Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 4/16/2019
Here is today’s chat transcript.
| 3:57 |
: Alrighty, we’ll get started in a few moments |
| 4:01 |
: Brian Dozier: Slow April per usual, or is he still hurt? |
| 4:01 |
: I’m going to go with neither. His peripherals look dead and toasted |
| 4:01 |
: But I think he’s healthy |
| 4:02 |
: Thanks for your insight Brad. AL, 10-team 4 x 4 league. I’ve got Dylan Cease ($1), Sean Murphy($3) and Daz Cameron ($4) on my reserve. Can I reasonably expect to see them in the majors by the All-Star break, and which do you think might make the best bait? |
| 4:02 |
: Murphy is the likeliest to make the majors this season imo |
| 4:02 |
: lemme look at Cease again to remind myself of his timeline. |
| 4:03 |
: He might see some time too. There’s not a lot of advantage to over-managing a 23-year-old pitcher’s service time |
| 4:04 |
: Get him through the Super 2 deadline maybe? Might not even wait that long, although the White Sox have a history of carefully managing their assets. |
| 4:04 |
: Vlad gets called up 4/23 so his first game is at home right? RIGHT? (Oh god, we have to wait longer don’t we?) |
| 4:04 |
: I honestly don’t know. You could be on to something. |
| 4:04 |
: If you had to pick one, which is more likely ERA/WHIP for Kershaw — 2.10/0.88 or 3.06/1.08? |
| 4:04 |
: Definitely the higher |
| 4:05 |
: Even that’s a 70th percentile outcome |
| 4:05 |
: You’re shooting for a 3.60 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, strikeout per inning, and a high W% |
| 4:05 |
: Even that’s a rosy estimate |
| 4:06 |
: Kluber or Corbin ROS? 5×5 Roto |
| 4:06 |
: As of today, I want Corbin |
| 4:06 |
: Well, as of all time since last August or so |
| 4:06 |
: Carlos Rodon? You a believer he could finally reach the potential? Would you trade Minter for him to find out? |
| 4:07 |
: I’m not a huge Rodon believer at this juncture, but I’m also not sure Minter is healthy. He’s not inducing whiffs and his velo is a little down |
| 4:08 |
: So I’d make the trade unless you have a lot of SP or no RP depth |
| 4:08 |
: Hey Brad, I’m looking to fill a UTIL spot in 10-team roto, standard 5 categories plus OBP. I’m last in SB but will Hamilton or Peraza be too much of a drag on rate stats to warrant a pickup? I could punt SB and just grab one of Vogelbach, Wong, J Polanco or Yandy Diaz. Any preference? |
| 4:08 |
: For the short term, I’d do with Polanco |
| 4:09 |
: Better ROS (H2H points, Ks don’t count): Brian Dozier, Belt, Zimmerman or Christian Walker? |
| 4:09 |
: Gimme Belt and ZIm |
| 4:09 |
: Tim Anderson and Yoan Moncada are raking. The Sox are still pretty bad, but this has to be encouraging, no? |
| 4:10 |
: I’d love to say yes… |
| 4:11 |
: I’m just not seeing much to be encouraged about in the peripherals. Anderson still has ridiculously bad discipline and bad contact outcomes |
| 4:12 |
: Moncada’s numbers are slightly more contradictory which is a good thing if you’re looking to be optimistic |
| 4:12 |
: But I’m pretty sure he’s roughly the same guy as last season. Which wasn’t a bad thing… |
| 4:12 |
: I’ve been offered Soto for Mondesi in a dynasty league. I believe in Soto 1000% more than Mondesi this year and in the future. But. I’m competitive this year and don’t want to take the hit in steals. If I can claim The Dentist off waivers to make up some of the shortfall, should I do it? |
| 4:13 |
: Unless this is a ridiculously shallow dynasty, it’s really difficult to pass up Soto. |
