Fantasy Waiver Wire & FAAB Chat

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m going to focus on answering WW and FAAB question and then go back through and answer general fantasy questions.

Cameron: In a 10 team h2h 6×6 with ops and k/9, what % should I be bidding on Kike Hernandez and Corbin Burnes?

Jeff Zimmerman: 3% to 5% each

Kyle Hendricks: top 3 waiver wire adds?

Jeff Zimmerman: Way too vague

tWins : Jay Bruce, Kole Calhoun or Scott Schebler going forward?

Jeff Zimmerman: Schebler, Calhoun …… Bruce.

Jeff Zimmerman: Calhoun and Bruce could swap depending on matchups

Connor: Is Loaisiaga going to have enough security in the rotation to warrant adding him?

Jeff Zimmerman: No, but he could be worth adding for just a week or two. In most leagues, 2-3 spots should be available for weekly matchups

Joey: Kennedy or swarzak for save speculation

Jeff Zimmerman: I think Swarzak, he could keep the job all year. Kennedy seems to be in a time share

Mike: Stash kela or Hirano

Jeff Zimmerman: Hirano. I put a few bids on him in various leagues.

Jeff: Did you watch Corbin Burnes start today? He’s available and I’m trying to decide if he’s really gonna last as a starter. The K’s were amazing, but then the contact was hard.

Jeff Zimmerman: Grab Burnes and find out. It’s better to be a week early than a week late on speculations.

John: Will Jose Martinez or Tyler O’Neill get the chance should the Cards punt on Fowler?

Jeff Zimmerman: I think it is Martinez.

Scott TINSTAAPP: Can you estimate % FAAB we need to lay on the closing specs (Gearrin, Swarzak, Kennedy, Zimmer, others?) this week in Main Event?

Jeff Zimmerman: I wrote about some of these guys: https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/week-2-mixed-league-faab-estimates/

Jeff Zimmerman: The deal is that none have a job, so it’s still speculation. I’d put bids on them all, $25 to $50, hope for one.

Alex : Parker is on the wire. Do you see him being the closer for the twins over the long haul of the season?

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s worth an add but he might not have the job. It’s best to by now before his cost increases by a factor of 10

Saves Needer: I know that Seattle’s pen is a crapshoot for saves right now, but who would you give a shot on to get saves? Swarzak?

Jeff Zimmerman: No idea here. I really think they will go with a mix until someone stands out and others fail.

Zion: I’m now entirely focused on fantasy baseball. That said, you think Giolito worth taking a chance on? He looked great today.

Jeff Zimmerman: I guess. I’ve never been a fan and I need to find out if he’s dumped his curve and throwing his fastball less

Wes: Is adding A. Barnes or Narvaez over waiting on Mejia an easy call in 1C 12-teamer? That the right order?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes. You can pretty much stream C in a 1C 12-team league.

Kyle: Nfbc 12 team. I could drop Heaney, May. Need saves. What’s your bid on Kennedy, Gearrin 1k faab

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m around $50 on these guys.

Bud: How much would you bid for the following players in NFBC main
Odorizzi
Cozart
Loaisiga
Wong

Jeff Zimmerman: If only I had written an article on the exact topic: https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/week-2-mixed-league-faab-estimates/

gregorio: Favorite Scooter replacements in 12-tm? Frazier, Wilmer, B. Lowe sort of class

Jeff Zimmerman: The order you have them.

Drew: Swarzak, buttrey, or Bradford for saves? How would you rank them?

Jeff Zimmerman: You did it, but Bradford would be way below the other two

Guest: Is joc pederson breaking out or is his upside too limited in a platoon?

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s great when he can platoon but the Dodgers are facing …

Jeff Zimmerman: three lefty starters next week

Jeff Zimmerman: No, four

KD: What’s the deal in Seattle with the closer position?

Jeff Zimmerman: No idea, sorry. I’ve looked over it and just putting a few dozen dollars on each option. I really don’t like any of them.

