JotCast | Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 12-5-2017

Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 12-5-2017

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Shuck Bowalter

3:18

Is LeMahieu a top 5 2b?

Brad Johnson

3:18

I'm convinced LeMahieu is nearly unrosterable

3:19

The issue is that you have no margin for error at other positions for power or speed.

He's basically the Joe Mauer of 2B

3:20

No power, no speed, tons of AVG and OBP, few RBI, big run total

It's really hard to build a successful roster around that as more than a frequently used bench guy

obviously, the deeper the league, the easier he is to use

3:21

But, at least for me, if a guy is going to hit fewer than 10 HR, then I need him to steal 20+ bases

Sterling Malory Chris Archer

3:21

What’s a better stat for fantasy purposes, wins or quality starts?

Brad Johnson

3:21

They're both a nightmare in this era.

3:22

Lots of pitchers like McCullers routinely don't last 6 innings.

So they lower their chances for a win and can't earn a QS

3:23

Right now, I prefer wins because they're a little easier to randomly acquire. Can also closely manage relievers for a little help, snagging a Chris Devenski type when a short appearance guy like Peacock is on the bump (just one example)

Matt

3:23

Aaron Altherr and Odubel Herrera - good $1-4 OF depth targets, or worthy starters $6 starters?

Brad Johnson

3:23

I look at Altherr as a depth guy. I do think the Phillies would like to upgrade on him in the long run

He should play plenty next year though

3:24

Herrera is a legit starter in the majors, but he has a bit of the same problem as DJLM

Matt

3:24

Jose Quintana is a Top ______ SP next season.

Brad Johnson

3:24

15?

3:24

$36 Lindor or $18 Santana which would you rather have?

Brad Johnson

3:24

Lindor

3:25

Regardless of which Santana that is

Matt

3:25

Brandon Woodruff going to be a viable option next season?

Brad Johnson

3:25

I'd look at him as a $1 flier to start

probably be able to stream him some

biggest issue for me is his home park; it's very unforgiving'

Nelson

3:25

Re: DJ Lem. but dont high avg guys have a little extra juice now since leaguewide avg is down?

Shuck Bowalter

3:26

This is why context is important - LeMahieu question was for an Otto FGPTS league.

Brad Johnson

3:26

Well yea, LeMahieu is a much better asset in a points format

3:27

As for his batting average, the issue is that it's the least important category to manage.

Timmy's Hips

3:27

When do ottoneu singups tend to heat up? Thinking of joining or starting a league and just want to know when the moment is right

Brad Johnson

3:27

I honestly don't know

3:29

And just a general announcement - if you're writing articles on another site, I'm not going to promote them for you. I suspect that would be frowned upon by my overlords. Happy to link to community articles though.

MadBum's dirtbike

3:29

Haven't really looked closely, but how are various fantasy leagues handling Ohtani? Is he simply going to have P and DH eligibility and you can put him in either spot?

Brad Johnson

3:29

That's how ottoneu will handle it. I think the other sites will arrive at the same process. Initially there was talk of making him two players, but that's ridiculous

Nelson

3:29

If Austin Barnes gets 350-400 ABs, is he a top 10 Catcher?

Brad Johnson

3:30

Barnes was basically a top 10 catcher last year

So yea, probably

Bruce

3:30

Where do you think Hosmer lands? Im a new owner hoping its not SD

Brad Johnson

3:30