Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 9/26/2017
by Brad Johnson
September 26, 2017
Here’s the transcript from my final chat of 2017. See you again next year!
| 4:01 |
: Hey folks, let’s get down to business. First, I need to alert the twitters
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| 4:02 |
: Who is cooler – you or Eno? Please show your work.
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| 4:02 |
: Well… Eno knows a LOT about beer
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| 4:02 |
: Which I think answers the question
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| 4:02 |
: Curious your thoughts on Z. Godley’s last couple starts (SD & SFG). Both starts his pitches just looked flat, wearing down or something more? Do you see him as a Top 40 SP next year?
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| 4:03 |
: tbh, I didn’t watch these last couple starts so I can’t comment on that
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| 4:03 |
: It’s quite possible he’s tiring out since those should have been two of his easiest outings
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| 4:03 |
: He’s an easy top 40 SP
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| 4:03 |
: How much emphasis do you put on having elite players, especially in a relatively shallow league (12 teams, shallow rosters)? Is a stars and scrubs approach more beneficial since the scrubs should be relatively decent?
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| 4:03 |
: It tends to be a year-to-year thing
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| 4:03 |
: This year, it was much better to patch with Yonder Alonsos than pay for a balanced team
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| 4:04 |
: That’s often true in a 12 team format, especially without MI/CI/5OF
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| 4:04 |
: Is there any separation between Kershaw, Scherzer, Sale and Kluber for next year? Or should SP be viewed as that group and then everyone else?
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| 4:04 |
: I’m still giving a big edge to Kershaw.
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| 4:04 |
: Others may disagree. I may even change my mind in the next 4 months
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| 4:04 |
: You like Brandon Woodruff as a streaming option tomorrow?
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| 4:05 |
: Yep, he’s on my list of about 10 or 12 guys who look streamable
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| 4:05 |
: he’s somewhere near the top of said list
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| 4:05 |
: Championship week and my opponent and I both have 1 transaction remaining. With a similar number of projected starts, do I use it now to get a 2 start week (Mengden or Bridwell) or wait to see if I need help in a particular place later in the week?
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| 4:05 |
: I think you wait because those second starts may turn into bullpen games anyway
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| 4:05 |
: Which surprisingly productive catcher has a better chance of keeping it up next year, Chirinos or Flowers?
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| 4:06 |
: Chirinos isn’t doing anything unusual for him
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| 4:06 |
: He’s always been a decent fantasy guy – it’s just a matter of playing time
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| 4:06 |
: so I think he’s the better bet of the two
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| 4:06 |
: Looking at waiver wire SPs in my NL-Only league for the final series, chasing Ws to gain points, and at least not lose ground in ratios (3.96/1.26) and Ks (I’m +17). Can fill 3 spots. Suter (Cin) and Stratton (SD) look like the best available, and from there, I’m choosing from Corbin (@KC), Perdomo (@SF), AJCole (Pit), Lively (NYM), Pivetta (NYM), Romano (@Mil), Gohara (@Mia), and Brault/Nova (both @Wsh). Which, if any, do you trust for a good shot at a win with roughly 4.00/1.25 ratios or better? (plan B is load up on the best available low-ratio, high K/9 RPs).
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| 4:06 |
: I think Corbin is the guy I’d go with
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| 4:07 |
: V. Robles sure does look exciting. Think he has a chance to make the opening day roster in 18, or likely goes down for more seasoning? Dexter Fowler a decent comp for him?
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| 4:07 |
: I do think there’s a decent chance he’s an Opening Day starter
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| 4:08 |
: The Nats probably prefer Taylor in a 4th/5th OFer role which seems sensible
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| 4:08 |
: Werth is probably getting to the point where he’s best as a half time player too
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| 4:08 |
: It’ll come down to Spring Training performance and any injuries that crop up though
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| 4:08 |
: Remember, they’ll get Adam Eaton back
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| 4:08 |
: Y. Darvish has been lights out his last 3 starts…good time to get hot. Still view him as a Top 10ish SP, or more of a Top 20?
