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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 1-22-2019
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Brad Johnson
3:59
Hey folks, we'll get started in a few minutes.
DynastyStarter
4:00
When drafting a startup dynasty and building for the future, would you fade pitchers completely to try and use auction $ on young hitting with the idea that you'll compete in 2-3 years? Pitching seems so volatile that I feel like I can build via waivers/trades over the next few years...thanks!
Brad Johnson
4:00
That is absolutely one of the main methods to building a roster.
Which is my patron dynasty league, we just finished our 45-round draft last Wednesday
4:02
For those who don't want to click the link. I took 43 hitters and 2 pitchers
Daniel Norris and Jordan Montgomery won the pitcher lottery
4:03
As always, you have to read the room a little. If a third of the league is going this route, you really ought to audible after the most elite prospects are gone.
(and tbf, I usually do not use this particular strategy. I'm testing it out)
michael simione
4:03
Help! 12 team Points league wins are worth a lot do you keep Paxton or Carrasco?
Brad Johnson
4:04
I'd need to know your opportunity costs.
They're both fringe candidates for 20 wins
Stinky Cheddar
4:04
How deep is too deep of a dynasty league? I'm playing in a 50 round, 20 teamer with 25 prospect slots. For a prospect hooligan like me, I love this, but I also feel the parity of the league will be impacted by the more ‘hard-core’ prospect hounds of us.
Brad Johnson
4:05
Mandating the 25 prospects might have an unbalancing effect.
I know this is usually viewed as a way to avoid rosters like the one I posted earlier
But what happens is a few people with better resources/aptitude wind up with the best MLB talent AND prospects
4:06
And they can continuously upgrade
Jon Jackie Bon Bradley Jovi Jr
4:06
I play in a H2H Points league that changed the values of Holds (previously 5 points) and Saves (previously 8 points) to be equal - both worth 7 points, I think this is great and a forward-thinking approach to valuing relievers in fantasy. 1 - your thoughts on this, and 2 - who would be your top 5 holds guys that might provide sneaky value, given the change above?
Brad Johnson
4:06
I haven't quite gotten around to reviewing bullpens in depth yet - it's on the agenda for the near future.
4:07
So I don't have specific names prepared for holds opportunities. In general, you want to target teams with high win totals.
Some Guy
4:07
Trade Idea - Maikel Franco and Vince Velasquez for Joey Lucchesi.  Who says no?  Phils get their lefty starter and can then sign Machado or Moustakas for third.  Thoughts?
Brad Johnson
4:07
Both teams? I don't see the fit tbh
4:08
The Phillies are drowning in pitching prospects of Lucchesi's quality or better. So why wouldn't they prefer Velasquez instead? Maybe I'm out on a limb in preferring Velasquez to Lucchesi for 2019?
4:09
I just don't see any reason for the Phillies to want a maybe homer prone lefty.
4:10
As for San Diego, the fit for Franco is there if the Phillies land a different third baseman
But maybe a low minors prospect instead?
Guest
4:10
Who do you think closes for the Brewers this year?
Brad Johnson
4:11
At this rate, Craig Kimbrel. Right?
Knebel
Guest
4:11
Altuve or Stanton keepers in 5x5 ottoneu at $50 a piece?
Brad Johnson
4:11
Altuve over Stanton. Both are keepable.
In the right situation
you should not feel bad about cutting them either
Prospitute
4:12
Looking at ceiling only, who are some lesser known potential studs in the minors? I am thinking along the lines of Brujan, Rocchio, Luciano.
Brad Johnson
4:13
After doing this 25-team, 45-player draft in all prospect mode, I'm completely lost. I've drowned in prospects. A few I picked who I feel very strongly about are Xavier Edwards, Luciano, and Alexander Vargas.
4:14
Edwards in particular has a Dee Gordon with OBP vibe to him
I was sad to miss Phillies Luis Garcia. Though I did get Nationals Luis Garcia.
And that's not to be confused with Angels Luis Garcia.
Matt
4:14
Hi Brad..keeper question for ya. Which 4 would you keep out of these guys - Yelich (5th rd), Buehler (10th rd), Soto (10th rd), Nola (14th rd), Bellinger (18th rd), JFlaherty (20th rd) ?
Brad Johnson
4:15
Soto, Nola, Yelich, ... ... ...
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