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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 2-13-2018
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Brad Johnson
4:34
I think we see Torres and Acuna in April. Might not see Jimenez or Kopech at all. All probably pretty close though
Erik
4:34
I'm about to take part in my first Ottoneu draft, but I've played in deep dynasty leagues before. Should I expect anything notably different that might throw me off?
Brad Johnson
4:34
The budget is a lot higher than most dynasties which can skew the top end of the price scale.
Mike
4:35
Bradley Zimmer showed progress in K-rate from 2017... Given the lack of speed and potential he's shown, what is his upside for 2018?  Longer term, dynasty?
Brad Johnson
4:36
I'm a big fan of Zimmer's skill set. For now, let's just say he should be viewed favorably. There's huge volatility on the future projection. He completely disappeared last August before the injury. He has some adjusting to do.
Sand or Snow?
4:36
Which destination is better for JDM's fantasy value - AZ or BOS?
Brad Johnson
4:36
Boston. Those fly balls at tiny Fenway and he doesn't have to risk hurting himself in the field
Davoink Showerhandel
4:37
My plan for cheap fliers in deep leagues is to try to nab a couple guys who join the fly ball revolution.  So I'm looking at guys with currently bad gb/fb ratios (hey Orlando Arcia!) to either get as bench guys who can be quickly cut or guys I'll try to grab off the waiver wire if they show early signs.  Reasonable plan?
Brad Johnson
4:37
I think jumping on them as they show the breakout may be a little better than just saying, hey Yandy Diaz, hit fly balls now. Most of those guys aren't going to change.
Braník best
4:37
Would it be crazy to trade Acuna for the first pick in a dynasty (Ohtani)? Does Ohtani have the higher floor despite being a pitcher?
Brad Johnson
4:38
You can do it. I advise against doing it, but that sounds like a reasonable 1-for-1. Not sure Ohtani has a higher floor. They're both likely to be good and capable of being elite.
sean
4:38
Was just offered $37 Trea Turner for $16 Aaron Nola in Ottoneu H2H points league.  I want the top 10 bat, but Nola at that value is hard to move.  any advice?
Brad Johnson
4:39
Turner is not worth $37 in FGpts. He might not be worth $20.
(he might, I haven't looked too closely)
Definitely isn't worth $37 though
Nola is worth his price plus a few bucks
Erik
4:39
Just traded a $31 Archer for a $15 Odubel Herrera, a $1 Gleyber Torres, and a $1 Francisco Mejia in an 18-team, 15-keeper dynasty league. Did I win?
Brad Johnson
4:39
Yes, I like that.
4:40
I need to pay attention to the names more... Erik seems to have the formula for getting picked.
Shark Tank
4:40
Lots of chatter, including the most recent SATB, that Samardzija will be a top 25 type SP this year.  What say you?
Brad Johnson
4:40
That's based on his peripherals and his role as one of the last long-outing pitchers. It's a solid bet.
Scott
4:41
Who are you more optimistic on, Sano or Franco?
Brad Johnson
4:41
Sano is so much better...
Like if Franco breaks out, he might look like Sano now
That said, I still think Franco will eventually put it together
Scott
4:41
Which players see the biggest increase in value if you use points scoring instead of 5x5?
Brad Johnson
4:42
I haven't played a normal points league in awhile. For FGpts, it's the monsters who get the gains. Guys with power and high OBP, pitchers who dominate and don't allow HR.
DS
4:42
Do you like Jack Flaherty in a roto context?
Brad Johnson
4:43
Yes, but I'm looking at him as a flier rather than somebody I'll pay to target
SparkyMcguffy
4:43
Keep one: J Upton OR Schoop.
Brad Johnson
4:44
I think most would say Schoop, but that feels like a push to me. At least for 2018. You can probably make the argument that Schoop looks like a much better bet over the next 3 years.
Fangraphs>Theathletic
4:44
Don't jump to far, I think I asked my question at4:03, haha
Brad Johnson
4:44
i missed it :(
Minty
4:44
Trade Robles+Albies for Yelich+Andrew Miller in Saves+Holds keeper? Archie Bradley would replace Robles and Albies as my final keeper. 10 team
Brad Johnson
4:45
That's a push in a 12 team league. In a 10 teamer, I'd probably take Yelich and run
John Bradson
4:45
Moncada or Devers for a dynasty?
Brad Johnson
4:46
i want to say Devers. That's really just me choosing a guy I think I understand over a lotto machine.
4:47
Moncada could become a lot of things. Devers has a higher floor and maybe less ceiling. Certainly lacks the SB potential
Nick
4:47
5x5 OBP instead of AVG....Pick two Chris Taylor in 15th, Carlos Santana in 14th, Gallo in 15th
Brad Johnson
4:47
Gallo!
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