Sunday Night Waiver Wire & FAAB Chat

Jeff Zimmerman: Welcome.

Jeff Zimmerman: Here are the winning bids in the two 15-team Tout Wars leagues.

Jeff Zimmerman:

Jeff Zimmerman: Enjoying a solid pour of Russell’s 10 after a long week.

Bryan: Kurtz or CES ROS?

Jeff Zimmerman: CES

Mike: CES breakout real or just a hot start back?

Jeff Zimmerman: No idea, I know his FAAB bids doubled or tripled on the day

John: Would you drop F Alvarez to get Teel in 2 Catcher redraft?  Thanks

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m leaning no

Mike: McNeil something to watch or just hitting HRs against the Rockies and nothing to see there?  He is batting fifth.

Jeff Zimmerman: Nothing to see with me

Carl: Sunday, I had a trade for Burnes finalized about an hour before game time.  Tuesday, I finalized a trade for Hunter Greene in the morning.   No question, really.  Just complaining.

Mike: Given Stanton’s playoff performance with the torpedo bat, any interest in stashing to see playing time and performance?  From your report today, it seems no.

Jeff Zimmerman: Again, no interest for a part time DH

Julie: Looking for an SP IL stash. Looking at Lucas Gil and Grayson Rodriguez. You have hope for either of these two? Any other suggestions?

Jeff Zimmerman: Without knowing who is available, Grayson is a fine stash

JDW: Looking for the most upside ROS for a bench OF (backing up Carroll / Wood / PCA). Can you rank the following OF eligibles: K. Campbell, C. Simpson, V. Scott, Parker Meadows, and L Gurriel. 12 tm 5×5. Thank you in advance

Jeff Zimmerman: Scott, ……. Meadows, Gurriel, Simpson, Campbell

RD: OK to cut Justin Slaten in 15 teamers?  Pablo Lopez?  Zebby Matthews?  All three?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes, on all depending on the team’s need. I cutting Lopez loose right now. I need arms between now and September

Bill: Burger (TX) or N Lowe (WAS)

Jeff Zimmerman: Lowe

SP logjam: 12T points league – how would you rank Megill, Bubba, Weathers, Eury, Zebby ROS? Thanks

Jeff Zimmerman: Megill, Weathers, and it doesn’t matter.

Ben: Saves+Holds: please rank Kopech, Baker (BAL), Kerkering, King (HOU)

Jeff Zimmerman: I have no idea on these deep bullpen arms.

Save Speculation: NL only SVs only — how would you rank Yates and Kopech coming back into the LAD situation, against someone like Brad Keller, who has great ratios and metrics but is stuck behind Palencia (and maybe Hodge when he returns)?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d target Yates

$11 Worth of Taco Bell: Noah Cameron might be useful after all?

Jeff Zimmerman: Maybe

Schilling & Pence: Would you start Robbie Ray at COL this week?

Jeff Zimmerman: For sure

Ben: QS + K/9 – pls rank Festa, Elder, Eflin, Houser

Jeff Zimmerman: Elser, Festa, Eflin, Houser

larry: Does any of the data show Luis Robert breaking out of his slump. I keep holding him with the hope he is traded. How long would you recommend holding on to him in a 12T H2H Cat. Thanks.

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s right at some previous career lows and there is a small trend up. https://www.fangraphs.com/players/luis-robert-jr/20043/graphs?position…

Jed Stone: If you had $10 to spread in speculating on saves in ATL how would distribute your bids among Johnson, Lee, Bummer, Kimbrel  – use all $10 in distribution on as many or as few of them as you’d like

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d put it all on Lee. I wouldn’t mess around with the other 3

Mick: Thanks, Jeff, as always, can you help me decide between Roupp and Patrick, and Edman vs. Mauricio?

Jeff Zimmerman: Roupp and Edman

Eddy C: Is Max meyer a drop in 12s? patrick, brown, and gipson-long are the interesting options available. Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: Meyer can be dropped

Redbull44: Do you see Nolan Arenado getting traded at the deadline? Does he have anything left for another push? Thanks.

Jeff Zimmerman: No and he may be done.

Alec Leamas: I’m hoping you stay engaged with the fantasy baseball community long term. Maybe get a gig with Grey over at Razzball. They seem to have fun and provide a very entertaining and very helpful resource.

Jeff Zimmerman: Good for you

Will: im doing terrible in my AL only roto league. Any players I should be stashing for a glimmer of hope? I have Gil and Kim (TB) on my IL. Top prospects like Anthony are gone, but there is Basallo, Carson Williams, DeLauter, that I could burn a bench spot on. Not sure what their proximity is though. Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d go all prospects and start looking to trade for some while more teams are in contention

Backdoor Slider: Hey Jeff! First time, long time. Is it time to grab Chase Burns? My trigger finger is getting itchy. Would hate to miss out.

