Sunday Night Waiver Wire & FAAB Chat

Jeff Zimmerman: As usual, waiver wire and FAAB questions will take priority.

Jeff Zimmerman: Here are the bids for the 15-team Tout Wars auction league:

Jeff Zimmerman: CJavier: 257
JPCrawford: 153
TGott: 124
JJeffress: 123
JDiaz: 114
DPeterson: 88
JJones: 83
KFreeland: 80
TRosenthal: 77
CSulser: 75
MHarrison: 68
RRuiz: 65
BZimmer: 64
NHoerner: 64
NGoody: 59
DVarsho: 57
DSolano: 51
BBelt: 42
MGonzalez: 42
WFlores: 32
CEstevez: 32
JReddick: 30
AFrazier: 30
RWick: 27
MAdams: 22
ROHearn: 22
BAbreu: 16
KGausman: 13
DomSmith: 11
TToussaint: 11
JHernandez: 8
TFrazier: 7
DPoncedeleon: 7
ChGonzalez: 2
NWittgren: 1

Jeff Zimmerman: And from the Tout Wars 15-team draft:

Jeff Zimmerman: CJavier: 311
MHarrison: 247
TWalker: 222
JDiaz: 181
CMoran: 161
DPeterson: 104
JKarinchak: 96
TToussaint: 76
JJeffress: 73
CMize: 72
NGoody: 70
JFamilia: 61
TRosenthal: 57
CSulser: 57
BZimmer: 57
MFranco: 51
AMills: 48
DSolano: 47
BGoodwin: 42
ANola: 32
TWilliams: 31
KFreeland: 25
ELongoria: 9
DomSmith: 8
TButtrey: 6
TFrance: 5
JIglesias: 5
THeineman: 1

Slapshot: Are either Zack Britton or Sergio Romo a likely source of saves for the rest of the season?  My bullpen is hurting (Osuna DL, Diaz struggling, Kennedy stuck in limbo) and it needs a shakeup.

Jeff Zimmerman: Britton could be until Chapman returns. Romo seems like the backup option Twins for the Twins. I’d look to see if Burdi or Bass are available.

Guest: How much is Dobnak worth if you’ve got just over $500 left?

Jeff Zimmerman: My man … 10% which may not get him.

Duchess: Who is your favorite would-be closer option that is generally still in waivers?

Jeff Zimmerman: Wick

Idk: ls it time to give up on Ohtani? Thank you for your time!

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m going to sit him until he shows he can find the plate.

Sean: Any interest in Moran, Jacoby Jones, or Teoscar Hernandez? I’m looking for a bat to replace Cespedes. Thank you!

Jeff Zimmerman: Sure on all three and I rank them Hernandez, Moran, Jones

The Calm Manager: Closers. AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

Jeff Zimmerman: Agree 100%

Pat’s Bat: Stick with Edwin Diaz for another week or find a replacement?

Jeff Zimmerman: I benched and tried for Famila (Lugo gone).

West Coast: Haven’t heard any news about Yasiel Puig since his COVID-19 issues, is he worth a speculative picking up in a 13-team roto league?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m sure he’ll let everyone know he’s healthy. I wonder if he or MLB pays for the tests

80 Grade Lettuce: Were you concerned about Cristin Javier looking gassed at the end of his outing? Does he have top 50 sp upside?

Jeff Zimmerman: He was done after 60 pitches. Velo down 5 mph. Couldn’t find the plate.

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s good for 3-4 innings and then pray Astros can piece together a bullpen

Idk: Am I better off with a guy like Nick Anderson who’s not closing or a guy like Iglesias who is? Thank you for your time, sorry for all the questions but I’m new to fantasy and in way over my head!

Jeff Zimmerman: Both are probably worth keeping. Saves are fickle and it’s early in the season

Quarantino Martinez: Hi Jeff! Would you cut one or both of my RP-win hopefuls in AL only (T. Richards or Loaisiga) for a spec closer (T. Rosenthal, Goody/Hernandez, Sulser, Bummer)?

Jeff Zimmerman: I would drop both of those iffy starters for possible closer. You can always find iffy starters but eventually the closer situation will calm down.