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| 4:09 |
: I think he’s inside the top 10. Let’s see where he lands. It shouldn’t have too much effect on his value, but the NL West would be better than the AL East (for example)
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| 4:09 |
: In a heavyweight fight in the second week of my league’s h2h points championship. All I know is that win or lose, I’m gonna be real sad when fantasy baseball goes back in to hibernation for the winter
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| 4:10 |
: Indeed. Luckily, half my leagues are very active in the offseason. That’ll keep me going. You should get some good, active dynasties to feed your addiction
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| 4:10 |
: I need to make a choice between Carlos Martinez vs CHC or Josh Tomlin vs MIN tonight. Who would you start?
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| 4:10 |
: CMart
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| 4:10 |
: What round do you see Gary Sanchez drafted in? Clear number 1 fantasy catcher?
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| 4:10 |
: Yea, he’s definitely #1. Sorry Buster.
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| 4:11 |
: Probably see him overdrafted in the 2nd round. Somewhere around picks 20 to 25
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| 4:11 |
: I’m not good at setting ADPs in September as my own strategies/tactics tend to diverge from industry norms
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| 4:12 |
: I’d never pay that early a pick for a catcher
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| 4:12 |
: There’s no way Chris Sale makes his scheduled start on Sunday against Houston right?
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| 4:12 |
: Well, there are starts and there are starts
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| 4:12 |
: I’d bet on a little 40 pitch tune up outing
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| 4:12 |
: If you’re KCR…why not play J. Soler and R. Mondesi Jr. down the stretch to see what they’ve got? Neither one has made much of an appearance since rosters expanded and they were called up.
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| 4:13 |
: They probably didn’t want to hit the eject button until they were drawing dead. I think we’ll see more of them this week.
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| 4:13 |
: Need to start 2 of these this week: Lamet @ LAD, Straily vs ATL, Manaea @ TEX, Wacha vs CHC, which two should I go with?
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| 4:13 |
: I’d definitely do Straily
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| 4:13 |
: Lamet if you need Ks. Maybe Wacha for the Ws
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| 4:13 |
: Think Brad Hand and Mike Minor are more 8th inning guys or have a decent shot at grabbing Saves in 2018?
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| 4:13 |
: If Hand stays in SD, he’ll close
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| 4:14 |
: Minor may have a tougher path to saves
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| 4:14 |
: decent speculative guy if you don’t have to decide on a keep until much later in the offseason
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| 4:14 |
: One start left. Is it: Tomlin vs. CWS, Stroman @ NYY, Morton @ BOS? Don’t need K’s but like W’s (and ratios, naturally). Thanks!
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| 4:14 |
: I’d lean Stroman or Morton.
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| 4:15 |
: I don’t have strong feelings about those options, they’re all solid mid-tier plays
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| 4:15 |
: How long can we keep waiting for Chris Archers “breakout”?
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| 4:15 |
: He had a fine season
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| 4:15 |
: I don’t see any need for a breakout – 11.16 K/9, 4.18 ERA, and 1.27 WHIP are all positives this year
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| 4:15 |
: Blame the Rays for his win total
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| 4:16 |
: Is this the real M. Ozuna (still only 26) or is this likely the best case scenario season for him?
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| 4:16 |
: I think this is going to be considered his best season from a raw output perspective
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| 4:16 |
: I’d love to see him traded somewhere with a complete roster
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| 4:16 |
: Is Andrelton Simmons a top 10 SS next season?
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| 4:16 |
: Yea, and we’re all going to be very nervous about it
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| 4:17 |
: Thoughts on Lucas Sims after what seemed like a pretty good outing against NYM’s half-lineup of starters in game 1 of yesterday’s DH? Trustable at Miami on Saturday, with the possibility Marlins will rest regulars?
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| 4:17 |
: Uh, I’d steer clear of Sims despite handling a Triple-A roster
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| 4:17 |
: Is lamet actually a good pitcher?
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| 4:17 |
: I, uh, well…
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| 4:17 |
: Honestly, I’m still convinced he’s a very good reliever
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| 4:17 |
: The command just isn’t there
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| 4:18 |
: And the repertoire isn’t such that it makes sense to hope the command perks up a grade
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| 4:18 |
: As a starter, he’s probably Brad Peacock-ish. Max effort 5 innings, 10 K guy
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| 4:18 |
: Ugly ratios
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| 4:19 |
: In your opinion, should there be a trade deadline in a dynasty where everyone is involved? Yeah it’s fun, but in a league that continues year over year, collusion is pretty clear when you see it? Plus if someone wants to give up a premium prospect for one week of a meh player with a great match up, LET HIM!
