Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 1/28/2020

Alas, today’s keeper-themed chat is complete. Check out the transcript.

3:56
Brad Johnson: Let’s start this ball rolling.

3:56
CC: Otto 5×5 – $8 Andre Vaughn a keep, cut, trade for anything of value, hold and trade later?

3:56
Brad Johnson: I don’t think he’s a cut unless you’re really hurting for money and can’t find a trade partner.

3:57
Brad Johnson: It’s not an ideal valuation

3:58
Brad Johnson: But he should also be a fast-mover so it’s not like you’re paying $8 now to keep Jasson Dominguez for his 2023 debut.

3:58
Kai: Rank the following pitchers as keepers? Luzardo ($8), Ohtani ($6), Lamet ($1)? Does one stand out as being a particularly better or worse deal?

3:59
Brad Johnson: We talking ottoneu? FGpts? Ohtani could be like a $70 player if everything breaks right.

3:59
Brad Johnson: If they’re all on your roster, you really ought to keep all of them.

3:59
Brad Johnson: I think I prefer Luzardo to Lamet although, the $7 discrepancy is enough to go the other way if you feel differently.

3:59
Samuel Seabury: In a league where OBP is swapped for AVG and K:BB for Saves, must keep 4 of these 6.  Which do you suggest?  Muncy at $15, Meadows at $10, K. Marte at $10, Giolito at $10, Paddack at $10 and Clevinger at $15?

4:00
Brad Johnson: I’d cut Muncy and one of the pitchers.

4:01
Brad Johnson: I’d have to research them more to choose but probably Giolito or Paddack. Pay attention to how they rate with K:BB. A good pitcher can be a monster in that format.

4:01
Mud: 8×8 16t h2h and i want Franco and whitley to be on my team all year. Should i hold oN to that feeling or change it

4:01
Brad Johnson: I don’t see an overwhelming need to cling to Whitley, but if you have him, I also wouldn’t be discarding him.

4:02
Brad Johnson: 8×8 is interesting as there legit aren’t 8 offensive or pitching categories that can coexist happily

4:02
Brad Johnson: Deepest I’ve managed without severe interactive effects is 7×7, and that has to be highly optimized.

4:03
Brad Johnson: So, in other words, you’re playing an extremely gameable format. You should identify precisely the best way to game those settings then trade your shiny stuff for game breaking monsters.

4:03
Rick: I just traded a $4 Villar for a $4 Sean Murphy and $3 Austin Hays in Ottoneu FanGraphs Points. Who got the better end of the deal?

4:04
Brad Johnson: Villar really ain’t much of anything in FGpts. Just a standard utility guy. Niko Goodrum. Murphy has some nice upside and Hays is a cheap backup with apparent playing time.

4:04
Brad Johnson: So I like the Murphy/Hays side more.

4:04
Slapshot: In a dynasty league, who would you value more as a keeper at catcher Francisco Mejia or Christian Vazquez?

4:04
Brad Johnson: Well obviously Mejia

4:04
Brad Johnson: Somebody telling you otherwise?

4:05
Dave: Hey Brad! I’m in a 10team dynasty, 5×5 scoring format. I’m trying to trade Ohtani for a 1B/2B player in a 1-1 or 2-2 (with lesser pairings) deal. What caliber of MLB ready player is a reasonable return for Ohtani from these positions? Thanks!

4:06
Brad Johnson: Just a general note first. These open ended questions are great, but they’re also slow to answer because I have to look up a lot of stuff.

4:06
Brad Johnson: Since I want to get to as many questions as possible, let’s try to put some constraints on these like “would you trade Ohtani for Anthony Rizzo”

4:07
Brad Johnson: Now, back to the question. Why are you trying to trade Ohtani in the year before we find out precisely how valuable a 2-way star might be? Is this Yahoo where he’s 2 players?

4:08
Brad Johnson: I would be asking for Cody Bellinger. Not really expecting to get him, but I’m not worried enough about Ohtani to walk away from that Top 1 upside.

