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Adam
1:03
With the presence of Tommy Pham, can Taylor Trammell and Trent Grisham play either of the other two outfield positions with average or better defense?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:04
I think TT is left field-only because of his arm. Grisham could be a 45 in CF, like him more in RF. I'm not a big Pham guy going forawrd. Thought he looked hobbled late last year and think you can beat him away, get him to roll over everything.
Damien
1:05
The Tigers received a comp. balance pick in round B for the first time, which also allows them to spend an extra 500k on int. amateurs. How much does this really help them since most of the deals are agreed to years earlier and (at least for them) couldn't be planned on?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:06
It means they can pick up someone who bubbles up later, like someone in Asian or form Cuba.
Nico
1:06
Hi! Im curious as to what would happen if hypothetically the Astros lose their first two draft picks as punishment for the cheating scandal, and then sign a FA with a QO (I know it's not likely, but still curios). What pick would they then lose?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:07
Another great question I don't have an answer for, one I hope was already broached by MLB, for their sake.
Jimmy Dean
1:07
Offensive upside of Alejandro Kirk vs. Diego Caraya?
Logan
1:08
What does the Jose Martinez trade tell us about the value of competitive balance picks or draft picks in general?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:08
Cartaya
1:09
This year's draft is deep and teams have placed a premium on those. The one-for-one player/pick swaps are what you should look to for immediate value comparisons.
Johnny
1:09
Do you think a HS RHP will be picked in the top 10 this year, or more likely slide to the teens with the high number of quality college arms available?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:12
I think it's highly unlikely. Jarred Kelley is the top of that group after the summer but I'd give Mick Abel, maybe even Masyn Winn a better shot of really exploding into that tier during the spring because they're more projectable/athletic and might show up bumping the upper-90s.
Stew
1:13
Would Robert Puason had gone in the first round of last year’s draft if he was eligible and who does he remind you of as a prospect?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:14
Yes, he goes rnd 1. I don't have a nifty comp.
Dave
1:14
Given the well known challenges the Rockies face in attracting and developing players, would you do anything different in the draft than “take the best player available”?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:14
I think they're already doing that as it pertains to the kind of pitching they target (more college pitchability sinker sorts)
Sophie B+ Hawkins
1:16
Thanks for the Mets list! Saw a few names that I was completely unfamiliar with there, which is cool. I keep asking random prospect folks, and I'm hoping to get a bite someday: any feedback on Tommy Wilson, who made it to AA in his second year?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:18
Hey, good one. I kinda dig Tommy Wilson. Plus athlete, really gets down the mound well, needs to hide the ball pretty carefully because of how early he pulls it out of his glove (you can see the pitch grip if he doesn't), he'll flash a plus change, 45/50 slider, fastball has flat approach angle which helos to miss bats, but he's 87-90 t92 and it's tough to pitch in the bigs like that
Lenny
1:19
Any update on y’all hosting college stats?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:19
I'll bug Meg and Dave about it
John
1:21
Can you take my question about Ryan Gusto with gusto? What did the Astros see in him to give him that bonus in the 11th?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:21
Sure, love all the fringe prospect questions in this chat, y'all, you guys are going deep.
1:22
Low-90s, very long, hooking arm action that's kinda scary, has the components you see frlmo HOU arms: fastball angle plays best at the letters, has a decent curveball. The velo just fell a bit short for us.
Alex
1:22
I'm a college student interested in scouting for a pro team. Tips?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:23
Go to games, learn Spanish and/or video software and database skills.
oh wait, i get to do this, too....
Tejeda Sunrise
1:25
Garrett Mitchell supposedly is a five tool prospect - if he takes another step forward this year, does he have a shot at going top 5?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:26
I don't think that's out of the question. He'd have to pass a bunch of the prep OFs we currently have ahead of him but he has physical ability on par with those kids, just not as projectable because he's several years older.
Tim Yost
1:26
Brewers seem to be gearing up to trade either Arcia or Urias after there signing of Gyorko. Seems like one too many bench bats on the roster. Do you think this is likely or is Sterns really thinking Gyorko/Sogard is a thing a contender should move forward with at 3rd?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:28
I'm not a Gyorko fan but I actually like him paired with the names you mentioned above. This club contended last year with a nothingburger Jesus Aguilar year at 1B, I think a clever L/R, bat/glove timeshare on the infield will work out, it just leaves you vulnerable to injury if you're banking on these pieces all working together for the whole season.
Justin
1:29
Eric, can you tell us anything about Jose Acosta in the Reds system?  He put up crazy numbers in the DSL (I know, DSL numbers...) but I can't find any scouting reports on him or barely any information outside of his stat line.
Eric A Longenhagen
1:30
I could dig into my notes from late last summer after he came up to the AZL, but I don't recall seeing him. Reds have been backburnered in my mind since they have instructs in February, Acosta is the type of dude I can see then.
Curtis
1:30
How often are scouts poached from other organizations?  Do we have any idea how much they are paid relative to each other?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:31
Sometimes, yeah, but almost always in order to take a higher job title. Some orgs pay better than others.
Greg
1:31
How do you see the Diamondbacks rotation shaking out?  Gallen to start in AAA or Ray gets dealt this off-season?  Seems they have 6 SPs if you think Kelly is worth a slot.
Eric A Longenhagen
1:32
Gallen is in it all year, imo.
Bum
Gallen
Weaver
Ray
Leake/Young piggyback?
Sonny
1:33
This is the second high profile prospect the Rays have traded. Is it all roster crunch, diversifying assets, internal evals lower than industry?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:34
The roster crunch aspect is a real part of it (especially the Solak trade), the internal eval was probably a larger part of it in the Jesus Sanchez trade (plate discipline is lacking).
Safety Stegosaurus
1:35
Can you explain this office device with a name which I am scared to search for while at work?
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