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Brent Hershey
12:49
a) JMont first, then Thor. Getting those guys to pitch deep enough for wins will be key.
b) no to most everyone on that list except for maybe Marsh. Think there's a chance that even the bottom-of-the-order young guys in Philly - Marsh and Stott specifically - could thrive ROS b/c of the lineup surrounding them. BUT ... McCarthy's been good since his last recall, had a great last trip to the minors, seems like ARI is giving him a legit shot. Deciding between those two (McC/Marsh) should be your focus
c) Obv your scale (1000 or 100 FAAB) makes a huge difference. I'd be spending pretty big (as big as you can in an only-league) here after the deadline
Quad 4's
12:50
Pick 1 for this week in h2h pts league: Kikuchi 2x start (@BAL, CLE) or Cobb @SD or McKenzie @Tor?
Brent Hershey
12:50
Seems like ya kinda have to roll the dice with the two-step? McKenzie tempting, but @ TOR no picnic.
jabo121988
12:52
Brent thank you for your hard work and analysis. BBHQ Subscriber. 12 tm roto keeper, 6x6, with BB/HLDS. For keeper purposes could you rank these SP, I have to cut one: J.Taillion, J.Montgomery, A.Ashby, and Kutter Crawford. Thank you
Brent Hershey
12:52
Comes down to cutting Taillon or Crawford. Probably Crawford; I'd keep the more experienced starter at this point.
louMartelli
12:53
Thanks for the chat, Brent. Strategic free-agent bid decision today, competing for first in an NL-only league where Wins, Ks, and Saves are crazy tight. Which player is the best add: Montgomery, Syndergaard, or Iglesias? HQ projections show Montgomery with only 1 W, which seems odd given his team and their D?
Brent Hershey
12:53
Montgomery; will check on that projection as I agree that seems odd.
louMartelli
12:54
Is Brandon Hughes worth a flier against the likely immolation of Rowan Wick? Or is this a bullpen with no real candidates to trust?
Brent Hershey
12:54
I'm trying Wick first, but staying away for the most part for the reasons stated. Hughes a watchlist right now; could change.
Vince
12:55
Hi! 10-Tm, H2H, category w OBP. Who like as best bench bat, this week — and ROS … Miranda, DeJong, Winkler? Thanks
Brent Hershey
12:55
Miranda in both cases.
Quad 4's
12:56
12 tm h2h pts. +5 for SV, +7 for W, +3 for QS, -5 for L. Pick 1 for RP slot: Felix Bautista 7 games or Jeffrey Springs vs MIL?
Brent Hershey
12:56
Bautista, partially b/c of Springs doesn't get many QS
Vincible
12:59
As we enter the last third of the season, BHQ tells us that projections on our site are less reliable. This week is prime trading time in my 5x5 league.  What's a fantasy GM to do?  What metrics should we look at for hitters, and for starting pitchers?
Brent Hershey
12:59
Playing time projections (%s and AB/IP) are fine, the results are what is less stable. Standard metrics for both hit/pitch are fine; but I like to check out the shape of a player's season -- 1H / 2H, but especially monthly stats. Who's trending up or down via metrics (as well as surface stats). Use the Monthly tab on PlayerLInk pages
Guest
1:00
Any chance Whit Merrifield provides significant roto value down the stretch? Rode pine last night with Springer on the IL.
Brent Hershey
1:00
Yes, there's a chance. Don't feel like they traded for I'm to be a bench bat. Yesterday an aberration. Again, VG lineup
Guest
1:01
Luis Castillo about to face NYY for a 3rd consecutive start - should we be nervous? Love his ROS outlook in SEA though.
Brent Hershey
1:01
Nope; think he's a no-worry ace.
Guest
1:01
How encouraging was the Luzardo start yesterday for ROS value?
Brent Hershey
1:01
Don't want to overstate it, but he has looked good upon his return and could finish strong, yes
Guest
1:02
Jonathan Hernandez a legit source of saves ROS?
Brent Hershey
1:02
I think so. Has the stuff to take over and wow folks, and Barlow was faltering last time we saw him. Usage week will tell us a bunch
Ron
1:04
Hi Brent,

Need a big week. Three lists for a weekly points league (key stats are HR (6 pts) and RBI and SB are (3 pts))

1. Start J McCarthy over A Diaz, M. Carpenter, and B. Belt at DH?
2. Start J Baez over DeJong at SS?
3. Start Raleigh over Joey Bart at C?
Brent Hershey
1:04
  1. Yes; ARI has a great schedule; JMcC more secure PT
  2. Might stick w/ DeJong
  3. Yes
Futurist
1:05
Looking to trade the future for help to win this season in my 10-team 5x5 NL-only keeper league.  Which of these are more valuable keepers, ranked in order please (most valuable first): Ty Stephenson $9 , Heaney $1, Senzel $1, Roansy $10, Wheeler $25 and Hassell $5? Each has 2 more years after this one, except that Hassell is on my farm until he is promoted and will have 3 years once that happens.
Brent Hershey
1:05
Wheeler/TySteph/Ronasy/Hassell/Heaney/Senzel
Porcho Villa
1:06
What has gotten into Jorge Mateo? Went from speed only with no power and awful plate skills to the hottest hitter in the league. Any of this look sustainable? CT% improvements somewhat in line with late 2021 performance.
Brent Hershey
1:06
Has had sneaky pop for a while (showed some last yr). Mildly sustainable; ct% positive, but also -- yes, he's on a hot streak. No need to drop now
frank
1:07
NL only league- need SBs badly.  Berti is on a rehab assignment and has played a couple games there.  Take the risk and start him this week hoping he comes back at some point?
Brent Hershey
1:07
I would not, no. Rather not risk the zero
Guest
1:07
For roto leagues that go the full 162, i feel like September is always its own mini season with all of the lineup fluidity and spot starts. Any tips on keeping an edge in the final month?
Brent Hershey
1:07
Stay engaged; especially with news/playing time on cruddy MLB teams. Always stats to be had there for those paying attention.
Dwight from Scranton
1:08
This week only in 5x5, who do you prefer - A. Frazier of S. Brown?  BA and RBI less concern than runs and SB...
Brent Hershey
1:08
Brown
Porcho Villa
1:08
Focusing on SV only, who do you prefer ROS: Houck or G. Soto?
Brent Hershey
1:08
Prob Soto; feel his 'spot' is more secure even after yesterday (blech)
Porcho Villa
1:08
5x5 OBP. Best waiver grab for stretch run depth: Kwan, Mateo, or Melendez?
Brent Hershey
1:08
Melendez
Porcho Villa
1:09
Please rank in 5x5 QS: Wood, Cobb, Taillon, Stroman, Heaney, Lodolo
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