| 4:13 |
: I think you do it and figure out the consequences later. |
| 4:14 |
: Soto should be an asset for 12 years. Even if Mondesi improbably outperforms Soto this year, his career outlook is a fraction of Soto’s |
| 4:14 |
: Any path to 12-team mixed league relevance for J.D. Davis? His statcast metrics are off the charts, but the Mets seem to have a ton of viable pieces. |
| 4:14 |
: Yea, he has to crack the daily lineup |
| 4:14 |
: They like him a lot |
| 4:15 |
: So we’re probably waiting for an injury because of their depth |
| 4:15 |
: Pick one of the three closers here in a weekly moves league: Pedro Strop (Morrow’s return?), Will Smith (could be traded?), Jeremy Jeffress (injury?). |
| 4:15 |
: Smith |
| 4:15 |
: Revisit if traded |
| 4:15 |
: I’d rather have the actually good closer |
| 4:15 |
: and maybe lose him later |
| 4:16 |
: I lost Clevinher in a 14 team league. Instead of a crappy starter, picked up Stephenson and Buttrey. You like the middle relief strategy? Seems like lower end starters are all time bombs |
| 4:16 |
: I especially like Buttrey who I think will save upwards of 20 games |
| 4:16 |
: Is Aguilar back to a Qaud-A hitter? I haven’t moved him yet, but I’m not encouraged by the last half of last season and the start this year. |
| 4:16 |
: Sure looks like he’s been figured out |
| 4:16 |
: Solve the equation Matt Chapman + _________= Jose Ramirez |
| 4:16 |
: Charlie Morton? |
| 4:17 |
: I assume the premise is to actually buy low? |
| 4:17 |
: Chapman is a goodly chunk of the way there. Projects for more HR. It’s the steals where Ramirez distances himself from Chapman |
| 4:17 |
: What’s your interest level in Martin Perez after his velocity gains remained after his first start? Is he a speculative add in a 12 team mixed? |
| 4:18 |
: 12-mixed is pretty shallow Perez. You’re hoping to use him as a streamer there |
| 4:18 |
: Can stash until you have a better option though |
| 4:18 |
: Drop Trevor May for Buttrey in a 12 team mixed dynasty that counts saves? |
| 4:18 |
: Yes |
| 4:19 |
: What fly do you recommend for Silver Perch? |
| 4:19 |
: Bryan Flynn is the closest I have to a fly. |
| 4:19 |
: JDDavis or Sano? |
| 4:20 |
: Well, Sano is going to play daily when he’s back |
| 4:20 |
: but could be super rusty. The smart play is probably Sano, but you could make yourself look really smart by betting on Davis instead! |
| 4:21 |
: They’re probably not as far apart as their name recognition would suggest |
| 4:21 |
: Injuries are the worst. |
| 4:21 |
: Indeed. Except for good pitchers bombing everybody’s stats everywhere. |
| 4:21 |
: At the end of the year Austin Meadows will have played himself into a top 3 rounds fantasy player. True or false? |
| 4:21 |
: I think false |
| 4:21 |
: Only because its sooo hard to produce that kind of value |
| 4:22 |
: The best outcome feels like Michael Conforto minus some HR and plus some SB |
| 4:22 |
: And Conforto wasn’t even always picked in the top 100 this draft season |
| 4:22 |
: What do you think of Kikuchi? A hold in a 13 teamer? |
| 4:22 |
: Probably stuck with him |
| 4:23 |
: Look to sell if he ever heats up enough to induce a nibble |
| 4:23 |
: I think he’ll be used too unusually to provide much fantasy value |
| 4:23 |
: Would you do Muncy and Wade Davis for Nola? My replacement 3b would be waiver wire fodder but feel like this is a good deal (despite Snell, Sevy, Clev on the IL) |
| 4:24 |
