Sunday Night Waiver Wire & FAAB Chat
7:31 |
: Welcome
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7:31 |
: Here are winning bids from the two 15-team Tout Wars leagues.
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7:32 |
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7:32 |
: I feel like if Walter had a 94 mph 4-seamer he’d be 90% rostered. But at 92 I’m not sure how sustainable his peripherals really are. I have him in places, I’m just not convinced. What do you think the realistic ceiling is here?
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7:34 |
: Even with a 6 K/9, the low walk rate and high groundball rate would make him useful.
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7:34 |
: assuming burns stays on the roster ROS, will you take him over walter?
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7:35 |
: Possibly … I would try to roster both
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7:35 |
: With Schlittler now getting called up, do you prefer him or E Sheehan ROS? Thanks!
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7:35 |
: Sheehan. I’m not sold on Schlittler
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7:35 |
: Insanely deep league play, but Andrew Vaughn getting called up by the Brewers. SSS but statline in AAA with brew crew seems good and his pull rate was highest it has been there (other than two game sample in ’22). Maybe speculative add, but he’s always had power, just never accessed it w the oppo profile and constantly underperformed his expected stats. Maybe?
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7:36 |
: I’m fine taking a chance on him but it sounds like he’ll be sharing time with Bauers
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7:36 |
: Ginn and Perkins have both looked interesting out the fka oakland pen. Would you buy either, especially with sevy maybe leaving? (Daily moves deep league)
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7:36 |
: I like Ginn if he gets a chance.
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7:37 |
: Thanks for these chats. They’re super helpful. Anywho, Brandon Walter, Charlie Morton, and Ryne Nelson are all available on the WW. Would any of them be an upgrade over Schwellenbach (IL) and/or Alcantara? 12 tm 5×5 redraft
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7:37 |
: Easily on Schwellenbach
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7:38 |
: Any of them, as for Alcantara, it’s close
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7:38 |
: Hey Jeff, would you bank on Kumar or Boyle in the second half?
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7:38 |
: Kumar. Sounds like Boyle is headed to the bullpen
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7:38 |
: Whose the better 2B backup ROS, Luis Garcia (WAS) or Otto Lopez? 12 tm 5×5 redraft
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7:38 |
: Lopez
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7:39 |
: where would toglia and ohearn slot on this weeks list?
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7:40 |
: After the dual guys. category guys
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7:40 |
: Luzardo and Warren are giving me K’s while burying my ratios. Would you grab Lauer or Rocker over either, or just stream someone like Singer this week for one of them?
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7:41 |
: You just need to figure out how you can more up in categories
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7:41 |
: I know the correct answer is probably ‘neither’ but in a 5×5 league for a team needing saves, would you rather have Garcia (Tex) or Taylor (CWS)?
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7:41 |
: I have both and would go with Garcia
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7:41 |
: Which closers do you most expect to be dealt?…I’m trying to stash replacements. Thanks.
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7:43 |
: The only ones that seem to be automatic are the guys in Pittsburgh. There are others who could be but they aren’t improvements for most teams.
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7:44 |
: Here is mlbtr’s list. Usually the top-20 go:
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7:45 |
: Just Bednar and Santana
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7:45 |
: Thank you for all of your work and for taking the time to answer our questions. 10-team, 6X6 (OBP) keeper league. Who would you rather have Joe Boyle or Will Warren? Addison Barger or Josh Lowe? Thank you!
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7:46 |
: Warren and Barger
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7:46 |
: Are you in or out on Cantillo? Stuff seems interesting, but he might be a 4ip guy…
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7:46 |
: I don’t trust him yet. He has some swing and miss
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7:46 |
: do you think there’s a little bit more pop in T.Freeman’s bat than he’s shown? the batted ball profile sucks but he’s actually got above average bat speed and has produced above average ev and ev90
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7:47 |
: I don’t think he has COL HR power. That park is huge.
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7:47 |
: Should Barger be rostered in 12 team 6 x 6 redraft league? How about Burger? Fry?
