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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 2/4/2020

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February 4, 2020

The chat is complete. Digest this transcript if you dare.

3:47
Brad Johnson: I’m just screwing around with Twitter instead of finishing my player caps so let’s just get this ball rolling.
3:49
Michael Chavis: Downs and Verdugo stocks would go way up with a trade to BOS right?  Even though it’s not the best park for Verdugo at least he’d get the playing time
3:49
Brad Johnson: Absolutely. Boston has a thin farm system whereas the Dodgers not only have a trove of prospects, they also keep minting all these excellent not-prospects.
3:50
Brad Johnson: They have a small horde just waiting to climb over the walls of Triple-A.
3:50
Brad Johnson: Really, they’d crush the Tigers and Orioles.
3:50
Reds: Are you staying away from eugenio suarez or looking to pounce if his ADP drops to about 80-90 (i think it’s in the 40s or so now)?

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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 1/28/2020

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January 28, 2020

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

3:56
Brad Johnson: Let’s start this ball rolling.
3:56
CC: Otto 5×5 – $8 Andre Vaughn a keep, cut, trade for anything of value, hold and trade later?
3:56
Brad Johnson: I don’t think he’s a cut unless you’re really hurting for money and can’t find a trade partner.
3:57
Brad Johnson: It’s not an ideal valuation
3:58
Brad Johnson: But he should also be a fast-mover so it’s not like you’re paying $8 now to keep Jasson Dominguez for his 2023 debut.
3:58
Kai: Rank the following pitchers as keepers? Luzardo ($8), Ohtani ($6), Lamet ($1)? Does one stand out as being a particularly better or worse deal?

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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 1/21/2020

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January 21, 2020

We chatted. Here is a transcript. The below-mentioned podcast is now live too.

3:53
Brad Johnson: Let’s kick off the action in a few minutes.
3:54
Brad Johnson: I was hoping to finish editing my podcast so I could plug it today, but there are still a couple 30 second post-production things I need to record.
3:55
Brad Johnson: Nevertheless, I’m undaunted. The podcast is called Juiced Balls. I’m billing it as “the only baseball fantasy podcast.” Episode 1 featuring NotBurtReynolds will be available sometime tomorrow morning through all the major vendors. Apple, Spotify, wherever else Anchor distributes.
3:56
Brad Johnson: You can also access it directly via my Patreon. That’s Patreon.com/BaseballATeam. And I’ll be tweeting out a link periodically.
4:01
Jordan: I only have 5 keeper slots. Which one doesn’t make the cut?
4:02
Brad Johnson: 

The age-old question.

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Monday Night Fantasy Baseball Chat

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January 20, 2020
8:02
Jeff Zimmerman: It’s time to get started.
8:03
Isaac C: Any recommendations for first time players in the NFBC. Asking more about what’s a good level to start playing at?
8:04
Jeff Zimmerman: An online championship. The FAAB process and bi-weekly lineup setting can be learned with one.
8:04
Dragoon: 14 team dynasty points. I have an excess of 1B. Should I trade A) 5 years of Pete Alonso for 2 years of Story, 2 years of Conforto, 6 years of Tony Gonsolin B) 5 years of Pete Alonso for 1 year of Mookie, rookie roster Ian Anderson, Trevor Larnach, Astudillo or C) Hold
8:05
Jeff Zimmerman: I like A a lot.
8:05
Ned: How many plate appearances for Miguel Andujar this year?

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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 1/14/2020

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January 14, 2020

We chatted. Past tense. Behold, a transcript.

3:59
Brad Johnson: Let’s get things rolling.
4:01
Cito’s Mustache: What’s your prediction on Alex Cora’s punishment – has to be harsher than Hinch’s, right?
4:02
Brad Johnson: More than one year seems pretty extreme though. Perhaps 2 “sentences” and thus 2 years?
4:02
Brad Johnson: I’m of the opinion that the Astros penalty was light, but it’s not the suspensions to Hinch and Luhnow that were soft.
4:03
Brad Johnson: And they did basically issue the maximum allowed penalties.
4:03
Vic: How many times out of 10 do you take deGrom over Cole?

