Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 4/2/2019
by Brad Johnson
April 2, 2019
The chat is complete. All hail the chat.
| 3:56 |
: We’ll kick off in a few minutes. Let’s talk some actual baseball.
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| 3:57 |
: PS I love the Socrates Brito acquisition for the Blue Jays. That’s probably who the Giants should have nabbed instead of paying for Kevin Pillar.
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| 4:02 |
: Ok, I’m back. Headphones on, 90s playlist selected, let’s roll.
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| 4:02 |
: Peter Alonso is a Top-5 1B. Fight me.
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| 4:03 |
: Goldy, Votto, Hoskins, Freeman, Rizzo in no particular order
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| 4:03 |
: I win
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| 4:04 |
: Belly, Carp, Olson pretty easy picks too if you allow that Carp shouldn’t be playing a non-1B locale.
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| 4:04 |
: But, your point stands. It feels like there’s a case he could be next best after the biggest names. Around Aguilar, Santana, Abreu, White (gasp), and others
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| 4:05 |
: We’ll see how it shakes out.
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| 4:05 |
: Best Murphy replacement in standard 5×5: Asdrubal, Wong, McNeil, Hampson (once eligible)? Not hunting any specific categories
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| 4:05 |
: I’d lean boring Asdrubal without knowing more
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| 4:06 |
: You’re getting a lot of mid-lineup PA there. The others are part timers with hope for an expanding role. I’m not in on some wacky Wong breakout.
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| 4:06 |
: Not yet anyway.
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| 4:06 |
: After recent moves, do any of these OFs interest you in 12 tm leagues: Tauchman, Alford, McKinney, Pillar?
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| 4:07 |
: I have my eye on Tauchman, but I think Gardner and Frazier are the biggest OF beneficiaries. He’ll really need to make a lot of a few opportunities. So I’d look at him in deeper formats more.
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| 4:07 |
: McKinney is the closest to relevant
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| 4:08 |
: And I always try a few Pillar shares in April. He seems to start fast before fading.
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| 4:08 |
: But these are emergency patches, not true 12-team rosterable players.
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| 4:08 |
: Frankie Montas or Eduardo Rodriquez?
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| 4:08 |
: ERod, definitely.
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| 4:08 |
: Ketel Marte was dropped in my 12 tm OPS league. Are you a believer in his improvements? 2B/SS/OF eligibility would be clutch on the bench.
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| 4:08 |
: Big believer, must own
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| 4:09 |
: Did Sandy Alcantara’s performance change your outlook for him this season? More than NL-only add?
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| 4:09 |
: No. What’s the best case scenario? He’s an above average pitcher, has to face 4 really good NLE lineups all the time, and has no run support?
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| 4:09 |
: 10tm H2H 5×5 dynasty have two offers. PCorbin for my Abreu and Cole&CBurnes for my Arenado. Staff is Paddack, Snell, Buehler, Carrasco, Musgrove, Glasnow, Ray and Pablo Lopez. Have Goldie, Manny, Muncy and Donaldson as other corners. Do either of these?
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| 4:10 |
: I like the Corbin swap a lot
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| 4:10 |
: No way I’m touching the Arenado concept
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| 4:10 |
: That’s at least one Gerrit Cole short.
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| 4:11 |
: Astudillo is a Top-10 catcher. Fight me.
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| 4:11 |
: How are we defining this. He’s not top 10 at actually being a catcher. As a fantasy eligible C, I’m not inclined to stand in your way (i.e. I mostly agree once he gets the opportunities)
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| 4:12 |
: How worthy is Pillar as an NL only waiver wire add? He’s at least starting everyday in CF for the Giants, correct?
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| 4:12 |
: Pretty useful accumulator
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| 4:12 |
: Could even be a near-top of the order guy
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| 4:12 |
: Would you drop Cesar Hernandez for Yoan Moncada? H2H 12 teams. C Hernandez is my starter
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| 4:12 |
: I wouldn’t personally, but that’s probably a push
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| 4:12 |
: Hi Brad! Should I cut Brian Dozier? I have Muncy and Carpenter and want to chase upside pitching. Thanks!
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| 4:13 |
: Treat it like a trade. If you think the pitcher you’re getting is better than Dozier, you can do it. I’m expecting a pretty sharp rebound though.
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| 4:13 |
: I’ve searched all over but can’t find any news of the Rays working to improve Yandy’s swing/launch angle since the trade. Are you aware of anything? They have to be trying, right?
