Sunday Night Waiver Wire & FAAB Chat

Jeff Zimmerman: Hello, I’m still getting things together.

Jeff Zimmerman: Translation: I need to get a beer.

Jeff Zimmerman: Here are tonight’s FAAB bids from the two 15-team mixed Tout Wars leagues:

Jeff Zimmerman: Auction:

Jeff Zimmerman: NGoodrum: 108
DStewart: 79
DSmeltzer: 64
YGurriel: 53
ZPlesac: 48
ARussell: 44
DPhelps: 39
CAnderson: 38
HRamirez: 31
DomSmith: 29
IKennedy: 26
EPagan: 24
NAhmed: 22
ABass: 22
TFrazier: 16
JJunis: 13
DFisher: 12
EFedde: 11
MWieters: 9
JJeffress: 7
SArmstrong: 5
AJurado: 3
KNewman: 2
RoPerez: 1
PSeverino: 1
BDixon: 0

Jeff Zimmerman: Draft:

Jeff Zimmerman: DSmeltzer: 69
JSuarez: 48
SBrault: 37
ARussell: 21
JUrena: 15
AJurado: 15
AHechavarria: 11
CKelly: 11
TFrazier: 10
TLocastro: 8
DomSmith: 8
JJames: 6
DSmyly: 6
CSisco: 5
JJones: 3
DBote: 3
CCasali: 2
MWalden: 2
BDixon: 1
DCease: 1
EPagan: 1
MYastrzemski: 0

Cito’s Mustache: Starting Nelson next week (even against Miami) is probably a bad idea, right?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m using him in 15-teamers. It comes down to your other options.

Cito’s Mustache: Need SB and have an open OF spot with Blackmon on the shelf. Which one of Peraza, DeShields, Dyson over the next 1-2 weeks? Leury Garcia’s on the wire too.

Jeff Zimmerman: Dyson

Anders: Would you take Bryan Reynolds over any of Franmil, Rodgers, or Eloy in a points league?

Jeff Zimmerman: Over Rodgers (part time), close with Eloy, no on Framil. You might be able to trade one of these three off for other needs

gregorio: Nicky Lopez doing anything to make you think he’s worth keeping around as MI in 12’ers?

Jeff Zimmerman: Probably not in a 12

Slapshot: In what size league should Jimmy Nelson be owned in after today’s news that he’ll be starting Wednesday?

Jeff Zimmerman: Owned everywhere, started in 15’s

bmfc1: I’m thinking of waiving Musgrove (12-team, 5X5, full-season). Mikolas, Efflin or Minor?

Jeff Zimmerman: Eflin

Brett: Just dropped Skaggs and Musgrove in a 12-team league.  Prior to dropping them I traded Khris Davis for Walker Buehler and picked up Mike Folty off waivers last week.  Starting pitching is now Buehler, Nola, Wheeler, Folty, Maeda, Heaney and Glasnow (IL).  Should I have any regrets about dropping Skaggs and Musgrove?

Jeff Zimmerman: Maybe, both are streamable options with similar talent to the bottom 5

Jeff Zimmerman: on your list

Steve in NYC: Hi Jeff-How much would you bid on Nate Lowe?

Jeff Zimmerman: 0, he’s been demoted

Vader: talk me out of picking up C Anderson and Smeltzer this week in a H2H

Jeff Zimmerman: I went with Anderson

Vader: Are you a fan of Fletcher for H2H?  He’s been fantastic lately.

Jeff Zimmerman: Great in daily lineups

Bartolo: Saw Deshields go for big in AL Tout this week.  Do you think he gets enough regular playing time to help in AL Only?

Jeff Zimmerman: Someone has to play CF in Texas.

Bill: Drop Musgrove for Smeltzer?

Jeff Zimmerman: No.

Jeff Zimmerman: Smeltzer = Tommy Milone. Weak ass fastball and two decent breakers.

Bruno: Locastro is tempting because my team has no speed. Was going to pick up A.Garcia, but now his hammy is hurt, so no steals there. Is there any reason to bid more than 1% on Locastro?

Jeff Zimmerman: He may be done playing since Peralta is due back this week.

Pat: What are the chances Garrett Hampson has any fantasy relevance this season, even in N.L. only leagues?

Jeff Zimmerman: Very little unless there are a ton of injuries on the MLB team

Nick in Philly: I need to pick up a bat for my bench in a h2h 5×5 league.  Who do you like out of Adam Jones, Renato Nunez, Bryan Reynolds or Kole Calhoun?  Assuming no specific category need.

Jeff Zimmerman: Nunez or Reynolds

Mikey N: Smeltzer worth a bid? Looks part time while Pineda heals. Otherwise putting 3% of FAAB on Plesac (AL only). He should stick in rotation longer I assume

Jeff Zimmerman: I like Plesac of the pair but you may need 5 to 6% to get them

Steve in NYC: NL Only:   To make room for Jay Bruce, drop B Anderson, H Bader or A Almora?  thx!