4:08
Woodberry: Hey Brad, long time listener, first time caller.  16T H2H, keep 3 forever.  I just let Acuna go for a 1r (#5), two 3R, and a 4R.  I still have the Polar Bear, Bellinger and Mookie.  But I’m gutted by letting RA go.  Did I blow it?

4:09
Brad Johnson: That’s a tough blow. I would have tried to deal Alonso or Mookie of that group, but you clearly had to move one of them.

4:09
Brad Johnson: Sadly, those constraints are pretty difficult. At least you’ll get to load up on some early depth.

4:09
Brad Johnson: Should put you in a good position for 2020.

4:10
Birds: Is there any reason in standard 5×5 to avoid taking too many players from thesame team? Ive been finding twins constantly as the “best value” in my drafts

4:10
Brad Johnson: Not really. It adds a little volatility if the entire team turns sour or burns hot. But mostly it all washes out in the end.

4:10
Brad Johnson: In H2H, the volatility is felt a little more, but again, that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

4:11
Brad Johnson: In DFS, volatility is basically viewed as a positive.

4:11
Brad Johnson: I think you can argue both sides of the coin for season long. Might come down to management style.

4:11
Cazz Jhisholm: Hellloooo Brad. Jazz Chisholm as a fantasy prospect. What’s your take on him? Thanks!

4:11
Brad Johnson: He’s… complicated.

4:12
Brad Johnson: Extremely physically talented. So much swing and miss. Best outcome might be a more patient Javy Baez.

4:12
Brad Johnson: Median outcome is an infielding Michael Taylor.

4:13
Brad Johnson: Unlike Taylor, he’ll not be cheated for reps. So, that makes him a pretty nice asset in sufficiently deep leagues. To be sure, you can ignore him in 12-team mixed unless you’re rostering like 10+ minor leaguers.

4:14
youneverknow: 18 team keep forever. need to cut two of Morejon, Gonsolin, Bryse Wilson. who goes?

4:14
Brad Johnson: This is all #SameAssetClass for me

4:14
Brad Johnson: So go with who you like. Personally, my gut reaction is Morejon, but that’s not a well-researched impression.

4:15
Brad Johnson: I missed on Morejon in my dynasties so I haven’t had much cause to deep dive with my research.

4:15
Damomen: Do.you think Cease is a legit no 2 or better in roto going forward?

4:15
Brad Johnson: That’s a stretch outcome for him imo

4:15
Brad Johnson: Like a 90th to 110th percentile outcome.

4:16
Brad Johnson: I think he’s a passable, frustrating starter not unlike Vince Velasquez or perhaps an excellent reliever. Or maybe he just needs an Opener.

4:17
Brad Johnson: There’s certainly upside, but he has to improve.

4:17
P: Taillon will be abalible in our ottoneu draft this year. Do you have a good dollar value to put on a guy like that? Im feeling 10ish but that also feels high.

4:17
Brad Johnson: I’d be aiming more in the $1-4 range

4:17
Brad Johnson: I’m always the last guy picking $1 players at the end, and he’ll be on my target list.

4:17
AB: How about Christian Pache’s fantasy outlook over the next couple of years?

4:19
Brad Johnson: Another guy who brings to mind Michael Taylor due to physical ability and hefty whiff rates.

4:19
Brad Johnson: Kind of a Taylor-meets-Kiermaier profile

4:20
Brad Johnson: I’m thinking an eventual 4 WAR MLBer with a rocky transition to the majors and sparkling defense

4:20
Brad Johnson: The defense will ensure the bats gets the time to adjust. If you have him in deep dynasty, either sell high on the prospect ranking or dig in for the long haul. It’ll probably work out.

4:20
Brad Johnson: Drew Waters is not dissimilar btw.

4:20
Cubbie: Can i count on Nico Hoerner to be a passable MI in a 13 team league this year? or if you think his helium will never be higher should i sell him to a cubs fan in my league?