: This is… difficult. I like the buy low idea on Nola, but there’s a chance he’s hurt as it is. And turning Muncy into a Jung Ho Kang or worse looks painful |
| 4:25 |
: I’d need to know more about the replacement for Muncy, your SV depth, etc. |
| 4:25 |
: So you have no hope for Dozier ROS? You said he’s healthy, and he’s “only” 31. The periphs are terrible, but how does one forget how to hit, if he’s healthy? |
| 4:25 |
: I wouldn’t say there’s no hope |
| 4:25 |
: But I don’t see any profit to waiting on him in shallow formats. |
| 4:25 |
: Tatis currently has a .348 BABIP. That’s likely high, but he has ran decently high in the minors…think that AVG is relatively sustainable as a Jose Ramirez replacement? |
| 4:26 |
: I think the league will adjust. But he forces things to happen with his legs. That’s why the minor league BABIP is high |
| 4:26 |
: That usually doesn’t transfer to the majors |
| 4:27 |
: One reason is the level of effort required isn’t sustainable over years of 162 game seasons |
| 4:27 |
: Part with a $10 Tatis (can keep 3 years then extend) for a $42 deGrom if it really improves my chances at a title this year? |
| 4:27 |
: I’d ask a little more. Unless it’s like 10 or 12 team. I’m assuming a deeper format. |
| 4:27 |
: What’s your level of concern for slow-starting Nola? Syndergaard? |
| 4:27 |
: I’m a little more worried about Nola than Syndergaard |
| 4:28 |
: But! You can find me saying Thor is overhyped in roughly 50 articles |
| 4:28 |
: I think he’s pitching to his talent right now |
| 4:28 |
: Nola’s command is missing |
| 4:28 |
: and that’s an actual concern |
| 4:29 |
: Who’d you rather have ROS in 12 team AL only….Jose Ramirez or Bregman? Both go back into the 2020 draft. |
| 4:29 |
: Personally, I prefer Ramirez |
| 4:29 |
: Which enormous human has the better 2019 at the plate: Franmil Reyes or Yandy Diaz? |
| 4:29 |
: Franmil is my bet |
| 4:29 |
: Though I have Yandy in a bet to outperform Jake Bauers |
| 4:30 |
: So I’m not out on him either. |
| 4:30 |
: Do you buy the early-season hype on Vogelbach? No one expects him to keep up this pace, but with his power and batting eye, is it likely that he emerges as a star this season? |
| 4:30 |
: No. |
| 4:30 |
: Star is FAR too strong a word. |
| 4:30 |
: Was Adam Lind a star? |
| 4:31 |
: And to be clear, I’m not really comping them in terms of skill set, but they’re probably a similar asset class. |
| 4:31 |
: 12 team mixed, last in saves at the moment. Am I okay with Neris, Minter, Morrow or should I make a move? |
| 4:31 |
: Keep working the wire |
| 4:31 |
: No sense lighting value on fire by trading for saves |
| 4:31 |
: So many come down the pipe for free |
| 4:31 |
: Is David Peralta underrated? |
| 4:31 |
: Quite possibly |
| 4:32 |
: His profile is weird in that I wouldn’t expect him to succeed at the rate he does. |
| 4:32 |
: For now, I’m shrugging and calling him an outlier |
| 4:32 |
: speaking of Jake Bauers… what did I draft him for again? |
| 4:32 |
: I don’t know |
| 4:32 |
: At least a year early… |
| 4:32 |
: He might wake up later |
| 4:33 |
: what range of SP should conforto generate in a trade… strasburg type SP? |
| 4:33 |
: Yes |
| 4:33 |
: Kershaw or Taillon? |
| 4:33 |
: Honestly, Taillon |
| 4:33 |
: Pretty similar though. Taillon just happens to have better recent health |
| 4:33 |
: Is Votto done as a 25+ HR guy? |
| 4:34 |
: I thought he’d bounce this year. So far, he’s the only guy hitting fly balls but NOT hitting home runs (5.6% HR/FB |