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| 4:14 |
: No, they specifically acquired him to mash fly ball pitchers. Yandy has a successful approach, and it’s not obvious anything can be done to change it. With most hitters, you’re trying to shift the angle upward slight, not go full out Trevor Story.
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| 4:14 |
: Elvis Andrus and Ender Inciarte are pretty good examples
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| 4:15 |
: I know Giolito has done this to us before, but worth a speculative grab. Not starting this week, but better to be a week early, right?
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| 4:16 |
: I can’t say I’m especially excited so I wouldn’t be rushing is shallower formats.
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| 4:16 |
: The Orioles are a Top-3 team. Well….no. They’re not. Nevermind.
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| 4:16 |
: Cervelli is doing not much for the Buccos. What are your thoughts on Elias Diaz getting some major AB’s once activated of the IL?
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| 4:16 |
: Let’s calm the hell down people
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| 4:16 |
: What do you make of the Padres OF situation? Reyes has huge upside and is off to a slot start. Margot has never quite lived up to the hype. Renfroe and Franchy are waiting in the wings. How do you think this ends up?
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| 4:17 |
: Reyes is going to be given every opportunity to run with the job.
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| 4:16 |
: Need a MI streamer for tonight in an AVG and OPS league. Flores, Pinder, Ahmed, Galvis, Starlin, or someone else not listed?
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| 4:17 |
: Gimme a cleanup hitter – Castro or Flores
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| 4:18 |
: Since Tatis Jr was on the opening day roster, will he be next in line for an early extension?
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| 4:18 |
: Next up are Tatis, Vladito, and Bichette in some order
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| 4:18 |
: of the youngin’s
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| 4:18 |
: OK to cut Hunter Greene in all but the deepest leagues?
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| 4:18 |
: *nods
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| 4:19 |
: If you’re sifting through early season numbers to find out if someone has made a change in skill level, what do you look at? For pitchers: whiffs, velocity, movement? For hitters: exit velocity, swing rates, pull %?
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| 4:19 |
: Pretty much nothing to look at for hitters this early besides visually scouting ab’s
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| 4:20 |
: Pitchers you’re looking for velocity and pitch usage for the most part
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| 4:20 |
: Whiffs aren’t very informative unless you also scout the start
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| 4:20 |
: Are they any current minor leaguers you see having a fantasy impact in a deep NL only league? Senzel is too easy, dig much deeper please – thanks.
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| 4:20 |
: Fun question, but I’ll need to think about it a moment
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| 4:21 |
: Ok I have a few
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| 4:22 |
: Rough start to that exercise, the entire NLE is barren besides maybe Roman Quinn if 3 OFers hit the IL ahead of him
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| 4:22 |
: Mark Zagunis is fringe interesting in a part time role
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| 4:23 |
: Cole Tucker and Ke’Bryan Hayes look like they’ll be ready to contribute this year.
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| 4:23 |
: Hayes is definitely head and shoulders above Kang/Moran, but they might serve to block him
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| 4:23 |
: Tucker has no such impediment, but he’s less likely to force the issue
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| 4:24 |
: Ildemaro Vargas is one of the best/readiest Fringe Five guys
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| 4:24 |
: That Alex Verdugo guy. Have you heard of him?
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| 4:25 |
: Connor Joe probably doesn’t count. But Connor Joe! Maybe Breyvic Valera if he could hit his way out of a wet paper bag
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| 4:25 |
: Christian Walker for real? Will playing time continue enough at 1B?
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| 4:26 |
: He’s going to start against all LHP. I dunno if “real” is good descriptor. He does in fact exist. I also don’t see much talent. Classic Quad-A profile.
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| 4:26 |
: I have miggy as by 1st baseman. its kinda boring to own him but i’d be crazy to cut him for Voit, right? I have Voit as my Util and could sub in Muncy
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| 4:27 |
: I’m confused. I don’t know why I picked this one because I don’t know how to respond to you having and not having Voit.
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| 4:27 |
: Seems like they should all co-exist nicely
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| 4:27 |
: Astudillo hasn’t played much. Nellie Cruz seems to clog DH. Better option in deep league: Barnhart, Zunino, C Kelly, Mejia. Please rank.
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| 4:27 |
: Barnhart, Zunino/Astudillo, others
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| 4:28 |
: Be patient, he’ll hit too much to sit.
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| 4:28 |
: What kind of production will Robles need to have in the first month to move out of the 9 hole (assuming no injuries)?
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| 4:28 |
: .270/.345/.425?