4:20
Brad Johnson: No, I don’t think so.

4:21
Brad Johnson: While he didn’t drown in his MLB debut, he was called upon by a club desperate for a miracle. I don’t think we can count on him to even start the season in the majors. He did look well overmatched at times.

4:22
Brad Johnson: Presently, it looks like they’ve tried to perch the door open, but he still has to walk through it with a solid spring.

4:22
Brad Johnson: Beyond that, his statistical profile really isn’t that interesting for 13-team mixed.

4:22
Brad Johnson: Freddy Galvis costs much less and probably outperforms him.

4:23
L. Scott: I love the quality start stat, but I hate the way it is currently configured.  6+ IP with 3 ER or less.  So, the pitcher who goes 9 IP with 4 ER has a lower ERA than the guy who goes 6 IP with 3 ER.  Shouldn’t the quality start definition be revised to 6+ IP with an ERA of 4.50 or less?

4:23
Brad Johnson: Yes

4:23
Brad Johnson: And by some resources, that IS how it’s defined.

4:23
Foghorn: What are your predictions of Dean Kremer for this season?  i’m gong to keep him in a 20man keep forever league …

4:24
Brad Johnson: Well the Orioles are el terrible so we’ll see him at some point if healthy.

4:24
Brad Johnson: He got blown up in a trial at Triple-A

4:25
Brad Johnson: And the AL East is hostile grounds. I completely agree with keeping him in a deep league like this, but I don’t think you should expect to ever use him in 2020.

4:25
Brad Johnson: Not cuz he won’t be there but because it’ll just be too damned dangerous.

4:25
BarryBondsJuicedForOurSins: How long until Clase and Munoz are closing?

4:26
Brad Johnson: Well Clase has Karinchak to battle too. I could see that bullpen turning into something Rays-like if they ever bother going away from Hand.

4:27
Brad Johnson: As good as Munoz looks, you’re basically hoping for an injury to Yates.

4:27
Brad Johnson: So while these are among the top non-closer stashes, the paths are a bit tortured.

4:27
Brad Johnson: This isn’t Aaron Bummer waiting for Alex Colome to get the hell out of the way.

4:28
Brad Johnson: Which is too bad because they’re a lot flashier than Bummer.

4:28
Chip: Who’s interesting for holds and K’s this year, beyond the obvious? Every season hotshot middle relievers emerge like Hader did in ’18.

4:28
Brad Johnson: Hit me again in about 2 or 3 weeks and I’ll be done my bullpen analysis.

4:28
Tommy Sells: What pitcher should i be targeting if I’m trying to trade Adam Eaton? Matt Boyd too light?

4:28
Brad Johnson: Not at all. Boyd’s a serious stretch.

4:29
Brad Johnson: Eaton is a nice core asset, but I’ve generally found nobody wants to trade *for* him

4:29
Brad Johnson: If he comes their way as trade ballast, nobody is going to complain.

4:29
Brad Johnson: So that might be something to keep in mind. Send Eaton+ for SP+

4:30
Matt: Thoughts on AJ Puk for 2020 and beyond? Think he can be a viable fantasy SP as soon as this season?

4:30
Brad Johnson: Definitely.

4:30
Brad Johnson: I’m not going to call him an ace or suggest you take him at ADP which is…

4:30
Brad Johnson: Oh, it’s 258

4:30
Brad Johnson: Take him at ADP

4:31
Brad Johnson: Let’s see. Tanaka is 233, Urquidy??? is 230, Lucchesi 225, Mikolas 224. I prefer Puk over them all.

4:31
Brad Johnson: I do like Tanaka at that value though.

4:32
Brad Johnson: I haven’t looked at this 200 range of ADP very closely. It’s all out of order imo.

4:32
Dynasty Owner: Where do you rank Ohtani in a dynasty league with daily moves (instead of weekly)?

