Sunday FAAB & Waiver Wire Chat

Jeff Zimmerman: As normal, I will answer all waiver wire and FAAB questions. Including as much league and team, context is desirable.

Jeff Zimmerman: Here are the FAAB bids from the two 15-team Tout Wars mixed leagues this week:

Jeff Zimmerman: Auction

Jeff Zimmerman: ADeSclafani: 87
TClippard: 83
FPena: 39
YSanchez: 38
AMejia: 37
WSmith: 36
KBroxton: 30
RTapia: 18
WPeralta: 13
MFried: 11
ELauer: 9
RBorucki: 5
NHundley: 5
APujols: 2
TWatson: 2
EDiaz: 1
MCanha: 1
CBassitt: 0

Jeff Zimmerman: Draft:

Jeff Zimmerman: KBroxton: 61
JPolanco: 58
ABarnes: 47
WSmith: 35
AMondesi: 33
NEovaldi: 31
DRodriguez: 27
KTucker: 22
MMaldonado: 21
RTapia: 21
SOh: 16
DWinkler: 16
JShields: 12
EJimenez: 6
HPerez: 4
MFried: 3
JMarisnick: 3
CMoran: 3
JAlfaro: 2
HBader: 2
CStratton: 2
CCulberson: 1
AGarrett: 1
DHolland: 1
KPlawecki: 0
RMartin: 0

Scott: 14-team roto.  Are Willie Calhoun or Eloy Jimenez worth stashing over Lucas Duda?

Jeff Zimmerman: With all the trade talk coming out of Texas, I’d stash Calhoun over the other two

Jake Junis Priest: Could you rank these WW options? (Speed a plus): David Fletcher, Jorge Bonifacio, Rossell Herrera, Victor Reyes (w/ Leyonis Martin going to DL…). Thank you!

Jeff Zimmerman: You have them in the right order. I’m not high on Herrera or Reyes at all

Parts+Gleyber: Looking for a starter in AL only. Could you rank or pick from F. Montas, J. Zimmerman, E. Jackson, J. Shields, C. Bassitt…? Or is a middle reliever better? Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: Montas … then a middle reliever. Now, some of these pitchers can be streamed depending on the matchups.

Rougned Odor: Is my recent surge worth a pick-up over a struggling Adam Ottavino?

Jeff Zimmerman: It really comes down to your team needs at this point in the season. Do you need good ratios or home runs. I don’t think Odor will give any more SB

Bubba : Jorge Polanco worth it?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes, he was about a $5-$10 player coming into the season.

Jake Junis Priest: Was interested in your high Franklin Barreto ranking in your prospect list. He looks a little overmatched w/ the K’s, but I want to want him. Worth holding in AL only for this year? Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: In AL-only, sure. There are many choices out there.

Taylor: Is gausman must own in a 12 team H2H categories league with the added splitter use? What k/9 do you project him for rest of season?

Jeff Zimmerman: I think he’s a must-own but not a must-start. An owner may have to drop him if they get a more reliable arm.

Jon: Think Wily Peralta keeps the MIL closer job or gets traded at the deadline?

Jeff Zimmerman: He looks to have the KC job right now and teams aren’t going to want a pitcher with a BB/9 over 7 for the stretch run

Hannah Hochevar: Kevin McCarthy ain’t sniffing saves is he…

Jeff Zimmerman: No yet but this bullpen is baddddddddddddddddddd.

Rollie’s Mustache: Need to grab a starter off waivers tonight in a 6×6 QS roto league. Who do you like most of this group? Estrada, Eflin, Nova, Gibson, Wheeler, Dereck Rodriguez or Sabathia. Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: I have an irrational love for Rodriguez, so I’ll say someone else. I think I’m going with Gibson.

Tim: Dere(c)k Holland or Rodriguez ROS in redraft?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d gamble on Rodriguez’s upside for now

Faabulous: Better bet Ros Tapia or Dahl? Percentage chance Tapia gets regular playing time going forward?

Jeff Zimmerman: This one is tough as the Rockies are unpredictable. My guy says Dahl but no idea really.

kuff6: NL only 5×5  redraft – Kingham, Derek Rodriguez, or (gulp) Matt Harvey for rest of season?  Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: Go with Kingham for now

kuff6: Redraft 5×5 with obp instead of avg, would you trade Miguel Andujar for Frank Cervelli?  Cerv would upgrade from Romine/Tom Murphy.  Andujar currently my utility, would plug in Nimmo or pick up Winker to replace him.  Thanks!!

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d replace Andujar with Nimmo and wait on Cervelli until he is out of concussion screening

Craig: Fried or Alcantara for reminder of season? Dynasty league?

Jeff Zimmerman: Fried and hope he finds some command

Declan: 16 team roto keeper, would you give up $6 Robbie Ray for $6 Mitch Haniger or $7 O Herrera.  Fair or aim higher.  Need an OF.

Jeff Zimmerman: Aim a bitter higher but it you need to make the move to win the league, make the trade.

