JotCast | Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 1-7-2020

Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 1-7-2020

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tmh1968

4:32

What's Mackenzie Gore's ETA in SD? Forrest Whitley in Hou?

Brad Johnson

4:32

Whitley is seemingly just waiting for a rebound from his bad 2019.

Gore's a little harder to peg in part because the Padres have shown a willingness to completely ignore service time implications.

4:33

And Preller is probably feeling pressure to deliver results.

bob

4:33

jimmy nelson as $2 spec in ottoneu?

Brad Johnson

4:33

That's a yes for me.

Jonny

4:33

Are you a Jesus Luzardo believer? If healthy, can he be top 10?

Brad Johnson

4:34

Top 10 is always a bullish expectation. He has ace-like characteristics.

I'm definitely in as a concept, I'm not as sure I'm in for the price.

LIPTON

4:34

Will Toro-Hernandez get enough AB this year to matter outside of deep fantasy leagues?

Brad Johnson

4:34

I kind of hope not because it means Myles Straw isn't playing.

Myles Straw is the drug we crave.

4:35

At least initially, there seems to be no obvious role for Toro or Straw. They'll spot around the field when they aren't in Triple-A.

ichirosan

4:35

Hi... what do you think of Wil Myers on a dynasty league? Is he who he is, or still some room to grow? Try to pack him with a prospect for someone like Dahl?

Brad Johnson

4:36

If you can pack him, do it. The Padres seem intent to reduce him playing time if they can't dump him themselves.

Babyfarts

4:36

Dynasty league - do you think Giolito is worth Wheeler and a Kelenic? Hate giving up a bat like that but pitching is huge in our league and the age difference and strike out difference seem to be something worth considering to me.

Brad Johnson

4:36

No. Depending on league depth, I prefer Kelenic outright. Wheeler is close enough to Giolito imo that this framework doesn't make much sense to me.

4:37

If it's like 10-team dynasty, then I might change my mind.

kirby yates

4:37

can i keep it up?

Brad Johnson

4:37

Sure. Just remember that several stud closers flop most seasons.

Nahtan

4:38

I went deep on Kieboom shares this season. SS depth + short term memory of owners = profit. Book it!

Brad Johnson

4:38

Too bad the Nats signed all the old guys in the last week.

I do like Kieboom. He has a narrow window before Garcia is on hand though.

I like Garcia more if that isn't clear.

Nahtan

4:38

Tell me this is Jake Bauer's year. Tell me this thing.

Brad Johnson

4:39

I'll throw a dollar on him improving enough to be 12-team mixed relevant.

Fringe though, not a star.

And the sneaky 12+ SBs from 1B will be the main reason (did he even maintain 1B eligibility?)

Guest

4:40

Hi, I have the 1st pick in a keeper league. My keepers aren't the strongest. (Gleyber for sure and then 2 of either Ketel, Bieber, Flaherty and Bryant). Will it be crazy to reach with the 1st pick and take Luis Robert?

Brad Johnson

4:40

Those are pretty snazzy keeper options imo. Also not sure I'd conclude Gleyber for sure.

I would not take Robert over whichever 2 of those 5 you cut.

4:41

And somebody else is probably facing an even harder decision.

bob villar

4:41

any thoughts on jared kelenic getting a shot this year?

Brad Johnson

4:41

Seems like a stretch. I won't say it's impossible.

It's not likely enough to worry about in 12-team redraft settings.

Zac with no K

4:41

What would you put the odds at Zac Gallen even making the rotation? You'd think he'd be a lock, but they have a lot of options. It would annoy everyone in the fantasy community which is why it doesn't seem like a stretch!

Brad Johnson

4:42

Can't imagine they traded Jazz to bench Gallen.

100% if not injured.

Killebrews

4:42

How does the PT in Reds OF shake out this year?

Brad Johnson

4:42

Don't ask me this thing.

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