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GB
1:14
Why is latavius murray playing sandlot football?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:16
I accidentally gave him a flat tire in the Signia bar/lobby area. I didn't realize until later that it was him. He is part owner of this company, which was one of the vendors there. Enduraphin® | Ready To Mix Performance Nutrition
1:17
Who's the baseball player comp for Latavius?
Super long career, more of a productive platoon back who'd pop off in individual games on occasion, super tall guy for his position, mercenary at the end.
Kate
1:18
Not a prospect anymore, but what is your read on Jordan Beck at this point?  Can the hit tool hold and let the other tools shine through or was his second half a better representation of what's to come (i.e. pitchers figuring him out)?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:19
I was pretty skeptical of Beck as a prospect and though his surface stats in 2025 were pretty good for a guy getting his first healthy, extended run, I'm still in that camp
Rob
1:19
How soon do you think we could see Liam Doyle in MLB? Disregarding secondary considerations like years of control, how close is he to being an average or back-end MLB SP?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:20
I feel like in a different org he'd be a threat to Yesavage in 2026. But if the Cardinals are on a more of two-year contention plan there's no reason to rush him like that.
Sir Nerdlington
1:20
With the Pavia case likely to become a class action suit and the NCAA not winning a court case since 1847, what chance do high schoolers have of playing college ball they’re going to against 27 year old college kids in their 7 season?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:23
Two questions that arise for me immediately: Does MLB try to facilitate a similar trend in college baseball so that it can function as a de facto minor league system at no cost to the owners? What knock-on effects might the NFL feel if players incentives become to remain in college for longer?
1:24
I'm way over time but there are a lot of you in here today so I'm gonna stick around for a few more minutes and try to rapid fire some answers.
Chase
1:24
Looking for things to be excited about as a Halos fan, is the breakout from Raudi Rodriguez legit or just someone to keep an eye on next summer? Tore up the AFL, too.
Eric A Longenhagen
1:25
Yes. Plus bat speed, plus footspeed. Really toolsy guy, risky but fun.
Tacoby Bellsbury
1:25
Were you surprised when only one position player was taken in the Rule V draft, or is that just the logical progression now?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:26
Not really. The Rule 5 is so much about roster fit, the value of a spot, risk tolerance, and asymmetry of thought, not so much about talent.
Key Jangler
1:26
Best part of living in Arizona besides the baseball?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:26
Eating here
Salty
1:26
Hey Eric - has Morabito's stock risen in your mind, or are you still concerned enough with his in-zone contact that 4th OF/bench speed threat is his best outcome?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:27
Stock up. 70 runner, plus defender in CF. Has real roster utility. Started pulling the ball late in AFL. Real change? Or just bias on look against bad pitching? Stay tuned.
OwenB
1:27
Thank you for all your great work!  Incredibly helpful in my dynasty league!  Question: why aren't scouts higher on Mikey Romero?  Good EV and LA, plays IF.  K rate spiked in upper levels but at his age seems normal.  Do you see a 50FV/MLB regular in his future?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:28
I'm skeptical, super chase prone, below avg athlete. Swings hard but I have a hard time seeing him as a 50
Cromulent
1:28
Is there going to be a moment when we can say the elimination of short-season killed player X's development or will it always be too multifactorial to pin it on that?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:29
A scout told me to look at the demographic of players who have actually made it to the upper minors the last five years and that we might see what is lost as a result of their elimination.
What even IS APBA
1:30
Rebuilding in a APBA dynasty replay keeper league where you cut to 25 players before the draft, should I trade JJ Wetherholt for Eury Perez? My infield post-cut will be G.Perdomo, S.Stewart, J.Westburg, C.Keith, K.Campbell, M.Mayer, J.Made. My post-cut rotation is H.Brown, R.Olson, B.Chandler, C.Burns. I am leaning towards making the deal since I'm hurting for SPs, but I hesitate as Perez's arm could fall off (again!!) any time and Wetherholt could be playing for ten to fifteen years... Looking at other dynasty rankings it seems like the consensus is Perez, but would love your insight based on my team comp. THANK YOU!!!
Eric A Longenhagen
1:30
I'd want Eury
Guest
1:30
Please rank the following in terms of long term potential: McLean, Sasaki, Burns, Horton, Schlitter.  Thanks!
Eric A Longenhagen
1:31
Flip Cam and Cade and they're basically in the right order for me right now. You could flip Burns and Roki if you want, they're basically the same for me.
Will
1:31
What sample size makes you feel confident when evaluating a prospect?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:31
Depends on the stat you're talking about. Changes in mechanics or body composition might be meaningful right away.
Aroon Werewolves of London
1:31
Is there any chance Escobar turns into a Bryson Stott replacement?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:31
Yes
Bret
1:32
Did Tyler Bremner pitch at all after being drafted? Any word on how he looked? I know there was some thinking that the off-field things he was dealing with last year may have been impacted him negatively and he'd be due to improve.
Eric A Longenhagen
1:34
I don't think Bremner threw but I'd wanna double check with Bill Mitchell on that. The off-field situation you're referring to was his mother's death, in case folks don't know. He's really good.
Guest
1:34
when is the international list for IFAs going to get a tweak
Eric A Longenhagen
1:35
Jan 5th ish
Mariner Fan
1:36
Do you have an in-person or video-derived impression on Ryan Sloan yet? Looking forward to watching him at Everett (A+) this year, and wondering how fast he might move.
Eric A Longenhagen
1:37
Saw him during the spring, and then again on tape during work on SEA list. Was overwhelmed by the spotlight of the breakout game but clearly has real sh*t. Three potential plus pitches, go see him when you can.
1:38
Okay now I do have to split. Thanks for hanging out, be back here next Friday for the last pre-Christmas break chat.
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