FanGraphs 2026 Day One Draft Chat
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Brendan Gawlowski
1:10
I think it's fine. They still have a ton of money and they really need to upgrade the bullpen
I don't know where Gonzalez is going to play but more depth in the infield helps too
lbowman1
1:11
How do yall feel about James Clark withdrawing?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:11
I thought it made sense. I wasn't huge on him coming out of last summer but others were and it may have created unrealistic expectations for the player that, when there was a reality check, soured him on going pro right now.
Steve
1:12
Burress to O's? Any other buzz there?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:12
That he might come off right in front of them
barrybonds25
1:12
who’s your biggest faller? Any chance roch falls to giants?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:12
Lombard, and I don't think so.
Jimmy
1:12
Is today the most fun day of the season as a prospect writer?
Brendan Gawlowski
1:12
Eric has entered another plane
Fangraphs Man
1:13
Obviously it’s good that the Getz regime was able to work with Gonzalez to turn into someone with actual value, but it feels like bad process to trade someone who might be able to be a strong lefty bat so you can draft the kid of someone working in your FO (assuming they do go with Thome)
Eric A Longenhagen
1:13
Unless you think the changes aren't really sticky and wanna move him while his stock has rebounded, a thing teams don't do enough of.
NaimoByte
1:15
Is Hacopian the guy who would be the first hitter to majors?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:15
I think he, Burress, and Roch are the candidates.
Lucas Seehafer
1:16
Taking a catcher top 3 unless they're Joe Mauer seems like a huge risk, even with how talented Lackey is. Why am I wrong in this specific instance?
Brendan Gawlowski
1:16
Because he's one of the top three talents in the draft.
Eric A Longenhagen
1:17
Vahn's hit tool feels mroe stable than Bart and Davis'
Brendan Gawlowski
1:17
You might miss Buster Posey if you're worried about Joey Bart. There's risk everywhere, just take the best guy.
Eric A Longenhagen
1:19
Hearing Roch at 1 for $9.5 mil, one source with those details. Pretty much jives with my last mock.
magpieball
1:20
Are there any players that fell because of make-up concerns?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:20
Honestly, I don't have any info like that this year.
Michael Baumann
1:21
College catchers are actually a lot safer than you'd think, which is something I've written about a few times over the years. Basically, if you take out Pirates draft picks (Bart, Davis, Tony Sanchez), a top-5 pick on a college catcher in the 21st century usually turns into a decent big league regular at a minimum
DAMellen
1:21
I keep hearing the Mariners want a pitcher. Any idea why they'd rather that demographic?
Brendan Gawlowski
1:22
They're extremely good at developing starting pitching prospects
And not in a one trick pony way
Eric A Longenhagen
1:22
Some "Roch 1, Emerson 2, both done" chatter
bluejayprospectus
1:22
Biggest name you think makes it to campus?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:22
Potentially Lombard, per buddy Joe Doyle
Hugh Glass
1:22
I recall that Eric said in Bobby Witt’s prospect profile that he had 80 grade make up, and I have a hard time seeing how anyone with 30 grade make up could succeed professionally.  How much time do teams put into evaluating this and how do they evaluate it? Many companies in the financial industry, for instance, force prospective employees to take personality or IQ tests
Brendan Gawlowski
1:23
Players and teams meet frequently throughout the draft process
For potential top picks, the player will meet with a bunch of people from the org
Michael Baumann
1:23
Sorry, as a couple people have pointed out the Giants picked and ruined Bart, not the Pirates
dan norman lear
1:23
2. Why is Harold Reynolds still allowed to do this?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:23
He's got great, big energy and enthusiasm. The casuals love him, the kids seem to, too. He's not for the dorks (non derogatory) in this chat. That's what we're for lol.
cdvillard
1:24
Saw it's happening at 1pm, but no picks in yet? Is everyone getting the broadcast and pick times mixed up?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:24
Is that what time it is?
rainingmozzarella
1:25
What is your top fried chicken sandwich?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:25
There's a spot in Tempe called The Porch that has a pretty good hot chicken sando.
it's more about how thin the cutlet is and the pickle ratio
Michael Baumann
1:26
This is by no means the top fried chicken sando anywhere but the new Wendy's spicy chicken is outstanding for a fast food place
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