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Brent Hershey
12:47
I think so, based on my viewing of your debut on Wednesday. Not only did you miss a ton of bats with that high FB, you were also around the zone with secondaries. Especially given the LAA start tonight and perhaps OAK on the back half, I'm on board for now.
WayOffBase
12:49
Oh Swami, is the future bright for Nelson Velasquez KC in an AL OB keeper league?
Brent Hershey
12:49
Hmmm ... believe in the power, and there might even be enough to overshadow what could be below-average OBP. Or not. Need a full season before I can know for sure.
Mike
12:51
Nico Hoerner not running and the Cubs as a team are not. Have you heard of a philosophy change as last year they 8th in steals.
Brent Hershey
12:51
Not specifically ... but as SB attempt rates are one thing that managers can affect... that would well be your answer.
Henry P.
12:53
Brent .,. can we talk some pitching??

Reynaldo Lopez
Casey Mize
Yariel Rodriguez
Keaton Winn

Any of these guys excite you?

HP
Brent Hershey
12:53
Yep; for 2024 at least, I'm interested in that order. ReyLo will likely hit an innings cap at some point, but the way he's pitching now on the team he's on, count me in. Mize has a huge pedigree, bringing back his split some, so things in place for a stable year there. Yariel and Winn both has lower ceilings, but interesting attributes. League context matters, but in general not a big read flag here with any
Chris
12:55
Hey Brent, thanks again for the Monday chat...12 team dynasty 6x6 ops/holds; need speed and have J. Lowe coming back and hoping Hoerner can start to find some bags, but i'm inquiring on some speed guys. Turang PT secure you feel, will he continue to hit enough to play and run wild? Considering offering Owen Caissie for him. Might seem steep but i'm needing speed and in 12 teamer I think Caissie might not be must keep. Thoughts?
Brent Hershey
12:55
In on Turang; think the gains with the bat have been real and could put up huge SB numbers. Most of all, his PT seems secure.  Would not hold my breath on Nico going back to being a huge SB threat as things stand right now ... as mentioned a few Qs ago.
doctor horrible
12:56
hi Brent! Quickie: 5x5 Mixed League, need a 5th OF for the week: Siri, Kelenic or Nootbar (leaning the Lars...) thanks so much!
Brent Hershey
12:56
Noot. Kelenic has too many lefties; Siri has been recently bad before he had kidney stones. I'd "pass" there (sorry/not sorry).
Brian K
12:56
Good Morning Brent, DO you see any rebound this year on the following players, Merrifield, HAys, Jose Abreu, Hunter renfroe. thanks
Brent Hershey
12:56
Bleak on all, really. Maybe would take a shot on Renfroe.
David
12:57
Brent thank you so much not only for the site but also for these Monday discussions. BBHQ Sub. My question is about Oneil Cruz as far as dynasty and keeper leagues. None of his metrics look good or even close. I understand it's April 22 so as not to over react but I would appreciate your thoughts on his development, meaning do you think that he will continue to develop or is he like some others and may never reach his potential? Thank you
Brent Hershey
12:57
The physical tools are such that I'd be patient for now. Still 85% of this season left; he's coming off a major injury and still very young.
Dog Fister
12:59
Roll with Ginkel a bit longer in a 10 team mixed or drop him for Payamps?
Brent Hershey
12:59
Roll with the one with the role. Ginkel.
Tommy
12:59
Please rank these 2B options ROS for 5x5.                                      Justin Turner                                                                       Nolan Gorman                                                                                  Christopher Morel
Brent Hershey
12:59
Gorman, Morel, Turner
Jake
1:00
Does Logan Webb's lack of swinging strikes worry you at all?
Brent Hershey
1:00
A bit, yes .. though Webb's main attribute is innings and the numbers that come from that. A bit different than other top SP; just factor that in.
Kasey
1:01
Brent, thanks as always for these chats.   In a deep only league, how do you select a replacement for a C on the IL?  Help in the FA pool looks to be slim and none (and Slim left town).
Brent Hershey
1:01
Carefully ... and depending, one might be just resigned to making it a year-long, week-to-week challenge if your rules allow.
Drake
1:01
Could a Christopher Sanchez breakout be upon us?
Brent Hershey
1:01
Yes
Broken Bat
1:03
Thanks for the chats. Estrada, Luis Garcia and Westburg 4x4 league. Who gets cut? Pick one. Last question, IYO is Vaughn Grissom worth holding over Rafaela?
Brent Hershey
1:03
Probably cutting Garcia, though don't really like it. Def not cutting Westburg. And probably slightly prefer Rafaela
Cut two OFs
1:04
Hi Brent!  15-team mixed 5x5.  Need to drop an OF today and another next week, probably.  Who would you choose from this group:  Manuel Margot (shortside platoon, looks lost), Luke Raley (strong side platoon but kind of indifferent), Sean Bouchard (hitting well in AAA but not yet starting every day in COL), or Joey Ortiz (not an OF, I know, but same issue as Bouchard).  CDG has them in this order, top to bottom.  Basically trying to decide whether to bet on upside or track record.  Thanks!
Brent Hershey
1:04
Dropping Margot and Raley, I think.
BMO
1:05
14 Team.  NL + AL Central.  6 Bench.  Keeper for 1 year only.  Hang on to which 3 of these 5:  Saggese (1) L. Matos (1) E. Montero (13) T. Black (1) A. Burleson (2)
Brent Hershey
1:05
Stick with the dollar guys in this case: Saggese, Black, and Matos. Keep waiting for Montero, but losing faith
Guest
1:06
How stuck in the strong side platoon is Evan Carter? Is there a path to full time ABs?
Brent Hershey
1:06
Not a clear one; I've had my skepticism here since the winter and thought he was overdrafted b/c of this. Ugly platoon splits throughout all of last year. Could improve for sure -- but not yet convinced TEX has the luxury to do that right now.
Broken Bat
1:06
Going forward saves, not holds  league. Kerkering or Hoffman?
Brent Hershey
1:06
Kerkering
Dog Fister
1:07
10 team mixed 2 catcher league - Herrera, Willson Contreras, or Jeffers?
Brent Hershey
1:07
Contreras
Guest
1:07
Are you a KB Hayes believer? Plate skills look good but back to hitting everything on the ground.
Brent Hershey
1:07
Yep, but agree on the early-season returns. Back to where he was before 2023
Beano
1:08
NL 10 team 5x5  Time to waive M Taylor? Grab I Herrera or try to FAAB A Pages?
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