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Billy G
7:43
Why are the A’s so…meh
Eric A Longenhagen
7:43
Their owner is worse than meh, i can't imagine having to deal with that
Farhandrew Zaidman
7:44
Nightengale has Cherington stating that Skenes will pitch this year, but it's "unknown" if that will be at the big league level.
Eric A Longenhagen
7:44
That would rule, if they're in the thick of it at the end of the year...
Can you imagine shoving in Omaha and then during a pennant race?
7:48
I was getting Nimmala to KC rumors but now my sources are coalescing around Mitchell 8, then Dollander 9 to Rockies
Jimmy
7:49
Cubs gotta be thinking Waldrep or Dollander based on their recent draft history
Eric A Longenhagen
7:49
Sounds like Dollander won't get there but Waldrep is just good value from here on out
Fan
7:49
Eric are you here at the draft? Where are you so I can meet you?
Eric A Longenhagen
7:49
Yes but I'm working right now
hbharman
7:50
JJ Piccollo’s first pick as Royals GM is Blake Mitchell. What does this say about an organizational blueprint for the future?
Eric A Longenhagen
7:50
The scouts have a say.
bernbp5
7:51
First big surprise?
Eric A Longenhagen
7:51
Wilson for me, I did not have that
Kurt
7:52
Hearing any chatter about an unexpected faller tonight?
Eric A Longenhagen
7:52
Nimmala, if that strikes you as shocking.
Bias Cat
7:52
Where is Teel falling to?
Eric A Longenhagen
7:52
Great question, he feels like good value from here on out too
this draft is stacked
Guest
7:52
Eric, what level do you think crews will start at? As a nats fan I feel like we missed out on skenes to some extent
Eric A Longenhagen
7:52
High-A
sadtrombone
7:53
Don’t the Rockies usually avoid pitchers with Dollander’s fastball type?
Eric A Longenhagen
7:53
He's more tail-oriented, He's not sinkery but it isn't quite rise, either
Guest
7:53
Blake Mitchell is the first player mlb network has given any tool grade less than 50. Is that a sign of overhyping players for TV viewers, a different definition of value compared to you, or is it something else?
Eric A Longenhagen
7:53
I have sympathy for the MLB broadcast tool grades because they don't wanna put a 3 on a top ten pick's tools
Guest
7:54
do the Mariners have any chance at getting Noble Meyer? If not, who do you see them taking?
Eric A Longenhagen
7:54
They could, would be for way over slot
Pat
7:54
Any word on whether Detroit got a discount on Clark or whether they just preferred him?
Eric A Longenhagen
7:55
Great question. The buzz via text was mixed Langford/Clark and I wonder if they decided Clark because the numebr was lower...
7:56
Getting Noble Meyer here to Miami
Guest
7:58
Any Giants intel? Great work as always Eric
Eric A Longenhagen
7:58
nothing yet, folks say their process is sequestered to just a guy or two
Ben
7:58
Best/worst organization fit so far?
Eric A Longenhagen
7:58
Any pitcher in Colorado, right?
7:59
I get why they do it this way, though
Guest
7:59
Anything on the Red Sox?
Eric A Longenhagen
7:59
Will let you know as we get closer
Ben Schneider
8:01
With the talk about Mitchell, what does it take for a HS catcher to progress in pro ball as a hitter and catcher? So many falter or change positions
Guest
8:01
Do Rockies just have to throw all their lots at pitching because no one will sign there as a FA?
Eric A Longenhagen
8:01
Yes
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