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| 4:28 |
: Another “please be patient” scenario
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| 4:28 |
: How do you value some low cost prospects (like Whitley, Senzel, Bichette, Hiura, etc) in ottoneu?
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| 4:29 |
: If I have them, I’m asking for a top tier stud straight up.
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| 4:29 |
: Like a $40-60 player guy with the full loan
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| 4:29 |
: If the other guy has ’em, I don’t want them
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| 4:29 |
: That’s just me
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| 4:29 |
: Major exhale on Lindor. Can I survive with Semien and Adames in a points league until he returns?
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| 4:29 |
: Semien, yes. Adames… maybe not.
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| 4:29 |
: When do you think the A’s will call up Luzardo, and what do you think his 2019 impact will be?
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| 4:30 |
: Relatively early, above average SP
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| 4:30 |
: DJ LeMahieu or Brandon Lowe in 12-team standard?
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| 4:30 |
: I REALLY like DJLM in Yankee Stadium
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| 4:30 |
: I like the adjustments he made last year in preparation for free agency
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| 4:30 |
: I don’t really think Lowe will make enough contact to remain in the lineup
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| 4:30 |
: But I could be wrong on that one
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| 4:31 |
: based on your extensive medical knowledge, Brad Johnson MD, you think andujar is worth hanging onto in a 10 teamer with no DL slots left?
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| 4:31 |
: Nope
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| 4:31 |
: Format is so shallow
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| 4:31 |
: Hi Brad
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| 4:31 |
: Hi Lance
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| 4:31 |
: Whoops I hit send before I entered my question, Pick up Bird, Frazier ( Clint) or Josh Reddick while Giancarlo is out. Thanks
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| 4:31 |
: I’d start with Bird
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| 4:31 |
: Buxton didn’t start the year 0-for-10! In fact, he even has some doubles! #ItsHappening
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| 4:32 |
: Most of chat pronounced Brandon Lowe’s name incorrectly in their heads just now.
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| 4:32 |
: Oh yea, I did too
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| 4:33 |
: I also do this thing where I intentionally mispronounce named in my head for no damned reason. Then I occasionally same them out loud like an idiot
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| 4:33 |
: I think the most obnoxious (to others) is Jam-EEZE Shy-elds
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| 4:34 |
: (because, why?)
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| 4:34 |
: Loaisiga a must stream tomorrow v DET, right?
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| 4:34 |
: Must is a strong word. In 12-team mixed and deeper, it’s a solid play
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| 4:34 |
: I managed to snag all three of the potential closers in Hicks, Miller, & Reyes. Miller looks awful, as he also looked similarly awful all spring. Does Hicks become the go to, or does Reyes sneak in a handful of save chances?
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| 4:34 |
: Everything I’ve heard says they want Reyes to start
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| 4:34 |
: Which means they’ll avoid giving him saves
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| 4:35 |
: Closer is STICKY
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| 4:35 |
: So, Hicks looks like the guy you want
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| 4:35 |
: Have you ever held yourself accountable for specific forecasts you make? I’m curious what probability you imply when you say something like “X will be better than Y this year.” Not everything would need to meet this standard, but how often do you think you are spot on when you make testable predictions?
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| 4:35 |
: I think if you go through everything I say, you’ll notice I’m extremely wishywashy. It’s rare for me to definitively stat things.
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| 4:36 |
: Everything exists with a range of outcomes, I try to 1. correctly identify the range and 2. highlight the most common of them
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| 4:37 |
: Adalberto Mondesi comes with a massive range of outcomes for example. The most common is something like 2018 Tim Anderson plus 5-10 SB
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| 4:37 |
: But there’s also the outcome where he’s so terrible he’s sent back to Triple-A. And the one where he goes full Javy Baez but with 65 SB
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| 4:38 |
: Anyway, I’m wandering, the point is a forecast covers a large area so it’s hard to hold ones self accountable
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| 4:38 |
: Jake Bauers got dropped in a deeper OBP league – drop Grichuk or A. Jones to pick him up?
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| 4:38 |
: Jones is droppable for him
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| 4:38 |
: Would you trade Shane Bieber for Jesus Aguilar? Currently starting Bird and Y. Alonso at 1B/CI
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| 4:38 |
: I’d be into that
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| 4:39 |
: Shallow points league, have to pick between Cano, DJLehm, and Moncada as a DMurph fill in. Thoughts?
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| 4:39 |
: I’d go Cano for sure
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| 4:39 |
: what’s your feeling on Taylor Rogers chances to close?
