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Eric A Longenhagen
12:58
It was actually really great to start talking to pro scouts who were getting there first look at Jeren Kendall, who was quite polarizing as a college prospect. Tools like Kendall's (he's a 70 runner with plus bat speed) aren't seen in college ball very often but pro scouts see them a bit more often and I wondered if that would color their opinions. The scouts I've talked to who have seen him this fall don't like the swing and think it needs tweaking. I've seen him take uncomfortable at-bats. But similar things were said about George Springer when he was coming out of UConn so...
Starter or Relievers
12:59
Max Fried and Sandy Alcantara. Starters or relievers for you?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:59
I have both projected as starters but am less confident about Fried
Shuck Bowalter
12:59
Reports out of the AZFL have Sheffield really impressing the scouts, some saying the stuff looks top of the rotation. What would it take for you to agree (assuming you don't already)?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:02
He looks awesome and the stuff is up above compared to what it was this summer. I think Keith had him 91-94 this year? He's typically been 92-94, t95 for me with fringe command, and above average slider (since he scrapped the curve) and a 40 changeup and command. Out here's he's been 94+ t97 with a legit plus slider and hard upper-80s changeup that has also missed some bats.
Pablo
1:02
What caused Corey Ray's poor showing this year? What are you looking for from him in the AFL?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:03
I'm still not sure. He's very stationary at the plate, no stride. I'd like to see him more active in the box. This is an explosive guy, why not let him be explosive? He's been fine in CF here in my looks but reports from the season were mixed. His ball/strike recognition is good, the bat speed is fine, he's running fine. I still think he's going to be good. He is visibly frustrated, though.
Josh
1:04
Do you think Otani will sign before opening day next year? If so what kind of impact could he have?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:04
I think it's less likely than has been reported. He's a freak. Elite build, athleticism, stuff.
Charlie
1:05
With the game becoming more reliant on elite relievers are pitching prospects safer now?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:05
Unless changes in pitchers usage also make relievers less volatile, I'll say no.
john lackey
1:05
Who are your favorites to make a splash in the Arizona Fall League?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:06
Munoz would have been the guy who hasn't gotten much ink who I would have said will blow up this AFL. Sounds like he already has a little bit.
Dylan R
1:06
How do you feel about Sheldon Neuse? I know his BABIP was astronomical with the A's but it was in almost 200 PAs
Eric A Longenhagen
1:07
I dig him. 55 raw, plus arm, very patient, baseball rat. He's limited to 3B and is going to strike out but I think there's enough other stuff going on that he's got a shot to be an everyday player.
nb
1:07
Eric - Looking forward to visiting AZ in a few weeks for FPAZ.  I  know they've only been playing for a week, but how do the Brewers who had rough years at Carolina (Like Erceg) look so far?  Thanks!
Eric A Longenhagen
1:08
I'm starting to become concerned about how aggressive Erceg is at the plate but wasn't all that discouraged by his season. Has power, a potential plus glove and elite arm strength. Lots to like.
Tumbler, Whiskey
1:08
Yoan Lopez is a big league reliever. True or false?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:08
Hmmm. False.
Has the stuff for it, certainly.
Sterling Mallory Chris Archer
1:09
Where would you bat in the FG company slow pitch softball league?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:09
Leadoff. CF.
R
1:09
Should I be worried about the yankees losing Denbo? How much impact did he actually have on development? Or was it just good timing with Judge, Sanchez etc coming through the system?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:10
Yankees player dev has maybe been the best department in baseball for the last half decade. Just look at Rule 5 and minor league rule 5 results. They have too many arms.
Joe - Toronto
1:11
Is it realistic that any of the Blue Jays pitching prospects (Harris, Zeuch, Pearson, Green, Reid-Foley, Borucki, etc..) become better than a #4 or #5 level starter (or even that)
Eric A Longenhagen
1:12
I think those are most of their reasonably optimistic outcomes. SRF and Pearson have the best stuff of that group (Greene has a 70 fastball but I've been underwhelmed by the quality of his secondaries) but need to develop in other areas to separate themselves.
RSO
1:12
Billy McKinney had somewhat of a bounce-back year after falling from grace in 2016. Any chance he becomes an ML regular eventually?
Sean
1:14
Is the new Oscar Mercado real or fluke season ?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:15
I haven't really been a McKinney fan for a while now, but I can't just ignore what he did at Scranton and don't have to tell you that the ball and Yankee stadium might be enough to cure his ills entirely, even if he's the same guy I've been doubting for years.
1:16
Mercado I saw mid-year and though he looked like a bench OF but some think there's more there
David
1:16
Who is the Twins' best SS prospect: Polanco, Gordon, Lewis, Javier, other?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:16
Gordon, but only because I think Lewis is a CF
1:18
Okay, a few more minutes and then I must depart.
Bobert
1:18
What do you think about Yadier Alvarez?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:18
Still like him but was somewhat disappointed by his 2017.
William
1:19
Thoughts on Shed Long going forward ?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:19
Chance to be an avg regular. Still improving at 2B, could be a 40 doubles guy who runs well and plays up the middle.
Steve
1:20
Long-in-namen, where do you stand on NL vs AL rules my dude
Eric A Longenhagen
1:20
I'm anti-DH.
1:21
Vehemently.
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