid.
Ominousarosa
12:40
Is Anderson Severino prospect to watch, or too erratic?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:40
Lefties who throw that hard should be monitored.
Walter Sobchak
12:41
Does Jazz Chisholm tank so highly because you think he can adjust his approach to cut down on his K’s, or because the power and defense will be good enough that the K’s don’t really matter?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:41
It could be either, which is why I'm so sky high. Either could happen. Look at Trevor Story.
Justin
12:41
More likely to reach 60 FV: Ronny Mauricio or Kristian Robinson?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:42
Mauricio, better shot to stay up the middle than Kristian
Hinkie
12:42
Your thoughts on Hunter Bishop's start.  How high can he go this June?  Also ... What's the word on Brandon McIlwain?   Where does he go in the draft?  Finally, will Justin Hooper pitch at all before June?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:42
Bish could go top 15-20, I won't check in on Mc until Cal comes back here and I've lost track of Hooper entirely.
Charles
12:43
If you could combine the Bishop brothers, how would you rate their FV?
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