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Kiley McDaniel Chat - 10/16/19
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AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:38
may be another 10-12 players to add and then we may formally announce the draft rankings
the short verison of sussing out the top 3:
12:39
Martin: is 6, maybe 7 bat, 50 raw, 60 speed, haven't seen him at SS yet (he'll play there this year), but he's solid at 2B/3B and maybe CF, so it doesn't really matter. It's similar overall to Dansby but not quite as athletic, better hitter
12:40
Torkelson: Like Andrew Vaughn, a little more power, little less bat, something lik e a 5 bat, 7 power at 1B with bonkers numbers. Low margin for error (4 bat, 6 power is more role player than star) but slam dunk big leaguer. Models won't like him due to profile issues, but is doing everything he can
12:41
Hancock: With no soreness down the stretch last spring, would be 1-1. At times, shows four 60+ pitches, sits mid-90's, CH is 65 or 70 at times, command is 60 at times...like it's not quite Strasburg but it's closer than people are saying. It's also more 55-60 in some starts, but that's as bad as it is. If he shoves this spring and stays healthy, it's hard to pass on him at 1, but that's still an if right now. Skipped summer and fall.
12:42
well that wasn't that short, but those are the guys
and the key facts
and the guys below  that, if you're looking for risers, just pick the HS bats just behind them
Brett S
12:42
Apologies for the truncated question, my old man fingers aren't as nimble as they used to be...  Any insights on Diego Cartaya?  % chance he is a GUY?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:43
Early returns are very positive in the AZL, but catchers always take weird, non-linear development paths. Probably a 45 FV this offseason with a chance to jump to 50 if he open strong in Lo-A in 2020.
LioneeR
12:43
Are you in the camp where extra rest helps a team in the playoffs, or momentum is better?  It helps the nats line up their pitchers, but Astros/Yankees won't exactly be scrambling for good starters.
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:44
Like most things, I fall in the middle. I'd rather have rest to reset things and get people fullt healthy, but more than 2-3 days off is a negative, unless the health was so bad that 4-5 days was necessary to get everyone available, then the flat game 1 is fine
Erik Guy
12:46
I was thinking of something now that we are in the midst of the MLB postseason and the NFL season.  I feel like one of the big reasons the NFL has maintained success and popularity, even with all of the on and off field disruptions, is in large part due to the popularity of fantasy football.  It's incorporated into it's broadcasts, and there are special segments and networks specifically for it.  With how accurately and efficiently we can measure baseball stats and projections nowadays, do you think this would also be a good way to continue branding and selling the MLB product?  The game and broadcasts have turned really analytical, which I'm not sure is attractive to the average fan (I love it) but maybe this is a way to balance the analytical trend with the fantasy angle to get more traction and keep more fans engaged.  It seems to have helped quite well for the NFL.  What do you think?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:46
Problem is people don't want an everyday fantasy league for six months. Regardless of popularity, having to set your lineup 17 times a year is attractive, which is why there's a popularity gap
12:47
do you like music festivals?

what if there's one in your town every weekend for 17 weeks in a row and your friends are going, too ? cool, right? maybe you'll skip a few, but it's good!

WHAT ABOUT EVERYDAY FOR 6 MONTHS WHY ARE YOU SAD YOU SAID YOU LIKED MUSIC FESTIVALS
Oliver Stones
12:48
What's your take on Forrest Whitley and Royce Lewis? Have they both lost their shine?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:49
Whitley nope and Lewis nope. I think I've broken the why on Lewis down multiple times in chats, but the short version is everything is the same, he's making swing adjustments and it's 70 makeup, so this is exactly the situation you'd draw up for staying on a guy despite numbers dipping. So we're staying on him.
12:50
It's still not easy to do that, but this one felt easy, given the extremes at play
A total bummer
12:50
Hey Kiley, in the past you've made no exceptions to your rule, but I was hoping you'd chat about all of baseball with me just this once
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:50
you've been ejected from the chat. don't fight it, embrace the ejection
Aaron Bummer
12:50
I find your "only non-bummers" policy discriminatory. Perhaps my 2.13 ERA this year has made you reconsider.
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:50
NO EXCEPTIONS YOU'RE GONE BUDDY
Vander
12:51
Has Tyler Stephenson impressed enough in the AFL to imrpove his stock a bit?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:51
he's another guy that we've kept higher than every other ranking I've seen, but his isn't due to down numbers like Lewis, I just think people are bored with him because he's steady. Tools are still bonkers, it's an easy top 100 profile
Blaine
12:51
What does it take for the Braves to retain Donaldson? 2/50 with 3rd year option?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:52
Unclear what his priorities are. If he likes ATL and will still give a bit of a discount, that makes some sense. Riley gets a shot in OF before Waters/Pache show up, they they sort themselves out
SQUIRREL
12:52
Saw Badler was impressed with his first glimpse of Jasson Dominguez... have you heard anything so far?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:53
I mean we said he was a generational talent and were the first to talk about him in February and nothing has changed. Ranked him #1 in the class and in the middle of the top 100 before he did anything in pro ball. I think we've been pretty clear.
Devin
12:54
If the Red Sox decide to re-tool and deal Betts, what would Anthopoulos surrender from the farm to get 1 year of Betts?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:56
I bet it would be something like:

pick 2 of anyone under 25 other than Acuna, Albies, Soroka, Waters, Pache

pick 1-2 of guys in the minors outside of the top 12-15
12:59
sorry, scout has has asked for some pets, brb
Ciscoskid
12:59
My guy! Greetings from the Best Coast. In the spirit of disruption could which MLB franchise if you had to bet would spit in the face in amateurism and set up an academy style organization paying players? Could they do that in the current CBA? Would you believe this could lead to more efficient player development?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:59
no
Jake
1:00
dating advice- do i continue to go for the girl i like? She’s taking a break from dating, but she says im her best friend.
A Boy Named Yu
1:01
As a Cubs fan with a Cards fan wife, how can I best enjoy the Nats sweep without spending the next month sleeping on the couch?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
1:01
i don't like the direction these questions are heading. i'm teasing dude goop, like make this style of chicken and this backsplash, not relationship advice
Rhayex
1:02
Thoughts on Kyle Boddy's comments that the Reds are ahead of all other teams with regards to how they're using analytics in their minor leagues? I know you've said in the past the Reds have lagged in that department, so it seems like a positive, if abrupt, change.
AvatarKiley McDaniel
1:02
teams that actively go all-in to solve these sorts of issues can make a lot of progress in a year or two
most teams don't go all-in
A Boy Named Yu
1:02
Odds that Ryan Jenson winds up starting?  Bonus, if he's a reliever do you seem him closing?
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