| 4:34 |
: On a career high 48.6% FB% |
| 4:35 |
: Per FanGraphs metrics, he has 0 soft hit balls |
| 4:35 |
: I dunno, I’m buying |
| 4:35 |
: Very low mind you |
| 4:35 |
: Deep dynasty, couldn’t pull the trigger on sending my Juan Soto + top 10 prospect + top 25 pitcher for Jose ramirez. Did I screw this up? |
| 4:35 |
: Not at all |
| 4:35 |
: Should be Ramirez plus those things for Soto |
| 4:35 |
: I need K’s and I have Brad Hand as my closer, so, do you like this trade |
| 4:36 |
: I have a team named Brad’s Hand |
| 4:36 |
: It’s a pun with layers. Some of them gross. |
| 4:36 |
: Bryant + Kikuchi for Snell. Which side do you like better? |
| 4:37 |
: Without the toe injury, Snell |
| 4:37 |
: Push, I’ll say |
| 4:37 |
: I know he’s only supposed to miss one start, but you never know |
| 4:37 |
: Speaking of Votto, his K rate is at 22% up from 11% in 2017. He’s about to hit 60 PA’s. Is this the new normal? |
| 4:37 |
: None of this is normal. He’s trying shit. |
| 4:37 |
: We’ll see what he learns along the way. |
| 4:37 |
: Say I want to trade a scuffling Aguilar for a struggling pitcher (I have a surplus of bats – 5×5 12 tms). Any buy-low SPs you would target in about the Aguilar range? |
| 4:38 |
: You’re probably looking Yu Darvish/Nick Pivetta types |
| 4:38 |
: Yuck. |
| 4:38 |
: You’re better off working the waiver wire imo |
| 4:38 |
: So I need strikeouts, and I already own brad hand with Cody Allen , that being said, what do you think of Mazara and Matthew Boyd for Cody Allen and Kevin Kiermaier? |
| 4:38 |
: You’re getting Mazara and Boyd? Go do it. |
| 4:39 |
: Allen ain’t keeping that job and KK is a fantasy patch |
| 4:39 |
: I’m in a FIP and wOBA/WRC+ based points league. Should I sell low on Votto or Sell high on Moncada/Carlos Santana? |
| 4:39 |
: I’d sell high on Moncada. I bet you can stoke a good bidding war. |
| 4:39 |
: Keep Votto. |
| 4:39 |
: Why do the Rangers and Rockies hate their own prospects? Forsythe and Reynolds.. really? Give Calhoun and Hampton/Tapia some run and see what you got! |
| 4:40 |
: Calhoun doesn’t have a defensive position, and he’s not an especially good hitter either. |
| 4:40 |
: Though I do want to see him set free because he’s almost Willians shaped |
| 4:41 |
: Drafted Tyler White but he isn’t playing. Keep stashing him or just drop him and cut my losses. 12-team league |
| 4:41 |
: Cut your losses |
| 4:41 |
: I say with great sadness |
| 4:41 |
: White was one of my sleepers for this season |
| 4:42 |
: Adam Frazier playable in a 12 team H2H? I’ve rostered Cano and Dozier and you know how that’s going. Chris Taylor is also available. Worth a gamble? |
| 4:42 |
: Definitely, good leadoff hitter. Frazier over Taylor. Taylor is barely playing. |
| 4:42 |
: Thanks Brad! Who takes down the NL EAST? |
| 4:42 |
: Hard for me to bet against the Phillies right now. Of all the teams in the division, they’re the only ones with depth at every position. |
| 4:43 |
: The other rosters have much more fragility. |
| 4:43 |
: I need Brad Hand and have K’s as my closer, so, do you like this trade? |
| 4:43 |
: Tricking me with nonsense! |
| 4:44 |
: How much are we buying Freddy Galvis and his change in approach? |
| 4:44 |
: About 2% |
| 4:44 |
: Not even the extra 2% |
| 4:44 |