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| 4:19 |
: I go back and forth on this
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| 4:19 |
: There’s something to be said about focusing on managing your roster down the stretch rather than spending endless hours spoiling your rivals’ attempts to complete trades
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| 4:20 |
: As somebody with too many all-year leagues, I appreciate the time saved.
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| 4:21 |
: I also like crazy value gaps that can happen when 5 steals are the difference between 2nd and 6th place.
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| 4:21 |
: Last chat! Thanks for all the help this year!
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| 4:21 |
: Hey Brad, thanks for the chat. H2H pts league — i know you arent in the mode of “trusting” anyone, but who do you feel better about in order with Brandon Woodruff, Matt Moore, and Jordan Montgomery (will he get 2 starts this week?)
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| 4:22 |
: If Monty gets 2 starts, I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re both under 5 IP
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| 4:22 |
: And Moore is a random number generator this year. No rhyme or reason to his performances
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| 4:22 |
: Woodruff, I can get behind if you need the innings
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| 4:22 |
: And I’m not opposed to Monty either, just worried he won’t be able to supply wins
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| 4:22 |
: Did you happen to see Bob Nightengale tweeted the San Fran Giants as the “hypothetical” front runners to land G. Stanton? I just…don’t see anything the Giants could offer, ML Roster or Minors to even get in the conversation. Better question, why did B. Nightengale straight up, make this story up?
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| 4:23 |
: This chatter has been going around for a week or 10 days (or so)
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| 4:23 |
: I agree that the Giants have squat to offer
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| 4:23 |
: But a package of Christian Arroyo, Tyler Beede, and some stuff might be “shiny” enough to sell to the fans. Only if the Giants take on the entire contract though
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| 4:23 |
: Is Kershaw worth keeping at a high salary next year? (ottoneu FG pts)
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| 4:24 |
: Hopefully my leaguemates won’t notice this. Definitely yes.
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| 4:24 |
: I’d need like a $12 Aaron Judge to trade him too
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| 4:24 |
: Do you see Charlie Morton being a top 40 starting pitcher next year.
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| 4:25 |
: I think he’ll perform as such, barring injury. It’ll be interesting to see where he settles in ADP
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| 4:25 |
: Stashed Harper on the DL. Even getting 2-3 ABs…start him over someone like Marwin Gonzalez or Buxton?
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| 4:25 |
: Go Harper over Marwin
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| 4:25 |
: So what happens with Carson Kelly and Yadier Molina, it is easy to see that Kelly plays another half season at AAA and then backs up Molina for the other half with more of a time split than seen this season…but then 2019 and beyond?
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| 4:26 |
: Molina is getting old. He’ll slowly shift towards part time work. As the Braves showed us this year, you can get the most out of your catchers by splitting their playing time
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| 4:26 |
: Do you see Brad Peacock as a guy that could can be had a little late in the draft next year but finish as a top 30 guy? He’s up to 20 starts this year, but could make upwards of 25-30 next season, and he’s been lights out lately.
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| 4:26 |
: I don’t think he’ll be sleepy, no
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| 4:27 |
: In snakes, the price will still be quite reasonable
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| 4:27 |
: snakes kind of force that for all but a few outlier types
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| 4:27 |
: in auctions, his price will depend upon when he’s nominated
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| 4:28 |
: If you pop him early, it’ll soar above $12
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| 4:28 |
: But if he’s late, you might see him fall for $3
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| 4:28 |
: Sanchez, Judge, who goes first in draft?
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| 4:28 |
: Judge
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| 4:28 |
: Easily
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| 4:28 |
: Hit 50 HR and his only slump coincided with a shoulder injury
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| 4:28 |
: There’s nothing about his power that reads as fluky
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| 4:29 |
: He’s not like Bellinger or Hoskins where a switch back to the old ball could seriously impact his HR total
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| 4:29 |
: I understand Jackie Bradley Jr. is streaky, but he’s really only had a couple good months as a professional baseball player (defense aside). Is this what JBJ is or, do you think he can still be a Top 30 OF?
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| 4:29 |
: This seems to be what he is
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| 4:30 |
: Breakouts are always possible. Although I think a breakout looks more like Dexter Fowler than a true stud.