Jon S: Any potential breakout pitchers that we’ve seen this opening weekend that you’d recommend picking up? Also, what do u think of Sandy Alcantara?

Jeff Zimmerman: Most of the ones I liked are owned in my leagues. I guess Zimmermann intrigues me some and widely available

Chris: Chris Taylor droppable in 10 team leagues?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes, It’s just not enough PT for now.

BigTuna: How would you prioritize the following RP on waivers? Zimmer, T. Rodgers, Jeffress.

Jeff Zimmerman: Jeffress, Rodgers, Zimmer

Jay: Is Astudillo the Twins best C?

Jeff Zimmerman: Best hitting, sure. But overall game, probably not

Peter Alonso Soriano: If Soler is available with a 200 FAAB, how much are you allocating for him?

Jeff Zimmerman: $10 but depends on league depth

Dave: 16 team mixed 6X6 redraft using K/9, QS, IP.  Pls rank: German (NYY), Pomeranz (SF), Keller (KC), DeSclafani (CIN)

Jeff Zimmerman: Keller, German ….. Disco …. Pomeranz

Craig: Mark Melancon or Yoshihisa Hirano? Standard 5 x 5 league. Either have a chance at picking up a save any time soon?

Jeff Zimmerman: Soon, not in a week or two. But Hirano could hold the job if/when Holland fails

Kelly: Merrill Kelly or Brad Keller  for 2 starts? How much faab on Gearrin?

Jeff Zimmerman: Keller but I need to watch Kelly. I think 5% on Gearrin but bid on all the darts.

Sam: will Jeffress become closer in MIL – assuming no Kimbrel

Jeff Zimmerman: I think so. Hader can’t go 2 innings everynight

BigTuna: 12 tm OPS league, how would you rank Beckham, Bruce, Mancini as waiver adds?

Jeff Zimmerman: Mancini is a distant third right now. I’d go Bruce then Beckham (tim), but that could change based on the weekly matchup

StroShow: Do you think the Rays will consistently use Chirinos as a traditional starter this season? And would you prioritize him over the likes of Giolito, Alcantara and Bryse Wilson for FAAB bids in a deep mixed league? Thank you!

Jeff Zimmerman: I like Chirinos and wish I had more shares

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d definitely take him for now especially with his upcoming schedule

BigTuna: Which SP would you prefer to add in 12 tm: Pineda, Shark, Alcantara, Odorizzi, McHuge, Nelson.

Jeff Zimmerman: Pineda or McHugh. I might upside Pineda

Hoosurdady: Lost Murphy. Would you rather pick up Schoop or Wong in a points league?

Jeff Zimmerman: Wong for now

Pablo Lopez: Yo mah boy Sandy A legit? 0 BB’s. % of FAAB or $ out of 1000?

Jeff Zimmerman: 10%, I’m surprised he’s not owned.

Cubs bullpen: I own Strop/Morrow in a NL-only. Cishek & Edwards Jr. are avail. Worth throwing FAAB on them given Strop’s early struggles?

Jeff Zimmerman: If you are really worred, go with Edwards

Sanders2020: Cut Andrew Miller for Kennedy or Steckenrider? In need of saves.