4:32
Brad Johnson: Extremely high

4:32
Brad Johnson: In terms of marketability top 10 asset easy

4:32
Brad Johnson: In terms of actual expectations, probably around asset25

4:32
Brad Johnson: Lots of ways it doesn’t really work as hoped.

4:33
Brad Johnson: But if he’s even an average performer across 7 or so categories, that’s a monster.

4:33
Brad Johnson: So if he also has some standout categories, he’s starting to look Top 1. That’s the dream anyway.

4:33
Brad Johnson: It’s probably a pipe dream

4:34
Jack Rawlings: Do you believe in the juiced ball theory?  If so, who ultimately decides if the balls are to be juiced?  The commish?  The owners and the players union? I never understood how that works.

4:34
Brad Johnson: Intent has not been proven in this latest batch of juicy balls.

4:35
Brad Johnson: I’m inclined to believe the prevailing explanation. The league did quality control by improving the quality of the leather (smoothness) and making the construction more consistent (centered pill)

4:35
Brad Johnson: This had an externality of juicing the ball.

4:35
?: Are you in on Schwarber in OBP leagues? He’s somehow still so young and was pretty good last year as a whole

4:35
Brad Johnson: Yes, definitely in.

4:35
Brad Johnson: Not going nuts or anything, but he’s a nice core player.

4:35
DJ Tanner: Aquino’s draft stock plummeted with the Castellano signing correct? I was looking forward to grabbing him but not anymore.

4:36
Brad Johnson: Oh yea. Should have plummeted before as he already had to step over some guys to start daily.

4:36
DJ Tanner: Stashing rookie eligible guys to get free years in my upcoming MiLB draft. You gave me Clase > Karinchak last week. What about Solak and Hilliard? Both have some nice fantasy upside, both looking like they don’t have a definite starting spot though. Either excite you for a couple free seasons in 5×5 (OBP) 12 tm roto?

4:36
Brad Johnson: I prefer Solak. Hilliard seemingly has more roto upside if everything goes right.

4:36
Fantasy Baseball profiler: Thoughts on Joe Ross? Does he have a shot at holds or some wins at the 3-4 SP slot?

4:36
Brad Johnson: Bold!

4:37
Brad Johnson: I doubt he’s relieving.

4:37
Brad Johnson: He was actually a good starter down the stretch. I wrote about him yesterday here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/33465218

4:37
Brad Johnson: New curve ball seemed to give him life.

4:37
Fantasy Baseball profiler: Giovanny Gallegos. Breakout or Blowup, with save opportunities.

4:38
Brad Johnson: Breakout seems to be the prevailing bet.

4:38
Brad Johnson: I like him. Relievers are notoriously fickle though.

4:38
Fantasy Baseball profiler: Could John Gant find a way to saves this year?

4:38
Brad Johnson: Seems like a third or fifth choice tbh

4:38
Brad Johnson: He’s more of a multi-inning, spot-start guy to me.

4:38
AB: is it too early in ottoneu for guys like Marco Luciano and Julio Rodriguez? I’m a first time player in this format and inherited a messy team, which i promptly blew up for young big leaguers and prospects. I know i won’t be too competitive this year, especially pitching-wise, but I wanted to put my own blueprint on the team. Is loading up on prospects and hopefully trading a few for pitching as my team becomes more competitive a reasonable strategy? thx and sorry for the essay

4:38
Brad Johnson: Not if you get them for $1 or $2

4:39
Brad Johnson: Otherwise, they’ll get pretty costly as they catch stray arb dollars in the lead up to their debut.

4:39
Brad Johnson: And if they’re delayed at all by injury or tepid performance, that only adds to the cost.

4:40
tacopocket: hey brad.  agonizing over my last keeper.  please help.  12 man 5X5 roto auction league ($300 at auction).   $19 villar, $32 rendon or $41 story?   For reference, a first round hitter like story will go for around $45-50

4:40
Brad Johnson: that IS a difficult final trio. You must have some amazing keeps. I think you go by your needs.