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| 4:30 |
: Who would you take in 10-team Roto keeper- Luke Weaver for $2, Berrios for $3, or Tanaka for $5?
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| 4:31 |
: I’d probably take the established piece with Tanaka
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| 4:31 |
: Weaver is tempting, but I expect regression
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| 4:31 |
: Who’s your AL MVP?
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| 4:31 |
: Who’s your AL CY Young?
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| 4:31 |
: As a fantasy analyst, this is not something I spend much time thinking about
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| 4:32 |
: Mike Trout and Chris Sale are my picks
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| 4:32 |
: The Cy race is much closer in my opinion
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| 4:33 |
: Since 2002, only one player had a better offensive season than Trout’s 181 wRC+
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| 4:33 |
: That’s Miggy in 2013
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| 4:34 |
: He’s 12 percentage points better than Judge and 19 better than Altuve
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| 4:34 |
: And his overall offensive value is a run below Altuve and 3.4 below Judge
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| 4:35 |
: What’s Dejong outlook for next season?
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| 4:35 |
: Ah, the Cardinals will merit an entire series of articles, the result of which will be a shrug emoji
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| 4:35 |
: St. Louis has impressive depth, and they will play whoever is playing best
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| 4:36 |
: DeJong seemingly has the first look at shortstop. He held his own defensively too
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| 4:36 |
: Alex Wood’s velocity continues to trend down. Worried about that vs. SDP tonight? Any long-run concern?
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| 4:36 |
: A little worried about both
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| 4:36 |
: Definitely seems worn down
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| 4:36 |
: I think we see fewer, fresher starts from him next year
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| 4:37 |
: The Dodgers will continue their DL antics
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| 4:37 |
: Where do you think JD Martinez ends up signing? This may be crazy, but I think he would make a lot of sense back in Houston as a DH.
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| 4:37 |
: That makes a lot of sense to me too
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| 4:37 |
: The Rangers also seem like a fit
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| 4:37 |
: If the DBacks make any kind of run, don’t discount them
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| 4:38 |
: Their owner might get involved like with Greinke
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| 4:38 |
: Are we seeing the last of Carlos Gonzalez in MLB? I really just don’t see a team signing him to play next year.
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| 4:38 |
: Why? He’s played pretty well down the stretch. I bet he signs a cheap deal to stay in Colorado
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| 4:38 |
: The Phils have also been mentioned as a Stanton (and Yelich) destination – they can take the contract for sure (basically no big $$ on the books for 2018 forward), but what kind of package would get it done for one or both?
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| 4:39 |
: I’ll start by saying that suggesting a package for Stanton is a waste of effort
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| 4:39 |
: There’s no precedent for trading that type of contract
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| 4:39 |
: it’s a risk stew topped with a creamy risk sauce
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| 4:39 |
: and it’s weird to put sauce on stew
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| 4:40 |
: The Phillies could definitely afford the prospect and financial cost
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| 4:40 |
: Would the Marlins trade him in-division? I doubt it.
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| 4:41 |
: Say he has 3 elite years left – I don’t think Jeter and company want to remind the fans that often
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| 4:41 |
: What do you make of Mike Zunino for next year (particularly in OBP leagues where he’s not half-bad on that front)? Do you think we’re finally seeing his long-awaited breakout? Could he be a top 5 catcher in 2018?
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| 4:41 |
: I haven’t seen anything different from past seasons.
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| 4:42 |
: I don’t think he’ll repeat a .354 BABIP. He really doesn’t have a high BABIP profile
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| 4:43 |
: I figure he’s probably a .220/.315/.460 hitter. 20-25 HR, bottom of the order run production
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| 4:43 |
: Start 2. K Davis, Reyes, Corey Seager, Redon. Down two homers and two net stolen bases in my two week championship match.
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| 4:43 |
: Do you need both categories? Or can you just chase one of those points.
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| 4:44 |
: If you need both, I think you have to gamble on Reyes and Rendon
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| 4:44 |
: If one is good enough, definitely go for Davis and your choice of complement
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| 4:44 |
: I hate predicting careers but, it feels like Judge is about to go on a 10 year run we’ve never seen in the sport (excluding steroid era) in terms of pure power output. Am I imagining this?
