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Kiley McDaniel Chat - 10/10/18

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Kiley McDaniel

1:03

Jordyn Adams and Kyler Murray come to mind, both center fielders from the draft this summer that could turn into 5-win monsters if it all comes together

Rob

1:04

Do you think Owen Miller or Grant little has a shot to be a reg?

Kiley McDaniel

1:04

Not really, but the odds aren't 0%. Little more multi-positional utility and we aren't on Miller right now but obviously SD likes him

Paul

1:04

In regards to the draft, isn't there a huge market ineffciency when it comes to cold-weather guys. I have a hard time believing that kids are less talented just because they were born in Wisconsin or Maine as opposed to Florida or Texas. Seems like you can get super talented guys like Kelenic, Nimmo or even a more extreme example like Trout later in the draft just based off the stat they're from

Kiley McDaniel

1:05

The teams that run their draft on models really move up the young HS hitters from the Northeast. The numbers say this, but teams have already generally adjusted

1:06

And Kelenic is a good example of the amount of summer showcases and IDing of the kids can give a Wisconsin kid more track record for scouts than a late pop up kid in Florida, which probably closes that gap some since there's less we're missing in the spring if there's comprehensive looks in the summer

Kretin

1:06

How do the Braves feel internally about the Tomahawk Chop?

Kiley McDaniel

1:06

Don't know that answer, but I think it's annoying, especially with how much they use it.

Dan the Mets Fan

1:06

On a scale of 'not that bad' to 'doooommmeeedd' how would you describe the reported candidates for the Mets GM job so far?

Kiley McDaniel

1:08

If the Wilpons insist on being involved at a similar level as they have been before, no serious, top 10 or 15 GM prospect type candidate would take this job. Having a hand tied behind your back is a huge risk...like if they make you do something you don't want to, then have to go in front of the NY media and defend a bad move, then be judged for future GM jobs based on that...would you do that if you aspire to be a GM for a long time? Little margin for error.

Rob

1:08

If I were a billionaire owner, I'd create a college in the DR. Sign troves for $5K to $10k, give them great food and housing and let them scrimmage all day for 4 years. They'd also get some type of work training like electrician or plumbing (they'd have a few choices) and they'd graduate at the end with a skill if bb didn't work out. It would have to be productive and produce and least some talent and be a win in a few years don't ya think

Kiley McDaniel

1:09

Well ideally you'd replace the buscones with this system and they get first shot at all the players, but you'd be doing it with 12 year olds to do that...and a team can't sign them until 16. Good intention, but don't see how you'd do it.

Open up and say

1:10

How feasible would it be for an organization to provide healthier meals for its minor leaguers?

Kiley McDaniel

1:10

One of the lowest hanging fruit for an org if they aren't already doing it

And while you're paying the players less than minimum wage, it also seems like a morally right thing to do, maybe get you back to neutral in that regard

Galileo

1:10

Isaac Paredes made a big jump from off the top 100 preseason to now #42 on THE BOARD, what were the reasons for the jump?

Kiley McDaniel

1:11

Plays in the dirt, great feel for contact, performing much better than we expected. Downplayed the upside a bit given the and non-SS defensive home, but gotta recognize an elite skill when it shows itself

Rob

1:11

No Tatis as best hitter?

Kiley McDaniel

1:12

He's more power and defense than hit tool, but he's the best prospect of that bunch right now

Noob

1:12

Hey whats the best way to use this site to become a saber master

Kiley McDaniel

1:12

Instead of bending the spoon, bend everything around the spoon by thinking about how much you hate launch angle to own the libs

DJ Tanner

1:13

What do you think the Braves plan is with Austin Riley? Major league roster out of Spring Training, early/midseason/late callup?

Kiley McDaniel

1:14

I would assume at least the 11 days in AAA thing like Acuna, but if they replace Markakis with a vet, then there isn't a place for him to play everyday, so maybe closer to the Super 2 deadline or whenever a clear spot is open

Jake

1:14

Isn't it quite obvious Sixto needs/will need very soon TJ surgery??

Kiley McDaniel

1:14

I wouldn't go that far, but I was talking to a scout about it this week and compared it to how the pilot tells you the 2-hour delay by saying it will be 15 more minutes every 15 minutes. Not encouraging.

Dominik

1:15

What grades do you you have on the current and future raw power of andrew vaughn?

Kiley McDaniel

1:15

60 and 60 probably, he's physically maxed-out

but he's the type that could also have 60 game power

Dan

1:16

Oof, that time, eh?

Kiley McDaniel

1:16

yeah, man

Dusty

1:16

WANDER JAVIER!

Kiley McDaniel

1:16

the only kind of wander javier content that will get in this chat

Luzinski’sSweatyGooch

1:16

NH, but the UMP series gives me a raging McDongenhagen

Kiley McDaniel

1:16

okay guys settle down

1:17

but a new episode dropping as soon as scout gets her post-chat walk

see you guys and gals next week!

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