4:41
Brad Johnson: If it’s speed with a splash of power, Villar. If it’s AVG and run production with a bit of power, Rendon. If it’s I NEED EVERYTHING then Story.

4:42
Brad Johnson: Villar has the most surplus potential. Rendon is the safest choice, especially if you aren’t fretting about SB.

4:42
Donnie: Think Carlson cracks the starting outfield for the Cards this year?

4:42
Brad Johnson: At some point. Not early on.

4:42
Bummer: You brought him up – how much do you like him? I have him in a saves + holds dynasty league and I think he’s a relatively valuable reliever

4:42
Brad Johnson: I like him a lot as a sort of Zack Britton wannabe.

4:43
Brad Johnson: btw, if you’re spamming questions and I’m not responding, that means I’m either too far in the past or I skipped over them while skimming to the present.

4:43
Brad Johnson: I get hundreds of questions and can’t touch every topic.

4:44
PB: Take a flyer on kopech for 2020?

4:44
Brad Johnson: Yes. A flier is appropriate. I’m not ready to lead the bandwagon just yet, but I will reserve a seat.

4:44
Tony Z: 2020: Luzardo vs McKay?

4:44
Brad Johnson: Easy Luzardo for me.

4:44
tom: how does it feel to be public enemy #1 of NFBC?

4:44
Brad Johnson: Pretty good! They’re a surly bunch huh?

4:45
Brad Johnson: tbf, only like 3 or 4 people gave me any crap. One of them used 2 screen names.

4:46
macarina: MITHC. Do you like the show or naw?

4:46
Brad Johnson: Haven’t gotten around to watching any of it. Not a compelling premise.

4:46
Brad Johnson: I like full fledged fantasy not re-cast reality.

4:46
?: What about Joey Gallo

4:46
Brad Johnson: He’s amazing

4:46
Jimmy: Keep 1: Kimbrel, Hansel Robles or Julio Urias.

4:46
Brad Johnson: Urias.

4:46
Brad Johnson: Very easy choice imo

4:47
Dougward: Now that it has been a few weeks …. Mathew Liberatore’s move to St. Louis …. do you see that as a positive move or would he have been better going forward had the trade not occurred?

4:47
Brad Johnson: So, anytime you see a touted prospect moved in this sort of mid-tier, shuffle assets kind of trade, it makes me (and everyone) question if we’re overtouting the prospect

4:48
Brad Johnson: On the flip side of the coin, the Cardinals are much cleaner org for Lib to rise through

4:48
Brad Johnson: The Rays go nuts on asset management. It’s frustrating to watch.

4:48
P: Best draft day snack?

4:48
Brad Johnson: Beer washed down with whiskey

4:48
CubFan: How high are you on Luzardo this year? He carries a $3 salary in a 12 team AL only 5×5 H2H keeper league. $260 team salary on auction day.

4:49
Brad Johnson: Like $12-$18 range in AL Only?

4:49
Brad Johnson: I have trouble firing off Only valuations without a lot of refining

4:49
Brad Johnson: As the player pool constricts, valuation becomes more of a real, game-able thing.

4:50
Brad Johnson: When you’re playing a 12-team mixed, it almost doesn’t matter what you pay for anything as long as you’re not doing anything ludicrous.

4:50
Brad Johnson: In any case, a $3 Luzardo is a fantasy get

4:50
P: Any shot at Pomeranz clsing this year?

4:51
Brad Johnson: Unlikely but not impossible.

4:51
Brad Johnson: That’s a Yates is hurt or blew up scenario where they go with paid vet over Munoz

4:51
Brad Johnson: It’s plausible. Like 10-20% to happen for at least a couple weeks.

4:51
Tony Z: Which if these will have the best 2020: Ryan Mohntcastle,  Evan White or Nick Solak?

4:51
Brad Johnson: Gimme Solak for 2020

4:52
Andrew: What do you expect from Griffin Canning this season?  His swinging strike numbers were outstanding, but definitely tailed off, plus the injury risk. Is it too bullish to hope for a mid tier SP performance?

