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Eric A Longenhagen
2:03
Hi from Tempe. Links...
Wrote up the new Reds prospects from the Floro deal...https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/instagraphs/scouting-the-reds-return-f...
Look for Futures Game roster reaction tomorrow, as well as something on ESPN Insider on July 2 guys
Probably gonna stick to a tight 60 min today, so let's boogie
Robert
2:06
With the new J2 class, anyone that jumps off the charts outside of the top 5 or so? I’ve read good things on Alcantara and Pie
Eric A Longenhagen
2:06
Our July 2 stuff is here, I'd say Alcantara is IN the top 5 https://www.fangraphs.com/scoutboard.aspx?draft=2018int&type=0&pos=all...
Lilith
2:06
If Hunter Greene maintains his current pace in Dayton, will he be a top 5 prospect in baseball at the end of the season?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:07
Probably not
Tommy N.
2:07
Does Weathers crack the top 10 Padres’ list for you
Eric A Longenhagen
2:07
You can triangulate his range of spots on the Padres list by using the F we gave him pre-draft
He's a 45+, where he ranks ordinally is less important
Rod
2:07
Please tell me Carter Stewart will sign for enough under slot to where the Braves could afford to sign Victor Vodnik and Zack Hess.  Please
Eric A Longenhagen
2:08
I seriously doubt it
Jay
2:08
What % chance does Madrigal have at developing power like other short guys (Albies, Gennett, etc)?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:09
I don't think he'll 'develop' power, I think in-game power will be there because of the quality of his contact and the jumpy MLB baseball
Jason
2:09
Is Miguel Amaya breaking out? Haven’t heard much about him but he looks like the real deal in terms of his bat, at least based on stats. Is he likely to stick at catcher?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:09
Wouldn't call it a breakout, was on him this offseason.https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/top-22-prospects-chicago-cubs/ Low-level stats don't matter. Yes, he can catch and he's advanced in that regard.
Brian
2:10
Luis Oviedo on fire. Have you heard anything new on him the past few weeks?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:11
That's Indians 19 y/o righty Luis Oviedo, who is in short season ball. He's in today's Daily Prospect Notes, linked above.
Actually in ATL
2:11
After a slow start, Brent Rooker has hit .318/.392/.664 since the start of June. Heard anything on him this year to change your report? Thanks!
Eric A Longenhagen
2:12
Twins 2017 draftee who went back to school after being drafted too late for his liking in 2016 and had a huge uptick in power at Miss St. Haven't seen him in person, had a scout tell me he thought the breaking ball recognition was poor, that was a few weeks ago now.
Owen
2:12
Who gets promoted first? Albert Abreu or Sixto Sanchez? And when should I expect to see them in the eastern league?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:14
Abreu (Yankees prospect acquired from HOU in McCann trade, 94+, will touch 100, nasty change and breaking ball) is healthy, Sixto is not, so I'll say Abreu. No idea when, lots of promotions occur in July, though.
Brian
2:14
Who do you like better, Tyler Freeman or Willi Castro? Can Freeman actually stick at short?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:15
I'll take Castro (CLE SS at Double-A). Freeman (2017 draftee hitting at an affiliate while other HS draftees are in AZL) is a 2B for me.
Billy
2:17
Who are the most prospect-y guys on Pawtucket to look out for?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:18
Boston's system is bad. Several relievers on that team are worth watching (Buttrey, in particular) but I had a scout tell me last week he thought Rusney Castillo was the only guy in the system with everyday tools. He's 30.
Billy
2:18
Nick Gordon: second base long term?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:18
I think so
Jake
2:18
Has Nick Neidert (MIA) taken a step forward this year? I saw that you and Kiley ranked him higher, but I wondering if you have more on what has changed. Thanks.
Eric A Longenhagen
2:19
Nothing has changed with Neidert, he's showing he can pitch at the upper levels with a 40 fastball. Our confidence he can keep doing it is what changed.
Mike
2:19
What's happened to Jose Albertos this year?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:20
Can't get his fastball over the plate, some of it has to be mental. Velo was all over the place when they tried to get him right down here in AZ.
careagan
2:20
Does the price for Floro, Neal, and bonus money seem steep to you? Marinan seems like he could be a guy.
Eric A Longenhagen
2:20
Nah
2:21
I don't dislike Marinan, but he's maybe a #4/5 starter
That's not steep when you're adding pieces to contend for a ring
Dan
2:22
If it’s not too much trouble could you provide one example each of a pitcher with a 45-50-55 breaking ball and/or change up. I often have trouble identifying what is average and slightly above/below for offspeed pitches.
Eric A Longenhagen
2:25
I'd say everything Ian Kennedy and Andrew Cashner throw are 50s, maybe Cash's change is a bit above.
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