Sunday Night Waiver Wire & FAAB Chat

Jeff Zimmerman: Welcome

Jeff Zimmerman:

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

The Batman: I have Adley, C. Kelly, and Drake Baldwin in a two catcher, 12 team league. I’d like to clear one of the slots for pitching, and there are some good options available. Leaning cutting Adley. Is that crazy?

Jeff Zimmerman: Not at all.

Jeff Zimmerman: One note, I’ve noticed a huge decline in the quality of content as sites switch over to football. Ground can be made up.

JoeG14: Looking to upgrade ; Add Brenton Doyle 🔥,  Drop Butler ? 12T daily roto

Jeff Zimmerman: Seems like a push … sure go with the hot hand

gonyr: In a 2 catcher keeper league. I currently have Kirk, Alvarez, and Wells, and all are at minimum salary. Which 2 for ROS, and which 1 or 2 to keep for next season? I generally stick with minimal spending for C. Would be replacing with an OF prospect, probably Beavers. Thanks.

Jeff Zimmerman: drop Alvarez

Procter S.: Down to bare bones in DEEP 15 team league. Of available starters, how would you rank Jason Alexander (who was great again today), Mike McGreevy and J.T. Ginn?

Jeff Zimmerman: Ginn, McGreevey (great schedule coming up), then George

sactownlarry: Would you take Merrill Kelly over Manaea for ROS. Thank you

Jeff Zimmerman: I had to look … Manaea

Salvadore From Jersey: Hi Jeff! Would you drop Joe Boyle in a 15 teamer to snag one of these free agents: Louis Gil, Cade Cavilii or that guy from the Atlanta Braves Hurston Waldrep?

Jeff Zimmerman: I would for Cavalli

Eugenio Suarez: Got him at $28 in 5×5 AL Only roto, 12 team. If he stays in the AL you keeping him at that price? ($260 budget, 9 keepers – very deep)

Jeff Zimmerman: For sure

BenN: Hunter Brown seems to be struggling a little lately. Not bad just not as well as first half of the season. What’s your take on Brown having a strong end of the season?

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s had a rough stretch compared to the rest of the season. I see no reason to worry besides a slow decline in velo: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/hunter-brown/25880/pitch-velocity-gr…

Lucy Gucie: What did you think of Bergert today vs Minnesota? With a few injured pitchers nearing a return what is his rest of season outlook? Do you think his performance could coax KC to see what they’ve got and award him a rotation spot ROS?

Jeff Zimmerman: He is throwing more strikes. And his strikeouts are up and his walks are down. Crazy how that works.

2B: 5×5 keeper auction: M.McLain or Keaschall?

Jeff Zimmerman: Both

Dan: what are your ROS expectations for Brendan Donovan?

Jeff Zimmerman: Fine with the Cards facing some weaker teams. Just make sure he’s healthy.

Mark: Im Thinking of adding Mountcastle. Needing some power at 1B right now. Any chance of a big 2nd half of season for him?

Jeff Zimmerman: Not really. It won’t be game-changing. All those guys are already rostered.

Joaquin07&: In a 10t h2h cat. league-would you take one of M. Harris, Adell, Robert or Baldwin over Vinnie P. Currently have Olson at 1st. Thank you

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d drop Baldwin for Vinnie

Oswald P.: My team needs some Special K. Which one should i pick up. C.J. Kayfus or Kyle Karros?

Jeff Zimmerman: Karros

Pitch plz: Next pitcher to stash on IL if Bieber is already taken?

Jeff Zimmerman: Pablo Lopez

Randy: Saves+Holds format.  Who would you target: Finnegan, Faucher, S. Miller

Jeff Zimmerman: None, they aren’t good enough, maybe Miller

Henry: Were you encouraged by Ginn’s last start vs BAL 5 IP 9 K?  Is he a streamer on road or must start?  13 team mixed

Jeff Zimmerman: Streamer depending on my other options

Shane Smith: Where would Shane Smith be on your list in today’s article?  He is not very optimism-inducing, but he is coming back.

