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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 4-23-2019
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Brad Johnson
4:00
Welcome folks, we'll get started in a moment
Franmillionaire
4:01
Who is your preference in 12-team 5x5 H2H: Kepler or Franmil? Franmil’s impressive x-stats are intriguing but I’m not sure how to weigh them.
Brad Johnson
4:01
I'd bet on Franmil hitting the jackpot
4:02
because the prize is far tastier and you can always re-roll later
Vic
4:02
How many members of the Twins'  and Phillies' bullpen will record 10+ saves
Brad Johnson
4:02
Three each feels reasonable
Probably set the line at 2.5 apiece
Now where it gets really interesting is at the 5 saves level
Tommy La Sort of
4:03
I feel it in my gut that Flaherty is about to take a step towards ace status this season. What do you think about him?
Brad Johnson
4:03
I sent out "buy low" offers in every league prior to yesterday's start
His velocity is up, his stuff is dead filthy
All he needs to do is cure the homeritis
4:04
He's a fringe top 5 pitcher for me right now
Vic
4:04
Happy with my Chris Bassitt pick up. Who else (SPs) on waivers in most 15 team leagues is worth a look?
Brad Johnson
4:04
Homer Bailey and Erik Swanson spring to mind
Dean
4:04
Do you think Max Fried is a legit top-50 arm? More than that? Less?
Brad Johnson
4:05
That's around where I'd have him right now
The Glob has devolved into a glob
which encompasses basically all pitchers
Ask me a week from now and I could be completely out. Or all in
Pine Tar Monster
4:06
What do you think is going on with Travis Shaw and do you think he’ll turn it around? I heard he had an early HBP on the hand so maybe he’s hurt?
Brad Johnson
4:06
Shaw is very weird
His SwStr% and K-rate are way worse than his norms. But everything else is the same.
And it's almost impossible to maintain hard contact, batted ball distributions, and plate patience while also getting MUCH worse at making contact.
4:07
One of those peripheral areas will either eventually show an issue. Or he'll strikeout normally.
Jimmy
4:07
Devers for Bieber in a dynsasty points league, which side would you prefer?
Brad Johnson
4:07
I almost always side with the bat. It depends on league depth though
Home Alonso
4:07
do you think Michael Chavis and Darwinzon Hernandez stay with the big league club, or are they heading back to the minors soon?
Brad Johnson
4:08
Injuries and performance could prop the door open, but they're temporary patches at the moment. In particular, Pedroia is due back any day
Striking out the side
4:08
Thank you for your bravery this week, you are correct.
OddBall Herrera
4:08
Who do you like better in a 12 teamer: Clint Frazier, Vogelbach, or The Franimal?
Brad Johnson
4:08
Frazier short term, Franmil season
BringBacktheBrown
4:08
With D.Murphy close to returning, is Hampson on his way down?
Brad Johnson
4:08
It's quite possible. I don't pretend to have any insight into the Rockies thought processes
Vic
4:09
During most weeks, who would you start more often as OF #5, Pinder or A Frazier?
Brad Johnson
4:09
Frazier for me
Though maybe not if Tucker starts taking leadoff starts from him. So far, it looks like Frazier will retain the role.
Matt W
4:09
Do you share Paul's optimism on Syndergaard? He ranked him SP7. The commentariat, uh, disagreed.
Brad Johnson
4:09
I'm the resident Thor-doubter
4:10
My concern relates to how the game has changed while he was mostly injured
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