: What’s your take on Anthony Alford? Hot spring, yo-yoed to start the season, now looks cold in AAA and Jays did not bring him up post-Pillar. Service time not an issue, no injury; he’s no spring chicken. Is this just a matter of getting him more AAA at bats (that would mean Jays are worried he will be overmatched at MLB). Do you see any window to a near-term callup, and once he is up, what do you project? |
| 4:44 |
: Alford profiles as a fifth outfielder. Huge contact issues. |
| 4:45 |
: Josh Bell or Luke Voit? |
| 4:45 |
: Voit |
| 4:45 |
: Pick a 5×5 ottoneu stash – brinson or ian happ |
| 4:45 |
: I’d stash Happ |
| 4:45 |
: Are you buying Hunter Dozier? |
| 4:45 |
: Yes |
| 4:45 |
: Yandy Diaz or Hunter Dozier? |
| 4:45 |
: Dozier higher ceiling, Diaz higher floor |
| 4:45 |
: Can he actually breakout? Obviously not 0.35 era but… |
| 4:45 |
: Yes, it’s possible |
| 4:45 |
: I’m worried about Charlie Blackmon, are you? |
| 4:46 |
: I mean, I’m worried he’s 32. |
| 4:46 |
: But he’ll hit 25ish HR with nice 5-cat numbers |
| 4:46 |
: How would you rank Kikuchi, Cahill, and Merrill Kelly? |
| 4:46 |
: Reverse order |
| 4:46 |
: Start Pivetta tonight or keep him on the bench? Already off to a bad start with Syndergaard yesterday |
| 4:46 |
: BENCH |
| 4:47 |
: Josh Bell seems to be punishing the ball. What do you think his absolute upside is? |
| 4:47 |
: A good Brandon Belt season? |
| 4:47 |
: His power is a little iffy for his park. He’d be a gem in Cincinnati |
| 4:47 |
: Which side do you like more? Freeman and Kikuchi for Votto and James Paxton? |
| 4:47 |
: EZ Freeman |
| 4:47 |
: Look at Franmil Reyes’ batted ball data and plate discipline. He has the looks of a star in the making….no? |
| 4:48 |
: That’s in the solution set, yes |
| 4:48 |
: It’s not can’t miss |
| 4:48 |
: But there’s a reason the Padres are going to make sure he gets enough action to show up |
| 4:48 |
: Am I nuts for thinking Alonso nearly matches Nelson Cruz in production at util slot this year? |
| 4:49 |
: No, I have Alonso hitting more HR than Cruz in this week’s Homer Report on Rotoworld. |
| 4:49 |
: (ran on Saturday) |
| 4:49 |
: And the Mets lineup is better than the Twins |
| 4:49 |
: DeShields was cut last week. %of FAAB that seems reasonable to acquire him? I sure could use the steals … |
| 4:49 |
: 6.5%? This is a situation I’d never win. |
| 4:49 |
: It’s a one category temp patch who will probably later lose his job. |
| 4:50 |
: Domingo Santana in dynasty? |
| 4:50 |
: Hold |
| 4:50 |
: Too late to buy |
| 4:50 |
: You adding Jordan Lyles in a 12 teamer? Has he done anything to take a legitimate step forward? |
| 4:50 |
: He took the step forward last year, it just didn’t entirely materialize in his stat line |
| 4:51 |
: He’s somewhere in the band of last 5 permanently owned SP to top 15 waiver streamers |
| 4:51 |
: I’m worried about his velo being down 1.5 mph though |
| 4:51 |
: So I still consider him a streamer |
| 4:51 |
: 15 team roto and I’m chasing saves. Either Bradley or Seranthony worth hanging onto or should I move on to others closer in line or in less stable situations? |
| 4:52 |
: Keep em unless you can spec on Jimenez or Buttrey |
| 4:52 |
: Maybe Diego Castillo. Maybe Nick Anderson. |
| 4:52 |
: What’s your take on Alex Gordon’s newfound low-K approach? .290 type guy with 85+ runs and RBI? |
| 4:53 |
: My position on Alex Gordon is that I’m perfectly willing to completely miss out on him |
| 4:53 |
: I think he’s probably addressed the most obvious hole in his scouting report, pitchers are still pitching into it, and they’ll adjust momentarily |