Jeff Zimmerman: I have him near a 4.50 ERA talent, so around the guys I value the same.

Hot corner deprived: I need a third baseman in a five-category (head to head with OPS replacing AVG). Vientos, Shaw, Cam Smith, Mayo, Durbin, Burger, Montgomery?

Jeff Zimmerman: Montgomery for this week

Guest: Javier worth picking up for playoffs?

Jeff Zimmerman: God no … he’s horrible in his rehad with more walks than strikeouts. Staying away

Murphy: O’neil Cruz, I’m fed up with the 0-4 days. Can we now call him a bust or do you have any hope for a hit streak? K’s seems to have improved a bit but sheesh.

Jeff Zimmerman: The 18 HR and 34 SB are nice and that’s what fantasy managers paid for.

Jeff Zimmerman: I not going to complain about a top-60 performing hitter.

Bednar+M. Miller: “Were” my 2 closers in a 14 team saves league w/ 5 SP and 2RP spots – wire is thin…can you rank these specs in order: Akin, topa, gaddis, G. Taylor, Saalfrank, Vodnik (whoof)

Jeff Zimmerman: That’s a solid list. I might even move whoof up a few spots.

George: George!  A good one

Kevin: Hi Jeff. In a head to head points league who do you like ROS at 1st base between Tyler Soderstrom or Alec Burleson?

Jeff Zimmerman: Soderstrom

Nils: 5×5, 23 man, mixed, 16 team keeper … Drop $10 Butler and scoop one of Collins, Marsee, Keaschell ? I’m in 2nd place and thinking his platoon will continue for ROS so chasing AB’s … am I nuts ?

Jeff Zimmerman: No, not at all. Do it.

WG: Thank you for your help.  Weekly league playoffs 6X6 league w/OBP: take a chance on Joc P. facing 4/5 RHP’s this week or go with Bryan Reynolds? SOLDS: Blake Treinen or Brash? Thank you!

Jeff Zimmerman: One sec …

Jeff Zimmerman: For SOLDS, it’s Brash easily over Treinen. You might look for other options since both threw on Sat and Sun.

Jeff Zimmerman: Look to see if Gabe Speier or Jeremiah Estrada are available

Jack: Perkins or Cavalli ROS?

Jeff Zimmerman: Cavalli

Jeff Zimmerman: On the previous question, I’d take Reynolds over Joc

Yogi: Best future player please for a Monday pickup: Caglianone, Keashill, Locklear, Bernabel. Thanks Jeff.

Jeff Zimmerman: Bernabel

Like Sands through an Hourglass: Any reason to keep holding Cole Sands?

Jeff Zimmerman: No idea about holding but I’d look to bench him

R(I)P: Picked up Sands and Cano after the deadline, hoping they’d get saves in AL only. Should I hold or cut for a streamer (Melton @CWS?) or better reliever (Matt Brash, who actually IS getting some saves)?

Jeff Zimmerman: Sands is a tough call. I’d drop Cano for either guy you listed.

Weird1@Portland: When you go from 2nd in an original rotisserie 4×4 to 11th the next year who is to blame?

Jeff Zimmerman: Leprechauns

Mike: Faith that Bieber is going to be like Perez or Woodruff and not Alcanatra.

Jeff Zimmerman: I think he’ll be in between. Fine

Jed Stone: Karros or Eldridge in a standard 5×5 NL only keeper league

Jeff Zimmerman: Karros for now

Daniel: Where would Nick Gonzales rank on your list of hitters from the waiver wire article?

Jeff Zimmerman: Somewhere around 10. Not the best matchups this week.

ED: Is Waldrep worth a stream? Does you think he stick around after Sale returns?

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s staying around but likely headed to the bullpen

Dave in slc: How would you rank keaschall, c.santana, goldschmidt,  cowser ros? Does it change for you in a keeper? Al only

Jeff Zimmerman: In a keeper, Cowser, Keashall, Santana, Goldy

I need a hero: but l’ll settle for a decent UTIL this week: Karros or Josh Lowe

Jeff Zimmerman: Karros

Hilo87: Is Ragans worth holding on to in a league that protects 7? Love your work.

