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Eric A Longenhagen
12:01
Hello from Los Angeles. Let's get to it.
Tim
12:01
When's the next mock?
Greg
12:01
Any new top 10 buzz?
Big Fan
12:01
Can we hope, wish and dream about a new Mock Draft soon?
Tommy N.
12:01
Any draft rumblings for the top 10 specifically with the Padres?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:02
yeesh, it's barely been a week, guys.
we'll post one when we have enough to post one
Larry
12:02
How much are Hunter Bishop's recent strikeouts impacting his stock? Could he fall out of the top 10?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:03
it's in the 'con' column of the profile, breaking stuff has been a problem for him (in my looks) the last few weeks
40's across the board
12:03
so carter Stewart? thoughts?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:03
seems good for him and anything that upends the draft is okay by me
Paul
12:03
Austin Riley is obviously off to a huge start. I've watched every one of his at bats and he is getting absolutely blown up by anything over 95, and there seems like some concerns written about him hitting velocity in scouting reports I've seen. How much of a long term concern is that? Is there actually a fix for it?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:05
I think the swing path and power allow for him to hit hard stuff the other way enough that things will be okay, but yeah you're seeing what some people (like Keith) have been correctly concerned about
Squire
12:05
What's the best strategy for a team like the Phillies who pick mid-first round and have no 2nd round pick?  Is it possible to cut a below slot deal in the mid-first round?  Is it worth it when you trying to push money out all the way to the 91st pick?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:06
Not if you're targetting high-profile players. If you want to spread saving around to a lot of 250-600k high schoolers (which there's an unusually large amount of this year), then okay.
D back fan
12:06
Any interest d backs backfield prospects? Junior Mieses?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:07
yup, there's now video of him on the youtube page and he'll be on the HM section of the Dbacks list, which I'll finish when I get home
PM
12:07
Looking at the eastern league leaderboards the Thunder have 3 of the top ten hitters by OPS Gittens Ruta and Park. The last two were others of note on your yankee list while gittens didnt make it at all. Anything notable change with these guys or are they all just off to a hot start?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:08
I'd point to Abiatal Avelino, Mike Ford, Jorge Mateo, etc. as examples of why to be skeptical of Trento #s
BlueJayMatt
12:08
Hi Eric, weekly Blue Jays question. What are you guys hearing so far this year about Patrick Murphy, Yennsy Diaz, and John Winkowski? The Jays could really use some pitching to go along with their top hitting prospects + Pearson, how do these three lesser known names project going forward for you?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:08
One of thoe guys might be a back of rotation fit, think they're all, individually, more likely to be relievers.
Chuck Richter
12:09
Hi Eric, do you have any injury updates on Angels' prospects Jo Adell, Jeremiah Jackson, D'Shawn Knowles and Chris Rodriguez? When is the soonest we can see them back in action? Thank you!
Eric A Longenhagen
12:11
Saw Adell before I Ieft for LA (btw, Sadrac Franco is throwing very hard) and, to me, he looks uncomfortable running. Bat speed is fine. He's playing, so probably close to heading back to an affiliate but I expect them to be cautious.
12:12
Jackon is also playing in extended and he's getting the Deveaux swing treatment. He just doesn't look great, has swung and missed a lot in my looks. Knowles is finally back playing, looks healthy to me, swing is super short now. Rodriguez, I think this is on Twitter, had further back stuff?
Clodd
12:12
Haven't seen the Mariners connected to any significant IFA names here or via MLB Pipeline. Are they actually not making moves?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:13
Remember they fired their director last year and most of these deals get done well in advance of July 2, so the department needs time to get its feet
Joey Bats
12:13
Hi Eric, thanks for chatting. Have you heard anything/seen Luis Garcia(WSH)? He’s struggled mightily offensively so far. How much leeway does a player like this get when he is so much younger than his peers?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:13
i wouldn't sweat it as long as he's this young for the level
Nate
12:13
I would like your opinion on the A-ball pitchers Chris Vallimont, MIA and Joey Cantillo, SD
Eric A Longenhagen
12:14
have nothing on Vallimont right now. Cantillo is another vertical slot/deception/spin efficient guy (SD has done well to find these types. Luchhessi, Gore, Marge, etc) who's gonna miss bats.
Slothrop
12:15
When is the best time to send a question? You never answer mine :( Anyway does Will Benson have real potential as an MLB-caliber three-true-outcomes type performer?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:16
not really a timing thing, more a subject matter thing. Like 5 questions in my queue talk about other publications in some way. Those get tossed, immediately. Yes on benson
greg
12:16
Will you and Kiley be able to do a live video thing during the draft this year?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:17
I'm not sure what we'll do aside from trying to Woj like we did last year.
Brian
12:17
Did you get a chance to see Heliot Ramos before he got hurt? He was putting up huge numbers in high A at only 19.
Eric A Longenhagen
12:17
yes and the physical tools are back up after they were down last year
Freddie
12:17
If Jasson Dominguez was in the draft where does he get picked?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:17
we'd have him in our 50 FV tier
PatEdMartin
12:17
How heavily scouted are collegiate summer leagues other than the Cape league?  Are there any worth paying attention to for prospects?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:17
yes, Northwoods, Alaskan, all of them
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