Brad Johnson Baseball Chat – April 18, 2017

Today’s chat honoring the life and deeds of Starling Marte is complete. The answer to the last question is Jesse Hahn. If anybody knows Pete, tell him to come collect his prize.

3:51

Brad Johnson: I’m sitting here pondering the age old question of unicorns or eunuch horns. Perhaps it’s time to start.

3:51

Brad Johnson:

Which?

Unicorns (49.0% | 25 votes)
Eunuch Horns (50.9% | 26 votes)

Total Votes: 51
3:51

Starling Marte: Oops

3:51

Brad Johnson: Yea, so let’s get this out of the way.

3:52

Brad Johnson: You’re all going to ask about Austin Meadows, I think we’ll see him for a 1-2 months of these 80 games

3:53

Brad Johnson: For now, Adam Frazier will continue to absorb OF starts. Maybe we see some Bell out there too. Alen Hanson seems like he should be utile enough to do some OF too.

3:54

Chad: I know it’s probably going to be asked by everyone, but Meadows or Osuna for the call up given the Marte suspension?

3:54

Brad Johnson: Jose Osuna is another guy who exists. We’ll see him if they decide Meadows is not ready to be tested. Osuna’s development is less important.

3:55

No need to Panik: Can we expect 10 HR and 10 SB out of Joe Panik?

3:55

Brad Johnson: More like 7/7

3:55

Brad Johnson: 10/10 is maybe the 75th percentile

3:55

Thames 🙁: I thought Thames was supposed to steal 40 bags…overrated?

3:56

Brad Johnson: Somebody, I think it was Justin Mason, pointed out that his home runs have come against bad pitching. And I noted that about his KBO HRs during draft season

3:56

Brad Johnson: he’s a bad ball feaster. As for steals. I think we actually see him take a few, but he’s no rabbit

3:56

Evil Goatee Brad: If the A’s made the Wild Card game and had their choice, who would start the game?

3:56

Brad Johnson: I’d be starting a healthy Graveman

3:57

Evil Goatee Brad: In a 10-team, H2H league (+QS), I have a banged up rotation that includes several mid-tier guys. Yu Darvish and Jake Degrom are followed by Rich Hill, Dylan Bundy, Sean Manaea, Vince Velasquez, Jake Odorizzi, Kendall Graveman, Carlos Rodon, and Robbie Ray. What do I do with this mess?

3:57

Brad Johnson: Ohh…

3:58

Brad Johnson: Since it’s 10 team, I think you pick some guys to dump. For me, that’s Odorizzi, Rodon, and Ray. Maybe VV. My colleagues would tell you to dump the other guys most likely.

3:58

Neal: Thanks for chatting Brad. Do you like Puig for Billy Hamilton straight up in a 30 team dynasty roto, or should Billy’s steals demand more in return?

3:59

Brad Johnson: I’d want a lot more than Puig. I’d want somebody whose proven he’s Puig’s upside. Charlie Blackmon? Hamilton is an automatic 30 points in that format.

3:59

Brad Johnson: And more than good enough to start without reservation.

3:59

Make yourself Confortoble: Is Michael Conforto the 2nd best hitter on the Mets?

4:00

Brad Johnson: Probably. They have a lot of good not great hitters. Conforto is in that mess, but he has growth potential

4:00

JD15: Guy in my FGpts league has been after my Rich Hill pretty hard early going (including an offer yesterday). Would Nola and Finnegan be a fair ask in return?

4:01

Brad Johnson: Nola+ seems reasonable subject to costs

4:01

tuefel shuffle: thanks for the chat. need roster help if you can help. 5X5 12 man league. my pitching is very top heavy (kershaw, arrieta, cole and cotton…literally no other starters). do i trade beltran for wacha? or for shoe? or maybe rougie for duffy and bundy? or do i stick with what i got and get morton and mccarthy

4:01

Brad Johnson: if Morton is free, go get him

4:01

Brad Johnson: You can trade Beltran for a Wacha type too. Maybe look for something with a little more shine

4:02

Mountains : What are your thoughts on Trevor Cahill in NL-only leagues?

4:02

Brad Johnson: I have not considered having thoughts about Trevor Cahill

4:02

Brad Johnson: In general, anybody with a pulse and a job is worth a flier in Only formats

4:02

tuefel shuffle: frazier (pitt) comp — panik?

