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April 25 BHQ Chat

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milty

12:44

This is our 35th consecutive season. Mixed 15 team 5X5. No question - just need to be talked off the ledge after sitting in last place after 2.5 weeks. Underperformers include Votto, Hoskins, Mondesi, Molina, Vazquez, Garcia. Yikes!

Brent Hershey

12:44

Congrats on the longevity. Remember all the knowledge you gained over those years as to the importance of just 2.5 weeks! :-) FWIW, I'm probably most worried about Mondesi/Molina on that list ... but again ... patience for those vets.

Rockstarscotty

12:45

12 team 5x5: Paddack or Erod ROS?

Brent Hershey

12:45

Rodriguez right now. Need to see more of Paddack to be convinced he's back on track.

Porcho Villa

12:46

JP Crawford off to a nice start picking up from a strong finish last year. He’s not suddenly going 20/20 with a 400+ OBP, but do you think his improvements in CT% and BB% could be sustainable?

Brent Hershey

12:46

Mentioned it above; yes, he could well improve his numbers due to some steps forward in approach. Saw some of this in the minors, so have kept an eye on him. Real good returns so far, and will benefit as that lineup will continue to get better around him.

Tundra

12:48

Forecaster had an "up 25 HR/25 SB" on Baddoo. He's in a strong side platoon now. Hicks and Mateo, among others, are available in my home league. What do you think?

Brent Hershey

12:48

Remember that UPs in the Forecaster are best-case scenarios. That's still in play, but I'd probably choose both of those two options over Baddoo right now. Hicks is underrated, and Mateo's SB totals are for real and he's showing enough to hold that SS job. Would be a tougher decision in a keeper format -- though Mateo, specifically, is younger that you might think.

Sammy

12:50

Too early to panic on Dansby Swanson? I noticed he got off to a slow start last year, but the potential "dead ball" scares me with him.

Brent Hershey

12:50

Yes, too early to panic, but there are some concerns for sure. Most places I'd still be holding, given his track record, the moderate pop/speed potential, and what should be a VG lineup. But I hear ya.

Done

12:53

Who do you prefer for this year, Naquin or Senzel? Would you trade Naquin/Senzel (each $1) plus A. Wood for M. Ozuna in an NL-only 5x5 keeper league?

Brent Hershey

12:53

This year -- Naquin; Senzel has to prove his health for me. BUT ... don't think I'd make that trade unless proven power is like the ONLY thing you need, b/c there's multiple paths to those $1 salaries being REALLY valuable going forward. EX: Senzel proves his health, gets 450 AB; that's a super keeper value I'd think for 2023.

Rockstarscotty

12:54

12 team mixed 5x5: Rank 'em: Bohm, Torkelson, I. Happ, L. Urias. Thanks!

Brent Hershey

12:54

This yr: Torkelson, Happ, Bohm, Urias
Longterm: probably the same, though could see Bohm>Happ

Brent Hershey

12:55

Whew ... am not going to get to everything, but will bang out quickies for another 15 mins here.

KU champs

12:56

In AL-only league. Does Vidal Brujan have much of an impact this year? BBHQ forecasts just 84 ABs.

Brent Hershey

12:56

Think he gets more ABs than that, but hunch is that he'll up/down us to death and that will limit his impact. Sadly.

Buff

12:57

Is Tyler Beede worth a stash in deep NL only? He’s been nothing short of awful in SSS so far this year, but is there a chance the Giants’ pitch-whisperers can fix him?

Brent Hershey

12:57

Stash-worthy for the seasons you state; yes.

Rich

12:58

Hi Brent. What do you make of Trevor Rogers's slow start? I just traded Joey Gallo (also off to a slow start, but still hitting the ball hard) for him in a 5X5 redraft OBP league, where Gallo is pretty valuable (.351 OBP with 38 homers last year). Did I give up too much for a pitcher with such a short track record?

Brent Hershey

12:58

No; I'd rather have Rogers. Better chance for across-the-board impact, even in an OBP lg

Bob

12:58

How long would you hold Witt Jr. in a 14 team league?

Brent Hershey

12:58

I'd probably give him another couple weeks at least

PJH

1:00

Happy Monday!

Hoping to get your ranking on the following pitchers/hitters in a 12-team H2H points league.

Hitters:
Dalbec, Adell, Baddoo, JP Crawford

Pitchers (Note: 6 points for quality starts):
Ober, Ashby, Pineda, Eflin

Thanks, as always.

Brent Hershey

1:00

Crawford, Dalbec, Adell, Baddoo (PT concerns for last 2 -- and maybe Dalbec soon, also)

Eflin, Ober, Pineda, Ashby

Ron

1:01

Good morning, Brent: who is a better speculations for saves this year, Burke or Sulser? Also, what is chance that Junis can thrive in SF?

Brent Hershey

1:01

Burke ... though it's close (and both are long shots)

Decent chance ... though will his deployment be fantasy-friendly???

Steve

1:02

12 team AL-only; traditional 5X5. In an AL-only league what ROS value do you see for Willi Castro and Vidal Brujan? Do you think either could turn into a super-utility guy this year? They both have SB ability, a rarity in the AL these days. Thanks!

Brent Hershey

1:02

Despite earlier answer/questions about Bruján, he's my choice here. Just think he's a better hitter than W Castro

Steve

1:03

12 team AL only; traditional 5X5. Curious to hear your outlook for Daulton Jefferies. I know his Statcast metrics are not great but he is a strike thrower in a good park. Can he be a viable 5th starter in an AL only league or is he better left off the roster?

Brent Hershey

1:03

Yes, especially in AL onlys he can be a viable #5. Think there's a chance he's a matchup-dependent guy in 15tm mixed, too. Will get a shot for sure.

Ron

1:04

Speed rounder stinker: hold your nose and pick a replacement C for power centric weekly points league: A. Hedges, Higashioka, or M. Maldonado?

Brent Hershey

1:04

Higashioka; friendliest schedule this wk

Jerry

1:05

Thought on Profar? Just a short sample? The plate skills + hard contact looks exciting.

Brent Hershey

1:05

Yes to all. Not chasing him, but certainly holding if I have him already. Pedigree is worth something, even at this point in his career.

Guest

1:07

Thanks for all you do, Brent! Question on Mickey Moniak. When he comes back, do you see good PT for him, and thoughts on his batting potential this year? (in NL-only league 12 team)

Brent Hershey

1:07

Really depends ... got the sense management was coming around to him end of spring, and that he'd get that CF shot. Now ... who knows if that shot still exists or not. DO know that a mechanical change (positioned closer to the plate) transformed him into a different-looking hitter. I'd hold in hopes of that in a NL-only

Porcho Villa

1:08

Please rank these OF for 5x5 OBP format: Nimmo, Blackmon, Pham, Soler, Hicks, Vaughn

Brent Hershey

1:08

Hicks, Nimmo, Vaughn, Blackmon, Soler, Pham. Tough

Dalton

1:09

h2h points league and deciding between verlander @tex or Montgomery vs Orioles

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