Pat’s Bat: Who to drop:  Matz or Descalfani?

Jeff Zimmerman: Get out of a the 7 team league?

Jeff Zimmerman: If you have to, Disco.

80 Grade Lettuce: does Mahle look like a good pickup in 12 teamers with his New slider usage?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes and at Rotofanatic, I found he was a nice two-step coming up.

Jeff Zimmerman: https://rotofanatic.com/streaming-targets-for-week-4-fantasy-baseball/

Bob Doblina: When do you cut Paxton? He isn’t the pitcher he has been in the past.

Jeff Zimmerman: I need to see if he’s made any progress or he might be a cut. You might want to see if a IL stint is coming

Devils in the Outfield: Have been rotating these milquetoast OFs in AL Only: Hays, Mercado, Zimmer, Margot – I might cut one to spec on saves. Which would you drop?

Jeff Zimmerman: Margot with Kiermeier back

Pat’s Bat: Should I drop Bryan Reynolds or Kike Hernandez for Maike Yastremski?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes for this week with SFG at Colorado

CJ: best saves option between Jairo Diaz, Rowan Wick, or Brandon Kintzler ROS?

Jeff Zimmerman: Just Saves: Kinzler (has job), Wick (might get job), Diaz (might get COL job)

bb: Super deep pick one VanMeter, Holt, Gyorko

Jeff Zimmerman: VanMeter

Jeff: Kim worth hanging onto? Or should I replace him with Wick?

Jeff Zimmerman: Go with Wick this week. It might be 7 days until the Cards play

Andrew: Drop Dylan Cease or Josh James for Spencer Turnbull? 4 x 4 roto mixed. Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: Cease

Dsb: Zach Davies over taj walker or Kikuchi

Jeff Zimmerman: No … Zach Davies is never the right answer

Mike Hawk: Drop Andrus for JPCrawdaddy?

Jeff Zimmerman: Close. I think Andrus will have more power and steals with Crawford providing AVG. What do you need more?

Guest: Who do you like better between Tyler Mahle or Framber Valdez for the 2 start week??

Jeff Zimmerman: Mahle and it’s not close

Rosenthal vs. Sulser: Looks like Rosenthal and Sulser were about even in your FAABs. Who do you prefer?

Jeff Zimmerman: It’s close. Rosenthal is the better pitcher but I think Sulser has a better hold on the job.

Jeff Zimmerman: Sulser but I could be 100% wrong

Eric: Who do you like this week Mahle,Mills, or Rodon

Jeff Zimmerman: Mills

BKNY: What about Pena as a closer spec for Halos?  Thanks Jeff

Jeff Zimmerman: Yea, and Bedrosian or Middleton

Jeff Zimmerman: With Buttery struggling, there is no obvious choice

Ryan: Hudson or karichek if I have 1 more week out of Britton?

Jeff Zimmerman: Hudson

Dude: Just lost Cespedes in NL-only. How would you rank my options of Markakis, Monte Harrison, Matt  Joyce, Dickerson, Berti?

Jeff Zimmerman: Dickerson for the week. I like Berti if he’s healthy

Jeff Zimmerman: Then Monte since he’s good, Markakis and Joyce

Kevin: Odds are rather high any Marlins player on your roster is IL bound. Unless a list has dropped shouldn’t we be assuming they are out.

Jeff Zimmerman: I am, I only decided to keep two, Kintzler and Villar. All the rest are heading to the wire

Juscallmebutters: someone dropped benintendi and was wondering if he’s worth grabbing as a flyer bat?

Jeff Zimmerman: Hell yea

Olly: Any update on the marlins? They going to play this week?

Jeff Zimmerman: None and I would expect anything different from MLB team based in Florida

Dj Khaled: I have OF, but I need another one.  Who do you like out of Hicks, Monte Harrison, JaCoby, Akiyama, Arraez?  Thanks.

Jeff Zimmerman: Hicks or Jacoby

Idk: No more questions, just wanted to say thank you, I have been struggling trying to learn fantasy on the fly and you’ve been very helpful! It genuinely means a lot that you took the time to answer a novice’s questions!