4:02

Brad Johnson: Left-handed DJ LeMahieu

4:03

Brad Johnson: right down to the crappy SB rate

4:03

Josh: Best guess as what to expect from Rich Hill ROS? Who’s a better DL stash between him and Steven Matz?

4:03

Brad Johnson: Hill’s a way better stash

4:03

Brad Johnson: I’ll be bullish and guess 100 IP

4:03

Brad Johnson: it’s a big ol’ shrug for now

4:04

Andrew: Angels haven’t been able to diagnose Richards’ injury cause yet… is it time to cut bait yet?

4:04

Brad Johnson: Just depends on your league depth and what’s on the wire. Probably.

4:04

Roman: What in god’s name do I do with Vinny Velasquez? He’s a total dumpster fire right now with the exception of the K’s

4:05

Brad Johnson: Patience, treat him as right-handed Robbie Ray

4:05

Brad Johnson: when it clicks, he’s a top 5 overall pitcher. Most days, it doesn’t click.

4:05

Colin: Thoughts on Greinke going forward? He was just dropped in my shallow h2h. Guys like Liriano, J Ross, Urias also available.

4:06

Brad Johnson: Well…he’s a better pick up than the others you listed. He’s probably a fringe guy in shallow

4:06

Isaac: Concerned about Kluber? Could the long playoff run last year be affecting him?

4:06

Brad Johnson: Sure could. But he did a version of this last year too. Bounced back just fine.

4:06

JD15: Drafted Jeff Hoffman in FGpts, do you think he’ll get the call during Gray’s DL stint? If so, should I sell hype of a top prospect replacement or hold for potential benefits?

4:07

Brad Johnson: Sell. Coors HR are doom in FGpts. Hoffman doesn’t strike me as good enough to excel at Coors.

4:07

Cap it: Brandon Maurer is removed from the closer role by what date?

4:07

Brad Johnson: Depends entirely on Capps. He was hammered yesterday.

4:07

Josh: Are 10+ home runs realistic at this point from Andrus and Inciarte?

4:07

Brad Johnson: Well Inciarte already has 4. If he’s healthy and doesn’t reach 10…

4:07

Brad Johnson: I think Andrus can do it too

4:08

Brad Johnson: I’m projecting 12-15 for Inciarte with an outside chance for 20

4:08

Brad Johnson: we have to see the ground ball rate drop. He supposedly added lift to his swing, but he’s still 50% grounders

4:08

mookie best: when someone has an ops of say 1.200, do you say “one point two” or “twelve hundred?” i always said the former but recently said the latter on a whim and i’m not going back.

4:08

Brad Johnson: twelve hundred

4:09

Colin: Do you prefer Brach or Benoit going forward? I like that Benoit has the current closer role, but Brach seems to be better, on a better team, and not much is known in regards to Britton injury

4:09

Brad Johnson: how desperate are you for saves? Brach’s probably a better ratio guy.

4:09

Brad Johnson: Can’t count on any saves though

4:09

Hannah Hochevar: I know it’s early for studs, but what about someone like Gurriel? Would you hold in AL only?

4:10

Brad Johnson: What’s available to replace him. For example, I dumped him for Logan Morrison maybe 10 days ago

4:10

Brad Johnson: Yonder Alonso would work too.

4:10

Brad Johnson: If you’re looking worse, then maybe just deal with the pain

4:10

Hans: Conforto worth grabbing even in 10-team? Leading off and playing center, and Terry’s gotta keep him in there, no?

4:11

Brad Johnson: Nope. Cespedes is the only every day guy in that group

4:11

Nola: Okay to drop Addison Reed with Familia coming back?

4:11

Brad Johnson: Sure, though I would wait to see Familia lock down a couple

4:11

Colin: VV or Robbie Ray?

4:12

Brad Johnson: I prefer Velasquez by a hair. I’m below the industry consensus on both. The volatility is often ignored because of the upside.

4:12

Brad Johnson: You look very smart when one of those types turns into an ace while you were hyping him

4:12

Brad Johnson: but the percentage play is to go with a safer name

4:13

Brad Johnson: of course, sometimes you need to take big gambles due to your roster composition

4:13

Sam: Who will have the better season, Kenta Maeda or Michael Wacha?