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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 1/7/2020

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January 7, 2020

The chat is completed. Below is a transcript for your pleasure.

3:58
Brad Johnson: We’ll get started in a few moments. We’ll probably only run for a prompt hour because I’m fighting a silly cold (it’s not that bad).
4:01
Daniel: I think I last saw J.D. Davis just inside the top 100 for hitters, how far do you think he would shoot up the rankings if the Mets declared him an every day starter?
4:03
Brad Johnson: It’s ’bout that time of year when I get to explain I don’t use rankings and therefore am not a good resource for related questions.
4:03
Brad Johnson: That said, I have a little trouble with his projections because he’s a high ground ball rate guy. That’s a blind spot for me.
4:04
TeHe: Please let me know your strategy for the prospects 365 best ball draft, as we are in the same league
4:05
Brad Johnson: I have yet to consider a strategy! I’ll whip something together on the fly. Slow drafts are good for that.

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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 12/17/2019

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December 17, 2019

The chat is complete. See you in the New Year!

3:46
Brad Johnson: Welcome. Let’s kick this off.
3:47
Dave F.: When will the ATC projections be released?
3:48
Brad Johnson: You should ask @ATCNY on twitter. Or otherwise harass Ariel.
3:49
Brad Johnson: Some “hot” takes while we wait on some questions.
3:50
Brad Johnson: 1. The Diamondbacks are addicted to playing in the pricey end of the pitching pool. And, as they didn’t regret the Greinke signing, I don’t think they’ll come out on the wrong end of the Bumgarner signing
3:50
Brad Johnson: Granted pitcher injuries are always a risk

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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 12/10/2019

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December 10, 2019

Today’s chat is complete. Check out the transcript below.

3:58
Brad Johnson: Let’s kick this thing into gear!
3:59
Nick: Just out of curiosity, what time of day does Fangraphs get the most traffic?  And is it indeed (as I suspect) a time during which most people (like me) should be working instead?
4:00
Brad Johnson: The writers haven’t had access to traffic data for a good half decade. And the last thing was turned off because the numbers were just crazy wrong.
4:00
Brad Johnson: So… I don’t know. I suspect the answer to your question is yes.
4:00
Trent: What is the best fantasy landing spot for Rendon?
4:00
Brad Johnson: Well, Colorado

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Monday Night Fantasy Chat

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December 9, 2019
8:01
Jeff Zimmerman: I’ll go ahead and start.
8:01
Beff jrdrich: Chance mcmahon can breakout w regular pt this year?  .280/30/90?
8:02
Jeff Zimmerman: He’ll need regular playing time and I’d never bet on that.
8:03
Jeff Zimmerman: And if he hits the line you posted, he’ll probably be unplayable on the road. I think Arenado, Story, and Blackmon are the only hitters good enough to play on the road.
8:03
Baxter: 10 team roto dynasty. Would you accept Dealing Harper in return for Kepler + one of the following: wheeler, gray, Morton, McNeil, kiriloff?
8:04
Jeff Zimmerman: To win this year, sure for Morton. I’d keep Harper.

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Friday Afternoon Fantasy Chat

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November 22, 2019
12:01
🙂: Jorge Polanco and Nico Hoerner for Manny Machado…. which side do you like?
12:02
Jeff Zimmerman: Without any more context, the Polanco side. At this point Polanco and Machado are nearly a wash so might as well add Hoerner.
12:03
Slam and legs: how do you feel about Ketel Marte next year? Obviously not a top 10 offensive player but maybe top 25?
12:04
Jeff Zimmerman: I’m probably closer to top-60 to 75. A fourth or fifth rounder in a 15 teamer. I know others won’t agree
12:05
Jeff Zimmerman: Currently 41st in NFBC ADP
12:05
Jeff Zimmerman: https://nfc.shgn.com/adp/baseball

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