Jeff Zimmerman: That’s fine, we were all there once

Sean: What’s your opinion on Brady Singer? Trying to decide on holding or chasing another end of the bench SP. I’m in a points league so I need the starters

Jeff Zimmerman: I think he’s good in a Mike Soroka sort of way. He’s not going to wow everyone but go out every time and compete,

Doug: Will Mets finally play Dom Smith?

Jeff Zimmerman: I hope so, he’s a sneaky good pick up this week

Jim: If all team needs are equal, who would you prioritize in a points dynasty league, Crawford, Javier, or Varsho?

Jeff Zimmerman: Javier but I don’t feel good about all three. Maybe grab the cheapest one.

Kevin: Im going to operate as tho we see zero Cardinals games this week. Is that over kill? Don’t see how this is any different then Miami.

Jeff Zimmerman: I am and assuming Detroit has no games also.

Tallulah Trebuchet: Is Mitch Keller droppable in a 12-team league? Not a lot on the wire now, but is it worth holding onto an injured guy in a shortened season? Fantrax league, so no IL slots, but a fairly deep bench.

Jeff Zimmerman: It comes down to the replacement. Maybe he can get it together.

Idk: Boyd, madbum, or civale? Thank you for your time!

Jeff Zimmerman: Civale

Duchess: In on Kikuchi?

Jeff Zimmerman: In a deep enough league. I’m on the hold and wait pattern.

Dumb as a Rockie: What % of FAAB on the Rox J. Diaz?

Jeff Zimmerman: I think in the 10% to 25%. Maybe even more.

BKNY: A. Voth against Bal.this week?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m passing. I like other options.

K-Pop: Some big K performances today: Alexander in DET and old man Tommy Milone. Do you see either as good adds in AL Only?

Jeff Zimmerman: I think Alexander has to be. The K’s can be ignored

The Knack: Randy Dobnak has looked solid lately. Where would you slot him in AL only?

Jeff Zimmerman: I was a huge believer and have been using him in mixed leagues. With Bailey hurt, he needs to be owned/started

80 Grade Lettuce: What prospect or prospects do you plan on spending the most FAAB on this year? Are you waiting or going in on Pearson or the Miami outfielder?

Jeff Zimmerman: Pearson should garner crazy bids if available.

Jeff Zimmerman: As for Harrison, think Lewis Brinson clone. Tons of tools but can’t hit the ball

Jeff Zimmerman: This Harrison in HS:

Jeff Zimmerman: And how about some football hightlites:

Schedule: what are your guesses for if the orioles vs marlins or cardinals vs tigers series actually happen?

Jeff Zimmerman: Orioles Marlins (90%), Cards Tigers: 0%

Mike Hawk: Edward Olivares, Harrison,Brinson…please rank

Jeff Zimmerman: You have them in order.

The Calm Manager: Injuries and COVID issues.  AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m not sure I could handle 6 months of this game.

bb: drop votto or braun in 15 team? both?

Jeff Zimmerman: Not Votto, he’s on the sick IL

Jeff Zimmerman: Braun … no for now

Guest: Stick it out with Puig in Sprint OC or drop for JaCoby Jones?

Jeff Zimmerman: Drop for Jones but I’m dropping everyone and playing week to week

Framber Valdez: had a solid performance in relief today, worth holding in a 20 team mixed?

Jeff Zimmerman: 20 … yes, but it has been one good game.

Your Friend: Dustin May or Randay Dobnak

Jeff Zimmerman: Damn this is close …. I like both teams but both could lose their job at some point … May

Mike Hawk: May or Dobnak????  Really?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d not be surprised one bit if Dobnak out performs May

Anders: In dynasty points w/ no season this year (treating it as extended offseason) would you prefer Urquidy over either of Chatwood or Turnbull?

Jeff Zimmerman: Chatwood for some upside

Mike Hawk: Is Tim Lopes already out of a job in SEA?

Jeff Zimmerman: He seems to be part time … possibly in a platoon

bb: Know when yordan alvarez is back?

