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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 4-23-2019
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Brad Johnson
4:11
His early career success was mostly fueled by iffy command fastballs overpowering hitters.
Hitters have adjusted to those. He also had that issue with throwing inside.
4:12
Just by eyeballs, he seems to be doing better with that this year
But I could be wrong.
I'll say this though, I'm not any more concerned about his health as the next pitcher
That's a false narrative.
Guest
4:13
Please tell me something good about Tim Anderson. Is he really gonna end up batting .240?
Brad Johnson
4:13
I really can't. I don't see any sign he's not the same swing-at-anything hitter. Maybe opposing pitchers forgot they don't have to pitch to him to get him out
Andrew
4:13
How worried should we be about Rafael Devers?  Are his lack of power and low launch angle are serious concerns or still in the realm of sss?
Brad Johnson
4:13
Probably a mechanical funk
I'm not too concerned in a dynasty setting.
4:14
In redraft, you may want to explore options
Simba
4:14
Dynasty keep forever.  Mikolas and Eaton for Nate Lowe and Verdugo. Which side do you prefer?
Brad Johnson
4:14
The youths
I got my first live look at Lowe recently
I understand why scouts aren't enamored. He's got 20 grade speed and doesn't try to hide it.
4:15
I doubt he'll age well. That said, EASY super low effort hard contact to all fields
4:16
He's going to hit
Dr. Funk
4:17
Christian Walker or Muncy ROS?
Brad Johnson
4:17
EZ Muncy
I'm unconvinced Walker should be in the majors
Ryan
4:17
You like Brandon Nimmo, Stephen Piscotty, or Brandon Lowe as the best OF option?
Brad Johnson
4:18
I'd probably take Nimmo, but they all have different category profiles so it depends on what you want.
The Other Dozier
4:18
Is Hunter Dozier here to stay with that new plate discipline profile?
Brad Johnson
4:18
I think in a sense, yes
Obviously there's some regression ahead based on extreme outcomes and also opponents adjusting
Torn
4:18
Trade stripling for caleb in qs?
Brad Johnson
4:18
Can do. But Smith has so many tough matchups
4:19
I really like that Marlins staff, but I'm avoiding all of them
NotBurtReynolds
4:19
How are you handling David Robertson in a 15-team mixed? In addition to being currently hurt with a flexor strain, he's also pulled 0 saves out of the Philly bullpen swamp..Any reason to hold?
Brad Johnson
4:19
Depends on your opportunity cost
4:20
If you can stash him without really losing out on anything, I probably would
But if he's costing you a chance to accrue some stats you otherwise won't get, I see no reason to cling
Tommy Sells
4:20
How long before Ty Buttrey takes over at closer in LA?
Brad Johnson
4:20
The million dollar question
We have to wait for Allen to fold first
4:21
And honestly, the Angels need to win some games too
If they're out of it in mid-May, they have no reason to make Buttrey more expensive in the future.
I'm kind of hoping Allen keeps scuffling and we see Buttrey promoted within a week or two
JP
4:22
Wong or Semien for IF slot?
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