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| 4:45 |
: Try that link
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| 4:45 |
: I don’t think Judge will be quite as blind as Ryan Howard, but I wouldn’t bet on 25 year old rookies to break baseball
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| 4:46 |
: Is it suicide to start Urena at Coors tonight?
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| 4:46 |
: Ayup
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| 4:46 |
: I can’t help but look at G. Bird’s minor league numbers, splits and approach w/ that launch angle and that home park and think he’s destined for stardom or at the very least, perennial all star. Your thoughts? Health, seems to be the only thing standing in his way.
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| 4:46 |
: That and hitting the baseball. MLB pitchers eat him alive. He has some adjustments to make
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| 4:47 |
: If he becomes a perennial All Star, his jersey will have more to do with it than his talent relative to other 1B
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| 4:47 |
: Do the reds bring up Senzel early next year.
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| 4:47 |
: Possibly. I don’t see any reason for them to rush. Suarez is an extension candidate, and he’s unlikely to slide back to SS or 2B
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| 4:47 |
: 2B is at least possible though
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| 4:48 |
: What do I do with Jose Martinez? In the finals and could keep him cheap but with Olson, Moncada and others going down I need bats
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| 4:48 |
: Martinez will be a headache for owners in deep keeper leagues
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| 4:48 |
: really need the Cardinals to set him free
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| 4:48 |
: another article in that series
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| 4:48 |
: As a Cardinals fan, I can’t help but think S. Piscotty’s personal situation (Mother was diagnosed w/ ALS early in the season) contributed to a lot of his struggles. Still think he’s a Top 40 OF or did his rookie season cloud my judgement a bit.
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| 4:49 |
: With Piscotty not joining the power parade this year, my outlook is definitely down. I do think he’ll return to his previous production, it’s just that it’s no longer top 40 quality
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| 4:49 |
: Gyorko or DeJong in Ottoneu 4×4 for 2018?
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| 4:49 |
: DeJong
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| 4:49 |
: Is Contreras a top 5 catcher next year?
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| 4:50 |
: Easy
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| 4:50 |
: I’ll eat hat on this one, I liked Alex Avila more than Contreras around mid-season
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| 4:50 |
: Pretty sure Contreras will be catcher #3
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| 4:50 |
: 20 Team Dynasty, M. Franco or R. Healy?
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| 4:50 |
: Ooh, that’s a fun bet
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| 4:51 |
: I’d go after Franco’s ceiling, but he could run out of a job very soon
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| 4:51 |
: I still think he’s Edwin Encarnacion
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| 4:51 |
: Is Francis Martes still a good starter long term?
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| 4:52 |
: Teams have become less and less patient about developing starters. He might find himself stuck in the bullpen if the command doesn’t improve quickly
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| 4:52 |
: Thoughts on I. Happ in 2018 and beyond? Moved quick through the Cubs system w/ really nice splits. + pop at 2B w/ OF eligibility. Feels kind of like Kipnis to me before he took off. Your thoughts?
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| 4:52 |
: I’m a huge fan of Happ as an affordable breakout candidate
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| 4:52 |
: feels like there could be some dissatisfied owners to prey upon
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| 4:52 |
: Need ERA, W, K – Rank these SPs: Lively @ PHI, Lugo @PHI, Sabathia TOR, Boyd @ MIN, Anibal Sanchez @KC, @MIN Bridwell SEA, @CHW.
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| 4:53 |
: Oh god… Bridwell and Sabathia are startable
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| 4:53 |
: Maybe Lively will help his cause enough for a win. He’s almost more valuable as a hitter
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| 4:53 |
: Is Tom Murphy ever going to be the primary catcher in Colorado? I’ve been holding for a couple years in a Dynasty hoping to at least get something like one of Wilin Rosario’s good years.
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| 4:54 |
: He’ll compete for the job next spring. I’ve been out for a couple years now. Doesn’t make enough contact
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| 4:54 |
: Brad, I lost my fantasy H2H Championship. Where do I go from here?
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| 4:54 |
: I understand spirits can help with loss
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| 4:55 |
: Is Daniel Mengden interesting in deeper formats?
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| 4:55 |
: He is, yes
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| 4:55 |
: I’m a H2H 6×6, would you punt something like SB or SV? Or still go for it all? Seems more reasonable to punt in H2H than roto.