4:13

Brad Johnson: Maeda is a much better pitcher

4:13

Brad Johnson: health report is scarier though

4:13

OC: Deep 20 team dynasty, what do I do with Tommy Joseph? Hope he rebounds a bit, or move some assets for an upgrade

4:13

Brad Johnson: Well, look around. I’m being patient though. Low OBP, high power bats are streaky

4:14

Brad Johnson: see Bruce, Jay

4:14

D-backs: Are Taijuan and Corbin going to last the year in the starting rotation?

4:14

Brad Johnson: Not both of em

4:14

Brad Johnson: I bet Walker will

4:14

Moltar: 3 man bench, I should just drop Marte right? It’s a keeper but he probably wasn’t gonna be kept anyway.

4:14

Brad Johnson: Probably

4:14

Sam: If you were drafting today what round would you take Eric Thames in?

4:15

Brad Johnson: I quickly lose any sense for this. I will say my expectations have not changed. He was already being draft like he’d do what he’s done

4:15

Evil Goatee Brad: Re: A’s starter, Steve Adams at MLBTR says Manaea. Travis Sawchik says Cotton. And here you are with Graveman. Not a question, just an observation.

4:15

Brad Johnson: Honestly, you can play the matchup, they’re very different pitchers

4:16

JD15: Ender Inciarte…can he hit this year? Real fantasy asset in OBP league?

4:16

Brad Johnson: He was already an OBP asset before showing this power potential

4:16

Nels: You buying an Avisail Garcia breakout?

4:17

Brad Johnson: I’ve always been a Avisail detractor. Google my name and his. That said, these sorts of players often eventually figure out how to hit. Like EE.

4:17

Brad Johnson: ok, taking a very short break, will fast forward from 3:58 to the present when I return

4:19

Brad Johnson: I have closed the first poll. Eunuch Horns has defeated Unicorns by a narrow margin of 26-25

4:19

Brad Johnson: Second poll, a repeat of the one I asked on Twitter yesterday…

4:20

Brad Johnson:

Which for fantasy stats?

Jett Bandy (38.8% | 21 votes)
Manny Pina (18.5% | 10 votes)
Andrew Susac (42.5% | 23 votes)

Total Votes: 54
4:20

Brad Johnson: Which Brewers catcher is the top fantasy option

4:20

Adam: Cut bait on any of Addison Reed, Ziegler, or Kelley in NL-Only, or hold and hope?

4:21

Brad Johnson: Maybe Kelley, he’s a little off at present

4:21

Brad Johnson: Might be a better alternative out there

4:21

AYJAYF: Who do you like better ROS — Dickerson or Souza? Does regular Roto or H2H make a difference? I want to buy into Souza changing something, and the fact that Dickerson will continue to get platooned, but am on the fence.

4:21

Brad Johnson: If those are waiver wire options, I’d bet Souza for now and keep a very close eye on his whiffs

4:21

Brad Johnson: I think he’ll *poof* pumpkin on us any day now

4:22

Brad Johnson: I recall Carlos Gomez doing this one year

4:22

Jim-Bob: Are you a Jimmy Nelson believer?

4:22

Brad Johnson: I’m watching those changeups. Only difference from the past. Either way, he’s solid-average

4:22

Brad Johnson: I feel better if the change becomes a weapon

4:22

My Ammie: True or false, AJ Ramos finishes the season as Miami’s closer?

4:22

Brad Johnson: Probably false

4:22

Brad Johnson: club has been trying to replace him since he got the job

4:23

Brad Johnson: poor guy, he’s quite good

4:23

dee’s nuts: You still in on Bird? I’ve heard he’s the word.

4:23

Brad Johnson: Sure am. Fantastic time to buy if you missed him during draft season

4:23

Brad Johnson: his owner probably doesn’t want to cut bait, but I bet they’re frustrated

4:24

Brad Johnson: Speaking of…I’ll be right back 🙂

4:26

Brad Johnson: Those weren’t easy trade scenarios

4:27

Brad Johnson: Offered Walker/Reed for Bird/Allen in one and Jose Reyes for Bird in another

4:27

Benn: Brad drop Velasquez and pick up Manaea? 14t H2H K/9

4:27

Brad Johnson: Yea, higher floor, lower ceiling

4:27

John: How would you rank these lottery ticket SPs? Tyler Skaggs, Luis Severino, Shelby Miller, Mike Foltynewicz, & Jesse Hahn. I’m in a H2H league with K/9 as a category. Thanks!

