Sunday Night Waiver Wire & FAAB Chat

Jeff Zimmerman: It’s nice to be back about a vacation last week.

Jeff Zimmerman: Here are the FAAB bids in the 15-team Tout Wars Roto leagues.

Jeff Zimmerman:

Johnny5Alive: In your weekly wire article, you had some promising things to say about polanco. You think he outperforms his ROS projections?

Jeff Zimmerman: Possibly. I wonder if he’s just getting healthy.

Greg: 15 team NFBC with $400 in FAAB left and need HRs. How much would you bid to get Eloy? And are you concerned about his health issues?

Jeff Zimmerman: You could go up to $300 giving you enough room to navigate the last few weeks.

Rich Uncle Pennybags: Thanks for doing these chats! How much of a $1000 NFBC faab budget do you like to have left at this point in the season?

Jeff Zimmerman: Not counting my 2nd chance leagues, $400 to $150

froglegs jackson: Toro worth adding pretty much everywhere?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes and should be qualified at 2B in a week or two

Guest: Should I dump Civale for whoever I can pickup?

Jeff Zimmerman: It comes down to your options. In one league Ober is best out there this week

Guest: What percentage of total FAAB would you bid on Eloy and Mike Moustakas in a standard 5×5 15 team roto. I have big needs in hitting if that matters.

Jeff Zimmerman: Again, enough to be able to make 4-5 moves every week ROS.

Last Starting Spot: Hey there, I need a fill in infielder for 15-team OBP league. I put 2 dollars bids in for Darin Ruf and Connor Joe. I know you keep saying the Giants outfielder platoons, but Ruf played in the last six games and hit in each of them. Connor Joe may not have power but he may start rest of the year, plays in Colorado, and has a nice OBP. Thoughts on this two since they missed your Waiver Article (great read!!!). I assume we can pass on Rowdy Tellez?

Jeff Zimmerman: Joe is interesting but Colorado never seems to give him a long run. They might now with Fuentes in the minors.

Jeff Zimmerman: As for Ruf, the only issue will be how much he plays once Belt comes off the IL

Guest: What do we think about Ranger Suarez as a starter?

Jeff Zimmerman: It’s going to be a good week to find out since he gets two starts

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m trying to hold him where possible to see how he performs

Johnny5Alive: Finnegan has the job now – its a bad team though – still worth a big faab bid?

Jeff Zimmerman: Washington might be the worst team in the league.

Jeff Zimmerman: Arizona is projected for more wins

Jeff Zimmerman: He looks to have the job but others might be just as valuable

Kebryan hayes: Power seems zapped, am I crazy to consider dumping him for Wisdom in OC where I could use power/rbis. and his ros projection 4 hrs, 20rbis 2 sbs doesnt move the needle much for me. Where as Wisdom is projected for10 hrs.

Jeff Zimmerman: Sure just knowing that Wisdom might hit .180

Johnny5Alive: either of jake meyers or bryan de la cruz interest you ROS?

Jeff Zimmerman: de la Cruz does for now since he’s starting

Dan: Toro or Brendan Rogers ROS?

Jeff Zimmerman: Rogers for me but close

Guest: AL-only 5×5 — what is Kimbrel value?  I’m lost.  Does he share save chances at best?  % FAAB?   Legit have no bleedin’ clue.

Jeff Zimmerman: One sec

Jeff Zimmerman: https://baseball5.onroto.com/baseball/webnew/display_bid_reports.pl?to…

Jeff Zimmerman: He went for over 500 in AL tout. I could see 50% needing to be it, but the money might be spent in more for sure ways

Jeff Zimmerman: BTW, here is a link to the NL FAAB bidding

Jeff Zimmerman: https://baseball5.onroto.com/baseball/webnew/display_bid_reports.pl?to…

Jeff Zimmerman: Those leagues have a couple of unique rules and the players going to RES are not being releases.

Brujan: Trade season in my AL only OBP keeper league. Do you see Brujan worth $11 next year?

Jeff Zimmerman: That’s a tough call but probably not.

Chip Chipperson: Howdy Jeff.  Any thoughts on Chicago’s current bullpen.  Who do you think closes for the now-crappie Cubbies the ROS?

Jeff Zimmerman: What a nightmare

Jeff Zimmerman: Wick when he gets back?

Guest: Drop josh Harrison for Toro?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes, Harrison is now a bench bat

Meyer: What %FAAB on Trevor Williams for pitching depth in NL only?

Jeff Zimmerman: $0, he got demoted

Mets: 15 team league… is it time to bail on Rich Hill?

Jeff Zimmerman: Probably, he seems like a steaming option at this point

Gland: Gomber worth holding in a 10T?