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7:48 |
: Yes on Barger and Fry
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7:48 |
: Philosophy question. 2 catcher 13 team NL only roto league. I have pozo as a catcher. He doesn’t hurt but he never plays. Would I be better off keeping him out trying for a Henry Davis or even a chance on Anthony seigler?
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7:48 |
: I’d try for the upgrade
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7:49 |
: Worth a dart in AL only sv+hlds? Not a ton of holds but 3 saves and decent numbers otherwise….
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7:49 |
: Yes, for sure
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7:49 |
: Moving forward do you expect the Rays to use Drew Rasmussen similar to how we saw the White Sox deal with Garrett Crochet last season, e.g. abbreviated starts, or do you think they take the reins off after the All-Star break and shut him down at some point?
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7:49 |
: What’s your inclination about Rasmussen’s usage ROS? 2 IP starts are going to kill his value
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7:50 |
: It’s the Rays. Who knows what they’ll do
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7:50 |
: is henriquez really the man?
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7:50 |
: Yes, it seems that way with three straight Saves
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7:50 |
: Rogers or Walter ROS in points?
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7:50 |
: Walter
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7:51 |
: Also not sure that I will have another opportunity to jump in the chat this season, so just wanted to say thank you for all your advice, strategy and insight over the years. You have made me a far better fantasy baseball player and for that I am grateful. Safe travels and hopefully we see you back in the FB community at some point in the future. You will be missed.
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7:51 |
: Thanks
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7:51 |
: with guys like Adell and Boyd who people have an eye on for years, is it anything besides luck to get the campaign where they actually put it together?
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7:51 |
: No on Adell
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7:52 |
: As for Boyd, his issue has been health. As late as he was going, hope for the health. If not, drop him
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7:52 |
: how high on Colson Montgomery ROS are ya?
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7:53 |
: Not at all, zero interest. He could hit in AAA. I don’t think he will in the majors.
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7:53 |
: If you were a TV play by play guy, would you be afraid to say Schlittlers name out loud?
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7:54 |
: Nope, even though I’d screw it
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7:54 |
: up
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7:54 |
: Jeff – I missed this ‘taking a break from the game’ topic a few weeks back. Is this permanent?
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7:56 |
: In a couple of years, I’m going to travel until I’m bored or out of money. I have no idea if permanent or will last a week.
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7:56 |
: Need to drop one. Nelson, Misiorowski or Woodruff.
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7:56 |
: Nelson
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7:57 |
: Is Jordan Hicks a good save spec or will his terrible numbers continue in Boston? Matt Brash would be drop.
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7:57 |
: No on Hicks getting Saves
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7:58 |
: Cam Smith Westburg Noelvi ROS? How big is the gap?
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7:59 |
: The first two are close but I’m worried about Marte’s playing time
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8:00 |
: In a 2 catcher league, Langeliers is back and now I have too many!!! Who to drop? Langeliers, A. Ramirez, or Realmuto… Or just wait for one to get hurt.
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8:01 |
: That’s tough. Hope to trade but drop Real
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8:02 |
: How much of a $100 budget would you bid on him in AL Only Roto? (He got cut by a league mate – surprising for a league this deep)
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8:02 |
: $10
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8:02 |
: Do you think the Rays usage here is an indication of 2nd half piggybacking or a one-off? His last start was short too.
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8:03 |
: Something is going on. They ramp him up after the break
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8:04 |
: Do you think it is the right move to drop Schwellenbach and Sale in OCs. Thinking the Braves won’t have any reason to rush them back.
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8:04 |
: Yes I would with both
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8:05 |
: You might as most get a month from each
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8:05 |
: Is Colson Montgomery a better MI option than Bryson Scott ROS?
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8:05 |
: No
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8:05 |
: o/u 0.1 combined RoS innings for Sale and Schwellenbach? I guess Sale might be the type and have the clout to insist even if ATL’s out of it
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8:06 |
: Over. Most teams want a pitcher to come back healthy
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8:07 |
: I could see each only get a couple of starts, but the team want to see them complete the rehab
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8:07 |
: Is Painter still worth stashing?
