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Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat

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Eric A Longenhagen

12:33

Makes sense to keep him there as long as possible but, eventually, it's 3B.

12:34

And the reasons it makes sense to leave him there are 1) trade value purposes 2) what if something happens to Swanson?

Ted

12:34

If you were a GM right now looking to deal with CHC, & looking for a pitching prospect, & could deal for any one of their arms, who would you select?

Eric A Longenhagen

12:34

Either del la Cruz or Albertos

Gotta know

12:35

When I go to minor league games, I sit behind the plate with the scouts. I have never -- ever -- seen one get up and go to the john during a game. Do you guys all wear Depends, or is rock-solid bladder control sort of an unwritten career requirement?

Eric A Longenhagen

12:36

All that driving and game-watching does incredible things to one's body.

davels

12:36

Nick Williams looked a little more patient in approach this spring (4 walks!), and he seemed so much more like a "MLB player" this spring. You feel any more optimistic about him now?

Eric A Longenhagen

12:36

dart

12:37

What kind of pitcher do you think Cole Ragans will be in his prime?

Eric A Longenhagen

12:37

Mid-rotation starter. Didn't have big velo when I saw him last, 88-92 or so, but it moves late and misses bats in the zone. Smooth, athletic delivery, great changeup. I quite like him.

Ben

12:38

Have you gotten a chance to see Xavier Turner? He hit well for two years at Vanderbilt before his suspension and has hit pretty well in the minors (although he was somewhat old for A-Ball). Still, I haven't seen him on anyone's Rangers list -- even 30 names deep.

Eric A Longenhagen

12:38

I have seen him, fringey prospect for me. Maybe some bat to ball skills but no position. Definitely old for his level.

12:39

buzz from Dodgers camp about Buehler. Heard anything new since your Dodgers list? Seems he's really making a push.

Eric A Longenhagen

12:39

Was like 95-99 throwing live BP last week. It's great if he can keep it up for a whole season.

Nietsniew

12:39

Why is it that scouts don't specialize? There are hitting coaches and pitching coaches but not hitting scouts or pitching scouts.

Eric A Longenhagen

12:40

Some teams do deploy scouts who have a specialty.

Pat

12:40

Going to (Arizona) Spring Training this week! Any recommendations for a first time attendee? Food, local spots, whatever!

Eric A Longenhagen

12:40

Depends on where you're staying.

12:41

I'd say go to at least one minor league game while you're here but I'm biased.

Javier Garcia

12:41

Good morning! Are you buying on Matt Chapman?

Eric A Longenhagen

12:41

Yes, I think the power and glove will help mitigate the K's and he'll be a good everyday big leaguer.

Gallantly Goofus

12:42

Casey Gillaspie or Sam Travis?

Eric A Longenhagen

12:42

Travis

Luis Robert

12:43

Where would I have ranked on your top 100? Rough estimate.

Eric A Longenhagen

12:43

Either in the 50s or at the back of the 55s

Wes

12:44

In regards to work ethic affecting grades, do you ever get skeptical that a player is just putting on a show for the scouts and that behind closed doors the work ethic isn't really there?

Eric A Longenhagen

12:44

Nah, I don't know what I'd look for that would indicate that.

mtsw

12:45

Should more organizations look to specialize in a particular weird type of player, like Tampa was supposedly doing with knuckleballers?

Eric A Longenhagen

12:45

They should, because it is super fun to scout. Please give me more LOOOGY/Pinch runners.

I don't know why I typed than many O's, it was an accident.

12:46

Roster expansion would have helped our cause on this end but it didn't happen.

12:46

I was surprised to see Chance Sisco with a future 55 hit tool given his high batting averages in the minors. Why so low?

Eric A Longenhagen

12:46

Catchers get beat up and their tools typically play down a little bit.

ohioastrosfan

12:47

Stubbs is a dude?

Eric A Longenhagen

12:48

Garrett? He's unique but I'm a fan. Might not be able to catch 100+ games but he's athletic enough to potentially have various roles and be a nice little gadget player.

Kev

12:48

Does #Rake Bauers have power in him that hasn't been seen yet? Been hitting some crazy bombs in Spring Training.

Eric A Longenhagen

12:50

Yeah this is the big question with Bauers as I work on Tampa's list: How much power is in there? It's 1B-only for many so there has to be a lot. It didn't look to me, when I saw him in the AFL, that he had the kind of bat speed necessary to generate first division, 1B-worthy power. But scouts who saw him here and in affiliated ball said he looked gassed here and there's more to it than I saw. He's a good prospect, top 5 or so in a good system, if you want to argue he should have been considered for the back end of my 100 I'd be receptive to that.

John S

12:50

Watching Maton in spring training. You were on the money. I'm in love. As a pure reliever, any real reason to leave him in El Paso?

Eric A Longenhagen

12:50

I don't think so.

Barnaby B Jones

12:51

In terms of stuff and proximity to the bigs, which guy are you highest on: Buehler, Szapucki, Kaprielian? Love the chats.

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