Kuff6: Sorry – updated question from earlier. Redraft 5×5 – kingham, d rod, Harvey, or Shelby Miller Rest of season?  Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: Still Kingham, then DRod

VottomanEmpire: Thoughts on the SF closer situation?

Jeff Zimmerman: Honestly, I don’t know. Everyone keeps saying Melancon will close but since he’s already getting his money, he could pitch any inning.

Steve P: dropping any of the following for Kingham (QS instead of Wins): Marco G, Taillon, Pivetta, Musgrove, Heaney?

Jeff Zimmerman: I don’t think so …. Musgrove if you must

Andrew: Need a filler for L. Martin in an AL only league.  Is Canha the better option or has Kole Calhoun turned it around?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d bet on Calhoun for a week. If he’s still not producing, move on.

kerosenedan: Standard 5×5. In what order would you rank these 3 SP for the rest of 2018: McHugh/Fried/Dereck Rodriguez

Jeff Zimmerman: Rod, Fried, McHugh (if still a reliever).

Johnny5Alive: NL only league. Is an unkeepable Myers for a$1 franchy cordero and prospect Keibert Ruiz good enough? In a rebuild. Other offer is a $6 mahle.

Jeff Zimmerman: Make the trade but I love Franchy

Johnny5Alive: Gant or fried?

Jeff Zimmerman: Fried but get ready for the WHIP jump

Phantasy Ball: Clippard or Oh? Keep Fransisco Meija or grab Barreto?

Jeff Zimmerman: Clippard for now. Stay with Mejia

Yojiveself: Is osuna truly going to walk back into the closer role?

Jeff Zimmerman: Maybe. Yes if the Blue Jays think they can trade him

Nick: Thoughts on Nick Pivetta? Now available as a FA in my league.

Jeff Zimmerman: Bench streamer

vader: Just need a bat…Muncy or Peralta?

Jeff Zimmerman: Muncy

Faabulous: Drop bour for polanco? H2h 12 tm.

Jeff Zimmerman: This is a tough one as you might not get Bour back if Polanco struggles or doesn’t play. I stick with Bour based on playing time.

Guest: Zach Eflin and Shane Bieber are still on the wire in my league. Which one between the two?

Jeff Zimmerman: Bieber

jimniezgoda: H2h 5×5 14tm which closer do you like better J. Soria or Clippard?

Jeff Zimmerman: Soria. I think there are so many better relievers on the market than him and his market with dry up.

Jeff Zimmerman: Too many arms in Toronto

Guest: would you drop any of the following for Trivino: Minter, Brach, Watson, archie bradley? thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: Bradley

Joe B: Drop Godleyfor Shane Bieber.

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes

Jake Junis Priest : My namesake has looked bad of late, especially the dingers. Should I start him tomorrow vs cle, al only?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d probably not

Johnny5Alive: Is Fowler basically done? I know they list put him on paternity leave but it’s not like he’s been playing. I know the peripherals suggest some positive regression but will the cards give him the time? Worth dropping for tapia or broxton?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d take a chance on Broxton. You can always go back to Fowler

Faabulous: 12×12 roto, what’s the bid for lowrie?

Jeff Zimmerman: 10%

Jason: Would you drop any of the following for Trivino? Watson, Brach, Archie Bradley, Minter, thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: Watson

Mike Honcho: How do you rank these guys ROS…Sano, Souza, Duvall, Eaton, Bour. Thx

Jeff Zimmerman: Eaton, Bour, Duvall, Souza, Sano

Matt: Any sneaky SB sources for ROS for 5×5 Ottoneu?

Jeff Zimmerman: The Royals Mondesi

Virus: Is Alen Hanson anything more than an average utilityman?

Jeff Zimmerman: His speed is useful in Roto

Jake Junis Priest: Follow-up on Barreto: would you rather him vs. Brock Holt?

Jeff Zimmerman: Barreto while he still plays

vader: ROS for H2H…Kingham, Eflin, Suter or Guerra?

Jeff Zimmerman: Eflin but possibly Kingham

Andrew: Is Bonifacio better than Canha or Calhoun? Looking for a one to two week starter with Martin on the DL.

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d go with Boni and see if he catches fire

Travioli: Which Pirates pitcher do you trust most this week against the Dodgers? Musgrove, Nova or Kingham?

Jeff Zimmerman: Kingham but I’d feel dirty about doing it.

jimniezgoda: Rank these 3b ROS Jake Lamb, Chapman or Todd Frazier.

Jeff Zimmerman: Chapman, Lamb, Frazier

Jonah: Got a trade I’m looking at… dynasty league – 18 team. My Marcell Ozuna for Matt Olson and Jon Gray.. what you think?

Jeff Zimmerman: I like it

Jeff: Dereck Rodriguez or Joey Lucchesi?

Jeff Zimmerman: DRod

Andrew Triggskaidekaphobia : 12 team 5×5 H2H redraft. If I am trading David Price, are targets like Jesus Aguilar, Tommy Pham, or Khris Davis reasonable returns!

Jeff Zimmerman: You may be aiming too high

Craig: What do you think of fried?

