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Eric A Longenhagen
2:46
Kap got hurt again and I assume Jefferies has too, as he hasn't pitched in about two weeks.
Wily Mo Pena
2:46
I'm tired of opposing pitchers throwing me off-speed junk...I was born to mash fastball. This is bush league psych-out stuff...what's the story?
Jon
2:47
Would Hiura, Burnes Woodruff and Phillips be enough for deGrom?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:47
Holy shit, yeah I'd do that if I were the Mets.
George Valera, OF, CLE
2:48
What are your thoughts on me so far? Any reads on the hit tool so far?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:48
Feel for CF might let you stay there, not much room for growth on the frame but you're gonna get to whatever raw power you have because the feel for contact is so good, so it doesn't matter. You also seem to be hurt right now.
Mike from Tempe
2:48
PJ Hilson, interesting pick by the Giants, what do you think of him?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:49
Super raw, but agree he's got unique twitch.
Sarah
2:49
Why are the Dodgers trading for 40 relievers like Floro? Don't they have better depth than that? Is this for the bonus pool, and if so, why?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:50
I agree Floro doesn't really move the needle but think ARI and LAD are going to be in a literal arms race the rest of the summer. Neither has great pitching depth (especially ARI) and both seem to be constantly dealing with injuries. They each need as many viable arms as possible.
ice_hawk
2:50
Is Ryan Borucki flying a little under the radar? seems to have good stuff (92 from the left side, good changeup, at the very least good control if not command).
Eric A Longenhagen
2:50
I like Borucki, think he's a ready #4/5: https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/top-22-prospects-toronto-blue-jays/
Parts + Gleyber
2:51
Encouraged by your notes on Mountcastle today. Do you think the change in approach can stick?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:53
Anecdotally, one-year improvements to approaches regress. Nick WIlliams is the first example I think of like this.
Bored Employee
2:53
Are you sad to see Dominaria go? Excited for M19?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:54
I've barely played the last few months due to draft July 2, etc. Just don't have time. I like the m19 art, though.
JFL19
2:55
Look like Garrett Cooper is going to be activated soon.  Do you see him as a true talent 190 wRC+ guy?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:57
Cooper was sent from MIL to NYY for a reliever last year at the deadline (Tyler Webb, right?) after crushing the PCL. Then was sent to MIA with Caleb Smith for pool space and Mike King (who's throwing well in Tampa). I buy Cooper has a chance to be a late-blooming masher like Bour and think he's more than a 4A guy. 190 wRC+ is a little sttep, though.
Danny
2:57
Who do you like more (if either) between Trevor Stephan and Garrett Whitlock?
Eric A Longenhagen
2:59
Two Yankees arms, both probably relievers. I guess I'd take STephan. SImilar upside from each of them and Stephan is closer.
Julian
3:00
I was the culprit behind the Arody's Vizcaino question in a 2009 Kevin Goldstein chat: "Ok, folks. After two-plus hours, my time is done here. Sorry I couldn't get to every question (except the Arodys Vizcaino question that the guy clicked send out 141 times)" -- What's your best dumb internet claim to fame?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:02
Blocked by Damon Bruce for constantly calling his use of Godzilla's silhouette on Twitter as copyright infringement? IDK, I try not to be on here very much.
Larry
3:02
When is Kiley's chat so we can get some answers on east coast prospects?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:03
I answer what I'm asked, which is basically Padres prospect spam right now.
Bennum
3:03
White sox made a surprise signing of Bryce Bush after picking him 33rd. I've read he has an unconventional swing but good bat speed, can you tell us anything about him?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:04
Prep HS 1B from Detroit. Has 6 raw power, very raw, tough defensive profile.
I was surprised he signed, too
Chris
3:04
What is the difference between a 45 and 50 FV?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:04
Like 1-1.5 annual WAR
Jon
3:06
What is a realistic expectation for Estevan Florial?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:07
Tooled up NYY prospect who is currently injured. He's volatile. Realistic expectations would be he's everyday player whose physical tools never play on the field. Franchy Cordero with more patience, basically.
Ddubbs
3:07
What do you think about Mike Siani? Is his defense really that good? Will he hit?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:07
Reds overslot fourth round HS CF from Philly. Yes, it's 6 defense in CF with a 6 arm. Think there will be contact but no power.
Mature Adult
3:07
This is a bit off topic, but with the aforementioned Rusney Castillo, what do you think is going through his head as a well paid 30 yr old player who's good enough to be in the MLB?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:08
I've seen Rusney play and think it's just a bear on a unicycle up there
Dansby Samsonite
3:08
Has prospect evaluation improved over the years? Are the rates of busts going down in any sort of trackable way?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:09
I think you could argue it's gotten harder as player development has improved in a way that makes prospects more volatile.
borksadork
3:09
What's your closest comp to Victor Robles?
Eric A Longenhagen
3:10
I injured Nats OF prospect. SKillset is similar to Lo Cain, body is not.
Jeff
3:10
Any comment on Kolby Allard being ranked #1 in the "Top 75 Stats Ranked Pitching Prospects" but 105 in the Updated Top 131 Prospects?  Is there that much of a difference between his stats and his stuff?
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