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| 4:55 |
: I try to start each week alive in all categories and adjust as I go
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| 4:55 |
: What might one expect from Logan Morrison next season? He has cooled off mightily in the second half, but has still provided solid value in Ottoneu this year.
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| 4:56 |
: It’s going to be very hard to put any value on LoMo, Alonso, and similar breakouts
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| 4:56 |
: There were so many that some have to be written off as flukes
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| 4:56 |
: Is Walker Buehler going to be a fantasy stud?
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| 4:57 |
: He looks like a monster to me
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| 4:57 |
: Let Julio Urias serve as a cautionary tale
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| 4:57 |
: I know Eno liked him alot coming in to the year, I own some shares in deeper formats but, if Brock Stewart gets a shot somewhere next year is he worth rostering or meh?
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| 4:57 |
: I still like the profile
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| 4:57 |
: Just lost Olson. Desperately need power/RBIs and only have one move left. Anybody out there you love? Teosco is available.
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| 4:58 |
: Well that’s tricky. The best widely available guy is probably Aaron Altherr – sounds like he’s not on your wire
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| 4:58 |
: Hunter Renfroe could have some september magic left in the tank
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| 4:58 |
: You think Glasnow provides any fantasy value next year? Dude absolutely dominates AAA hitting and can’t get major league hitters out for his life.
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| 4:59 |
: I think if the Pirates want him to develop, they have to suffer through his growing pains in the majors. He probably should be used as a reliever like Carlos Carrasco
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| 4:59 |
: I watched him pitch against the Bulls earlier this year
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| 4:59 |
: no command or control
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| 5:00 |
: but the stuff was so good that they all went up there swinging
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| 5:00 |
: like they closed their eyes and swung hard at everything
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| 5:00 |
: So…E. Hosmer is good right? Or are we still saying he’s not?
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| 5:00 |
: I mean, if you put him in the middle of a decent lineup, he’ll give you some fantasy-able stats
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| 5:01 |
: He’s pretty mediocre as a player
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| 5:01 |
: I don’t know why anybody would pay for him over say Alonso or LoMo
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| 5:01 |
: both of whom will cost next to nothing
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| 5:01 |
: And I’d prefer Carlos Santana
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| 5:02 |
: that’s all from a real baseball perspective
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| 5:02 |
: Brad Miller had a monster season in 2016, 2017…not so much. Is he rosterable in deeper formats or was 2016 seriously a fluke?
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| 5:02 |
: In deep leagues, it doesn’t hurt to pay nothing and hope for a dead cat bounce
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| 5:02 |
: Better career…Jose Ramirez or Francisco Lindor?
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| 5:02 |
: Lindor
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| 5:02 |
: But they’ll both be studs
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| 5:03 |
: Ramirez reminds me of a more powerful Placido Polanco
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| 5:03 |
: Top 50 SP who could surprise us all and become a Top 20 SP in 2018…?
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| 5:04 |
: looking…
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| 5:05 |
: Bundy, Marquez, Montgomery, Walker, ERod, Clevinger
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| 5:05 |
: Jordan, not Mike Montgomery
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| 5:05 |
: I’ve cooled slightly on Mike
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| 5:05 |
: Still like him, but not as an emerging stud
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| 5:05 |
: Thanks for doing these chats. In particular, your advice last week was great (Albies over Kendrick, dropping McCullers and Paxson) and seems to have saved my roto season.
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| 5:06 |
: Glad they worked out!
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| 5:06 |
: You were right about Glasnow btw. He’s brutal.
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| 5:06 |
: Makes up for being wrong about Pham and Avila? Maybe
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| 5:06 |
: Does M. Stroman have a next level? His lack of K’s makes me feel like he’s a great sell high candidate in dynasties. Any loss of velo or stuff and he could be a back end SP.
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| 5:07 |
: He’s an extreme work ethic guy, and he’s exceptionally crafty too
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| 5:07 |
: I think there’s another level in there unrelated to his actual stuff
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| 5:07 |
: More to the point, I expect him to be pretty steady year to year
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| 5:08 |
: one of those guys you remember making a bunch of bad starts, then notice the overall production helped carry your roster
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| 5:08 |
: Your thoughts on Dinelson Lamet and Luiz Gohara long term in a QS league?
