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Kiley McDaniel Chat - 2/6/19
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AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:30
Fun, Astudillo-like-framed catcher in the Jays system. On the list!
Jake Mintz from State Farm
12:31
Why do all scouts and GM's dress the same? Do any particularly flashy fashion fiends come to mind in front offices?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:32
haha well that's the same for most corporate environment re: the office guys. Like the vests for traders/everyone in Billions, or tech people, etc. Scouts do it more for practicality: golf clothes give you some formality for appearances but also moisture wicking and comfort when it's hot. When it's colder, scouts vary in dress more
Trent
12:33
Not to be overly contentious, but why do you bother responding at all to questions like Steve Sanders' if all you have to provide in response is snark?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:33
I could not answer at all?
Shane
12:33
% chance Wander S. Franco gets a MLB at bat this year
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:33
5%
Shane
12:35
Are Antonio Cabello and George Valera basically the same player when looking at possible outcome/tools?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:36
Their FVs are pretty similar, Cabello is like a cannonball on fire that's above average at everything and Valera has a really pretty swing, kinda Kyle Tucker-ish. So they don't do it the same way but they get to a similar place in terms of prospect value
Bob
12:37
How did Daniel Flores compare to Adley Rutschman/
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:37
Real different level of comp but Flores had a 70 or 80 arm and 60 raw with almost no hand load and played with an edge. Feel like he could've been a middle linebacker. RIP.
12:38
Rutschman is a longer frame with more graceful actions but the tools aren't totally different
Steve O
12:38
On the Yankes list with Kevin Alcantara, You mention that it "may behoove the team to leave him in the less-scouted DSL as a way of hiding him from clubs who don’t scout pro ball there". What does that mean?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:39
He could be the kind of guy that if he tears up the GCL and everyone sees it that he's the headliner everyone is asking for in any deal. Also with long arms, the DSL may be a better low-pressure environment to get used to pro ball.
Jlang
12:40
Why is Chavez Young relatively low on many jays prospect lists given his tools and results at a young age?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:40
We were intrigued by the age/performance and CF fit but most scouts just think it's a 4th OF
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12:40
I wish it was almost anyone else chatting with us
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:40
mom?
GCM
12:41
Have you heard anything about any hirings or changes the new Orioles regime has made to the scouting staff beyond Koby Perez?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:41
I know BAL is staffing up at their pace in multiple departments, no reason to hire 10 people all at once and maybe make a few mistakes. I'm sure they'll get there over the next 12 months.
BB
12:42
Saw FL LHP Hunter Barco had his first public outing. Were you there, and can he go in the Top 10 picks?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:42
I was not, but I'll see him this year. Probably not top 10 but could be 15-30 with a good spring
Brian
12:42
Be fair...you didnt say ownership wanted someone other than Kelenic, you said that "a rich idiot in the room" wanted someone other than Kelenic
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:43
lol I don't remember saying that but I also don't think that's wrong
Katman
12:43
Seem to be fairly mixed opinions about Jonathan India. Is this due to his lacklaster pro debut? His college numbers were hellacious.
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:45
I feel like most people know exactly what he is. Lots of 50s and 55s at 3B that should move reasonably quickly and will probably be a 2-3 WAR guy in the end. I think the spin that his pro debut changes his stock is some weak sauce after he massacred the SEC. He's exactly the type of guy that progressive clubs would buy right now, before he puts up numbers at a higher level, quick to MLB, strong performance track record, CIN is full at 3B, etc.
International
12:45
Are the blue jays tied to any of the top 5-10 international prospects for this upcoming July 2? In recent years they have, I wonder if the trend continues.
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:45
Not on the top 5-10
Jays Fans
12:46
We thirst for #content
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:46
i am your thirst trap
Office thoughts
12:46
Could the MLB create an incentive program to pay younger players more? Meaning while players are arb eligible, they get guarenteed say $1 million for finishing top 5 in BA $3 million for winning etc...
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:47
Not a terrible idea, but it would be so funny if the biggest prize was for batting average
Jim Bob Cooter
12:47
wouldn't it be annoying to be in the front office and get hounded by prospect writers every 15 mins?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:48
haha well luckily we only write the list once a year, so most guys give us like an hour a year unless they tell us they're willing to give more. are you positive every other prospect list you read is making tons of phone calls?
Pres of J. Hellickson Fan Club
12:48
Do you agree with me that I don't care if a pitcher coming in faces 1 batter or 3?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:50
Agree. If we're trying to take boring parts of the game out, unfortunately the sidearm lefty throwing 83 with a frisbee slider that gives Big Papi fits isn't making anyone happy. Gimme another guy throwing 97.
Jeff
12:50
Best players over the next decade between: Isaac Paredes, Willy Adames, Andres Gimenez, Aramis Ademan
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:50
I'll lean Adames
Word
12:51
Are you a smart ass in your professional face to face encounters, or is it only limited to your chats?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:51
lol I'll never understand all the hurt feelings in chats over a couple quips in an hour mixed in with tons of info. would you complain about quips to my face?
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