4:52
Brad Johnson: I don’t think that’s too bullish. Basically my median expectation.

4:52
Brad Johnson: Some upside for more. Some floor for less.

4:52
Adam: Inheriting team in NL Only Keeper League this year. Any general advice?

4:52
Brad Johnson: Scroll back a little to my mini-rant about figuring out values and trying to game the playerverse.

4:53
Brad Johnson: I’m not polished enough on 2020 Only yet to offer much more. You gotta do the homework.

4:53
P: Stanton=Soler without the name dirving up price this year?

4:53
Brad Johnson: I’m not here for this take.

4:54
Brad Johnson: Gimme Stanton 10 times out of 10. I feel no urge to diversify.

4:54
diadem: in 4×4 bagging a category is certain death. Is bagging a category in 5×5 a viable strategy?

4:54
Brad Johnson: Well, I’ve seen it work.

4:54
Brad Johnson: I don’t really recommend doing it intentionally

4:55
Brad Johnson: Sometimes you might realize in July that you’re better off not chasing any more SB. Or those backup closers you thought would turn into saves did not but you’re contending anyway.

4:55
Tulo: Would you trade tulo and CC for yelich.

4:55
Brad Johnson: I would.

4:55
Brad Johnson: Flip it around though…

4:55
Brad Johnson: Not so much

4:56
P: Do you start to recognize user names after a while and lean towards answering Questions of Repeat participants?

4:56
Brad Johnson: Not precisely.

4:56
Brad Johnson: Some users happen to format in a way that catches my eye

4:57
Brad Johnson: And I tend to settle in to a space in the submissions for 10 or 15 minutes before moving on so I sometimes answer multiple from the same person by accident.

4:57
Brad Johnson: My selections are almost subconscious.

4:57
: I guess people get defensive though

4:57
Brad Johnson: this is re: the NFBC stuff. And yes. This is the metaphor I’ve settled on.

4:57
Brad Johnson: They think I’ve called their baby ugly

4:57
Brad Johnson: Nobody likes that.

4:58
Brad Johnson: What I actually said was “you have a very fine baby. But I don’t like babies. I find them uninteresting. And they cost a lot of money. But your baby is the best baby!”

4:58
Brad Johnson: I like this metaphor because it also works literally 🙂

4:59
Smith: How should I feel about Nick Senzel in semi-deep h2h dynasty league right now? His keeper salary is 5% of my draft budget. Felt like a coin-flip before the Castellanos signing. Now it feels like he’s cuttable.

4:59
tmh198: What becomes of Nick Senzel considering Cinic’s logjam in the OF? If he’s not traded does he have a full-time spot in the neup or is he limited to 350-400 ABs? You in on him this year?

4:59
Brad Johnson: 2 back to back Senzel questions. Been waiting for this.

5:00
Brad Johnson: To me, he looks like a utility guy for them

5:01
Brad Johnson: I think there’s been some seriously inflated expectations for Senzel for fantasy purposes so I would take this opportunity as an excuse to “sell low” (which just means you’re willing to sell at full price rather than extract extra rent.)

5:01
Roger: $32 Benintendi in FGPts.  Keep or cut?

5:01
Brad Johnson: That is going to depend on the surrounding cast

5:02
Brad Johnson: Never feels great to keep a guy who fell short of his price last season but projects to exceed it this year.

5:02
Brad Johnson: In a vacuum, that’s a keep. Or at least a trade for like a $4 Max Fried dart throw.

5:02
tmh198: Will Joey Bart or Alex Kirilloff see the majors in 2020?

5:02
Brad Johnson: Kirilloff seems to have a goodly chance.

5:03
Brad Johnson: Catchers tend to move a little slower. Lemme check up on Bart.

5:03
Brad Johnson: Bart probably repeats at Double-A to start. His performance will dictate if he has a shot for a late-season debut.