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| 4:39 |
: Pretty low.
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| 4:39 |
: But he might pick up a quarter of the saves as one of the soggier parts of the committee
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| 4:40 |
: Seems they’ll burn through May earlier in games while hoping to build bigger leads
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| 4:40 |
: Maikel Franco: is he Encarnacioning?
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| 4:40 |
: Far too early to say. That sure would feel good to finally get that one right.
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| 4:40 |
: Is Austin Meadows a 10-team 5 OF bat?
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| 4:41 |
: Streamer or guy you’re constantly looking to upgrade
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| 4:41 |
: better bread Naan or dinner rolls
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| 4:41 |
: Naan you fool
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| 4:42 |
: I’m sure this song is “about” something, but I like to assume it’s just that James Hetfield really likes bread
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| 4:42 |
: Cut or hold Daniel Murphy in 10-team mixed?
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| 4:42 |
: Do you have IL spots? Then keep. No? Then move on. It’s shallow, you’ll survive.
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| 4:43 |
: Do you have a strategy for making two for one trades? I’m in a somewhat deeper league and I’m struggling to clear a roster spot to stream pitchers because all my players are above replacement level
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| 4:43 |
: Ah, my main strategy (in auctions) is to run out of money early to ensure my last spot is a cut
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| 4:43 |
: You’re best off looking in the premium retail space
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| 4:44 |
: Your Corbin and Abreu for Nola for example
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| 4:44 |
: O/U 15 saves this year for Jimenez? Wondering if I should drop Diego Castillo for him. Currently own Diaz, Givens and Swarzak in 12 team mixer.
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| 4:44 |
: I’ve got over 15 for both Jimenez and Castillo. I’d keep Diego for now.
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| 4:45 |
: Swarzak might be a better cut. Pretty decent chance he’s wrecked
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| 4:45 |
: would you trade Benintendi for Lindor? h2h keeper.
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| 4:45 |
: I think so. The keeper consideration is relevant
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| 4:45 |
: Traded Rafael Devers for Roberto Osuna in 10-team where my Pete Alonso, Luke Voit, and Maikel Franco waiver acquisitions overflowed my CI slot. Good enough move?
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| 4:45 |
: Very much so
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| 4:46 |
: Even though I like Devers as a breakout candidate, that doesn’t mean 2019 is his big year. And if it is, Osuna probably still paces the production
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| 4:46 |
: Someone panic dropped E-Rod. Do I drop Matz or Caleb S?
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| 4:46 |
: All same asset class to me
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| 4:46 |
: Something tells me that Kolten Wong is pulling a Jose Ramirez. You join hands with me on this?
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| 4:47 |
: Uh, you want to explain this “something”
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| 4:47 |
: Nothing is telling me anything
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| 4:47 |
: Is it too early to panic about…Darvish, Strahm, R. Iglesias
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| 4:47 |
: Strahm was BABIPd to death
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| 4:48 |
: I went back and watched some of it
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| 4:48 |
: I missed Darvish’s start. Not too concerned about Iglesias yet either.
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| 4:48 |
: I’ve got a fan crush on Willians Austilldo. I can’t let him go but he isn’t playing enough. I picked up Austin Barnes last night off waivers. I know its the right thing to drop him, but I just can’t bring myself to do it. What would you do with Willians???
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| 4:48 |
: I’m stashing him. But I knew this would happen so I only have him in leagues I can be patient
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| 4:49 |
: Domingo Santana is a 2nd round pick next year. If I’m wrong you give me $20
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| 4:49 |
: Good try
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| 4:49 |
: SMAALL SAMPLE SIZE ALERT: Joe Kelly’s problems so far are that he’s not locating his fastball high.
I found Joe Kelly’s problem
The first two are his heatmap & pitch type & location from the postseason when he was really really good. Mostly high fastballs in the corner and low curveballs down & away. I think until he fixes this eeeeveryone should stay away from him |
| 4:49 |
: I never understood why the Dodgers signed him in the first place
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| 4:49 |
: He’s a middle reliever
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| 4:50 |
: The kind that takes a split contract every year
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| 4:50 |
: I’m baffled
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| 4:50 |
: Another question — dynasty — 12 team, OBP league. Better backup — Marte or A. Rosario?
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| 4:50 |
: Marte
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| 4:50 |
: 20+ HRs for Jorge Alfaro? Top 5 catcher?