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| 5:08 |
: I just saw the Lamet verdict. How about Gohara long term (QS league)?
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| 5:08 |
: I haven’t watch Gohara yet – I lose some zeal late in the year
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| 5:09 |
: Statistically, I like the early results, but I do worry about pitchers with low ground ball rates
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| 5:09 |
: They can take longer to settle in to the majors
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| 5:09 |
: That said, there are more hitters than ever sitting on low pitches. If he’s using his heat at the letters, he’ll get a lot of free Ks
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| 5:10 |
: Deep Dynasty, need an OF’er. 3 years of league min. control of Godley, for 1 year of Ozuna (I’d have to extend him)
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| 5:10 |
: Sorry
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| 5:10 |
: You’ve supplied just enough info for me to know that I really can’t advise you
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| 5:10 |
: Every dynasty is unique. There are leagues where that’ll work and leagues where it’s a poor move
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| 5:11 |
: Jose Berrios wore down but, feels like he has Top 20 stuff. Had a chance to watch him much?
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| 5:11 |
: Yea, I like him, but he’s so hyped
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| 5:11 |
: He’s guaranteed to cost more than my projection
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| 5:11 |
: A lot more
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| 5:12 |
: Btw, thanks for the advice to start Clayton Richard. It came up huge.
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| 5:12 |
: Looking for elite relievers to cement my ERA for the last few days of the season…who do you like best between Chad Green, Archie Bradley, Brad Brach? Saves don’t matter and obviously they need to make appearances to be relevant. Thanks!
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| 5:12 |
: You could flip a coin for those guys. Brach may be more likely to make multiple appearances. Green and Bradley more likely to pitch once for multiple innings
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| 5:13 |
: Something I can’t help but notice, when I watch someone like Corey Kluber. It’s not just that he has a great variety of pitches, it’s HOW his pitches move. Am I imagining his 2 seamer as the best/coolest pitch in baseball?
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| 5:13 |
: He does have really crazy movement on that pitch in particular
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| 5:14 |
: Greg Bird looks like a Bellinger Lite. Think if he can stay healthy next year he could put up a .260 35 HR plus season?
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| 5:14 |
: It’s possible
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| 5:14 |
: I think he needs more than health to get there
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| 5:14 |
: There are adjustments to be made, and it’s not certain he can make them
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| 5:14 |
: Remember, Bird was a guy scouts thought might not hit in the majors
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| 5:15 |
: RE: Corey Kluber…why can’t more people throw that pitch?
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| 5:15 |
: Because a baseball shouldn’t do that…
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| 5:15 |
: There are actually plenty of pitchers who can get that movement. The issue is consistency and command
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| 5:15 |
: Gerrit Cole does it sometimes
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| 5:15 |
: but you can tell it’s a surprise when it happens
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| 5:15 |
: If Jake Bauers adds more power he’s the next Hoskins?!
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| 5:15 |
: Hell no
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| 5:16 |
: I saw about 50 PA of Bauers this year. I’d bet against him being a major league hitter
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| 5:16 |
: Time to wrap it up folks. I answered nearly everything today! See ya all next season.
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| 5:17 |
: Will Zach Davies be making his Sunday start regardless? Or do I need to plan on finding a replacement?
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| 5:17 |
: Honestly, no idea
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| 5:17 |
: I have no inside info on Brewers
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| 5:17 |
: or most teams for that matter
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| 5:17 |
: Bauers had a great spring…Including several towering HR’s. Just spring but, combined w/ his plate discipline he feels like the “type” that could break out, eventually.
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| 5:17 |
: I wasn’t impressed with his power
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| 5:17 |
: thought the swing seems slow
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| 5:17 |
: What kinds of RPs get shut down last week? Ones on good or bad teams? Or is usage just normal the last week?
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| 5:18 |
: It’s extremely individual
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| 5:18 |
: Mostly the guys who have been pitching through minor injury
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| 5:18 |
: we’re not privy to that info
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| 5:18 |
: My keepers looked great until Jimmy Nelson and Conforto both exploded their shoulders. Does either get replaced with a Matt Olson or Luis Castillo? Same prices.
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| 5:18 |
: Yea, keep ’em both
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| 5:18 |
: Less confident about Olson, but I imagine it’s a very low price
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| 5:19 |
: Good game folks
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