Sunday Night Waiver Wire & FAAB Chat
| 7:31 |
: Welcome.
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| 7:32 |
: Here are the winning bids in the two 15-team Tout Wars leagues.
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| 7:32 |
: Pivetta . In 12 team roto with 4 man bench are you dropping him before libratore or wrobleski?
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| 7:33 |
: With such a short bench, you probably need to move on. He could be out months
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| 7:34 |
: Where would I be on your waiver wire list?
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| 7:34 |
: Probably around when the platoon bats start
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| 7:35 |
: Does Jeremiah Jackson lose PT once Holliday is back?
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| 7:36 |
: He shouldn’t; he’s been better, might be better. I think both will split the role, making each fantasy irrelevant.
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| 7:37 |
: Is Waldrep worth an IL spot? It’s 12 tm 4×4 and pitching prices have gotten out of hand.
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| 7:37 |
: No, hopefully find someone else who could come back sooner.
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| 7:37 |
: What do you expect from L Gurriel—the usual, or is age a factor?
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| 7:38 |
: Usual until he proves us different.
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| 7:38 |
: I am a free agent … how much would you spend in FAAB for me in an 18 team league?
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| 7:38 |
: 10% to 20% seems reasonable in that deep of a league
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| 7:38 |
: Would I be crazy to dump a truck load of FAAB on Noah Schultz in a 15-team NFBC league?
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| 7:39 |
: I can’t argue against it.
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| 7:40 |
: I think some teams that have been struggling with pitching results and/or injuries might need to take the chance.
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| 7:40 |
: Bibee was dropped in my 13 team redraft. Will he produce 3.75/1.15 ratios w/decent Ks ROS?
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| 7:41 |
: My projections have him close to a 4.00 ERA pitcher.
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| 7:42 |
: Is Kremer for real? Drop G Holmes for him?
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| 7:42 |
: No idea, but this will be the last week to add him and find out.
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| 7:43 |
: Stay patient w/Meyer (MIA)? Will he breakthrough this season?
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| 7:44 |
: Remain patient and if I knew for sure one way or another on a breakout, I wouldn’t be hosting a Sunday night fantasy baseball chat.
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| 7:44 |
: Singer had two quality starts this week, though not necessarily impressive. Worth holding in an NL 5×5 wiht S/Hs or drop for a reliever like Adams, Thielbar or Keller?
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| 7:44 |
: Keep Singer for now
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| 7:45 |
: Is Ryan Waldschmidt worth stashing in a 5×5 roto league? Need outfield help
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| 7:45 |
: It looks like he might be up soon if Alek Thomas continues to struggle.
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| 7:45 |
: Getting impatient with this guy in 12 team AL Only roto. It’s a saves+holds league – is it crazy to drop him for louis varland? (ALSO, what % would you bid on Varland?)
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| 7:46 |
: For Varland sure, I bet Varland goes for around 5% to 10%
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| 7:46 |
: coming back this week…who would you drop Doyle? Tovar? L Garcia?
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| 7:46 |
: Garcia
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| 7:46 |
: E.Diaz doesn’t seem right. Tanner Scott a good spec add for Saves? 12T deep roto
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| 7:46 |
: Yes, and Vesia
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| 7:47 |
: Do you prefer Schultz or Arrighetti as a pickup this week? How much FAAB would you throw at them?
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| 7:47 |
: If only there were an article where I ranked these two players.
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| 7:47 |
: Will I be back?
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| 7:48 |
: You are, you’re hitting just like you did last year.
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| 7:49 |
: Is there anything to see with this Walbert Urena fellow? Are we buying or passing?
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| 7:49 |
: If you are only in a walks league.
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| 7:50 |
: Scrounging for saves. You didn’t address Cubs situation in your article – is Thielbar looking like the favorite? How would you rank Thielbar, Keller (Phi), G Varland, L Varland, or one of the giants guys? Thanks!
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| 7:51 |
: I don’t have a read on the Cubs. I go Keller, Louie, Gus, Thielbar
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| 7:51 |
: Is Sasaki moved out of the rotation instead of Wrobleski when snell returns?
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| 7:51 |
: Sasaki stays
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| 7:52 |
: Where are we valuing Noah Schultz on a $1000 FAAB budget?
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| 7:53 |
: What I value him at and what I think he’ll go for are two separate things. He’s probably worth a 10% bid, but I think it’ll take closer 25%
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| 7:53 |
: Holy Closer Chaos! Uribe, Keller, Thielbar are available in my NL-only. Who has the most value for the next four weeks?
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| 7:53 |
: You have them in the right order
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| 7:54 |
: Drop Ryne Nelson to Prospect on Louis Varland or Rannrr Scott getting saves? 12 man league
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| 7:55 |
: Nelson can easily be dropped in a 12 teamer
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| 7:55 |
: Is Leiter vs Pitt better than a two-start pitcher such as Lugo or Mayer. Not sure I want to give up on Leiter already but not sure I trust him.
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| 7:56 |
: Than just bench Leiter and go with one of the other guys this week.
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| 7:56 |
: It’s early but can use some help with pitching counting stats (IP, K). Rostering Logan Henderson on bench ($2) keeper value. Is he worth hanging on to? I’d be adding a streaming pitcher (Dollander (road games) Rea, etc..ugh) or hang tight until I get Lodolo back from IL. What’s the move here? NL Only.
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| 7:57 |
: This is a tough one
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| 7:57 |
: I think I’d move on and add Dollander
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| 7:57 |
: Need SBs w/decent peripherals. Replace Doyle w/Frelick?
