Sunday Night Waiver Wire & FAAB Chat

Jeff Zimmerman: Welcome

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

Jeff Zimmerman:

Guest: How would you rank Albies, Otto Lopez, and Adames in a 12 team roto league?

Jeff Zimmerman: Lopez, Adames, Albies

Ian: How close are we to DeLauter taking over for Nolan Jones or bumping someone else to the bench?

Jeff Zimmerman: I think it could be any day now. DeLauter is healthy, play him now

The Batman: I feel like I need Chase Burns in my 12 team 5×5. How heavy do you think FAAB bids will need to be to get him?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m guessing the same level as JAC. It’s going to be high

Hugo: Does rolling chart or ANYTHING suggest Mike Harris is salvageable this season (ever?) — bruuutal and he’s gotten worse every year

Jeff Zimmerman: Nothing. I’m guessing he’s hurt. It reminds me of the horrible first half by JRam a few years back.

Sal Bando: Ozuna is playing through a hip tear.  Is he cuttable for Adell, Carpenter or Frelick in a 10 team league.

Jeff Zimmerman: Sure, especially Adell

James: Its time to drop Ober.  Not many choices in a deep league.. Rogers, Pallante or Zebby interest you for him?

Jeff Zimmerman: Those options are better than Ober right now

Vader: Do you believe Lee is the man to own on the Braves pen?

Jeff Zimmerman: He is “a” man to roster. Right now, there isn’t one guy.

Wes: Has Simpson impressed you enough with leather (and PT) to make you think he’s sticking around?

Jeff Zimmerman: Nope, not yet.

Donny: Would Hays be atop your WW list as the cleanup hitter in a warming band box?

Jeff Zimmerman: Near the top, I like the guys with steals and homers

Gonyr: Finally giving up on Pfaadt. Please rank these potential replacements: Lopez, Kikuchi, Warren. Thanks.

Jeff Zimmerman: Warren, Lopez, Kikuchi

bdubs: Chasing saves is no fun…

Jeff Zimmerman: The worst

Vader: Looking for an upgrade over Baty at 3B but not sold yet on B Lee or Durbin considering that Baty has much higher barrel rate than either of those two. Would you rather have Lee or Durbin anyway?

Jeff Zimmerman: With these options, just stream them based on the opponent.

Jeff Zimmerman: They will change who is the best on any given week or day

Key Bryan: My staff has been ravaged by injuries. Which arm would you endorse next week: Walter (@COL) Corbin (BAL, @SD) Junk (MIN) Fedde (@PGH @Cubs) ?

Jeff Zimmerman: Walter and hope it’s a long term hold

Adenolith: Trying to decude between M Kinstry, O Lopez, J Smith, and Winn for my MI spot. Who are you taking there? Standard H2H.

Jeff Zimmerman: Smith or Winn in points

What: Is Jacob Wilson’s xwoba catching up to him?  Thinking of dropping him for Otto Lopez.

Jeff Zimmerman: Depends on what you need. They might be interchangable.

Re:: I’ve been on the game since ‘93, and back then, that meant being thrilled with snagging Derek Lilliquist as a FA haha

MJD: reese olson safe to use? my other option is Walter @COL

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m not sure about safe but I’d use him

Herb: What is your ROS outlook for Brandon Walter? His K-BB and SIERA look great. Does he hold rotation spot when Arrighetti returns?

Jeff Zimmerman: Walter keeps this up, he’ll remain in the rotation.

OOF: Hi! Can you pick a favorite OF and #2 in AL OBP league: Haggerty, J. Clase, Michael A. Taylor, Lamonte Wade, A. Osuna?

Jeff Zimmerman: Taylor this week

KC: Otto Lopez or Xander ROS roto?

Jeff Zimmerman: Lopez

Mick: Thanks as always, Jeff, trying to take a shot at a Hail Mary…position aside, is it Marcelo Mayer or Chase DeLauter?

Jeff Zimmerman: DeLauter

Oswald P.: Sheehan or Wrobleski for the rest of this year and the future?

Jeff Zimmerman: Sheehan

$11 Worth of Taco Bell: Now the gorilla wants to know if it should buy, hold, or sell Vinnie Paquantino?