Jeff Zimmerman: For Steck but I wouldn’t feel good about it

Jeff Zimmerman: My Tout Wars bid just came through

Jeff Zimmerman: Scott Engel: dis EDiaz Pit, pur YDiaz TB 39
Scott Engel: dis AHeaney LAA, pur TThornton Tor 24
Al Melchior: dis MOlson Oak, pur TBeckham Sea 76
Michael Rathburn: dis HStrickland Sea, pur TRogers Min 228
Scott Pianowski: res WAdames TB, pur ENunez Bos 0
Tim Heaney: res SGray Cin, pur ASwarzak Sea 56
Tim Heaney: res MHarvey LAA, pur JOdorizzi Min 52
Ray Flowers: dis YCespedes NYM, pur BGoodwin LAA 69
Gene McCaffrey: res DMurphy Col, pur IKinsler SD 37
Scott Swanay: dis RHill LAD, pur MFried Atl 28
Bret Sayre: res MPerez Min, pur IKennedy KC 31
Bret Sayre: res JFamilia NYM, pur RYarbrough TB 47
Bret Sayre: res RStanek TB, pur LGiolito CWS 47
Jeff Zimmerman: res BParker Min, pur JVargas NYM 13
Jeff Zimmerman: res KWong StL, pur SSchebler Cin 63
Ron Shandler: res CSisco Bal, pur CVazquez Bos 3
Ron Shandler: dis CKnebel Mil, pur BreAnderson Oak 27
Ron Shandler: dis RBorucki Tor, pur WLeBlanc Sea 1
Eric Karabell: res TSkaggs LAA, pur ZDavies Mil 3

Jeff Zimmerman: Scott Engel: rel SRomo Mia, pur MWright Bal 11
Al Melchior: rel MMelancon SF, pur CGearrin Sea 38
Al Melchior: dis LSeverino NYY, pur JZimmermann Det 7
Al Melchior: dis FLindor Cle, pur JRickard Bal 0
Michael Rathburn: rel JLoaisiga NYY, pur NMargevicius SD 26
Scott Pianowski: res AMiller StL, pur RMoronta SF 1
Scott Pianowski: res CAnderson Mil, pur LTrivino Oak 1
Scott Pianowski: res YMolina StL, pur AAvila Ari 0
Ray Flowers: rel JLuzardo Oak, pur VVelasquez Phi 23
Gene McCaffrey: rel MTrumbo Bal, pur CGranderson Mia 37
Scott Swanay: dis AHicks NYY, pur AAlmora ChC 13
Zach Steinhorn: res HRenfroe SD, pur NWalker Mia 8

John: Yandy hit leadoff today and has shown a bit more power. Is available in 20 team. Thoughts over A Frazier?

Jeff Zimmerman: Both in a 20-teamer

YayBaseball: Jeff, your early season articles have been amazing so far. Thank you! Keep them coming!

Jeff Zimmerman: Thanks

Mike: Need a3B in a 12 team 5×5 roto…..%FAAB for Reanato Nunez, Yandy Diaz, Tim Beckham and Eduardo Escobar….Thanks

Jeff Zimmerman: I think you can go 5% on Escobar, Beckham, and Diaz and be fine with anyone of the three

Ronald: Alcantara or Chirinos in a 10 team k/9 league?

Jeff Zimmerman: Steam the matchups

Jay: Pick 2: Freddy peralta, pablo lopez, caleb smith, mike pineda, kyle wright, julio urias

Jeff Zimmerman: Without any other context: Urias and Pineda

Tydawg: Think Soler or DeShields could break out this year?

Jeff Zimmerman: Sure

Harpers Bizarre: Dynasty points league. Merrifield and Dejong for Hoskins. Which side do you favor?

Jeff Zimmerman: Hoskins

The Nard Dogg: Choose one to pick up for potential saves ROS: Swarzak or Jeffress

Jeff Zimmerman: Jeffress. Knebel is not coming back, Strickland should

Dave: Any of these for real? Matt Moore, Matt Shoemaker, Frankie Montas? Thanks.

Jeff Zimmerman: Shoemaker, he was pretty decent late last season

Mat: I was told Jeff Zimmerman works for the Rays now. How did FG find a new Jeff Zimmerman so quickly?

Jeff Zimmerman: Jeff Sullivan was the one the Rays hired

TheTinDoor: What’s a good baseline bid for a single-week streaming pitcher (NFBC)? Say, Shoemaker (home Orioles) this week

Jeff Zimmerman: Or even Vargas vs Miami

Eddie Harris: Almora run way with Cubs CF job?

Jeff Zimmerman: If he hits at all, the job is his with his D

Mat: Would you rather have McMahon or Hampson now?