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| 7:58 |
: I don’t think you’ll get decent numbers with either of these guys but Frelick is an improvement over Doyle
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| 7:58 |
: How are you feeling about your high bid on Schultz after two starts. He survived at Sacto and went 5?
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| 7:59 |
: I knew it could go bad. I still think he could make a huge difference so I’m holding
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| 8:00 |
: Need a 1B. Crazy to trade Arozarena for Vinnie P?
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| 8:00 |
: Yes
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| 8:00 |
: Should I drop Bauers or Dom smith for dollander?
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| 8:00 |
: If you need pitching, yes
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| 8:01 |
: Peraza and it’s not close
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| 8:01 |
: Three SDP SP available in NL only – Waldren, Marquez, and Buehler. Who is worth a bid?
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| 8:01 |
: Just Buehler
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| 8:02 |
: Doyle and Butler were both dropped (10 teamer and really bad starts). Either one worth a spot over Rafaella?
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| 8:02 |
: I’d want Butler from this group
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| 8:03 |
: Drop Junis for L. Varland or T. Scott?
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| 8:03 |
: No
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| 8:03 |
: Lost My Jhoan Duran for (hopefully) a short while. I know the smart play is likely Keller, but kinda like Vesia. Any thoughts on that with Diaz looking worse than shaky, or am I crazy?
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| 8:04 |
: I’m worried that Scott and Vesia will split time at DH
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| 8:04 |
: I’d go with Keller
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| 8:04 |
: Do you watch Buehler @Col this week and depending on what he does, decide on picking him up if he performs well or not worry about it and get him if you have a roster spot in a 16 league team.
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| 8:04 |
: Just get him IMO, the Coors start might make him cheaper
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| 8:05 |
: Is there anyone you like in the SF bullpen? Thx |
| 8:05 |
: Nope, no one
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| 8:05 |
: Prefer Arrighetti or Patrick in 12-team OC?
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| 8:05 |
: Arrighetti
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| 8:05 |
: Noticed when you ranked RP pick ups you didnt include Kuhnel. Where would you slot him among the 4 you listed (Keller, Louie, Gus, Theilbar)? Thanks.
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| 8:06 |
: Last, I want nothing to do with West Sacramento’s bullpen
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| 8:07 |
: Jeff, I know my name sounds like I’m the lead singer of a British New Wave band, but I got 23 whiffs this week in one outing. I realize it was against the Cardinals, but according to you I have a better shot at the Billboard Top 100 than your pickup list. Love will tear us apart, Jeff.
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| 8:09 |
: I’m getting to the point that I’m not totally dismissing COL pitchers. My projections put him at a sub-4.00 ERA talent.
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| 8:09 |
: In a 12tm H2H, I have to drop a pitcher to pick up a bat. Right now the cut is between Senga and Randy Vazquez. Who should I cut loose?
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| 8:09 |
: Senga and it’s not really close
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| 8:12 |
: sorry interuption
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| 8:12 |
: % chance that R O Brien outpoints Cade Smith for season in total points league? Assuming full health for both.
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| 8:12 |
: 50/50
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| 8:12 |
: Standard roto 12 team. Boyd coming off IR. Can drop: castillo, roupp, taj bradley, em hancock. Do i just drop Boyd?
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| 8:13 |
: Castillo
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| 8:13 |
: Do you agree with Tout bids having Keller > Thielbar?
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| 8:13 |
: 100%
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| 8:13 |
: Dollander? Really?
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| 8:14 |
: I don’t believe it either. The result have been solid this year
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| 8:14 |
: Drop Libertore and Woods-Richardson for Schultz and Arrighetti? 12 team.
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| 8:14 |
: Yes
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| 8:15 |
: Is C durbin a drop or a hold in 12 team leagues ?
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| 8:15 |
: I moved on weeks ago; he’s horrible.
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| 8:15 |
: Would you drop Jax and throw a spec bid on De Los Santos in 12 team AL only 5×5 H2H? If so, how much FAAB?
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| 8:16 |
: Yes on the bid. 5%
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| 8:16 |
: who do you project to be better ROS, L. castillo or roupp?
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| 8:16 |
: Roupp
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| 8:17 |
: Is Bradish bench until further?
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| 8:17 |
: He needs to start throwing strikes
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| 8:18 |
: Urena had a nice start today. Any interest there in a deep league? Would he make your WW list?
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| 8:18 |
: I would have made. I have not had time to dig into him
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| 8:19 |
: is it,time to drop Ke’Bryan Hayes in 5×5 10 team lg.
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| 8:19 |
: I’m surprised he was drafted
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| 8:19 |
: I’m not sure he’s worth adding in a 15-teamer
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| 8:20 |
: Which Cardinal do you think is a better play ROS in a 20 team pts league: Leahy or McGreevy? Please don’t say neither 😂
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| 8:21 |
: McGreevy and it not close
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| 8:21 |
: What’s the advice for those of us who invested in Carson Benge? Hold and pray?
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| 8:22 |
: I’d hold. His underlying traits point to better production
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| 8:23 |
: Do you have any thoughts on picking up Addison Barger as he returns?
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| 8:23 |
: I’m worried about his playing time
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| 8:24 |
: 10K’s!
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| 8:24 |
: Miracles happen
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| 8:24 |
: Any juice in Reece Hinds having an impact in Cincy?
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| 8:25 |
: He needs to make contact and he’s not. No one is throwing him fastballs
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| 8:25 |
: Thanks for coming to the chat. Enjoy the week.
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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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