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| 4:50 |
: I’ll take 20 HR. Not quite top 5
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| 4:50 |
: Should play enough to be useful
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| 4:51 |
: One thing that really scares me is that he’s needed over-.400 BABIPs to be relevant in the past
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| 4:51 |
: Deep mixed. Hampson or Lourdes for MI? Also chances Swarzak closes?
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| 4:51 |
: I’ll gamble Hampson
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| 4:52 |
: Swarzak is interesting
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| 4:52 |
: I think the chance is pretty low – in the 15-40% range
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| 4:52 |
: but… if he’s closing, he’s probably top 15-20
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| 4:52 |
: (of closers)
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| 4:52 |
: They saw his 11IP where he located his FB high and he completely stopped throwing his slider and relied on like a 60/30/10 mix of FF/CB/CH, thought they could replicate his success.
So far he kept a similar pitch mix, but locating them completely different to disastrous results |
| 4:53 |
: (Kelly)
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| 4:53 |
: Right. This is why this class of reliever doesn’t get guaranteed deals
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| 4:53 |
: They have hot streaks where they hit spots
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| 4:53 |
: And then they go cold and you have to cut them or live through pain
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| 4:53 |
: Mike Trout was dropped in one league.. can we drug test this person?
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| 4:54 |
: Grounds for immediate expulsion
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| 4:54 |
: 12 team roto keeper.. trade Castellanos and Conforto for Bregman… Which side?
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| 4:54 |
: Bregman
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| 4:54 |
: Garage Inc. is all covers so Hetfield really likes songs ABOUT bread.
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| 4:54 |
: I somehow never noticed this
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| 4:55 |
: Oh, going back a step, I’m not convinced anyone is going to employ Castellanos next year.
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| 4:55 |
: There are like 4 teams that might be able to use him and would even bother
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| 4:55 |
: in a league that counts holds and also saves, do i drop any of these guys when aj minter comes back? may/neris/rondon. thanks!
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| 4:55 |
: Any
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| 4:55 |
: Lamb, Longoria or Candelario as a replacement?
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| 4:56 |
: Candelario or Longoria as of today. Lamb’s timeshare isn’t friendly
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| 4:56 |
: Trade Eaton for Muncy in an OBP league?
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| 4:56 |
: Only if you need Muncy’s eligibilities
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| 4:56 |
: Frankie Montas new splitter anything to get excited about?
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| 4:56 |
: Not excited, but it’s interesting. Splitters tend to be extremely volatile.
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| 4:57 |
: Sell high on Julio Urias or hold?
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| 4:57 |
: As long as you’re actually selling high, go ahead
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| 4:57 |
: My dad drafted Laureano over Winker against my advice. Will he end up telling me “I told you so”?
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| 4:57 |
: 60/40 in your favor
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| 4:57 |
: I like that Laureano will play daily
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| 4:57 |
: Bregman for Jram one year
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| 4:58 |
: About as close to a push as it gets. I’d take JRam
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| 4:58 |
: Basically revisiting round 1
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| 4:58 |
: Which Astro do you want – Altuve or Bregman?
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| 4:58 |
: I like Altuve more for 2019
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| 4:58 |
: It’s very close
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| 4:58 |
: Hi I’ve one more for you please, drop Greg Anderson and stash Senzel Thanks again
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| 4:59 |
: Tim? Tyler? I’ll assume it’s Tim
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| 4:59 |
: If he’s just sitting on your bench, you can stash Senzel. I don’t think you HAVE to stash Senzel though. Decent chance this turns into another lost or tepid season for him
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| 4:59 |
: How do you think my pitching staff will fare this season?
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| 5:00 |
: Luigi’s a true ace, but Toad and Blue Yoshi get lit
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| 5:00 |
: Hi, I’m here for the Brad chat
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| 5:00 |
: A brad is a type of nail
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| 5:01 |
: Alfaro or Beef Wellington in an OBP 5×5?
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| 5:01 |
: Alfaro (shudders)
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| 5:01 |
: Eloy or Benintendi ….keeper league???
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| 5:01 |
: no cost, Benintendi please
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| 5:03 |
: Thoughts on Yandy Diaz as a mixed leaguer at this point?
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| 5:03 |
: Back end guy. I picked him up a couple days ago, and he’s on my cut list for tomorrow
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| 5:03 |
: Pivetta breakout or HR dumpster fire
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| 5:03 |
: Can’t it be both?
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| 5:04 |
: I worry he’s the new Ricky Nolasco
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| 5:05 |
: But I also wonder if Nolasco could have solved his shit if he had all this data available
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| 5:05 |
: Is Brian Dozier a good enough replacement for Murphy? I’m concerned about last season, plus his inability to hit before the ASG…
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| 5:05 |
: Yes
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| 5:05 |
: Sit F Peralta tomorrow @ CIN?