| 4:54 |
: at which point he’ll fade |
| 4:54 |
: Do you like Joc and Yandy over Vogelbach and A Gordon? |
| 4:54 |
: I like Joc over all three |
| 4:54 |
: Any love for Hildenberger? |
| 4:54 |
: BLAH |
| 4:54 |
: no love. He’s a guy. |
| 4:54 |
: The Twins are using guys for saves. So he’s stashable. |
| 4:55 |
: Too bad about May getting short shrift, and maybe losing something over the winter (hard to tell) |
| 4:55 |
: Hey Brad, are you still believing G. Hampson will contribute in 2019? |
| 4:55 |
: Some. Right now he’s overmatched, but I think he’ll adjust if given the opportunity |
| 4:56 |
: The Rockies almost have to use him right now so he has a limited chance here. |
| 4:56 |
: What’s up with Justin Turner hitting only singles? Has age gotten the best of him? |
| 4:56 |
: Be patient |
| 4:56 |
: So you’re saying I should drop DJ or Josh Bell for Franmil Reyes? |
| 4:56 |
: If you need HR, I’d drop Deej |
| 4:56 |
: Otherwise, same asset class, different shapes |
| 4:57 |
: Are you buying Frankie Montas’ start, and is Ty Buttrey the cover for Cody Allen if/when he gets dealt? Thanks! |
| 4:57 |
: Yes to both |
| 4:57 |
: Though ain’t nobody going to trade for Allen |
| 4:57 |
: He’s just going to lose his job then get cut |
| 4:57 |
: Montas added a nice splitter |
| 4:58 |
: but splitter guys tend to be volatile so be prepared for bumps |
| 4:58 |
: Jansen is killing me (10 team H2H). But even in a 10 teamer, waiver wire for C is bleak (Beef, Barnes, Hedges, Vazquez, Alfaro). Hold? |
| 4:58 |
: Hold, trade, or Alfaro |
| 4:58 |
: Cheap Pete Alonso or $50+ Freeman in Ottoneu fgpts? |
| 4:58 |
: I think not actually |
| 4:58 |
: How improved would the Twins lineup be with an every day Astudillo? |
| 4:59 |
: The lineup would be fun! The defense might be a challenge. But he’s playing more and more! |
| 4:59 |
: I want to sell on Paddack – his innings limit scares me in H2H leagues with playoffs late in the season – who could I reasonably get for him? |
| 4:59 |
: Maybe reach for Conforto types |
| 4:59 |
: Jesse Winker seems like an easy target |
| 4:59 |
: Or if you want pitching, that’s always a high risk game. Probably somewhere in the Morton class. Maybe reach for Taillon with Paddack and a throw-in |
| 5:00 |
: Worry about Eloy? He’s not making nearly enough contact |
| 5:00 |
: No, this is exactly as expected |
| 5:00 |
: OBP 5×5: Roberto Osuna and Jonathan Schoop or Zack Eflin, Pedro Strop, and Jeremy Jeffress? |
| 5:00 |
: Osuna, easily |
| 5:00 |
: Is Franchy pretty much done in San Diego? |
| 5:00 |
: For 2019, probably. Overall, no. |
| 5:01 |
: Better waiver claim if there’s no specific reason to favor hitting or pitching: Pomeranz or Hunter Dozier? |
| 5:01 |
: Dozier |
| 5:01 |
: B Lowe or J McNeil in a points league? Shaw has been killing me at 2B and need a filler til he figures it out or I get sick of him. |
| 5:01 |
: Depends on your points format, but I like McNeil as a steady option |
| 5:01 |
: How much FAAB should one bid on Vlad when he comes up? 12 team AL only 5×5 keeper league using OBP. We start out with 100 units to bid with. |
| 5:01 |
: You’re not going to get him for less than 100 |
| 5:02 |
: Not sure if you want to though. That’s a big bet on your roster never needing an important fix. Or a trade deadline add. |
| 5:02 |
: Where should we value Pete Alonso going forward? top 5 1B? |
| 5:02 |
: Let’s let the season happen before we worry about that |
| 5:03 |
