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Anthony 2:27 Eric said yesterday he'd mock Swaggerty at 2 today. Assuming you've heard the same, is that a reflection on Swaggerty's reputation in the scouting community improving or just that the Giants like him more than most? Kiley McDaniel 2:28 I mean he was hitting poorly when I saw him and a little after that, while he's now hitting better, so I guess he's seen a little more positively, but teams are still largely having trouble clearly saying which of those three (and some toss Bart in that group) that they prefer, so it isn't a wild swing, more than we've heard SF prefers him over Bohm (and we already reported they won't take Madrigal).

Neat. I'd be okay with that.

Kiley chat in 30. Ask away. https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/kiley-mcdaniel-chat-4-16-18/

You sure have a thing for player comps don't you?

He's been so inconsistent velocity-wise. While I think the chance is close to nil that they select a prep arm at 4, I would much prefer Carter Stewart at this point. That curveball and it's spin rate is just hngh.

Adolfo homer.

2 errors behind him and a passed ball already in the first inning for Cease.

Altuve?

Actually, in last week's Kiley/Longenhagen mock, they suggest that he might be their top choice. 4. Chicago White Sox – Travis Swaggerty, CF, South Alabama The White Sox are also on all three of the top college bats (Bohm, Madrigal, Swaggerty), and it sounds like they’ll take the one who gets to them here. We’re also not sure how Chicago stacks up those bats, but there’s some belief that they have Madrigal tops amongst the three. McClanahan has been mentioned as an option here, but he’s faded the last few weeks.

On Moncada, I think I'd favor the move to 3B. Center field experiment sure would be interesting though. Starting to get more and more on board with Madrigal.

Buehrleseque 1:03 Could Madrigal capably handle SS or is significantly better suited for SS? Eric A Longenhagen 1:03 He can handle it but I'd leave him at 2B

Brad 1:04 If the White Sox draft Nick Madrigal at 1-4 this year, where does he play once he gets to the majors? Does he push Moncada off of 2B to 3B? Would he get the Scott Kingery treatment? Does he get reps in center? Eric A Longenhagen 1:04 Madrigal > Moncada at 2B and it's not close 1:05 I'd run Moncada around in CF

Randy 12:51 Mize seems to be a bit underwhelming as a 1-1 compared to the likes of Cole, Strasburg, and Price. Have you heard anyone else mentioned as the #1 talent (not as the potential #1 pick)? Eric A Longenhagen 12:52 Agree. I think Madrigal is the best guy independent of injury.

I worry about the hit tool and the strikeout propensity with Bart. Pretty much similar concerns as Swaggerty with the White Sox developing him as a hitter. Though the defense acumen sounds glowing. He's an interesting one.

Or Madrigal. I'm really starting to favor him. I'm a proponent of BPA, but I keep coming back to "where does he fit exactly?" How do we convert him to catcher?

I'm kind of with you. I like Swaggerty, but I just don't trust the Sox developing him.

Aw Generic deleted his post.

All you G! I should pay attention to this meeting I'm in anyways.

Longenhagen prospects/draft chat: https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/eric-longenhagen-prospects-chat-on-short-rest/ Also: Greg 12:02 Any new draft buzz in the top 10 since your updated list and mock? Eric A Longenhagen 12:02 I think we'd mock Swaggerty #2

Unfortunately both of them are pretty subpar as catchers. I wonder if the Sox are thinking about Bart at all.

This is correct and has been my approach thus far. I've mostly been staying out of gamethreads because of the meltdowns from people who think for some reason we would be contending this year. Gio though. Never expected this.

I can't remember the last good curve he's thrown. It might have been in spring training. Not going to make it very far with absolutely no command and no out-pitch. I certainly expected struggles with the young pitching staff, but Gio has been absolutely bewildering and frustrating.

Perhaps, Giolito just isn't a major league caliber pitcher.