4:27

Brad Johnson: Miller-Sev-Folty-Skaggs-Hahn

4:28

Brad Johnson: Miller and Severino are immediate action types. The others should be on the wire

4:28

Terry’s Sarape: What if they changed the ruling of a “save” to include the phrase “NO RUNS SCORED” while the pitcher was pitching – earned or unearned – does that make the “Save” stat more worthwhile?

4:28

Brad Johnson: Meh

4:28

Mike: souza, domingo santana, or grichuk as a backup OF in 12 team league?

4:28

Brad Johnson: I’m rolling Santana

4:28

Brad Johnson: bigger growth potential

4:28

Roids: In what type of scenario do you think we should hold Marte? I don’t want to drop my 2nd round pick, but I’m not sure it’s worth holding for 80 games? 12 team roto…SB’s are mighty important.

4:28

Brad Johnson: 5 or more bench with an otherwise well-balanced roster

4:29

Brad Johnson: you’re SHOL either way

4:29

Brad Johnson: you’ll regret keeping him, and you’ll really regret letting him go. But maybe you find a Mitch Haniger along the way

4:29

St. James: What’s the biggest difference in draft/acquisition strategy when a league transitions from K’s to K/9?

4:30

Brad Johnson: For roto, it’s not actually different

4:30

Brad Johnson: there’s less pressure to hit your IP cap, but you still should

4:30

Brad Johnson: For H2H, big relievers gain a ton of value

4:30

Pete: Jordan Montgomery: Buying or selling?

4:30

Brad Johnson: Big time buying

4:30

Brad Johnson: expect bumps, but I love what we’ve seen so far

4:31

Nolan: Been offered Thor and Betts for my Springer, Lester, and DeGrom in a H2H points league. It’s a no-brainer, right?

4:31

Brad Johnson: Not sure I’d call it a no-brainer, but I’d probably do it

4:32

Guest: I just traded Kimbrel, McCutchen, and Treinen for Jansen, Cotton, and Grandal. Members of my league are giving me crap for “fleecing” the other Player. Do you have a stance on this?

4:32

Brad Johnson: Huh?

4:32

Brad Johnson: I suppose it’s a tad lopsided. Nothing silly though

4:32

Brad Johnson: Maybe Cotton should be like Joe Musgrove instead

4:32

Adam: What’s your over/under on where Trevor Story’s K% settles?

4:32

Brad Johnson: 28%

4:33

Mallory: With the Phillies going nowhere in the standings, do you think it’s time they give Nick Williams a try in the OF and see what he can do at the MLB level?

4:34

Brad Johnson: No. Williams isn’t near the top of the “see what’s what” list

4:34

Brad Johnson: First up is Aaron Altherr

4:34

Brad Johnson: it’s already criminal that he isn’t playing every day

4:34

Brad Johnson: Altherr is a much better player than Williams right now

4:34

Brad Johnson: Roman Quinn is probably next on the list, although all the Triple-A Phils have started slow

4:35

Bored: Broxton, Gardner, Rajai, or Fazier to replace Marte in a 12 team dyntasty?

4:35

Brad Johnson: Broxton for dynasty lols

4:35

Brad Johnson: Gardner if you just want to ensure some steals and runs now

4:35

ThatsMyStory: Three questions: do you feel the Judge we’re seeing now is representative of the player he can be this year (270ish 30 homer bat)? Also, is now a great time to buy low on Bregman when the power has not yet shown up? 3rd question, are both those guys worth a broken Donaldson in an 8 keeper league when I already employ Arenado?

4:36

Brad Johnson: I’d be worried about selling Donaldson for lotto tickets

4:36

Brad Johnson: It’s a fair concept, but awfully risky

4:36

Brad Johnson: it is a good time to buy low on Bregman, might be able to wait longer though

4:37

Brad Johnson: always difficult to gauge that

4:37

Brad Johnson: Judge is probably a .230/30 bat

4:37

Relsh: Buying into Chase Headley or Mike Moustakes this season?

4:37

Brad Johnson: Moose more than Headley

4:37

Brad Johnson: they’re both fine

4:37

Bruno: Has Lance Lynn convinced you yet he’s back?