Jeff Zimmerman: I don’t think so go ahead

Redbull44: Can we expect more from Cam Smith going forward? A power surge perhaps? Thanks

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d don’t expect any more power until he starts making more contact

Redbull44: How do you anticipate the Dodgers using KirbyYates?

Jeff Zimmerman: High leverage and he’ll move up or down depending on his results.

Bobby: In saves only, do you like D. Lee, S. Miller, or C. Martin? Thanks Jeff

Jeff Zimmerman: Miller, Martin, Lee

LJ: Victor Scott or Wallner in OBP league? Could equally use home runs and SBs.

Jeff Zimmerman: Scott

Fitts: Hi Jeff   Am I a drop for Festa or Bassitt?   thanks

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes, just left of Richard

spec-ler: Sal Perez still a top 12 catcher?  Position looking deeper this year.

Jeff Zimmerman: No, he needs to DH 3/4 of the time

RoS: 14 tm, redraft h2h Was just offered Witt Jr for Tucker … i see this as a lateral move, i have abrams and seager at SS and DH … am i crazy

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes on the crazy side

roost: Who would you rather add – CES or Meadows?

Jeff Zimmerman: Meadows

juice: where would bergert slot in your list? he seems like a real prospect that might stick? any thoughts on Brandon Walter?

Jeff Zimmerman: Bergert needs to improve the results. Too many walks compared the K’s

spec-ler: Stowers a flash in the pan?  Am i wrong to target his teammate J. Sanchez instead in a 12tmer?

Jeff Zimmerman: Stowers was never going to keep up his early season pace but he still should be helpful going forward

Mark: Is Otto Kemp worth a pickup?

Jeff Zimmerman: I don’t think so, depends on the drop

Hunt: % spend acceptable for JCags for a power desperate 12 teamer?

Jeff Zimmerman: 30%

Personal note: As we are about 2 weeks away from the midway point, how are your main/important fantasy teams doing so far?

Jeff Zimmerman: Like shit, it my worst season in a long time. I need other managers to worry about football

spec-ler: Jesus Sanchez viable 5th OFer/UTL in 12tms?

Jeff Zimmerman: Sure

RoS: would you take a shot at Eury Perez this week against PIT and WAS

Jeff Zimmerman: No, I want to see how he performs in those two starts before putting him back in

Bobby Digital: My SP was already struggling, now I need a Zebby replacement. Could throw a bid on Soroka, Elder, Shane Smith? Limited FAAB so streaming is out, just need the overall least unreliable arm available. Others: Bello, Povich, Hall. Thank you!

Jeff Zimmerman: Take a chance on Soroka

Jim: What are you doing with Baz?

Jeff Zimmerman: I don’t have him but if a decent options appears, he’s a drop

spec-ler: Ben Casparius have a decent chance to grab and hold a rotation spot this summer?

Jeff Zimmerman: At some point

Jeff Zimmerman: He keeps getting used in relief though

Oswald P.: Drop Story and pick up Ritter? Will Ritter play after Tovar comes back?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m worried about Ritter’s playing time

Sp Help: Logan Hendersonworth holding in 10s. If no, can you rank littell, rouppw, Schmidt, and McCullers for points leagues?

Jeff Zimmerman: Drop Henderson for any of those you listed

smuckles: Jeff, thanks for the chat. Should I be worried about Jackson M and Vlad? They both seem in freefall

Jeff Zimmerman: Why worry. Ups and downs are part of the game.

Guest: Who would you rather: Cecconi or Colton Gordon? Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: Gordon

Brick: Do you think Dustin May keeps this up all season?

Jeff Zimmerman: Staying healthy? No. Productive when healthy … sure.

Taco Grande: In a deep league I can’t quit Nick Martinez. SIERA isn’t a fan, but xERA is. I don’t think you are. While I’m riding the hot hand for now, anything you’d be watching for to jump ship?

Jeff Zimmerman: The opponents. Martinez’s starts need to be curated. He’s not a plug-and-play.

Chandler Simpson: Am I a drop in 12 teamers? Thanks

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes

Guest: How does Jose Quintana continue to be a useful pitcher?

Jeff Zimmerman: He doesn’t walk anyone. That skill goes a long ways.

Struggling SPs: Pfaadt or Bryce Miller ROS??

Jeff Zimmerman: Neither

Jeff Zimmerman: If I had to pick, Pfaadt

Redbull44: Will Emmet Sheehan find his want into the Dodger rotation?