Jeff Zimmerman: McMahon unless I really needed to speculate on steals. He’s the better hitter than Hampson

The Final Boss: Is Renfroe a safe drop? 12 team 4 OF league.

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes unless he starts getting regular at bats

Phil: Is Zach Davies a better roster choice than Lance Lynn?

Jeff Zimmerman: I figured this was an -only question but it can’t be

John: Drop Cervelli for Barnes?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes.

Kevin: Is Marco Gonzales someone that should be streamed in a 12 team H2H categories league or is his floor consistent enough to roster?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m using him as a streamer

Matt: Jeff, great article. One name that wasn’t on there was Odorizzi. What would you recommend on him?

Jeff Zimmerman: 2-5%. I just don’t like him but he’ll have some nice matchups

Vader: I need some offense and I love e. Hernandez, but Calhoun and goodrum also available….who do u like

Jeff Zimmerman: The order you have them

Redbull: Cozart or Goodrum in OPS league?

Jeff Zimmerman: Goodrun but it’ll really depend on the matchup

Steve: Joe Musgrove going to be a starter soon?

Jeff Zimmerman: Not this next week, I need to read up to know exactly what is going on with him

Jeff: Rogers of the Twins worth a claim?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes

Drew: Chirinos or shoemaker?

Jeff Zimmerman: Shoe

Nels: Ramon Laureano a 5 OF hold in 10-team, or too shallow?

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s a bench for now but my patience is wearing thin already with him

Franz: Daniel Murphy:  argh, hold or cut in 10-team?  I’ve already got Kershaw occupying my IL slot.

Jeff Zimmerman: He may be a cut. Possibly a trade to team with an open IL slot

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s got to be one of the top IL options

TheTinDoor: NFBC, how much do you bid on strong weekly streamers? Say a Shoemaker this week (home Orioles sstart)

Jeff Zimmerman: 1% to 3%. The deal with Shoe is that he may be worth keeping past just this week

Billy: Should I consider brett Anderson,Alcantara, or the padres latest rookie over my  last 2 spots (lynn, minor), 14 team, roster 28,  qs+1/2 win h2h weekly category

Jeff Zimmerman: Get “that Padres rookie” and Alcantara over Lynn and Minor

Hans: Matt Strahm:  hold or stream in 10-team?

Jeff Zimmerman: Hold for now

Biff: Yu Darvish droppable in shallow 10-team with plenty of streamables on the wire?

Jeff Zimmerman: It would be tough for me to do it but I understand if a team needs to.

Fred: Unsure of my Utility. Whose upside do you like most between Josh Bell, Eduardo Escobar, Ryan McMahon, and Kolten Wong?

Jeff Zimmerman: McMahon, Escobar, Bell, Wong

Sean : Did something happen to straham that he might be droppable

Jeff Zimmerman: 10-team is pretty shallow so I could see him be near the bottom

Clint: Thoughts on Caleb Smith?  I’m afraid of missing out on the young guy movement but afraid of a Phillies/Braves week too.

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s going to see a lot of the Phillies and Braves. If you don’t feel good about starting him, just go ahead and let him stay on the wire

Guest: Mikel Franco. Anything to see here? Thanks in advance Jeff! So happy baseball is back

Jeff Zimmerman: Not sure at all. I think he needs new scenery.

KD: Did MLB deaden the baseballs (except in Seattle)?  Lots of guys have pitched fantastic already that you would not have anticipated.

Jeff Zimmerman: I think pitchers are way ahead of hitters is so many aspects of the game that hitters are still fighting a losing battle

Bill: Dump W.Castillo for A.Barnes?

Jeff Zimmerman: Sure

Daro: H2H OPS Keepers league: Moncada or C Hernandez? C Hernandez is my 2b.

Jeff Zimmerman: Since a keeper league , grab Moncada and see if he finally breaks out

Jeff Zimmerman: That’s it for this week. I’ll have an article out early in the week on players dropped in the NFBC Main Event.