Jeff Zimmerman: No, hell no. Stream on the road

Andrew B: Is Varsho a must start at catcher for the final stretch of fantasy? I feel the only catcher more valuable is Salvi. Tell me how wrong I am…

Jeff Zimmerman: No, not even close. He’s just one of the few who can steal bases. His counting stats and AVG are a major drain

Guest: Does Stratton have a chance for saves vs. Bednar?

Jeff Zimmerman: Maybe, such a weird situation

Greg: Daulton Jefferies worth a stream vs TEX this week?

Jeff Zimmerman: He might get skipped with the team only having 5 games

Jeff Zimmerman: Make sure he starts

Gland: Does Nick Anderson get the closer job when he’s back or are the Rays sticking with a committee?

Jeff Zimmerman: The Rays will never have a set closer this season

Seth: Best non-bbq meal and/or drink while on your trip?

Jeff Zimmerman: Bleu cheese coleslaw.

Jeff Zimmerman: Also one place did potato salad with their mustard BBQ sauce as the filler. Worked great

Rick: Who would you play this week? Kikuchi @TB & @NYY or Webb @MIL? Do you think Webb is actually good?

Jeff Zimmerman: Webb. Webb has been outstanding for two seasons.

Vader: Thanks for the chat Jeff!  Need bullpen help H2H ROS…pls rank Barlow, Sulser, Finnegan, Bednar….or do you think Nick Anderson or Rowan Wick will be more valuable?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m pretty sure I did in my WW column

Jeff Zimmerman: I might have Finnegon a bit higher since he got the Win in the 9th today

Jack: Giants rogers, bednar or bender for saves ROS? Need any saves I can get

Jeff Zimmerman: Bednar

Andy: Need a fill in of Soler, McNeil or Avi Garcia? Thx

Jeff Zimmerman: McNeill for me

Seanold: Welcome back Jeff! Timing couldn’t be better. Catcher question for you. Would you drop Zunino or Torrens for anyone of Kelly, Kirk or Gomes? 12 team standard roto

Jeff Zimmerman: I’ve been playing a few catcher games trying to get a bit of AVG or power depending on who is available.

Jeff Zimmerman: In your case, you are giving up some power for a little bit of AVG.

Santa Fe: Your thoughts on Zac Thompson roy?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m a fan especially in the leagues where I was able to add him keep. He’s getting to the point of start every week

KCC26: I’m I’m a 12 team H2H keep forever league (at escalating prices).  I’m currently in 1st but lost Acuña and am now receiving offers from teams that are out of it.  At this point Acuña is a 3rd round keeper next season.  Just received aggressive offers of Cole/castellanos for Acuña and betts/j. turner/montas for Acuña.  Betts/Cole would each have to be kept with a first round pick.  Either of those move the needle enough to pull the trigger?

Jeff Zimmerman: Depends if you you can win this year

Jeff Zimmerman: If so, I’d do any of them to get the Win

John Olerud’s Helmet: Your Grace Mr. Jeff! All Hail thee!! Lord of the chats!! AL only league, i need OF help do i go all in with my fab and go for Marte or do i play it more conservative and go for Josh Harrison?

Jeff Zimmerman: Go for Marte. Harrison might not play.

Keaton: Olivares, Toro, or Ortega? I’m just looking for best available player.

Jeff Zimmerman: Best might be Olivares, but Toro and Ortega might get more playing time.

The Other Spencer: AL Only. Any interest in former prospect Spencer Howard coming to Texas?

Jeff Zimmerman: Not for 2021

Jon G: Is Duran a drop in 12 team Roto? With guys like Kepler, Upton, Myers on the wire?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes, unless you really need the SB’s

Know when to quit: Time to quit Kolby Allard or past time to quit Kolby Allard?

Jeff Zimmerman: It’s close. Just depending on the league depth there might now be better options.

Kate: Obp roto dynasty.  Who would you drop out of amed rosario, toro, robles, pache, sheets?

Jeff Zimmerman: Pache

Chip Chipperson: Bleu cheese anything is totally awesome.  I love cook up Meatloaf Sandwiches with Blue Cheese melted on them.

Jeff Zimmerman: Agree

NAS: Rizzo better than Gallo ROS?

Jeff Zimmerman: To vague

Foos: is it smart or stupid to consider dropping Zunino for yan Gomes in a league in which I have a big lead in power but my team’s only weakness is AVG?

Jeff Zimmerman: No, not at all

Guest: Are you worried about Gausman ?

Jeff Zimmerman: I think he was playing over his head and is just regression back to where I see his talent at. He wasn’t the league’s best starter.

Brent: Whats wrong with Bellinger?  Any hope of a turn around or is every pitcher living rent free in his head for the foreseeable future?

Jeff Zimmerman: I have him in an important league and just think he’s still hurt. And he’s not getting better. A lost cause for 2021

Cory: Are you sticking with Will Smith or will Rich Rod steal some opps?