Jeff Zimmerman: At some point, but not sure when

Toolsy: Caballero going to be another casualty when Kim returns or still viable fantasy bench pmayer

Jeff Zimmerman: Possibly but who knows with Tampa. $20 says they have no idea

PCA or Rizzo: which trade will be a bigger deal for the cubs, in the long run?  Thanks

Jeff Zimmerman: PCA

Tom: Need a catcher: Teel, Navarez, Alvarez, Dingler or Kirk ?

Jeff Zimmerman: Dingler, Teel, Alvarez, Kirk, Navarez

Tommy: How much longer do you hold on strider?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m at the point of hold but don’t start. Just consider him on the IL

sactown: Who would you choose Meadows or K. Carpenter?

Jeff Zimmerman: Carp

Eye in the Sky: Evening, Jeff–in a 14 team 5×5, drop/hold Mia’s Henriquez or bid on Yates/Shelby/D Lee? Thanks–

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d bid on the trio and drop Hernandez

Joakim: Ok to cut Langeliersin an OC?

Jeff Zimmerman: Possibly but I’m trying to hold when possible

dollar dog night: Frankie Montas looks to be about 2 weeks away, worth a stash or should I take a chance on someone healthy like Patrick or Soroka

Jeff Zimmerman: Get the healthy guys

Joakim: dylan crews a drop in an OC?

Jeff Zimmerman: It’s close. His OPS projection is down 38 points since the season’s start.

Joakim: Who would you rather pickup Caglianone or CES?

Jeff Zimmerman: CES

Some Guy: Is Elko anything? Desperate for power.

Jeff Zimmerman: Not yet. Poor plate decisions.

Wilson: At C, do you like Stephenson, Dingler or Herrera? Thank you.

Jeff Zimmerman: Stephenson

Mike: What % of FAAB for CES 12 team mixed? 20-25% sound right?

Jeff Zimmerman: Might be a bit high but your in the ballpark

Mike: You have to trust Strider vs Colorado don’t you?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes …. if he struggles against COL, he’s definately not starting.

Chris: Can I drop Tovar in an NFBC 15 team?

Jeff Zimmerman: Comes down to the replacement

Hey Seuss: Is it time to bench Luzardo until he stops getting steamrolled?

Jeff Zimmerman: He needs to put 2 to 3 good starts together.

Gigolo: Pick last starter for the week……Leiter, Abel, or Eury double

Jeff Zimmerman: Abel

Mark: Please rank these available catchers:  Teel, Alvarez, Jeffers and Baldwin.

Jeff Zimmerman: Teel, Alvarez, Jeffers, Baldwin

Sal Bando: Strider looked slightly better today.  Could he still end up being a 2nd or 3rd starter or is this year going to be a struggle?

Jeff Zimmerman: good to know

JustQs: Time to drop Christian Walker?

Jeff Zimmerman: For who?

Whiskey: your current top 3?

Jeff Zimmerman: Bulleit 10, Bardstown Bottle and Bond, and High West finished in Rum Barrels. Those are the ones I have open and enjoy the most

Stick to Sporer-tzball: More upside ROS – Festa, SGL or Casparius>

Jeff Zimmerman: Festa, Casparius, Simpson-Long

Urban German Bourbon: Is there a concern for William Contreras’s finger and lack of power this season?  Is he a potential drop in 12 Teamers or just hold?

Jeff Zimmerman: I think he’s a top-5 catcher right ….

Jeff Zimmerman: Sorry … 6th.

Jeff Zimmerman: Why drop one of the league’s best

Jeff Zimmerman: ?

Vince: In 12-tm H2H category, with middling pitching (no SP1) and the best on waiver wire the likes of Severino, Ben Brown, T Bradley, Soriano, R Nelson, Gonsolin, Sugano, Paddack and Cecconi — would you still hold Baz, G Holmes and Jobe?

Jeff Zimmerman: You can at least drop Jobe and Baz for several of the arms you listed.

dollar dog night: Thanks! is Mclain worth picking up as a bench bat in 12s? Meidroth, Roman Anthony and Palencia are who I would drop

Lt. Dangle: who the frick is dropping william contreras in a 12tm c’mon dude

Jeff Zimmerman: You have to be in a 5 team, 1-C league to consider it

Sal Bando: Drop Walker for Busch?

Jeff Zimmerman: Sure

Henry Davis: Nobody believes in me, still? 🙁

Jeff Zimmerman: You have good weekly projections. I’m looking to add him when I lost Langelaires

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m done for the night. Good luck with your FAAB bids tonight.