Brad Johnson: Hey folks

Brad Johnson: Let’s get this started with a bad trade

Phamtastic: Brad I try to be open to all trades in my league but I cant help get a little irritated about this one. N.Goodrum, Eduardo Escobar, and N.Castellanos for Alex Bregman and Javy Baez. Am I just being overly dramatic here?  (14 team, H2H, 5×5, redraft) Thanks!

Brad Johnson: No, that’s an unconscionable trade

Brad Johnson: I assume the guy trading for Casty and Goodrum is a Tigers fan?

Brad Johnson: If not, then it’s extra super unconscionable

Jeff Zimmerman: I going to go ahead and get started. As usual, I will be concentrating on FAAB and waiver wire questions and then go back and answer general fantasy questions.

Jeff Zimmerman: Here’s the FAAB results from the two 15-team Tout Wars teams

Jeff Zimmerman: Mixed Auction

Jeff Zimmerman: GHampson: 129
KGausman: 86
DHudson: 22
CStammen: 13
DTravis: 11
DRobertson: 7
DFowler: 7
CAsuaje: 5
JWendle: 5
JLeclerc: 3
TKemp: 2
AKnapp: 1
DJansen: 1
YMunoz: 1

Jeff Zimmerman: Mixed draft

Jeff Zimmerman: GHampson: 187
WCalhoun: 85
RGsellman: 40
ARosario: 10
SGaviglio: 7
JGant: 7
WFlores: 6
EDiaz: 3
SCishek: 0

Paul Sporer: Good afternoon, everyone!! Let’s talk some baseball!

Kerry: Continue to hold Jose Martinez in 10-team in hopes for a trade to AL?

Paul Sporer: If you can afford to use the bench spot

Nels: Nimmo still a 10-team hold?

Paul Sporer: Ya unless you really like a waiver pickup

CT: Hey Paul, thanks as always. Willie ball is finally upon us! Is he worth an add in 12tm mixed? I would have to (sadly) drop his teammate The Dentist finally

Paul Sporer: Helllooooo everybody! Let’s talk some baseball this Friday the 13th!

Sporer Spice: You throwing Hamels out there tonight?

Paul Sporer: Sure, let’s do it

Knuckle Churve: Hey Paulie, baby! Looking more grim by each report that Pedroia will  return this year. Who do you think the Saux pursue to fill 2B?

Paul Sporer: Not sure if they hit the trade market, might just ride out Nunez

Sleeper Star: Pick One, rest of the season: Nathan Eovaldi – or – Shane Bieber? (Weekly, Head-to-Head: Strikeouts, Wins, ERA/WHIP)

Brad Johnson: An announcement: for fans of the old version of The Daily Grind (streaming picks), I’ve brought back that format. It’ll be attached to the end of The Daily Grind and will be called Streaming Wars. https://www.patreon.com/posts/19980968

Brad Johnson: Now, onto your business.

Kershnaw?: What kind of haul would you be looking to get back for Kershaw in a 12 team keep forever dynasty? Machado, Bryant, Harper types or 2/3 solid pieces

Brad Johnson: I would be using Kershaw and whatever I needed to include to target elite players.

Brad Johnson: Can’t directly acquire a Harper, but Kershaw+a Votto could maybe get a young stud.

Buff: Are you a believer in Zac Eflin?

Justin Mason: Been up all night! Let’s go! Let’s have a great chat today! Just a reminder that I will answer as many questions as I can, but please don’t repeat questions. If I can’t get to your questions then hit me up on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008744507752 or on twitter @justinmasonfwfb.

Vic: How confident are you that T. Hildenberger secures the closer job for the Twinkies next year?

Justin Mason: Not confident at all. They went out this off season and grabbed two guys in free agency. What’s to think they won’t do that again?

Vic: Does Bradley Zimmer continue to disappoint like Buxton?

Justin Mason: I think it is a bit early to call that one. I still believe in Zimmer long term.

Ichiro: Feelings on Enyel De Los Santos..? Will be up for awhile and worth an add in a keeper dynasty?

Jeff Zimmerman: Welcome this week. I didn’t have time to run the FAAB reports from Tout Wars

Rob: Whos the guy to grab if Chapman is injured:  Robertson or Betances?

Jeff Zimmerman: Betances

Jeff Zimmerman: and follow our bullpen report for the latest news: https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/bullpen-report-july-8-2018/

Jake Junis Priest: Even without a lot of K’s, Frankie Montas has a solid FIP. Should I keep holding/playing match-ups in AL Only? Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: Sure in AL-only. He might be a must own in that format

Paul Sporer: Hello everybody! Check out the new SP ranks – https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/july-starting-pitcher-rankings/ — and feel free to ask any questions about them (or anything else!)

Jack: Pick one RoS in a league that punishes HRs significantly: Godley or Samardzija.

Paul Sporer: I’ll go Godley because he’s actually shown a modicum of HR suppression recently (last yr)

Bruce: How are you feeling about car mart?? He had a stretch where he dropped 21 walks

Paul Sporer: Yes, that was right off the DL (and he mentioned trying to dial it down to protect himself shortly after returning), so I’m not as concerned as I might be if it was out of nowhere. He’s been better the last two times out and I think he’s feeling better.

Good Steve: What are you expecting from DeJong the rest of the way? Is he a top 10 SS option ROS?