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s close

Jeff Zimmerman: No, but I’d need to see my other options.

Nick: Any value in Baz, al only roto? Pick him up over guys like Schlittler, Morton, Ginn, Boyle, Arrighetti, Matthews, Warren?

Jeff Zimmerman: Get any of the others over Baz. Maybe no Schlittler

Guest: [seinfeld voice] what’s the deal with mackenzie gore

Jeff Zimmerman: I don’t KNOW

Philly Cheesesteak: Troy Melton worth a hold in hopes he gets a starting role again or not?  Looking at adding Cade and Jacob Lopez

Jeff Zimmerman: Nice options

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d hold

Ben Rice, catcher: Think my guy ben rice plays catcher two more times this year – thus making 20 appearances and gaining eligibility next year?

Jeff Zimmerman: I hope. Probably as a pinch hitter replacement

Rand: Is there a Dodgers’ reliever worth speculating on for saves after another bullpen meltdown today?

Jeff Zimmerman: Vesia

Guest: J.Sanchez or stream in 12T if SB and SLG (yes a stat in relevant league) are most important

Jeff Zimmerman: Not with four games against righties this week

NFBSeeYaLater: Interested in an expansion on your take regarding Cade Cavalli. I know you’re a fan, but can you elaborate on what makes you think he’s the “last starting pitching prospect to roster.”  Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: Time is running out, and all the starters in AAA are reaching their IP limits. He’s just starting, and the team will want him to build up strength.

Jeff Zimmerman: Most of the other starting prospects will get promoted in about a month when rosters expand.

Shoeless Joe: Hi Jeff.  Ever consider transitioning from a text chat to a  live video chat??  What is a reasonable bid for Gil for a pitching-desperate squad?

Jeff Zimmerman: No on video, I hate all parts of them. A person needs to be talking for the video to work but many times there needs to be a break to look stuff up.

Jeff Zimmerman: People don’t take the break and start making shit up. I don’t want to make shit up.

Jeff Zimmerman: For Gil, depends on the league but 1% to 2% of original budget

Guest: Closers are Williams and C. Smith. Do I need a 3rd?

Jeff Zimmerman: Depends where you are in the standings.

Mo baller: Drop Paredes in 15 teamer?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes, probably a couple of weeks ago when the team said he is probably not coming back.

Griffin Jax & RI: I know it seems like bad luck but Jax keeps giving up dingers…OK to cut and wait for the luck to reset next year.  Also- is Raisel Iglesias “back” or staying far away? I think I trust Jax more than Iglesias, but prefer to have neither (context: S+H 5×5)

Jeff Zimmerman: Iglesias over Jax

Weird1@Portland: Is Carlos Santana done?

Jeff Zimmerman: Could be

Thank You: For always showing up and doing this, Jeff!

Jeff Zimmerman: You’re welcome.

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m looking for any question besides “Rank the rank these players ROS:”

Jsanchez question: (w/daily lineups)

Jeff Zimmerman: Sure but you’ll need a replacement

Canny: Would you still be stashing Ragans in a 12? SP is thin out there but how many starts can we pencil him in for if he’s not on a mound yet?

Jeff Zimmerman: No for now. There is a chance KC jst shuts him down

Dennis: Last minute trade advice. Shota Imanaga for my Bubba Chandler. In a keeper league there is reason to not do this, but I have to, right? Even as a Brewers fan? (I am in first place in the league)

Jeff Zimmerman: Make the trade

Izzy: Is there any chance Edward Cabrera jumps to an ace next year?

Jeff Zimmerman: Very little

Mike: Follow-up Dodgers question:  Stash Koepich on hope he gets a share of saves or does he come back too late to trust in H2H (too close to playoffs to trust).

Jeff Zimmerman: Ignore the Dodgers bullpen is the best advice I can give right now

Ay’s: Jacob Lopez’s next start is at home. Does that deter you at all?

Jeff Zimmerman: No

Jeff Zimmerman: That’s it for tonight. Good luck with your adds