4:38

Brad Johnson: Honestly, I haven’t seen him pitch yet. The stats look fine, but they’ve never made any sense

4:38

HappyFunBall: Believe in Thames enough to sell Upton for pitching? Or should I sell Thames?

4:38

Brad Johnson: Ask around about Thames first

4:38

Brad Johnson: just to see if someone is crazy

4:38

dee’s nuts: If Happ is on the waiver wire in a 12 teamer, would you pick him up?

4:38

Brad Johnson: JA Happ? Nah, he’s hurt

4:38

The Hills!: Sporer spells “yeah” as “ya”, and you as “yea”. Let’s get together on this one…

4:38

Brad Johnson: I do all 3. They have very slightly different meanings.

4:38

Brad Johnson: I will not elaborate

4:39

BC: Ryon Healy or Souza for my OBP util?

4:39

Brad Johnson: ugh

4:39

Brad Johnson: Souza’s the hot hand but Healy’s the better OBP bet going forward. I’ll say Souza

4:39

Brad Johnson: Inciarte

4:39

Mucho Maas: Best OBP league UTIL (hoping for a power/speed combo, but value above all): Broxton, Domingo Santana, Inciarte, Schimpf, Holliday, other widely available option?

4:40

Brad Johnson: That Inciarte was for this.

4:40

Mak: Jeimer Candelario is absolutely crushing the ball in Triple-A. Any chance he forces his way onto the Cubs’ roster?

4:40

Brad Johnson: Nope

4:40

Brad Johnson: Where would he possibly play? Might net them a pitcher though.

4:40

Kroney: Domingo Santana: Are you a fan? Looking for a replacement for Marte and he seems to have more upside than Melky, Beltran, Dickerson, and Tomas.

4:40

Brad Johnson: Yea, go with Santana there. Or stream

4:41

Jed L (definitely not Lowrie): When should we expect to see Franklin Barreto reach the majors? Worried about a friend of mine’s playing time …

4:41

Brad Johnson: September?

4:41

Brad Johnson: Late

4:41

Brad Johnson: June/July would be if he’s raking

4:41

Brad Johnson: the exception is if they’re sure they only need a 1 month patch

4:41

Brad Johnson: then he might get an early look

4:41

Weezy: start or sit Musgrove in a fairly deep 12 team QS league?

4:42

Brad Johnson: I’m still judging him. He’s on my benches

4:42

Guest: Better handcuff for Brandon Maurer: Brad Hand or Ryan Buchter? Hand’s stuff/skillset seem to be a better fit as closer than Buchter. Hand has better numbers but Buchter was called on to close the other week. Your thoughts?

4:42

Brad Johnson: Buchter is more likely to close. Hand is the better pitcher. Capps will rule them all if healthy

4:42

Brad Johnson: and Capps is DL stashable

4:42

Shane: Basically in a team-wide slump on offense (12 team 5×5), and outfield is the worst offender. CarGo, J Upton, Morales. Wait and see on all 3 or is it time to sell on any of them? Guys like Souza and Grossman on the wire.

4:42

Brad Johnson: Wait

4:43

ray ray: What do you think Cole Hamels trade value is?

4:43

Brad Johnson: Less than his draft value

4:43

Brad Johnson: every. damn. year

4:43

Beefcake: Most to least likely to continue their current mashing of Ozuna, Thames, Mazara, Judge?

4:43

Brad Johnson: Well, I think they’ll all regress while continuing to mash

4:44

Brad Johnson: I’ll say Ozuna, Mazara, Thames, Judge

4:44

Ricky: Should I snag Jimmy Nelson off waivers? H2H FIP/wRC+ league

4:44

Brad Johnson: Say what?

4:44

Brad Johnson: Not sure I trust him to keep the ball in the yard. Probably better FIP exploits

4:45

Pousse-Pousse: Thames done platooning for now or should we expect more ridiculous days off against lefties?

4:45

Brad Johnson: The thing is Jesus Aguilar really deserves to be starting too

4:45

Brad Johnson: and then they want Hernan Perez to not suck

4:45

Brad Johnson: it’s a deceptively crowded roster

4:45

KB: Archie Bradley. Next Andrew Miller type pitcher in his reliever role?

