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Kiley McDaniel Chat - 11/6/19

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Kiley McDaniel

12:19

Hello from ATL! Scout is sunbathing on the porch and the grout for the backsplash should be going in later today. Big changes to the chat as I figured out how to add a picture so you can tell me apart from people that ask questions as me. To your questions:

Archer

12:21

As a recent home purchaser whose kitchen could use a slight face lift, I'd love to see the pictures of your new backsplash! Did you install yourself?

Kiley McDaniel

12:21

I knew this would be the backsplash chat

12:22

that's mid installation, it'll eventually go to the ceiling behind the vent

Had the contractor's guys do it. 5th contractor was the charm!

Jon

12:22

Kiley, please show us your kitchen backsplash!!!

Kiley McDaniel

12:22

People are whipped into a frenzy!

Evan

12:23

A certain baseball website released their prospect rankings for the Red Sox system. They have Jay Groome as a 60 FV while you guys have him as a 40+. Why do you think there is such a huge discrepancy?

Kiley McDaniel

12:23

Well I don't think any other sites use FV scaled the same way we do, so even if they use that term, we tend to be more conservative with how to use it

12:25

on Groome: he's thrown 4 innings in the last two seasons and some of the concerns about him in the draft would somewhat predict what his bumpy pro path has been. So we'll take the stance of moving him up when he's healthy and performing.

Chase Strumpet

12:25

Any chance that Jose Urquidy gets a FV before exhausting his prospect status, or was his Sept/Playoff performance about what you expected from him once he settled in?

Kiley McDaniel

12:26

Yeah he'll definitely be an up arrow on the offseason lists

Those will be starting soon, btw

FCT

12:26

What do you think Shogo Akiyama will get contract wise if/when he comes stateside?

Kiley McDaniel

12:26

Sounds like reserve outfielder that would be a smaller, 1-year type guarantee, so he may opt to stay in Japan

Marcus

12:26

Does Cal Raleigh have a chance to be a force at the plate?

Kiley McDaniel

12:26

Could maybe be a solid average offensive performer, but I don't think that's a force

Tyler

12:27

If you are the Pirates picking 7th, who would you target? One of the high school outfielders? High school pitcher?

Kiley McDaniel

12:27

Very early for this, but I'll entertain it. Assume Torkelson/Hancock/Martin are off the board, not clear whom else would go after them this early.

12:28

I'm real hesitant to take a prep RHP that high, so I'd look HS OF, yes

Here's our current rankings: https://www.fangraphs.com/prospects/the-board/2020-mlb-draft/summary?s...

and that includes last night's new that Nate Savino is early enrolling at UVA and won't be 2020 draft eligible, but first draftable in 2022

Our 18th prospect in the 2020 draft is reported to be skipping his HS senior year to early enroll at Virginia, be draft eligible first in 2022. This has been rumored all summer, along with 2020 prep SS Robert Moore possibly early enrolling at Arkansas fangraphs.com/prospects/the-…

Nate Savino and his parents are sticking to their principles and honoring his commitment to @UVABaseball. The mag's Joey Kamide writes in today's column how the @PFHSBaseball left-hander is taking a risk, but also providing a refreshing example. bit.ly/34whREq

SuspendedTommy

12:28

Thoughts on Jayce Tingler to the Padres?

Kiley McDaniel

12:29

Sounds like a positive move

Mitch

12:29

Have you heard any names linked to the Cubs' Scouting Director position?

Kiley McDaniel

12:29

Have not. Unclear if there's definitely a hire to be made there; buzz is the higher ups may be more involved than with most clubs in the draft room.

FCT

12:31

Alec Bohm and Spencer Howard for Kris Bryant?
Cristian Pache and Ian Anderson for Kris Bryant?

That about the right range value wise?

Kiley McDaniel

12:32

I think one 55/60 FV borderline guy (like Pache) would be the one player price, roughly $45M in surplus value. In reality, teams don't like trading those guys and it's often multi-player packages in blockbusters, so two back-end top 100 guys is more likely

12:33

sorry had to let Scout back in

Ben in SoDak

12:33

How long could you see the automated umpire working out the kinks in the minors/indy ball before being introduced to the major leagues?

Kiley McDaniel

12:33

I'd guess a couple years at least

Bach

12:34

What's your opinion on the Yankees seemingly solely targeting college guys for their new pitching coach? Are there any names you've heard mentioned that haven't been reported yet?

Kiley McDaniel

12:34

Haven't heard other ones, but they've already been tied to most of the top names.

12:35

It's not surprising, because college offers more money and more autonomy along with shorter feedback loops, so if you're a cutting edge go-getter, it's much easier to stand out and get paid

12:37

it's also a much quicker path to being an MLB pitching coach, after Derek Johnson and Wes Johnson (not related) have already done it and all the names you're hearing tied to the Yankees will either get an offer to do it or a pay raise in college. You don't hear about a lot of Double-A pitching coaches interviewing for these jobs. The pool of the top candidates are minor league pitching coordinators and top college pitching coaches. There isn't really another place to look with any sustained success for first-time MLB pitching coaches.

Anthony

12:37

Is Chavis athletic enough to be a COF option if Boston trades JBJ or Mookie?

Kiley McDaniel

12:37

Probably not, but he was sneaky fast in high school, like a 50 to 55 runner. He is not anymore.

5 Run Homer

12:37

Are we not all free agents, floating along the stream of life?

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