Jeff Zimmerman: No

Mr Rocktober: Which team is likely to keep up their scoring BAL (5.125 per game), SF (4.8), SEA (4.5)? Lots of batter available in my 10-team league from those teams and wondering how much to consider total team offense WRT runs/rbis.

Jeff Zimmerman: Balt. Pitching in the East is suspect and they have a great home park

Sean: You mentioned Dominique Smith being a sneaky pickup. Should I place a low bid on him as a Howie Kendrick replacement? Howie has to get going sometime though, right??

Jeff Zimmerman: Kendrick can continue to struggle. He has at other times

Jeff Zimmerman: Smith does have the nice 1B/OF eligibility for this messed up season.

Urban Shocker: What’s your take on Grisham?

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s a good bat in a lineup that needs to get going

Pig Bodine: Lux droppable. I auto drafted him & debating bout holding

Jeff Zimmerman: Ask around to find out when he’s been down long enough to manipulate his service time. I expect him up right after it’s over.

Scott: Would you add for Longoria at Coors this week? At what %?

Jeff Zimmerman: 1% to 3%. I like other options like Yaz

Mike Hawk: Been reading people are convinced on Kim’s role as closer.  Your thoughts?

Jeff Zimmerman: He ain’t closing shit this week.

Jeff Zimmerman: Make sure you have a replacement

Bud: Do you think Mize is worth picking up in a 12 teamer?

Jeff Zimmerman: I think so if you have room

LenFuego: Danny Santana has hit IL.  Drop in 10 team league w/7 bench spots?

Jeff Zimmerman: yes

Mike Hawk: Carantini or Nola (just got C elig)?

Jeff Zimmerman: Nola but both should be owned in your league

Don Juan: How much to spend Faab for Pressly?

Jeff Zimmerman: 5% to 15%.

Jack Straw: 10 team NL only standard 5×5 roto- what percentage of FAAB would you recommend on Monte Harrison; what do you expect production in HR and SB?

Jeff Zimmerman: One sec

Jeff Zimmerman: Shut … he was already owned in Tout AL.

Jeff Zimmerman: Tout NL

Jeff Zimmerman: 30 to 50%

Jeff Zimmerman: Someone will pay up

Matt: Please rank: kikuchi, Cobb, turnbull, c Javier.  Thanks!!

Jeff Zimmerman: Turnbull, Javier, Cobb (based on talent), Kikuchi

Brownie: Nola over F. Mejia?

Jeff Zimmerman: Probably

Guest: Dustin May or Jo Adell… ROS and next year.

Jeff Zimmerman: May … he’s in the majors

John: 14 team league and I need starting pitching help sooner rather than later. Should I add Spenser Howard from the Phils now before it’s too late?

Jeff Zimmerman: He should have been drafted. Get him now

NY Mess: Dom Smith over Moreland?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes for now. Moreland is in a platoon

Jeff Zimmerman: Maybe Smith won’t end up in one.

Guest: time to give up on hansel robles?

Jeff Zimmerman: I am, he’s done and I don’t have time for him to get it right

Jeff: Need to drop one: Edman or Thames.  Who should go?

Jeff Zimmerman: Thames.

Jeff Zimmerman: It’s tough to find Edman’s steals

Mike Hawk: What do you make of B Zimmer’s adjustments at the plate?  Once forgotten, is he worth rostering?

Jeff Zimmerman: I haven’t looked … sorry

Mike Hawk: Watching the ballgame tonight and they mentioned Dalbec.  Do we see his bat at all this year?

Jeff Zimmerman: I thought so in a full season but they might as well game a year of service time and keep him down.

Your Friend Again: Chris Bassitt or Ty Chatwood

Jeff Zimmerman: Bassitt …. I think. Both seem like match up plays

Mr Rocktober: Madrigal hit 4 singles today.  No power, bats 9th.  Is there enough value there in AVG and potential steals in a 10-team mixed league for a waiver wire add? I’m a White Sox fan, but guessing no.

Jeff Zimmerman: I think he’ll help someone. Just think Mallex Smith in the infield.

Jeff Zimmerman: And that’s it.

Jeff Zimmerman: I need to check up on the news and finalize my NFBC bids.