Jeff Zimmerman: I was way off last year but the strikeouts are way up. I’d bench and observe

Faabulous: Kiermeier going to bat .255 avg plus rest of season? Worth a bid?

Jeff Zimmerman: No idea on AVG, such a crapshoot stat. I’d bid if available

Zack Godley: Drop me for a middle reliever at this point? WHIP killer

Jeff Zimmerman: possible trade, someone would take him

LFC Mike: Good Evening Jeff.  I am having to think about 2019 for fantasy baseball purposes.  12 TEAM AL/NL LEAGUE  32 Roster spots   23 active players. Are Nomar Mazara and Trevor Bauer top 50 players for 2019? Where would you slot them…this is a keeper question for best value. Thanks so much.

Jeff Zimmerman: Bauer is for now

Jeff Zimmerman: Now to cheat some, put your league settings into our auction calculator

Jeff Zimmerman: Use the Depth Chart ROS numbers and you will get a decent ranking for next season.

jimniezgoda: Being offered  Joey Gallo for Jose Quintana?  My SP is so so but have a high team avg and need HR.

Jeff Zimmerman: Go for it.

Lee: What do you think of Jesse Winker in a H2H points league for the rest of the season?  He looks like a solid player when he gets ABs.

Jeff Zimmerman: The platoon is killing his value.

Jeff Zimmerman: At least he’s on the strong side

Chell: Best stats ROS – Lamb, Polanco or Mancini

Jeff Zimmerman: Lamb

Chell: Best Free Agent pitcher ROS – Eovaldi, Loasiga, kINGHAM, Leblanc, or D Rod

Jeff Zimmerman: I’ll go with a biased DRod and then Loasiga. Both could get demoted.

Roy Phillips: Any good/intriguing SSs worth picking up over my Ketel Marte? deep points league, best options out there are Kike Hernandez, Duffy, and then a drop to Igglesias, Robertson, Camargo etc

Jeff Zimmerman: role with Marte

Chucky : Drop Godley for Kingham?

Jeff Zimmerman: Godley, with the lower velo, is back to his old self, useless.

Nino Sarris: Best pitcher and catcher in the minors to stash for ROS?

Jeff Zimmerman: Kopech and don’t stash a catcher. Stash a hitter who will help your team.

Evan: 12-team, 40-man, 25-keep (forever)… what type of package would get a conversation started to target scherzer from a struggling team?

Jeff Zimmerman: You’ll need a top-20 pick. I tried to deal Trout for him and the owner would only accept a 1:1

HappyFunBall: Would like to pick up Bieber. Last three pitchers are Barria, Pivetta, and suddenly Jon Gray. Who goes?

Jeff Zimmerman: Drop Barria for now

Travioli: Have a pretty deep rotation but my 7th Sp slot has been in flux. Currently have Ivan Nova there, would you take a chance on Dereck Rodriguez’s upside over Nova’s high floor?

Jeff Zimmerman: Crazy you should ask … yes

Faabulous: What are the chances Ryan Zimmerman is productive for the last August/September

Jeff Zimmerman: What are the chances he’s 100% healthy?

hscer: what are your fantasy concerns about Hiura

Jeff Zimmerman: The only one is the walk rate. His upside may max out at Adam Jones

Chucky : Nimmo or Winker until Pollock returns?

Jeff Zimmerman: Nimmo

Young: Fried or Alcantara for rest of this season?

Jeff Zimmerman: Fried while the K’s are high

Paco: Is Peraza for real….or ride the wave while he’s hot?

Jeff Zimmerman: Go for it. Walks up, strikeouts down, and higher launch angle.

Chucky : Gomes, Barnhart, Chirinos , TMurphy or Stassi?

Jeff Zimmerman: Barnhart. Lots of playing time and acceptable stats.

Paco: Thoughts on Yuli Gurriel?  Seems primed to start hitting HRs ROS but maybe I’m talking my own book

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s never really been an HR threat. There is no reason to start now

Paco: Will Kris Bryant rebound after returning from the DL?

Jeff Zimmerman: Some, he was playing horrible right before he went on.

Paco: Any thoughts on Dozier ROS?   Would you buy low?

Jeff Zimmerman: No. His profile looks like he’s playing through something

CW: How do you explain the Scooter surge? Is this sustrainable – this year and into next?

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s swinging hard with more loft. He’s been doing it for about 3 seasons but owners are now just buying in.

Faabulous: Is Giles going to get the closer job to himself again or has that sailed? Droppable over Archie?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d still prefer Giles

Jeff Zimmerman: I think AZ may trade for a closer or two

CW: Who is more likely to reach their hype – JP Crawford or Dansby Swanson?

Jeff Zimmerman: Swanson for fantasy.

Chucky : Castillo two starts this week, u buying or bailing like everyone else?

Jeff Zimmerman: I like the talent and am buying in …. let me check something …

Jeff Zimmerman: I may not start. The velo drop may be hurting him too much.

Jeff Zimmerman: Well, that’s it for this week. I’ll be here next week, but the week after is up in the air as I will be in Vegas for a conference.