5:04
Brad Johnson: Remember, the Giants aren’t playing for anything so unless they’re surprise contending late in the summer, they have every reason to hold Bart out until mid-April 2021.

5:04
Brad Johnson: And the timeline should be very defensible.

5:04
Beets: are most fantasy leagues upping roster size to 26 this season?

5:05
Brad Johnson: I don’t think that’s really a thing for us.

5:05
Brad Johnson: It might subtly affect the way we play, but not the basic formats for how we play.

5:05
joshu: Despite my best efforts, my head to head league has HLD and SV as two separate counting stats. Are Emilio Pagán’s peripherals good enough to justify keeping him as a closer spec with holds upside? Or should I wake up and accept that RP is just too volatile, especially where the Rays are concerned?

5:06
Brad Johnson: Without more info, I’ll say that Pagan is pretty good and should compile both saves and holds.

5:06
mark: I picked up a fixer-upper team for kicks – in no small part because of a cheap Wander Franco on the roster. What’s the soonest I can reasonably project him to produce in the show? 2022?

5:06
Brad Johnson: I’m interested to see how the Rays handle Franco. I imagine they will be opening long term contract negotiations over next winter.

5:07
Brad Johnson: If they can get that nine or 10 year pre-debut deal locked in, we might see him for 2021.

5:07
Brad Johnson: Hell, they could even bring that forward to 2020 if they think he can help them in the playoffs.

5:08
Brad Johnson: But it all depends on them landing the extension first.

5:08
Brad Johnson: If Wander is opposed to extending, that pushes him back to an early 2022 debut.

5:08
Brad Johnson: Time to start wrapping up

5:08
Andrew: Any profound wisdom on Royce Lewis?  He struggled, but is up to AA. Is he worth drafting in a keeper league with limited rosters (5 bench, no minor league spots)?

5:09
Brad Johnson: He’s still quite good. Don’t let the struggling worry you too much. He was obviously one of the best players in the AFL along with Vidal Brujan.

5:09
tmh198: Whitley, Mize, Manning longterm..

5:09
Brad Johnson: Same asset class. I like Manning most I think but you can shrug and pick any

5:09
Jake: How much of Josh Rojas’ Otto value went out the window with the Marte trade?

5:10
Brad Johnson: He’s a $1 player now

5:10
Brad Johnson: Was a… $3 player before?

5:10
Brad Johnson: At least in FGpts

5:10
Brad Johnson: He was already pushed into utility work. Now he’s probably bumped to Triple-A.

5:10
Brad Johnson: And his speed doesn’t help in FGpts.

5:10
Brad Johnson: (much)

5:10
tmh198: Scott Kingery…20/20 potential?

5:11
Brad Johnson: It’s there.

5:11
Brad Johnson: I would like to see him polish some of the rough edges.

5:11
Rennie Stennett: Who are some of your top middle to late round SP picks- i’m hearing lots of chatter about Urias and Disco.

5:11
Brad Johnson: Well we talked about Puk earlier who I like a lot as a ceiling play

5:12
Brad Johnson: I’m scrolling through the names after Disco, and I’m not liking what I see

5:12
Brad Johnson: Way the hell past him is Anibal.

5:13
Brad Johnson: I’m still driving that bandwagon.

5:13
Brad Johnson: In the deep weeds, I like Tyler Mahle as a dart-throw sneaky-upside play

5:13
Ryan Klesko: I need to keep 2 of Soroka ($4), Woodruff ($5), Luis Robert ($5), Hiura ($5), Glasnow ($12). $260 auction, 6×6 H2H with OBP for AVG, plus OPS and QS. What do you think?

5:14
Brad Johnson: I think I feel sorry for you.

5:14
Brad Johnson: It must crush your soul to cut Hiura, Robert, and Woodruff.

5:15
Brad Johnson: The W and QS doublepump really drives SP value forward. Robert and Hiura are both iffy as OBP producers.

5:15
Brad Johnson: Gotta run. Good game folks





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