JotCast | Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 2-11-2020

Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 2-11-2020

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Brad Johnson

4:35

Don't take this as gospel because I don't have a perfect grasp on your league dynamics. My instinct is you should only keep very good players. And try to aggregate the middling folk if possible.

Trace Adkins

4:35

Any reason you prefer fantrax over NFBC? Is it just because the rake is lower on fantrax?

Brad Johnson

4:35

Well again, I'm not playing their competitions so the rake doesn't come into it. I like FanTrax's flexibility and responsiveness as a fantasy platform.

I have more fun with DFS than season-long gambling.

Dave

4:36

Are there any super late hitters you find yourself consistently drafting?

Brad Johnson

4:36

I've mostly been doing dynasty slow drafts so... not really.

I will say I always pop Workman/Kennedy in mock drafts

And I tend to find myself loading up on boring old guys in the Choo/Braun/Murphy mold

4:37

So I guess that's my answer - boring old guys.

Kevin

4:37

Cavan Biggio- I really like the profile a lot. Love the walk rate, seems like the projections don't expect much gains in the average or strikeout rates. What are your thoughts? Would love to see his projections with 20-23% K rate and a 260 average

Brad Johnson

4:37

He's one of the more polarizing guys around right now. I was an early adopter so I have quite a few shares.

4:38

The good news is he doesn't need to improve to be roto-useful

the bad news is he's kind of bad in real MLB if he doesn't improve

And if he does improve, he could be a fantasy monster

Dan

4:38

Do you think Luis Castillo can take a step forward and be 1 of the top 6-8 SP in baseball? Do you believe in the 2nd half bb% gains? Thanks

Brad Johnson

4:38

I feel like I'm seeing a pattern with Mr. Castillo

4:39

Some guys break these patterns. Other times, it's a sign a given pitcher just isn't cut out for the whole 162 game thing.

Matt W.

4:39

I have been designing my bench in drafts with Berti, Goodrum, Starling Catro, and Travis Shaw. Is the production loss worth the super position flexibility?

Brad Johnson

4:39

Flex has never been easier to find so don't go nuts with it

4:40

That said, Shaw and Castro are excellent late-round dart throws and Berti should eventually crack the regular lineup in a super utility role. He's a good cheap source of SBs. Just pop him in whenever he starts against Thor.

Dugan

4:40

Leclerc, Bradley or Will Smith?

Brad Johnson

4:41

Oof. I want the answer to be Smith but then you have to use a spot on Melancon

Or risk zeroing out on saves in ATL.

Andrea's Fault

4:41

Yahoo customized points league and we can freeze forever with no penalty. Which three pitchers for my last freezers from this list? Giolito, Morton, Paddack, Montas, Ohtani. (Other freezers Trout, Rendon, Albies, Buehler). Or could sneak in VRobles...

Brad Johnson

4:42

I'd find a spot for Robles. I expect him to eventually be big. Assuming 12 team or deeper. Can probably re-draft in 10-team. Giolito and Paddack are my priorities there.

For observers, remember that Yahoo cracked Ohtani into 2 people

Pitcher Ohtani is locked into throwing once a week.

Andrea's Fault

4:42

Yes 12 team.

PowerSlave!

4:42

Rank in order of innings pitched this year for the A's.... AJ PUK, LUZARDO, D. JEFFERIES

Brad Johnson

4:43

I'd flip Luzardo and Puk

Probably something like 110, 100, 20 if I were to WAG

Anonymous

4:43

I was high on Woodruff, but didn't realize how massive his downgrade in catcher framing is in 2020. Is the market pricing that in?

Brad Johnson

4:43

Nope

Billy Eye Lash

4:44

I have recently won my dynasty keeper league and now all owners are weary of trading with me as I have won the majority of trades made last year. It looks like if I want a deal to get done, I will have to massively overpay. Any advice on working through this with other owners?

Brad Johnson

4:44

Honestly, beat them with the waiver wire.

If you're really crushing them financially, it doesn't hurt to jump on an opportunity to rebuild just to give them all a breather.

4:45

Like if winning is 10x buy-in and you've won 3 in a row...

Tim N.

4:45

Better value: Eloy in 10th, Muncy in 17th?

Brad Johnson

4:45

With no other info, I want Muncy