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| 5:05 |
: I’m not in on Peralta yet
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| 5:05 |
: I’ll be too late to get shares if he’s good
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| 5:05 |
: And yea, I’d sit him in homer heaven
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| 5:05 |
: I’ve got an offer sitting there…dude offered me Rizzo, Blackmon and Clevinger for Sherzer, Bregman and Torres. I’m putting my faith in you. Would you accept?
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| 5:05 |
: Nope
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| 5:06 |
: It’s a fine offer but too complicated. If you have specific reasons to want it like too much MI depth and not enough OF/1B, then it could be a yes
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| 5:06 |
: Wander Franco is worth having in a keep 6 forever/no cost league…right? I feel like I can wait another year or two for him to arrive. But the other owners are making me wonder (wander?) if I’m crazy because I don’t understand why the #2 prospect was available in the first place.
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| 5:07 |
: That’s aggressive. Give it a try and count it as a learning experience.
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| 5:07 |
: Drop Kikuchi in a shallow 12 with robust waiver? Or Bieber?
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| 5:07 |
: Kikuchi is dropable
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| 5:07 |
: Is Winkler ever going to play?? I spent so much money in the draft on him…
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| 5:08 |
: Dan Winkler? Or Jesse Winker?
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| 5:08 |
: Do we have to sit Strahm vs. the Cardinals? That was heartbreaking
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| 5:08 |
: Not a bad idea, it’s a strong lineup
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| 5:08 |
: Hey brad, is Rosell Herrera any good? It is refreshing to see 17 at bats with 0 ks
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| 5:09 |
: Punchless utility bat
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| 5:09 |
: Jeff McNeil gonna be 10-team MI-relevant this year?
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| 5:09 |
: Doubt it. Fringe ownable when starting
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| 5:09 |
: Rank Kang, Longoria, Pence and Andrelton Simmons as far as who you’d drop first in a 5×5 head to head categories league
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| 5:09 |
: Pence is first cut
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| 5:09 |
: Is Merrill Kelly worth picking up?
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| 5:10 |
: In most formats, he’s worth a try
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| 5:10 |
: Time to wrap it up
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| 5:10 |
: Keeper league. Competitive window opens up next year. Flirting with top this year but not really expecting to win it all this season. Should I unload Scherzer this year or keep him for next years run? Money not an issue
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| 5:10 |
: Gotta constantly explore your options
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| 5:10 |
: You’re looking for something like Nolan Arenado, not a goodie bag of shiny stuff
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| 5:11 |
: If you can convert Scherzer into a younger, less risky asset, you should
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| 5:11 |
: In one catcher leagues, what level of production out of a second catcher would make it worthwhile to roster said second catcher to plug-in on the regular days off for your first catcher?
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| 5:12 |
: Would need to be pretty magnificent
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| 5:12 |
: Like if you could force Willians to play whenever your starter is off
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| 5:12 |
: would you rather get drilled in the ribs by a prime Randy Johnson or get punched in the face by Roughned Odor?
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| 5:12 |
: Easily prefer to be punched
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| 5:12 |
: Johnson might kill me
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| 5:12 |
: Give us your boons and banes for the 2019 season (players who will outperform and underperform expectations).
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| 5:13 |
: Too late! Ask me earlier next time.
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| 5:13 |
: Kike Hernandez – you in or out for this year only (shallow leagues)?
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| 5:13 |
: Toeing the line. Mostly as a streamer in shallow
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| 5:13 |
: Is christian walker legit or just a lefty masher? I am a concerned Lamb owner
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| 5:13 |
: Barely a lefty masher. Mostly just platooning with Lamb because he’s so platoobish
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| 5:14 |
: ok, I’m throwing in the towel. Good game.
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| 5:14 |
: Who are two names who aren’t closing now but will be soon.
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| 5:14 |
: Joe Jimenez and Kyle Zimmer
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| 5:14 |
: Kershaw gonna beast or bust when he comes back?
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| 5:14 |
: Beast?
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| 5:14 |
: Am I stuck in weak side of a timeshare? Still relevant for 12 team 5 OF?
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| 5:14 |
: I think you’ll play
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Hey Brad, what days of the week do you do chats?
I have a rendon for clevinger offer in a 12 team h2h 7×7 ops xbh k/9 qs. Not sure what to do