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Kevin Goldstein FanGraphs Chat - 2/21/2022
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Kevin Goldstein
12:18
Probably a better question for the podcast, as it's a long answer. All of the IFAs have some kind of trainer/buscone but not all of them are at an academy.
Otis
12:19
How much control do teams have on players posting on social media? Not so much about personal thoughts/feelings but more about performance-related stuff? I’m thinking about a Garrett Whitlock situation where the Red Sox have cited some of his post-TJ videos as one of the reasons he was selected in the Rule 5.
Kevin Goldstein
12:19
Teams really have no control over that stuff, other than making sure IP is protected...
TBD
12:19
Asa Lacy.  Small sample, but are you concerned about his 7+ walk rate?
Kevin Goldstein
12:19
I am.
asnbrv
12:19
Who is a player who you thought was completely "done" as a prospect at one point, but came back to become a major leaguer?
Kevin Goldstein
12:20
Josh Hamilton is the obvious example.
Jon
12:20
Thanks as always for the chats KG! I don't live far from Orchard Lake where projected 1st Rd RHP Brock Porter is playing this year. Would love to see him toss a couple games - how the heck do I find out when he's even going to be on the bump? Part II: I imagine there will be scouts everywhere...cool to say hi or leave them alone?
Kevin Goldstein
12:21
If you go to a game you should at least be able to find out when he's going next. Or just drive by the field and see if the heat is there or not. Scouts there are working. I think it would be good to just go, sit where they are, watch them work and listen to what they say to each other when they do. Some are more friendly than others, even to other scouts.
Mitch
12:22
How frustrating is it when you are advocating for a certain player (whether it be in the draft, trades, FA, etc.) and the team decides to do something different AND the player turns out to be very good? Do people in front offices ever get into "I told you so" bickering matches over this sort of thing?
Kevin Goldstein
12:23
Not really. Just because a player succeeds somewhere else doesn't mean it's would have happened with your team. I just wanted to be listened to and have my thoughts considered. That was my job, to consult.
Angelus Novus
12:23
What player is closest to 80 hit 80 power 20 grade everything else... historical and current?
Kevin Goldstein
12:24
I guess you could make this guy in a video game, but does he exist? .340 with 50 and does nothing else?
MoonBeamMcSwine
12:24
If Kumar Rocker is available to be picked at #10 or lower.. do the team(s) passing on him rue the day? Why ?
Kevin Goldstein
12:25
We don't know. He's a great unknown right now. We don't know how healthy he is or what his stuff looks like. I'm sure we will have more clarity by draft day, but we certainly don't have it right now.
Romorr
12:25
Kyle Bradish ready to compete for a rotation spot out of ST?
Kevin Goldstein
12:25
No, but I like him.
Matt
12:25
Do you remember which episode of Chin Music the Yordan Alvarez story was discussed? A few people were asking in the comments of the last chat
Kevin Goldstein
12:25
Not sure. It was early in the run. I don't index the show and have yammered for over 100 podcast hours....
Appa Yip Yip
12:26
Realignment and expansion seem like they're coming eventually. Would you prefer 8 four team divisions, or 4 eight team divisions, or do you not really care?
Kevin Goldstein
12:26
It's just not something I spend a lot of time thinking about.
You are name
12:26
Do you prefer going to Cactus or Grapefruit league games from a work utility POV?
Kevin Goldstein
12:26
Cactus, easily. It's just so much damn easier with 15 teams within an hour or less of each other.
Bill G
12:28
What would you say is the primary difference in how you rate prospects vs. Law/Mayo/Callis/Longenhagen?  Is there a philosophical difference or more "eye of the beholder." Thanks!
Kevin Goldstein
12:28
There are incredibly differences. Everyone has their own biases and I think that's a good thing. I'm a huge fan of getting thoughts on players from a diverse set of lenses.
Mitch
12:29
How much do teams truly care about the "PR blow' of a trade talk? Will a team really not pull the trigger on a trade (even though they like the offer) just to not cause an uproar from the fan base?
Kevin Goldstein
12:29
The smart teams don't consider it, but it certainly happens.
Guest
12:30
Is there a team that you found to be consistently unrealistic in their trade negotiations during your time with the Astros?
Kevin Goldstein
12:30
Just never matched up well with the Rays.
MoonBeamMcSwine
12:31
Are you a buck showalter fan? fan of his return to the dugout?
Kevin Goldstein
12:31
Yes; yes.
Guest
12:31
Curious about internal rankings. Do teams have their players ranked into tiers (beyond a simple 1-50 numbering system)? If so, in theory, any player could/should be traded if they could return another player with a higher tier in another organization? (I.e. any 50 players is available in exchange for any 55 player?)
Kevin Goldstein
12:32
Very team to team. The Astros did NOT use FVs for example.
Mike
12:32
Would the Mets and Rocker ever re-consider the other? They did negotiate a historic deal with his agent so it may be less contentious than we think
Kevin Goldstein
12:32
Maybe. The Mets would have to have permission from Rocker to draft him again.
Rob
12:32
Did you find any biases about your own process/prospect ratings that you had to work to overcome?  If so, how?
Kevin Goldstein
12:33
I think you are a fool if you ever think you have this all figured out. I look at players dramatically differently than I did ten years ago -- much of that due to the data that is now available.
Dan McGraw
12:33
Is Jasson Dominguez going to be a bust?
Kevin Goldstein
12:33
Maybe. He also might be a superstar.
Guest
12:33
How
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