Kyle Boddy solicited videos of guys who wanted a chance on Nov 9th. Today he did a follow up. Wasn't just about the Reds but did state:
"This is relevant once again with all the free agent pros throwing bullpens.
Our organization has already signed two people off bullpens from this information from November 9th. We might sign more. But not if you cannot get me valid data and good video.
Help me help you."
"I can only tell you how we do it. The video/data gets you past the door. Then
@ericjagers
and I recommend to our Pro Scouting Director, or vice versa.
We talk, figure out where the player fits best, then do due diligence (makeup etc), and go from there."
"I can only speak for the #Reds, but PD/Scouting has been an insanely collaborative effort, with scouting analysts hired to specifically help be the conduit. It's easy now for coordinators to talk to Directors, but come the spring and loads of amateur work... we'll all be buried."