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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 10-9-2018
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Brad Johnson
4:53
I don't think there is a "wrong" answer. Acuna is 1-3. Vlad is somewhere 4-7 imo.
Vegetarian Chili Davis
4:53
Target Rays "bulk" guys like Chirinos and Yarbrough in AL keeper roto leagues (W,K, ERA, WHIP, SV)?
Brad Johnson
4:53
As long as you aren't paying a lot
4:54
Now is the time to do it too
Wait until everybody realizes how many wins Yarbrough got
Tuck this tactic away from draft day in auction leagues - early nominate Followers like Yarbrough
4:55
Watch opponents piss away $6
Laugh maniacally
Sox not Saux
4:55
For the guy who asked about minor league parks, I haven't been to a ton, but Charlotte and Reading are both great and worth a stop if you're in either of those areas.
Deno
4:55
I too traded Mookie for Altuve.  Le sigh.
Brad Johnson
4:55
*passes the hooch*
Planet Dust
4:56
For me it's less about the categories mirroring their true value in real baseball, more about what they force you to do strategy-wise.
Brad Johnson
4:56
There are so many variations of fantasy baseball, all of which coax different strategic processes
I suggest finding those that fit your strengths and/or are the most fun for you
4:57
Don't play 5x5 just because it's the standard
I avoid redrafts because I like trades (they basically don't happen in industry redrafts)
4:58
And I avoid weekly because I'm a high effort guy. I go absolutely mad when Trevor Story's elbow goes limp on Monday in week 25 right after lineups set
I want to try to ride some scrub SS to victory
Trader Bob
4:58
Have to disagree on QS. My league has wins, saves, holds--and QS, which gives a category to some (but not all) starters who are remarkable in a way that every real team needs a little bit of, just like, closers and elite set-up guys as vs ordinary relievers. Meanwhile everyone earns wins ...
Brad Johnson
4:59
I'll say this, QS can be viable in a sufficiently small league
I tend to play 12 team and larger where is just doesn't work
hscer
4:59
why OPS leagues then, not that I mind my life being easier
Brad Johnson
5:00
If you're referring to our league having OPS, I made it back before I realized AVG was good because it wasn't correlated with HR
And I never changed it
Matt
5:00
Isn't Jeff McNeil the Rockie basically just DJ LeMahieu? Empty-average guy who doesn't strike out very much and plays average-ish defense at 2b.
Brad Johnson
5:00
DJLM is a deeply weird hitter
5:01
So while sort of true, McNeil is a much less unusual talent. He's an extremely balanced spray hitter
DJLM is a oppo-field machine with the body of a 35 HR hitter
I'm still waiting for him to realize he can be Matt Carpenter
Trader Bob
5:01
Do you see the Indians resigning Brantley despite his age and defensive decline? If not, who'd want him? Progressive field really boosts left handed bats, no? Could he be this years' Moustakas / Cobb ?
Brad Johnson
5:02
I think it's very possible he's re-signed
The market has adjusted such that players of his ilk and age will probably go in with very humble demands
Like 2-years, $12MM
5:03
At that point, we as fantasy players should be hoping for the Indians, Reds, White Sox, Phillies, etc.
Any friendly park basically
Not that any of those are great fits
Can't rule 'em out
Deno
5:03
Is Mondesi going to be worth the hype?  Is now a perfect sell high moment if you have him stashed in dynasty?
Brad Johnson
5:03
Almost
This offseason, but ya gotta wait for someone like Jeff Sullivan to rant about how special he is
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