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8:07 |
: Yes
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8:07 |
: do you know offhand from your injury studies if Carroll’s in uncharted territory with such a fast return from a wrist break? real bad day today
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8:08 |
: No I don’t know. BP has the injury tracker that might have the numbers.
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8:08 |
: Fitts or Junk for upcoming 2 staples
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8:08 |
: Junk
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8:09 |
: For some reason I’m in an NL-only league with 10 total pick-ups all season — I’ve made 5. Any of Dane Myers, Moniak, Tyler Freeman or Isaac Collins worth one?
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8:09 |
: I think all three should be rostered in an NL only
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8:10 |
: Comes down to who you will drop
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8:10 |
: How much of a $100 budget would you bid on him in AL Only Roto?
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8:10 |
: $15
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8:10 |
: starting Boyle this week despite uncertainty about role (12-team, H2H)?
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8:10 |
: No
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8:11 |
: What are your thoughts on Alcantara. Is this the time to go get him in the cheap? Do you see anything that he will have a good second half? Thx
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8:12 |
: The STUPH projections love him
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8:12 |
: That’s it
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8:12 |
: Who do you prefer ROS points leagues: noelvi or Shaw?
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8:13 |
: Shaw
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8:13 |
: Jeff, which pitcher would you pick up in a deep league if available, Brandon Walter or Cameron Schlitter? I am also curious as to why you would favor either one. Thanks
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8:13 |
: Walter, he’s done it in the majors
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8:14 |
: Do I have my waterfall ordered correctly for a team that is low in standings and shooting for upside? Woodruff / Boyle / Sheehan?
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8:14 |
: I’d have Sheehan over Boyle
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8:14 |
: What do I do with Rasmussen? Hold or drop for someone like Giolito, B Walter, E Cabrera, Darvish, or Manea?
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8:14 |
: I’d add Davish
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8:15 |
: Do you expect a second half bounce back from Doyle? If so, who would be a good comp?
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8:15 |
: No,
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8:16 |
: Let me see if I can find any unique questions. 95% are about the same four guys
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8:16 |
: In the FAAB and Wavier Wire report, it said that Yanquiel Fernandez and Kyle Stowers were platooning. What does that mean?
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8:16 |
: Fernandez is only facing LHP and Stowers only RHP
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8:17 |
: (here’s a better question) Woodruff “upside but coming off IL” or Roupp “stability” ROS? Thanks.
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8:17 |
: Roupp
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8:17 |
: How much do you trust Woodruff going forward? He was sharp today.
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8:18 |
: He could be sharp, I’m worried about him staying healthy
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8:18 |
: Is Nola worth a roster spot in a 20 team league?
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8:18 |
: yes
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8:18 |
: Andres Gimenez was dropped in my 15 team dynasty league. Is he still worth buying for the next 3 years?
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8:18 |
: yes
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8:19 |
: Is Gelof a must roster in 12 teamers?
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8:19 |
: If you can handle the batting average drain
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8:19 |
: My name is Samuel Bassallo. My organization has lost 17 catchers in 2 weeks. Why can’t I get promoted?
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8:19 |
: I don’t get it
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8:20 |
: Walk rate up, strikeout rate down, yet OPS is 100 points lower than career mark. “Buy low”?
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8:20 |
: Depends on league depth. might just be a streamer
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8:20 |
: Is Casparius droppable in a 15 team QS league? Would pick up Wrobleski or Junk
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8:20 |
: Yes and yes
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8:21 |
: That’s going to be it for this week
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8:21 |
: Bye
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Jeff, one of the authors of the fantasy baseball guide,The Process, writes for RotoGraphs, The Hardball Times, Rotowire, Baseball America, and BaseballHQ. He has been nominated for two SABR Analytics Research Award for Contemporary Analysis and won it in 2013 in tandem with Bill Petti. He has won four FSWA Awards including on for his Mining the News series. He's won Tout Wars three times, LABR twice, and got his first NFBC Main Event win in 2021. Follow him on Twitter @jeffwzimmerman.
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