4:46

Brad Johnson: Well, that’s Devenski, Lorenzen, and Hand

4:46

Brad Johnson: but Archer might be the next after them

4:46

Guest: Bench Jose bautista in 12-team OBP roto league until he pulls out of slump for hotter options like Steven Souza?

4:46

Brad Johnson: It’s tempting

4:46

Brad Johnson: especially if it’s not weekly

4:46

Ryan: In a 16 team dynasty league, who do you like more going forward: Josh Tomlin or Kyle Freeland? Freeland scares me pitching in coors and not have a very high K rate.

4:46

Brad Johnson: I made a small bet on Tomlin last week

4:46

Brad Johnson: swapped Cory Spangenberg

4:47

Brad Johnson: I wouldn’t take Freeland from our waiver wire in a 20 team format

4:47

Brad Johnson: Somebody else already did, just say I wouldn’t

4:47

Marty: What’s your opinion of Keon Broxton? Worth keeping around in a 12 team mixed that uses OPS instead of BA? Guys like JDyson, Schebler, Duda, DSantana & Gardner are FA.

4:47

Brad Johnson: Might be better to go with Duda for HR, Santana for HR, or Gardner for SB. But if they’re going to be on your bench, hold Broxton

4:47

Bart: what are your thoughts on Adam Frazier?

4:48

Brad Johnson: Everybody is asking this. It’s one of the first things I said – left-handed DJ LeMahieu

4:48

Fezz: Please rank ROS: Duda, Joseph, Cron, C.Carter

4:48

Brad Johnson: Congrats, you done it already

4:48

*COUGH*: Is Todd Frazier literally going to die from the flu? Has missed 5 of last 7 games

4:49

Brad Johnson: Oh, by “flu” you mean Captain Trips?

4:50

Brad Johnson: That’s a Stephen King reference for all you cretins

4:50

Tvators: Need help in H2H points lg to help cover loss of Marte, pick up Kepler, Reddick, avasial, or pitts own frazier or bell? Dropping sandoval

4:50

Brad Johnson: Kepler or Reddick

4:50

Moltar: Montgomery or new-look Jason Vargas?

4:50

Brad Johnson: Monty

4:50

Brad Johnson: either Monty 🙂

4:50

Sean: How about a couple updated “bold predictions” you’re prepared to make after about two weeks of play?

4:50

Brad Johnson: I’ll fast forward again after this…

4:51

Brad Johnson: Let’s see…

4:51

Brad Johnson: 35 HR from Greg Bird

4:51

Brad Johnson: Jordan Montgomery is who Blake Snell was supposed to be

4:52

Brad Johnson: Michael Brantley is a top 40 player

4:52

Brad Johnson: Jose Peraza outsteals Billy Hamilton

4:53

Brad Johnson: James Paxton never allows a run (i.e. he’s a top 10 pitcher)

4:53

Cody: Springer or Blackmon rest of season

4:53

Brad Johnson: Blackmon

4:53

Brad Johnson: oh, forgot this…

4:53

Brad Johnson: Andrew Susac won the poll somehow

4:53

Brad Johnson: The readers at RotoBaller picked Pina

4:53

Brad Johnson: though I didn’t give them the choice of Susac

4:53

Brad Johnson: I picked Bandy

4:54

Floyd: Trade – send Almora and JNelson or Kuhl for Yelich in NL 5×5 non-keeper?

4:54

Brad Johnson: Yesyesyesyes

4:54

Cliff: Pick two, 5×5 keeper: Broxton, Renfroe, Inciarte

4:54

Brad Johnson: Inciarte and a coin flip

4:54

Brad Johnson: need pure power or a mix?

4:54

Hank: Is Joey Gallo worth owing in an OPS keeper league? I feel like I’ve owned him forever, but he’s still only 23 years old.

4:54

Brad Johnson: Sure is

4:54

Brad Johnson: he’s looking solid

4:54

Starling Marte: Pirates call up Jose Osuna to take my spot

4:55

Brad Johnson: I think I mentioned he’s easier for them to call up than Meadows since his development matters less

4:55

Brad Johnson: He’ll play some, but don’t expect him to start on the regular

4:55

Andrew Triggskadekaphobia: In a 12-team standard 5×5 H2H, which SPs are worth holding onto through injury: Richards, Rodon, Graveman, Jon gray

4:55

Brad Johnson: Graveman for sure, he’ll only miss a start

4:56

Brad Johnson: I’d have to look into the others more closely, and we’re getting near the end here

4:56

Scotty Tenorman: 12 team mixed, should i try to trade for kipnis? think i can get him for stroman?

