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Brad Johnson and Paul Sporer Baseball Chat 1-9-2018
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Brad Johnson
1:53
Hey folks, we're going to get started here in a few minutes. Paul and I are trying a little something different - I think it's been a very long time since RotoGraphs had a two person chat
1:54
Just to set some expectations and ground rules, we're planning on having more back and forth discussion rather than rapid firing through everyone's questions. Sadly, if you need our help on deciding your 11th keeper, this may not be the chat for you!
1:55
Disclaimer aside, I think this is going to be a lot of fun! We'll begin once Paul checks in.
Who is winning?
Brad (6.4% | 6 votes)
 
Paul (16% | 15 votes)
 
Bartolo (77.7% | 73 votes)
 
Total Votes: 94
BK
1:55
Always Bartolo
Brad Johnson
1:55
No contest, right?
2:00
ok, well I'm going to twiddle my thumbs with some easy ones while we wait
Jimmy Ballgame
2:00
Is Delino Deshields worth keeping in dynasty league?
Tommy
2:00
Do you see DeShields starting this year...or do the Rangers make him a 4th OF? What's his ceiling?
Brad Johnson
2:01
As far as I'm aware, he's the only true CF on that roster.
2:02
Could they sign a Lorenzo Cain or lesser option? I suppose
I think they'll give him an extended look to decide his future role with the club
2:03
Absolutely keeping him in any reasonably deep dynasty - his stolen bases alone justify the price. He also has just enough power and bat to not ruin any categories (except RBI).
MIggy Dust
2:04
Matt Chapman and Jorge Polanco, the better guy to hold in a keep forever league? (Roto 5x5 OBP).
Brad Johnson
2:05
I'd take Chapman. His defense alone seems to ensure a very long look at 3B. Plenty of positive indicators at the plate too. I like Polanco too, but he's much closer to a super utility platoony role.
Josh
2:06
Speaking of the TEX OF, let's talk Willie Calhoun. He seems to have all the makings of a middle-of-the-order power corner OF, yes?
Brad Johnson
2:07
The ingredients are there. Baseball twitter has been talking about his sky high IFFB rates today.
Hoskins also had a IFFB issue in the minors, part of that is simply how they code outcomes.
It does look like he'll give away more outs than a typical hitter
Paul Sporer
2:10
Helllooooo
Brad Johnson
2:10
By the way, you guys are cold, 5 votes for paul showing up 10 minutes late!
Paul Sporer
2:11
Underdog role, I love it
Brad Johnson
2:11
Ok, there's a question I want to start with, there's a little backstory so be patient
Paul and I occasionally get into spats over player value, one of those guys last season was Tommy Pham. I said he was a streamer, Paul said gogogogogo
Brad
2:12
Tommy Pham!  Please discuss.
Brad Johnson
2:12
Paul was right
Paul Sporer
2:12
screenshot that!!
Brad Johnson
2:12
Part of that has to do with some of the things Jeff discussed in this post - https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/behavioral-economics-fantasy-basebal...
Paul Sporer
2:12
But the hard part now is going forward with Pham
Brad Johnson
2:12
True. Here's the weird thing for me
2:13
In April, I was one of the first people saying to go get Pham. He was easily streamed in most formats through a chunk of May
and I recommended him almost daily on another site
I find when I'm an early believer in a player, I eventually wind up as one of his biggest doubters
2:14
the hype catches up but doesn't infect me
Paul Sporer
2:14
That's an interesting phenomenon
Brad Johnson
2:14
you ever notice anything like that Paul?
Paul Sporer
2:14
It's price-related, of course
Brad Johnson
2:14
right, I'm anchored to getting for free
I had the same issue with Odubel Herrera
Paul Sporer
2:14
Oh for sure, I'm seeing it with Luis Castillo rn. I wasn't first, but I jumped right on after first seeing him last year and now I'm seeing him in the Top 25 for some
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