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Brad Johnson: Hey folks, we’ll get started in a moment.

hscer: What’s the closest money battle you’ve ever seen during the final week of a roto league?

Brad Johnson: Not sure exactly what you mean by money battle. I’ve won and lost seasons by a margin of 1 run. One time back before Yahoo went to extra decimals to tie break, I lost by half a point overall and tied the winner in WHIP.

Brad Johnson: I still maintain I would have won with an extra decimal place

99: Drop Dozier in a dynasty?

Brad Johnson: That’s going to depend on the size and shape. That you’re even asking tells me this isn’t a 20 team keep ’em all scenario

Paul Sporer: Hello! How’s it going? Let’s talk some baseball!!!!

The Bringer of Rain: Would you recommend starting Bauer today?

Paul Sporer: Only if you’re good with a couple innings

Jim Leyland Palmer: Paul, do you have a good Christin Stewart comp?

Paul Sporer: Don’t really have a name comp, but he’s a low-AVG, big power bat. .220+ ISO with 30 HR potential

Matt: Final weekend of my H2H 5×5 league. He’s got 6 more SPs, I have 4, but I have decent leads in ERA/WHIP and K’s. You think Wainwright or Glasnow is a better pick up to bolster my chances?

Brad Johnson: Hey folks, we’ll get started in a moment or two.

Jake Junis Priest: Aroldis: is he a quick activate or wait and see? He can kill a ratio but might get saves off the bat…

Brad Johnson: I think he’ll quickly return to the 9th inning, and there isn’t much risk to your ratios

Brad Johnson: Obviously there is SOME risk, but he’s more likely to help than hurt

High Strikes Low Balls: Have to start either Josh James or Touki Toussaint this week. Who would you risk going with?

Brad Johnson: This is a tough one. They’re the same asset class – precocious, unestablished talents. They’ve both avoided hard contact in tiny tiny samples

hscer: most droppable? (next opponent listed) Fiers-MIN; Urena-CIN; Minor-SEA; Matz-@PHI; Sabathia-BAL; Lucchesi-SF. thanks

Jeff Zimmerman: Urena or Minor

Enlightening Round: Best source for finding out who will actually start over the last two weeks? My points league has a cap on starting pitching for our two week final and I have to choose wisely

Jeff Zimmerman: It’s a little late in the season to possibly pay the full price, but I live off the Razzball.com weekly/daily projections. Ruby Gamble runs it and he knows his shit. For many of the best out there, it’s one-stop shopping.

Joe B: need wins- Godley has been horrible. Would you  pick up CC Sabathia who has been pretty bad in September but he does have a start this week against Baltimore?

Jeff Zimmerman: CC is a great streamer this week

Paul Sporer: Hello everybody!! Sorry for the delay, but pod 600 needed my time and the band is back together with Justin and Jason joining me

Gloria Esteban Loaiza: Keeper time already??

Paul Sporer: Whattya mean? Like talking about them? Sure!

rpo: How do you value Aaron Hicks for next year? Top 100 guy?

Paul Sporer: Thereabouts, I *love* Aaron Hicks

MDN: What do you think about car mart for next year? Wondering what kind of price you think he should go for in drafts (5×5 roto) to decide on what kind of keeper cost is worth it for him. $10-20? >$20?!?

Brad Johnson: Hey folks, I’m going to get started a little early today and end right at 5:00pm.

Jake Junis Priest: AL Only: Would you start either/both Shoemaker vs. SEA or Yonny Chirinos (not starting but likely to pitch the bulk of the innings) vs. OAK this week? Thanks!

Brad Johnson: I think they’re both playable in the right situation. Whether that applies to you is another matter. Are you behind pace for IP or need to out-volume in a H2H matchup?

Brad Johnson: If not, they probably project to slightly below average in every category. Which is fine for volume plays but not if you need to improve your stats.

Brad Johnson: Opportunity cost matters too. If you’re using Shoemaker now instead of a trashpile later, then do it.

Al Kaline: Streamer for tomorrow: Joey Lucc @ Sea, Felix Pena vs. Tex , or Vargas vs. MIA

Jake Junis Priest: Hi! Curious if you’d cut any of Cahill/Y. Chirinos/Shoemaker for Josh James if I need ratios/K’s/W’s or if I should sit tight. Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: Cahill’s start today was killer. I haven’t had a chance to look but all the starters listed should be considered streaming options from here on out.

Jeff Zimmerman: Since you need everything, you just have to go by the matchup.

Parts + Gleyber: Cahill’s 6 BBs in 2.2 today had me a little alarmed though I didn’t get to watch it live. He’s got TB this week, but on the road, where he’s struggled. Is it time to jump ship in AL Only?

Jeff Zimmerman: He may be a drop or bench. I’m a little worried he’s hurt again and when he throws hurt, the results are horrible.

Jeff Zimmerman: Since he’s with a playoff team, he could say he’s fine but continue to get lit up.

Paul Sporer: Welcome everybody! Working on the pod and lost track of time, so pardon me on the delayed start. Let’s talk some baseball!

Balker Wuehler: Hey Paul! Will there be a September SP Rankings released? Really looking forward to them. Thanks!

Paul Sporer: I’m debating. It’s sooooo schedule specific, though, that I think I gotta come up with something besides a standard ranking

Paul Sporer: Should play regularly and I think he’s halfway decent. AL only mostly, but can see some deep league streaming capability

Mike: What do you think about Mikie Mahtook down the stretch?

Paul Sporer: Cool to answer the question before posting it. Sweet life.

Brad Johnson: Hey folks, we’ll get started in a moment or two

dave in slc: any expectation for kyle wright in an nl only ros? it is a keeper league but competing this yr would you drop bud norris or jose quintana for him?

Brad Johnson: Not really. Unless I missed some bit of news that isn’t on rotowire/world, I don’t see any reason to expect to see him in the majors this year. If we do, probably a relief role.

Brad Johnson: He hasn’t exactly dominated in the minors either. He’s pitched well, but it’s not the kind of dominance required to translate into immediate MLB success. He probably struggles at first. I’d hang onto the closer and reliable vet.

Finding Nimmo: Do you buy the ReyLo turnaround (specifically increased K%)? I trotted him out against DET, should I continue to rely on him? #RelyOnReyLo

Brad Johnson: Not quite yet. His good strikeout games tend to correlate with days he throws fewer fastballs. I’m not discerning a pattern of decreased fastball usage. It’s probably truer to say that some days he has a better feel for his offspeed stuff