JotCast | Brad Johnson and Paul Sporer Baseball Chat 1-9-2018

Brad Johnson and Paul Sporer Baseball Chat 1-9-2018

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Brad Johnson

3:15

I know I had a keeper league with 3 DL spots and 10 injured players I couldn't cut

I happen to run that league and I'm bumping it up to 5 DL

3:16

As I wrote recently, I expect more teams to follow the Dodgers pitcher model. They also used the DL to juggle extra position players. Other teams will emulate one side or the other

3:17

Adam's situation is a tad tricky - very thin bench, but the "only" format makes it so you don't want owners stashing every injured guy

3:18

in 12 team mixed, you can kind of ignore stashing as an issue

I'd suggest 3 DL

3:19

(paul appears to have wandered off)

3:20

I actually have a meeting in 10 minutes so let's start wrapping up

Post Hunk

3:20

Does this coming year seem more stars and scrubs applicable than most? Seems that there are a ton of cheap players that can make the leap.

Paul Sporer

3:20

Ya the DL allowed them to run a 30-man team essentially

Brad Johnson

3:21

I think we as an industry have an issue with playing the previous season. Last year was a GREAT stars and scrubs year

we think 2018 will be just like 2017, but often reality behaves different

Paul Sporer

3:21

And if we do start to see more true middle men with multi-inning outings 2-3x a week, then those guys could be bouncing on and off the DL as a way to keep the pen stocked

Brad Johnson

3:21

what I think we can assume is that a lot of people are going to try the Stars and Scrubs approach

Paul Sporer

3:21

Brad Johnson

3:22

so if you want to do the zig/zag thing, try grabbing a few big names and some mid-tier values

There's no way around (over)paying for some studs

if you don't do it, you will lose. The players you'll eventually win cheaply are like Yonder Alonso

Paul Sporer

3:23

I would not over-adjust and make all leagues unlimited DL, though

bc then ppl will just hoard

going 3 to 5 like you did works

add 1-2, but don't overcorrect

Brad Johnson

3:23

and as I point out, be mindful of your league type

Paul Sporer

3:23

It's OK to force players to make choices, too

Matt

3:24

Paul, any chance we see the SP Guide this year? was one of my favorite resources for years, missed it last year.

Paul Sporer

3:25

I'll be part of Joe Pisapia's Black Book doing the SPs. More details on that very soon.

Brad Johnson

3:25

Paul, I'm going to jump off for my next appointment. Feel free to continue!

Paul Sporer

3:25

Thanks for setting this up, Brad! I enjoyed the dual chat

Brad Johnson

3:26

yea, was fun

Paul Sporer

3:26

I'll take a few quick hitters, but I've gotta edit Jeff's piece and get that posted

Johnny Coconuts

3:26

Why is Faria being regarded so little? It seemed like he had room to grow despite the velocity drop in '17.

Paul Sporer

3:27

He's part of The Glob! And I could definitely see him being a winter riser

3:28

Nick Pollack at PitcherList has raved so that's a good co-sign and if he starts getting some burn in other articles/podcasts, I can see him rising

Esteban

3:28

Who do you keep, Daniel Murphy or Justin Turner?

Paul Sporer

3:29

Turner. Just a little nervous on Murphy's knee surgery until we see him in camp. They're v close, though

Byron Buxton

3:29

Say positive things about me, please!

Paul Sporer

3:31

I'm still on the skeptical side, I'm not gonna lie. His surge came against an awful schedule when the team surged. However, as we discussed earlier, that schedule could stay pretty lame with the AL Central as the foundation of it. The skills are def there, but now he's a top 50 pick?! Yikes

Freddy

3:31

Who are your top rookies for this '18 season that you think will have a relevant fantasy impact?

Paul Sporer

3:31

Acuna and Honeywell are my favorites

Bob Villar

3:31

Machado or Bellinger in a dynasty?

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