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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 2-18-2020
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KitAndCanoodle
4:10
Hey Brad, thanks for chatting! Any particular SP outside of the top 250 that you're keen on?
Brad Johnson
4:11
I'm still keen on Anibal Sanchez.
I touted him day and night prior to 2019 and nothing really happened to convince me I was wrong. Had a couple rocky starts early then adjusted.
4:12
Was a boss after early-May.
Cito's Mustache
4:12
Yes, PECOTA still breaks down percentiles by 10, and has included 1, 5, 95 and 99 this year.
Brad Johnson
4:12
I remember toying with all of that and never finding any functional application.
For me, it's just a "oh, cool" feature.
Fanguys
4:12
Max Fried - 2020 ace?
Brad Johnson
4:13
Yes, possibly.
The only question is if he can handle RHH enough to be an ace rather than sorta Robbie Ray-ish
which isn't an ace but still useful for fantasy.
SparkyMcGuffey
4:13
What's your strategy for Saves? I feel like every year I draft a dude high that is a waste and spend the whole year picking up trash (oberg etc) or giving up on saves in general. (see: Treinen last year)
Brad Johnson
4:14
It's situational.
The shallower the league, the more likely I am to be aggressive on at least two premium closers.
Because if they bomb, I know I can find tolerable replacements. And I also know I can pick up the next Ketel Marte for free-ish.
4:15
As the league depth increases, I start looking out for value. If my rivals are afraid to start the first closer run, I might tap Josh Hader 15 picks or so after his ADP.
4:16
More commonly, I'm trying to grab rebound plays like Givens in the deep rounds.
Gator Ken
4:16
One mistake you see made too often in auction drafts
Brad Johnson
4:16
Tentative bidding on the first couple guys.
You see Gerrit Cole go for $44 then Jacob deGrom hits for $52.
That kind of thing.
JV
4:16
Whats the outlook for Austin Riley?  Is he going to begin the year in the MLB or down at AAA?  Overall projections this season for him?
Brad Johnson
4:17
Pretty likely to play a lot of third base imo. They Atlanta folk are certainly hyping him up as a quasi-BSHOL success story already.
Daily Points League
4:17
In daily moves points leagues, do you place a premium on multi-position eligible players?
Brad Johnson
4:17
I used to but they're so ubiquitous that they're going to wind up on your roster without any special effort.
4:18
If you somehow missed out, I might use it as an excuse to take a David Fletcher instead of Ji-Man Choi very late.
Big Wheel Break?
4:18
Will my boy Willians Astudillo make a meaningful fantasy contribution this year?
Brad Johnson
4:18
Boy I sure hope so. Because his price is oh so right this year.
Pat G
4:18
16 team Dynasty, Zach Wheeler for John Means, Xavier Edwards, Luis Arraez. That enough meaningful young pieces to consolidate for win now pitching?
Brad Johnson
4:19
I do like Edwards, although less so after landing in Tampa where he'll be platooned to death.
That said, the Wheeler side is an easy win imo. All of those guys carry deep flaws.
Now if you're saying you are offering the trio, give it a shot.
Erin
4:20
Thoughts on what player you would be looking at getting back if trading Yelich (contract is up, sad to see him go). 12 Team H2H 7 Keeper points league.
Brad Johnson
4:21
Something incredible! Tatis, Mondesi, Judge? Try to find an elite player who might have a small minus next to his name due to injury last year.
ResumeMan
4:21
Do you know when ZIPS will be uploaded and merged into the Depth Charts projections?
Brad Johnson
4:21
I do not.
But you should hunt down Dan Szymborski if you're eager to know.
ResumeMan
4:21
Will FG be posting the fantasy blurbs on the player pages again this year? They were very helpful
Brad Johnson
4:22
I submitted mine in early February. Don't know anything more about the editing timeline.
dave in slc
4:22
battle of murphys in an al only. would you prefer tom at $5 or Sean at $8? Is mazara at 16 a good one to send for either?
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