Jeff Zimmerman: Bader

Bartolo: What’s the thinking on the Smeltzer bidding in your opinion?  Seems like a soft tosser with some guile, but no clear long-term opportunity.  Why does he go for higher than Plesac, who seems to have a better track record and clearer opportunity?

zurzles: Eloy droppable in a 10-team with only 4 OF spots? I also have Dahl/Brantley/Meadows/Franmil with Stanton and Calhoun coming off the DL at some point. This isn’t a league that likes to trade.

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes he is

Chauncey: Pivetta worth picking up over Stripling?

Jeff Zimmerman: I think so

Sweetie Pie: I’m in a very deep redraft. Need to speculate on some injured & suspended SP. Which 2 would you chance: Steven Wright, Sean Manaea (August), J C Ramirez, Ryan Borucki? Thanks.

Jeff Zimmerman: Manaea and ….. Doesn’t matter.

Adrian Sampson, SP, Tex: 11 ks today. Just faced KC and Seattle 3 straight times, but 23 ks to 1 bb over 17.1 innings makes me wonder. Anything to see here, deep league appeal?

Jeff Zimmerman: I think he is a streaming option like with KC and SEA.

Twins Nigel!: One bad outing or the beginning of the end of the Martin Perez run?

Jeff Zimmerman: Everyone gets lit up every now and then. He deserves a few more starts

Phil : Hi Jeff, thoughts on how much to bid on Straw?  Thanks

Jeff Zimmerman: 3% at most. Usually, I don’t bid more than 1% on bad baseball players.

Al Gone Quinn: Are you more conservative in trades with a team that has won back to back championships, not wanting to see him win a 3rd?

Jeff Zimmerman: I don’t care but I others who don’t trade with winners. I only care If my team gets better from the trade.

Aaron: Thoughts on Addison Russell?

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s a bag of shit

Chauncey: A lot of Smeltzer questions – what about that Pivetta start against the Dodgers today?

Jeff Zimmerman: The walk and homers were under control. I’m interested in his pitch mix

Jimmy: Should I finally drop Danny Jansen in a 14 team mixed dynasty? I have Kelly and Zunino as well

Jeff Zimmerman: Kelly is fine and never keep C in dynasty

Joe D: With all Yankee OFs healthy, where does Frazier fit?

Jeff Zimmerman: On the bench or in AAA

Chauncey: Why was Hampson even called up anyways – a three way time share at 2B with McMahon and Rodgers?  What is Colorado doing…

Jeff Zimmerman: Who knows. Such a mess

Justin: Thoughts on Kevin Newman and Mike Yastrzemski?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m all over Newman. The problem with him is the lack of full-time at bats

Jeff Zimmerman: I don’t care at the 28-year-old Yaz

Mikey N: Al only. Dropping Rio Ruiz for either DJ Stewart, Brandon Dixon or Kipnis?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d drop him for all three

KD: My pitchers give up a lot of hits and ER (10 team AL).  Gonzalez, Yarbrough today…even had my MR (Trivino) get lit up.  Are there some under-the-radar SPs I should try out?  Norris? Nova?  Leake?  Jurado?  Weber?

Jeff Zimmerman: None unless you like to play with fire and gasoline

Drew: Does Kevin Cron return soon? would you drop for Kike, newman, straw or fisher?

Jeff Zimmerman: drop for Kike and Newman

High Wire Acts: Any difference between Pivetta, R.Ray, J.Gray, or Lance Lynn? They seem like the same guy different uni.

Jeff Zimmerman: Pivetta and Lynn have better offenses.

Walt: Hey Jeff, thanks always for doing this.  UTIL help: Keep Marisnick or pick up BReynolds, ARussell, Piscotty, Goodrum.  Chasing R, HR & AVG.  Appreciate it

Jeff Zimmerman: Marisnick for now but if you pick up Reynolds, I completely understand.

Brian: 15 team NFBC… Low on FAAB, lucky with health and don’t need the roster spots, but pitching is a bit weak. What to do with Urias/Stripling/Givens? Keep for the upside or drop for something else (Norris, Plesac, Smeltzer, Desclafani)?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d add Plesac for Urias or Stripling

Bill: Oberg worth the trouble?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yea for the week and then move on. Cheap Saves

zurzles: Matz droppable in 10-team 5×5?

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s a streaming option in 5×5

Dinelson Lamet: I have an open IL spot in a 12-team keeper league: Do you think Lamet is worth a stash now that his rehab assignment is underway?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yep, nothing to lose

Oliver: Level of concern for Albies? Just one HR / one steal in last 30 days

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m probably the lowest person on Albies in the industry so I’m not surprised one bit.

Bulked relivers: Are bulk relievers like Chirinos and F.Pena the better option than volatile SP streamers?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes and have a better chance for a W

DW: Have to bail on either Cishek or Robles.  Who do you drop??

Jeff Zimmerman: Cishek

Oliver: Bad outing for Hicks today. Think Martinez will see more save chances?

Jeff Zimmerman: No off one outing. Usually, it takes 3-4 before a team makes a change.

Bill: Do you feel like Joe Jimenez is a nice stash to close at some point this season due to the greene contract?

Jeff Zimmerman: Maybe. I’m gambling more on the SF bullpen

Kyle: What intrigues you about kevin newman?