Jeff Zimmerman: hold

Larnach: Trevor Larnach is 7% owned on ESPN, but seems like he should be owned even in 10s. Am I missing something?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m not sure he’s a top-30 outfielder

Vader: HI Jeff!  Thanks as always for the chat 🙂      H2H 12 team, how are you ranking ROS Morton, Wrobleski, Sheenan and Boyle?

Jeff Zimmerman: Morton, Wrobleski, Boyle, Sheehan

NL Only: Better add Wrobeleski or Ryne Nelson? Need to improve WHIP and ERA.

Jeff Zimmerman: Wrobeleski

Painter the inside corner: Thanks for the knowledge share, Jeff! Looking to add a SP for the stretch run. Who gets the call the soonest and/or who has the best outlook ROS? Joe Boyle, Jonah Tong, Jack Perkins, Nolan McClean?

Jeff Zimmerman: Boyle is the choice

bdubs: So who is the preferred save option: Kerkerking, Strahm, Alvarado, Romano, D Lee, Martin?

Jeff Zimmerman: Kerking

Peter: Hey Jeff, do you think that Jack Perkins enters the rotation for Oakland with rumors of Sevy dealt and what are your projections looking like for him. He seems to look the part.

Jeff Zimmerman: Possibly, Ginn could move back in also.

Butch: Would you be comfortable starting Chase Burns vs Red Sox and Phillies this week ?

Jeff Zimmerman: Depends where I’m at in the standings. If I need to make up ground, this is a chance to do it.

AJ Cinch: In a one catcher weekly points league I keep alternating between starting Tyler Stephenson and Austin Wells. If a good free agent emerges, which of the 2 would you drop?  It’s a dynasty league with a few Yankee fans if that influences your decision. Though Stephenson does seem to get a few more plate appearances most weeks.

Jeff Zimmerman: Maybe try to trade Wells now.

Look At This Sotograph: How long would you hold onto Eury in 12T?

Jeff Zimmerman: I wouldn’t be, there are quite a few better options

Ken: Is Mayo a buy low in redraft?  Mixed 13 teams

Jeff Zimmerman: I still think he’s overvalued

JoeG14: You “were” very high on Casparius.   But now Wrobleski has over taken him.  Drop Casparius for Wrobleski?

Jeff Zimmerman: It’s a tough call; both are still starting. Wrobleski but both should be rostered by some team

Ess Pee: Is Mitch Spence o/u the decent RP threshold? (Varland, Perkins are the names I’m looking at)

Jeff Zimmerman: Spence has been decent but the schedule as been tough

Sal: Hi Jeff…after today you have a little more info on Montas. Does he move down your list a lot? If you were bidding on him in a 15 would he be worth $25? (assuming around $350 to $400 remaining)

Jeff Zimmerman: I’ve looked at the details today but it seems like he has no control yet. If I added him, I’d plan on benching him

Jeff Zimmerman: brb

Ryan Meetup: Need to drop one of the following: Boyle, Logan Henderson or Sheehan. 6×6 H2H w/wins, k/9, Ks, ERA, whip, sv+h.

Jeff Zimmerman: Henderson especially with Woodruff almost back

Still ILL: Would you start Reese Olsen @WSN in his first start off the IL? Do you have a policy about such things?

Jeff Zimmerman: Usually I start them with the matchup.

Jeff Zimmerman: FYI, US and Costra Rica starting penalty kicks on FOX

Mike: Chandler Simpson, Austin Hays, and Stanton.  What is the correct order ROS?

Jeff Zimmerman: Not Stanton

Jeff Zimmerman: Simpson if you need speed, Hays otherwise

$11 Worth of Taco Bell: What are you drinking?

Jeff Zimmerman: Bardstown Wheated

Bill Warts: Thanks for the chat, Jeff.  12 team mixed Sv league.  Would you trade Kenley for Strahm?  Feel like Jansen is overperforming his peripherals and trade bait so wondering if I should be proactive now.  Thanks.

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d stay. I’m not 100% sure Jansen will get traded. He’s not an improvement for most teams and why spend the money.

Wood: Brandon Woodruff worth speculating on in a 12 team 5×5 league?