4:56

Brad Johnson: Should be able to, but I’d target a healthy player

4:56

Brad Johnson: Or Jose Ramirez

4:56

Relsh: Austin Hedges, Steve Vogt, or Russel Martin?

4:56

Brad Johnson: The list of Woof

4:56

Brad Johnson: if the Brewers would settle on one of Pina or Bandy, I’d tell you to take them

4:57

Brad Johnson: I’ll say Vogt

4:57

benj: Is Trey Mancini’s power real?

4:57

Brad Johnson: Well, yea, he’s powerful

4:57

Brad Johnson: Is he Gary Sanchez or Giancarlo Stanton?

4:57

Brad Johnson: no

4:57

Brad Johnson: he’s a 25 HR type

4:58

Brad Johnson: scouting report must be very incorrect right now

4:58

Maury: You all in on a Dylan Bundy breakout?

4:58

Brad Johnson: Halfway in. I swapped him and Swanson for Lester in a keeper league. The one where I was overburdened with keepers

4:58

there goes the pizza: I have an overabundance of OFs on my team (H2H Categories): Betts, JD Martinez, Cruz, Mazara, Thames. If I’m trying to unload Cruz, what should I ask for in return? deGrom? More?

4:59

Brad Johnson: DeGrom’s someone to settle for… look higher to start. Talk up how inconsistent pitchers are compared to hitters

4:59

Ryan: Struggling at my second base position so looking for options rank Ryan Schimpf, Scooter Gennett, and Derek Dietrich. And any other possible hidden options you may like?

4:59

Brad Johnson: well, I like Schimpf if you don’t mind the AVG.

5:00

Brad Johnson: I would have said Cesar Hernandez, but I suspect he’s taken now

5:00

Brad Johnson: Adam Frazier should be eligible

5:00

Brad Johnson: Try to buy low on Neil Walker?

5:01

Brad Johnson: No new questions since 4:52, I’m guessing you’ve all left work

5:01

Brad Johnson: I’m starving so I’m going to finish up in the next few minutes

5:01

the land: Is Michael Brantley officially back or are we still concerned?

5:01

Brad Johnson: Back, but still worried about his shoulder flaring up

5:02

JP: Boyd, Gsellman, Freeland – If I have to keep two of them for my H2H league, which you one would you drop?

5:02

Brad Johnson: Freeland

5:02

Mike: V-Mart approaching droppable in most formats?

5:02

Brad Johnson: All except FanDuel where he’s mysteriously a catcher

5:02

Relsh: You mentioned Lynn’s stats never made any sense, what do you mean by that?

5:02

Brad Johnson: I mean a pitcher with his repertoire of crappy fastball and no offspeed pitch should have an 18.00 ERA

5:03

Brad Johnson: Obviously, the fastball must not be actually crappy even though that’s how it looks statistically.

5:03

Adam: Does a Braun trade allow more time for both Thames and Aguilar, or does it mean Brinson’s ready?

5:03

Brad Johnson: Probably the former. And more Hernan

5:04

TF: 5×5 with OPS instead of average, who do you like for a UTIL Spot: D. Peralta., Moustakas, Ender Inciarte

5:04

Brad Johnson: Inciarte unless you don’t need any SB

5:04

Brad Johnson: then Moose

5:04

Heathcliff Slocumb: How long can the Dodgers reasonably wait before calling up Bellinger?

5:04

Brad Johnson: Reasonably? Two or three years

5:04

Brad Johnson: Only half kidding, there’s very little pressure for them to make a move

5:05

Big Tuna: When do you think Meadows gets called up in Pitt?

5:05

Brad Johnson: About a month or not at all

5:05

Pete: I know your impulse will be to say none of the above. But if you had to choose one to hang onto: Trevor Cahill, Bronson Arroyo or Jesse Hahn?

5:05

Brad Johnson: Oh god

5:05

Brad Johnson: I quit

 





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Anonymous
6 years ago

Razor-thin poll margin this week. Truly we are a divided nation.