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Jonathan
12:29
What did you think of the Met’s Elian Pena debut in the DSL?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:29
Got better as the year played out, great debut
Deep Dish
12:30
Any insight into cubs outfield prospect Eli Lovich?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:31
Super projectable 6-foot-4, lefty-hitting OF, exciting long term power projection, K'd like a third of the time this year. Deep projection flier/sleeper type with high risk hit tool.
Philly
12:31
Jarlin Susana's future as a starter taking any hits with the arm issues this year?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:32
I'd consider him more of a relief risk than an equally talented guy who has never been injured, but I still think at his size/physicality and with his chalk roster timeline, you give him every opportunity to start
If you'd ask anyone about Miz's RP risk last year they'd have told you it was greater than the chance he'd start
Even me, and I had him something like 25th overall entering the year
12:33
But like, if a guy is gonna be Jhoan Duran or Edwin Diaz, he should probably be that high anyway, right?
Eddie Cheddar
12:33
Sam Basallo or Jac Caglianone? Dynasty league...who's career do you want more?  (Jac's debut was scary...)
Eric A Longenhagen
12:33
Basallo
not close
Tully Blanchard
12:33
This might be a dumb question, but do teams have vibes / clubhouse presence quantified in their internal models? And if so, what data points do they use?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:33
Not to my knowledge
Go Isotopes
12:33
If you were a major league hitter during Player's weekend, what would you choose to do with your bat wrap and cleats?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:35
Probably something shark related. Maybe some years I'd have like the MtG mana colors/symbols I like to play on there, maybe something related to a band I like.
What would you guys put on there? Throw your tricked out cleat/bat ideas in chat and I'll post a bunch
David
12:36
Who's next on the short stop articles?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:36
Let's get people involved in that, too. Arjun Nimmala will be for sure because he finished second in last week's poll...
12:37
Who should be in the next SS defense piece?
Sebby Walcott (20.4% | 11 votes)
 
Konnor Griffin (35.2% | 19 votes)
 
Aiva Arquette (7.4% | 4 votes)
 
Luis Pena (16.7% | 9 votes)
 
Felnin Celesten (14.8% | 8 votes)
 
Aidan Miller (5.6% | 3 votes)
 
Total Votes: 54
blackjack
12:38
Do you think Charlie Condon has redeemed himself?  There were many questions about him coming into this year.  He seems to be hitting in Double A.  Is he an elite prospect?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:39
"redeemed" is intense, I think in the eyes of the folks who were less skeptical than I have been you could justify stuffing him. He does have ridiculous power. I'm still gonna take the under on "elite" though, by a lot.
The thing that is toughest to impress upon readers, I've found, is how good big leaguers are and how hard it is to hit at that level.
And how any little flaw evident in the minors could be a giant hole in the bigs
Nervous Flyball Pitcher
12:40
Something seems to have clicked for Baltimore's Luis De Leon prior to promotion (although by broadcast he's still only sitting 93-95) - is he still a 45 FV for you?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:40
Maybe a 45+ this offseason, still a big time grade
Phil
12:40
I've appreciated your write-ups of Franklin Arias. Is he close enough and good enough to affect how the team is thinking about Story? I wouldn't be shocked if the latter opts in just because he likes it here, but it seems like the next guy might be pretty close?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:41
Story has been so good that you ride him. Arias needs to get stronger, I'd let him barbecue some.
He might come to camp next spring with a new physique, though.
Sanford
12:41
Any new observations from McLean's MLB sample?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:41
He's nasty, love the sink/slider movement split, he's poised and competitive and seems to meet the moment. studly
E. Sheehan
12:42
My buddy and I were discussing Kendall George's 70 speed grade in association with his recently breaking the 100 SB milestone (albeit in single-A).

He argued that writers might be wary about giving out 80 grades for fear that handing out too many might undermine the writer's credibility. I countered that fear of objectivity was a slippery slope wherein 70 essentially becomes the new 80.

Does fear of over-hyping a player or skill set ever factor into your final analysis? And, in the case of George, what factors might separate a 70 grade from an 80?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:42
Does fear of over-hyping a player or skill set ever factor into your final analysis? Yes, for a number of reasons.
12:43
And, in the case of George, what factors might separate a 70 grade from an 80?
It's all about my stopwatch, basically. If you're a lefty hitter and I've got you in the 4.1 area, you're a 70 and not an 80
Lark
12:43
Dylan Jordan has been getting some buzz this year, and Gregory-Alford seems to be improving too. Is Angels pitching dev finally improving?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:43
I think so
Jordan is more interesting than he is a potential meteoric riser for me, TGA is a stud and potential offseason top 100 guy if you wanna be aggro about placing him. He's at least going to be a Pick to Click for me
Lord Thunder
12:43
Is Troy Melton's success in the bullpen jeopardizing his long-term prospects as a starter?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:45
IDK, Detroit has been pretty deft about moving gus from one to the other, remember when Mize was in the 'pen for a second? I think the depth needed at the position means they'll stretch him back out, but I guess Briske is an example of them cutting bait and being happy with an impact 'pen arm.
BTinVT
12:45
Thoughts on Jonathan Long? Thank you
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