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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 3-17-2020
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Prospect Hoarder
4:34
Pitchers: Pearson, Manning, May, Kopech, Whitley Hitters: Adell, Carlson, Bart, Varsho, Cruz, Groshans, Valera, Solak. I can only keep 7, what in the world do I do (12 team)
Brad Johnson
4:35
Since it's a 12-team format, I'd pinch the near-majors guys. Pearson, Manning, May, and Kopech are musts as are Adell and Carlson. From there, I probably hang onto Groshans or Solak.
4:36
Hurts to let some of those guys go, but there's no helping it.
808
4:36
Aloha Brad! What is your opinion on holding drafts amidst the uncertainty of when the season starts? And where would you recommend someone could get a damn draft in? Thank
Brad Johnson
4:36
I'm going to start hosting best ball auctions on Fantrax very soon!
4:37
They're the best option for having fun without worrying too much about the ramifications.
I don't think there's anything wrong with holding drafts now or punting them into the unknown future.
just do what makes everybody in your league happiest.
Dave
4:40
In your opinion, who's better and who gets more starts between Gonsolin and Voth?
Brad Johnson
4:40
Voth is better and has massively more opportunity
4:41
I think I heard Gonsolin might be used as a reliever this year just to get him in the majors.
Vader
4:41
Who are your favorite set-up guys for 2020?
Brad Johnson
4:41
Karinchak, Clase, Pomeranz, Munoz, Pressly if you're not chasing saves
4:42
Ty Rogers, Hunter Harvey, Michael Lorenzen, Amir Garrett, and Kevin Ginkel if you want to snipe saves later.
4:43
Forgetting some names. I've covered all the bullpens behind the paywall at Rotoworld if you want more detail (I'm probably not supposed to mention that).
Dan
4:43
Brett Gardner interest you this year?  86/28/74/10/.251 last year, going pick ~325
Brad Johnson
4:43
He was very interesting if the season started on time.
Now he's back to bench work most likely.
Dave
4:44
I've heard Nico Hoerner being compared to Kinsler.  That seems like pretty high praise, doesn't it?
Brad Johnson
4:44
It sure does. I can't say I understand why anybody like Hoerner. He didn't *look* any good when I watched him late last year, and his stats are boring/bland.
4:45
Like maybe he's Dansby Swanson? With less power, discipline, and Ks.
Gavelin the Javelin
4:45
What's your opinion on Corey Seager?
Brad Johnson
4:45
I'm trying (and failing) to scoop up cheap shares.
4:46
There is value in guys who accumulate runs and RBI even if we like to focus more effort on HR, SB, and AVG/OBP because they're more under the player's control.
Bottom line is Seager will have a useful role on a very high octane offense.
Gavelin the Javelin
4:46
There hasn't been a lot of attention on Bryce Harper entering this year--do you think he could blow up this year?
Brad Johnson
4:47
Where you been? I feel like I'm drowning under a mountain of Harper swagger.
There's always a chance to score a critical hit with Harper.
Carter
4:47
Hi, I'd like to have a simulated season fantasy baseball league. Anyone want to set one up? In for anywhere from 1 to 500 dollars
Brad Johnson
4:48
I just put one together on OOTP. Have somebody working on the server and website now. But you've missed the boat for applying. I recommend checking out their forums.
Rollie's Mustache
4:49
Do you think we'd see enough double headers that the value of catchers would go down? Can't see many C who would play both games per day.
Brad Johnson
4:50
No, in nearly all settings, you're comparing catchers to other catchers. So aside from helping a few guys in 50/50 time shares (i.e. Suzuki/Gomes or Flowers/d'Arnaud) catcher value shouldn't see much change.
Dave
4:50
Will Mauricio Dubon be anything more than a filler?
Brad Johnson
4:50
I don't think so.
People are so amped on him, and it's kind of like Garrett Hampson hysteria without Coors Field.
HarryLime
4:51
If MLB is going with the pre 2019 ball. What stat cats are the best for judging which players will irregardlessly continue to stroke the ball? thx
Brad Johnson
4:51
If you want to be very confident, you want guys with 70/80-grade in game power. So Gallo, Judge, Stanton, Sano, Olson, Franimal, Aquino, etc.
Small home parks help too.
league
4:52
im very win now and had no 1B but have disgusting amount of SP. traded jasson and woodruff for hoskins and dubon. how bad did i get fleeced / is it a fair price if it brings me a title
Brad Johnson
4:52
Pretty badly tbh, but as always, it depends on league depth
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