Jeff Zimmerman: Good bat to ball skills with some power and speed

Jeff Zimmerman: Arcia, Gurriel, ….. Russell

Jeff Zimmerman: For those in really deep leagues, Cuthbert might be worth an add. He might have figured it out in AAA

RMR: Strop or cishek after strop is activated?

Jeff Zimmerman: I think Strop but it may take a week

straw: Thoughts on Myles Straw? I’d figure he gets more steals than anyone over next couple weeks?

Jeff Zimmerman: When he gets on base. Value the same as Billy Hamilton

Hakaida: Hello from Japan!

Jeff Zimmerman: Hi, love when I visited Japan years ago.

Cito’s Mustache: Musgrove or Gibson ROS in 6×6 (QS)?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m going Gibson based on Twins offense and weak AL Central

RMR: Is there much of a difference between muncy and hoskins?  Feel like they’re closer in value than I thought off hand once I dug into their numbers.

Jeff Zimmerman: Talent is close. The problem is that the Dodgers sit Muncy too much for my tastes.

Brian: How much longer til Lucas Sims is back up? His stuff looked really good and he seems like a new pitcher. Worth a stash?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m adding where possible.

DonJulio: What are your thoughts on Pivetta? Great today, great last time after the first inning, had a 14k start in AAA. Believer or no?

Jeff Zimmerman: No idea after the one start but owners need to buy now because he’ll be gone soon.

saves: Who are your top saves spec targets?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m living off MLBTR looking for teams selling. The worst part so far is that the two teams selling are KC and SEA which have some of the worst bullpens in the league. SF bullpen is one. Maybe Toronto

Johnny5Alive: Bid on Bruce in a deep nl only? 100 limit

Jeff Zimmerman: He might be part-time, so $5

Jeff Zimmerman: He’ll likely go for a ton.

Whatever: 10 team mixed.  Drop Albies for Fletcher?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d not go that far on the Albies hate.

DonJulio: Plesac or Pivetta or Miley, ROS?

Jeff Zimmerman: Miley. I trust the Astros more than the other two teams.

DonJulio: Does Yordan Alvarez get a full time MLB gig this year?

Jeff Zimmerman: Maybe, we thought the same with Vlad last season.

Hobbs: Kudos on your Addison Russell comment.  I agree 100%.  Is Freeland worth a stash in a minor league spot or has that ship sailed?

Jeff Zimmerman: drop but watch the walks in the minors and see if he gets them under control

DonJulio: Stash Zac Gallen or likely not worth it for 2019? Regardless of the scouting reports, he has dominated AAA.

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s a stash but it might be months before he’s called up.

Dave: Hi Jeff, Smeltzer a two-start this week or does Pineda come back and push him out?

Jeff Zimmerman: Who knows on player health. I’d take the one start and hope for the second.

Mickey : what order would you rank these SP’s Smeltzer, Plesac and Corbin Martin ?

Jeff Zimmerman: Plesac, Martin, Smeltzer

Hobbs: Which Marlin pitcher do you like best besides Caleb?  I need an SP and P Lopez, Alcantara, and T Richards are at the too of the waiver list.  12 team points league.

Jeff Zimmerman: Lopez or Richards. check their opponents for good matchups.

TheTinDoor: Got a couple of stashes to throw $2 at tonight, who could go for $50+ if things break right the next few weeks?

Jeff Zimmerman: No one will be a $50 player with only 2/3rds of a season left

Guest: 12 team 5×5 + pitcher Outs, worth dropping either E-Rod or Jon Gray to turn it into a streaming spot?

Jeff Zimmerman: Turn Grays into a streamer

Rocco: Should I hang on to Mercado or he’s not impressing?

Jeff Zimmerman: Hold for now but the leash is short with Allen up and hitting OK

RMR: Is Milwaukee really going to send hiura down?

Jeff Zimmerman: It would not surprise me but I’m guessing no

Matt: Feels like a crazy question…. but posey or garvin going forward?  Bench spots getting tight.

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m about to cut Posey in a few places so I feel your pain. If you’re not starting Posey, drop him.

Oliver: 12 team mixed deep bench. Dropping any of the following to add Reyes (maybe up by the weekend) or Keller (demoted but looked solid after shaky first): BRodgers TRichards Perez Erod

Jeff Zimmerman: Rodgers, he needs to play to be valuable.

Amanda Yost: Got a trade offer on the table $6 Alvarado for a $5 Alfaro in a 16tm one catcher dynasty. I’m would receive Alfaro who Im a big believer in.  Does this seem like fair value for Alvarado now? I own them both in a ton of leagues but have ben rocking the Castillo/Alvardo pairing and while i could use the C upgrade from Jansen Im on the fence.

Jeff Zimmerman: C and RP are the two commodities I don’t keep in dynasty leagues. They are always available on the WW. Back to your question, it’s a fair trade.

Joshua T: Is it time to drop Leclerc? Or you think he will be their closer again soon?

Jeff Zimmerman: I think so with the contract

Jeff Zimmerman: That’s going to be it for this week. I’ll talk to you next week and good luck with your bids tonight.