Jeff Zimmerman: Will Smith for now. They might match up for platoons

Luke voit: Thoughts on dropping voit when team has a lot of injuries. Just lost Tatis possibly for ROS, and Voit doesn’t seem to have a clear path to playing time atm, as I doubt they are going to play Stanton in the OF much ROS. He is also on IL and has been bad.

Jeff Zimmerman: I could see it. There are under 2 months left in the season so it’s time to play for every week.

Bob: who is the rangers closer for the ros

Jeff Zimmerman: Patton? Really no idea

Big Papi: What are your thoughts about Soler? Looks rejuvenated with the new squad.

Jeff Zimmerman: Depends on how much he’ll play. He might end up with a platoon. I figured ATL would have added a CF

Skipper: Time to drop Caleb Smith even in 15 teamers? Walks and Homers through the roof

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes. Several middle relievers are better options than him

Guest: What in the world do I do with Robles in a deep league where steals are at a premium and I just lost Tatis? Do you think he’ll continue to get near everyday playing time since they just traded away the farm?

Jeff Zimmerman: You can hope. It’s pretty much now or never for him

Jon G: Better ROS- Josiah Gray or Andrew Heaney?

Jeff Zimmerman: Gray. Heaney in Yankees Stadium could be a disaster

Nils: Trevor Rogers vs Alek Manoah – 5×5 , 16 team mixed keeper. Rest of season… who should I trade for .. being offered one or the other. I’m 2nd place in pool with legit shot to win.

Jeff Zimmerman: Manoah. I’m a little worried Rogers might be shut down early. Manoah will keep being used as long as Toronto is stil in the race

Ethan: why doesn’t Andrew Vaughn hit home runs? he smashes the ball….

Jeff Zimmerman: Yandy Diaz has no idea

Tim: Do you prefer Winkler or Mason Thompson? I lost Yimi and am scraping the bottom of the barrel.

Jeff Zimmerman: Neither. Thompson

The Jesus Lizard: The Luzardo deal makes me wonder if he’s salvageable. The Marlins are starting him tomorrow. What do you see?

Jeff Zimmerman: A disaster. I’m off for this season.

John Olerud’s Helmet: Oh hey Mr Jeff! Nice to chat with you, how was your weekend? Anyway i know Detmers got hit today but did i make the right choice dropping Peralta to grab him? Talk to you soon!

Jeff Zimmerman: Depends on which Peralta

KCBbq: You a fan of Patino (Rays) for this year/2022? Is he on an innings restriction? How much FAAB would you bid in a 12 team AL only? Have $10 of 100 FAAB left

Jeff Zimmerman: You are at barely $1 per week. $1 for this week

Snooki: Are you concerned about Cal Raleigh’s poor MLB 30+% k rate after he had a 12% K rate in the minors? I still want to believe he’s a good starter long term but Matt Wieters made me forever skeptical

Jeff Zimmerman: For 2021, yes. The team might not care one bit as he works with and gets used to the SPs and RPs. Never count on rookie catchers for this reason

JOe: Better ROS – Bryan De la Cruz or Jesus Sanchez?

Jeff Zimmerman: Sanchez

Carlos: Saw Carlos Hernandez got bid on by a few owners. Eno mentioned good Stuff+ numbers, but he seems milquetoast and has tough match-ups coming up. Is he still unranked in your starter list?

Jeff Zimmerman: I have my own Stuff metric and he’s good.  The issue is the control at 5.8 BB/9

Greg: Is streaming Kyle Freeland for 2 starts at Coors (vs CHC & MIA) too crazy? He’s actually been decent lately…

Jeff Zimmerman: I considered it for 2 seconds and then came to my senses

jacksom: is Brujan strictly a Sept call up now

Jeff Zimmerman: He might not be because they have limited callups and Tampa is likely to add arms

Desperate for Pitching: Desperate for pitching.  Can I trust Kyle Muller?  The BB/9 is no bueno.  Thanks for your help.

Jeff Zimmerman: Not yet, but with so few options, he has to be used in some formats

Andrew B: When Toro becomes 2B eligible, should he shoot up the rankings a bit? Is he better than Merrifield or Torres ROS?

Jeff Zimmerman: Not even close to them. Maybe around Kolten Wong

Taco Shell: Will Rafael Ortega be a viable deep league option the rest of the season?

Jeff Zimmerman: He should be if he continues to play every day and hit at the top of the lineup

Ryan: Need help for AVG, A. Rosario or M. Straw or Y. Hernandez?

Jeff Zimmerman: Rosario

Jeff Zimmerman: That’s going to be it for this week. I’m going to take a few extra minutes to make sure all my bids are in order.

Jeff Zimmerman: Good luck.