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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 2/25/2020

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February 25, 2020

I got a lot of questions about Mike Soroka today. I said I’m not concerned. I like him! And I proved it this very moment by selecting him 96th in TGFBI.

3:55
Brad Johnson: We’ll get started in a few minutes.
3:55
Brad Johnson: spam me with some Severino questions and we’ll try to knock this out right at the start
3:59
dave in slc: w severino out who would you target in a keeper al only league where not much pitching is available but Sale, Kluber and Morton will be? Pay up for Sale or take a bit of a discount on either of the others?
3:59
dave in slc: What yankee pitcher do you think gains value w the injury to sevy?
4:00
Garfield: Mmm… Lasagna
4:00
Brad Johnson: I would target Morton if you’re confident about the discount happening

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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 2/18/2019

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February 18, 2020

We chatted. Behold, a transcript. (<—I've used that line a lot)

3:57
Brad Johnson: Let’s start this shindig
3:57
Brad Johnson: Who has something poll worthy?
3:58
Jack: How do you interpret slash lines against a pitch? Is it only when the pitch ends the at-bat (hit, walk, strikeout, out)?
3:58
Brad Johnson: Exactly
3:59
Brad Johnson:

Would the Dodgers have defeated the 2017 Astros?
Yes (42.2% | 52 votes)
 
No (21.1% | 26 votes)
 
Don’t care (36.5% | 45 votes)
 
Total Votes: 123
3:59
Guest: not fantasy but fun for a poll. would the dodgers have won if the astros hadnt stole signs?

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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 2-11-2020

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February 11, 2020

We chatted!

3:59
Brad Johnson: Let’s start this ball rolling
4:00
Brad Johnson: For those who missed all my twitter promoting, check out Juiced Balls episode 3 with Dan Szymborski. Now on Spotify, Apple, and Anchor.
4:00
Brad Johnson: https://www.patreon.com/posts/33836590
4:01
Matt: Is there a way to determine if punting a category is smart/viable beyond just some back of the envelope guessing? I play in a 13-team 6×6 roto (+OBP and QS) with seven dedicated SP slots (and 3 dedicated RP), so well over 100 SPs are rostered at all times. Since I’m definitely hammering SP early, and there are two extra categories, does it make sense to punt steals? I feel like I could grab a lot of pitching early and still put together a great AVG/HR/OBP lineup by eschewing any steals guys.
4:01
Brad Johnson: If I understand the intention of your question, no. Not ahead of time.
4:03
Brad Johnson: Punting a category usually should be a matter of circumstance. For instance, you missed various runs of closers and would rather go with elite non-closers than Joe Jimenez and Mychal Givens types.

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Paul Sporer Baseball Chat – February 7th, 2020

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February 7, 2020

Transcript is below!

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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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