: Somewhere around Hoskins probably if you need an immediate valuation for trade purposes |
| 5:03 |
: Time to start wrapping up, I’ve got lineups to set! |
| 5:03 |
: Drop Bell for Hunter Dozier? |
| 5:03 |
: No |
| 5:03 |
: I know its a small sample but Mikolas is worrying me. Worth flipping him + Blake Parker for Patrick Corbin or can Miles get back to his elite self from last year? |
| 5:03 |
: Definitely grab Corbin |
| 5:03 |
: Super EZ trade |
| 5:03 |
: Will Joc Pederson be 12 team relevant this year? |
| 5:03 |
: He already is |
| 5:04 |
: And always was |
| 5:04 |
: Is David Peralta for Morton a fair deal especially if you need pitching? |
| 5:04 |
: More or less, I like Peralta’s overall production more, but pitching is such a desert this year |
| 5:04 |
: Ketel or J Polanco? 5×5 wit OPS |
| 5:04 |
: Tough one! I’ll take Ketel by a hair |
| 5:04 |
: Will Pederson ever get a shot at lefties? If not, can he crack 500 PA? |
| 5:05 |
: Not many because their roster is too deep. And by virtue of being deep, it should stay healthier. |
| 5:05 |
: J-Hey’s on fire! Is this legit or would you take Pinder over Heyward ROS in 6×6 roto? |
| 5:06 |
: I really don’t know what to do with Heyward right now. There actually are serious signs of breakout, but he’s teased us before. We are still firmly in small sample land. |
| 5:06 |
: For now, I’d bet on Heyward as I don’t think you’ll regret losing out on Pinder |
| 5:06 |
: Drop Vogelbach, Braun, or Alex Gordon for Joc Pederson? |
| 5:06 |
: Yes, any |
| 5:06 |
: Rank in order – Laureano, Soler, Reyes, M Franco, Kepler |
| 5:07 |
: Flip Soler and Reyes |
| 5:07 |
: Kepler’s still on the edge of almost very good |
| 5:08 |
: The difference between Barely Relevant Kepler (the current model) and Monster Kepler (hypothetical upgrade model) is very slim |
| 5:08 |
: Sit Pederson vs lefty if he does get a start against one? |
| 5:08 |
: Depends on the lefty |
| 5:08 |
: What would you be doing with Jesus Aguilar right now? Would you be sitting him until he finds his stroke again for the likes of Miguel Cabrera and Jose Martinez? |
| 5:08 |
: I’d be playing matchups with that crew |
| 5:09 |
: Target the best SP/bullpen/park |
| 5:09 |
: Seattle can’t go back to not playing Vogelbach everyday, right? At this point, they’ve gotta at least see what he can do with 450+ PAs, no? |
| 5:09 |
: He can’t start against LHPs, and it’s honestly hard to squeeze him into the lineup at all |
| 5:09 |
: He’s a true DH and they already have a better one in EE |
| 5:09 |
: Sell Raisel Iglesias at this point? I see more blow ups and an IR in his future. Getting a 6th rounder seem fair in a saved hungry mixed league? |
| 5:10 |
: Seems precipitous. I’m assuming a 6th round plays more like a 10-16th rounder? |
| 5:10 |
: Will Mazara break out this year? |
| 5:10 |
: Not projecting an increase in output |
| 5:10 |
: Would you trade Syndergaard for Alonso? |
| 5:10 |
: redraft? probably not |
| 5:11 |
: Depends on your needs |
| 5:11 |
: Keeper/dynasty, without hesitation |
| 5:11 |
: huge steal |
| 5:11 |
: Is Laureano ever going to get out of the 8 spot? |
| 5:11 |
: Yes, eventually. |
| 5:11 |
: ok, time for a deep breath. Thanks for playing. |
| 5:12 |
: Bregman and Verlander or JoRam and Buehler? Which side? |
| 5:12 |
: Breg |
| 5:12 |
: 5×5 with QS and k/9 instead of W and K. Montas or Woodruff to replace Clevinger? |
| 5:12 |
: Montas |
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A couple of weeks ago.