Jeff Zimmerman: I don’t think so but someone will

bdubs: Weekly league: when you have 2 must start pitchers facing each other, do you pick the best matchup or play both?

Jeff Zimmerman: I start both. Usually I don’t even look

Road Dog: Who gets called up first Painter or Boyle?

Jeff Zimmerman: Painter unless TB has an injury

Fun Bobby: Need an OF until Yordan returns. Who would you take Wenceel Perez, Collins, Miniak or Paven Smith

Jeff Zimmerman: Collins, Perez ……….Smith, Moniak

Cory Lampe: In our 12-team 5×5 (W, not QS) we play max 200 starts (~7 guys going the whole year with occasional sits) and at the halfway point I’m about 20 behind pace. My ERA is 3.720 but my WHIP of 1.162 suggests it’s pretty inflated. I’ve got Flaherty, Ryan, Liberatore, Walter, and deGrom active and Darvish, Woodruff, Glasnow, and McClanahan will be coming off the IL. I’m a lock to win SV with Hader, Bautista, and Suarez. I’ve spent 2/3 of my FAAB. Rank my options for an additional pitcher slot: Morton, Sheehan, Grant Taylor, anyone else

Jeff Zimmerman: You need to catch up now because guys could get shutdown. Use Morton

Dave: Skubal might be too good.  7IP 1H 1BB 13k 93 pitches

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s insane right now.

GP: Is the Chris Paddack ride over? Hold or stream the spot in 15 teamers?

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s a streamer.

Noot-job: L. Nootbar teased us to kick off the season, now is slumping and moved to a strong side platoon. Think he’ll get back on track facing only RHP?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m betting against it

Bill: Freese!

Jeff Zimmerman: Great save

Tyler O’Neill: How much of a $100 budget would you spend on him in AL-Only Roto? (In my case this would be in a trade with an owner who says he’ll take faab offers).

Jeff Zimmerman: $5

Bill: Navas 🙁

Jeff Zimmerman: This shoot out is nuts

Pablo Lopez: How much would you spend on him as a stash in AL-Only Roto? (Same deal, as a trade of FAAB)

Jeff Zimmerman: Not much if just this year. I think he could be done.

Jeff Zimmerman: If keeper, again 5%

Bill: Freese x2!

rotorueter: Is it time to dump Faucher for Ronny?

Jeff Zimmerman: Maybe hold both for the week

Bobby Digital: 15tm mixed roto keeper salary cap. Would you replace any of Mayer, Nootbar, or Brady House with Pavin Smith or Caleb Durbin? (I’ve already had and dropped Durbin once, but here we are). OBP league. Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: I might drop Nootbar for Durbin

Guest: starting Estrada at 2B this week. McNeil is on my bench. I kind of want to drop him and use the bench spot on a pitcher to hold. Is that wrong? McClanahan, Nelson, Darvish, Rocker, Priester are available.

Jeff Zimmerman: That’s tough. McNeil’s projection is bad this week.

Bobby Digital: Am I wrong to think Shane Baz can have a great second half?

Jeff Zimmerman: That’s crazy

Bill: USA! This team is fun. All the Euro guys on a break will hopefully be well rested to give us a chance to not get grouped next year.

nfbc oc: would you rather start priester against mia or may against the white sox

Jeff Zimmerman: That’s close. I only have Priester and am rolling with him. If given the choice … May.

Mangum: Do I keep hitting?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m not sure but I need some of those steals

OhtaniBetts: J.Lopez, E. Sheehan, and Brandon Walter. I have let one go, who is it?

Jeff Zimmerman: Sheehan

Priestly: Speaking of Priester, he’s been a pleasant surprise. Think he’ll keep up a mid-3 ERA?

Jeff Zimmerman: If he keeps throwing strikes

Jeff Zimmerman: The GB% is near elite

JDW: Lost Carrol for the time being, who would be my 2 best replacements out of Profar, B. Doyle, Cam Smith or Even Carter

Jeff Zimmerman: Profar and Smith

Dave in slc: Slim pickens in my al only to replace Langford. Would you want Muncy,  Solano, Wade, Haggerty or osuna?

Jeff Zimmerman: I think I’d go with Solano

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m going to call it for the evening. See everyone next week.