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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 3-19-2019
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Brad Johnson
3:49
Let's get the queue rolling. We'll start in a few minutes.
3:50
The Trout Deal...
Team Wins (24.5% | 51 votes)
 
Trout Wins (11.1% | 23 votes)
 
Both Win (64.4% | 134 votes)
 
Total Votes: 208
JC at the Bat
3:52
Hi Brad -  10 Team NL only auction.  Deciding between my last 2 keepers.  I am thinking either Strop / AJ Minter (theoretically could not have to bid on a closer) or L Castillo / Marquez (2 low floor, high ceiling lottery picks).  The Auction calculator say to go with the latter, and I hate wasting keeper spots on closers….but SAVES!  Any advice?
Brad Johnson
3:53
Definitely go for the SP
I think I still prefer Marquez by a small margin (was asked the same Castillo or Marquez in past weeks)
They're both very talented pitchers with some ballpark and track record issues.
3:54
Could honestly flip a coin too
Trout
3:54
Do you see Alonso breaking camp with the Mets?
Brad Johnson
3:54
I don't think so. Dom Smith is playing well and even giving him just 2 weeks without competition seems like a "nice" reward
Dave in London
3:55
Thanks for chatting Brad. Thoughts on Vogelbach? Do you see him getting major playing time this year, even though he struggles to hit LHPs?
Brad Johnson
3:55
Until Seager comes back, there's an obvious role for him.
So I do think he'll play
3:56
He's out of options so the alternatives are to let him rot on the bench or expel him
Flop
3:56
Dynasty league: Sevy, Julio Urias and Spencer Howard for Cole, Peacock and Lamet?
Dynasty League: Glasnow and Jose Suarez for Alcantara and Bieber?
Brad Johnson
3:56
That second one is tricky. I think I like the Bieber gamble a little more although the Glasnow side may be a slightly better 2019 play
Mike Trout's taxes
3:57
In a dynasty: Dustin Fowler or Hunter Dozier?
Brad Johnson
3:57
I don't foresee many scenarios where Dozier becomes more than a patch-in guy
He may have a better opportunity than Fowler in 2019, but Fowler has the better chance to become a decent player
3:58
I skipped the Sevy question... I'd take the Sevy side. I prefer Urias over Peacock more than I like Lamet over Howard
Matthew
3:58
I'm in an 8 team league. Think it's a viable strategy to spend 1/2 my budget on 3 players and eventually fill the last 13-ish spots with $1 guys? I'll probably load on hitting.
Brad Johnson
3:59
Yes.
Rep level is ridiculously high
Just spend what you have to for Trout
4:00
I don't care if he costs $100. Losing Trout in that format is a mistake
Matthew
4:00
Robles ($1) and Matt Chapman ($5) for Bregman ($19) and Treinen ($1). Which side do you like most?
Brad Johnson
4:00
Would need to know league depth and goals. Bregman side comes out the winner in most scenarios.
Logan
4:00
16 team dynasty, I have Jake Lamb and Kyle Seager at 3B, should I drop one of them for Jung Ho Kang considering their injuries and his hot spring?
Brad Johnson
4:01
That's a reasonable move. However, I worry Kang isn't going to have a long run as the starter with Moran, Hayes, and a slew of utility guys nipping at his heels.
Vader
4:01
Do you think Paddack or Whitley are worth a late round pick in H2H keep 5 player league?
Brad Johnson
4:01
Paddack absolutely should be picked because he's increasingly likely to make the team
4:03
I don't think you need to go out of your way to grab Whitley. If he happens to land on your roster, fine. But I would focus on more active guys then try to anticipate when the Astros will call him up
Canned Peanuts
4:03
Thoughts on Ryan Brasier in a league that counts both saves and holds?
Brad Johnson
4:03
Thumbs up? He's seemingly a solid pitcher and he'll get saves and/or holds.
I'm not going to gush about him like I do for Ryan Pressly, but he's viable.
Vader
4:03
SP who qualify as RP in h2h...how do you rank Stripling, Maeda, Strahm, Woodruff and Keller?
Brad Johnson
4:04
Flip Keller and Woodruff. It's in order
Moonlight Graham
4:04
12 team H2H obp league.  Should I add G. Hampson and drop J. Polanco for him?  (I also have C. Taylor).
Brad Johnson
4:04
I typed out "nah," but this is actually a typical "it depends"
4:05
Do you need SB
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