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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 4-24-2018
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Brad Johnson
4:00
Hey folks. Start sending positive thought vibes for Makesiondon Kelkboom. We need him to make the majors.
Mengden's Dastardly Moustache
4:00
With Hoskins attempting to steal bags, am I out of my mind thinking he can put up a final stat line similar to what Machado did in 2015? Might not get 20 stolen bases if the league catches up with what he's doing or keep the K% below 20%, but one could only dream!
Brad Johnson
4:01
As long as his legs hold up, he could have some crazy roto numbers. Typically, players of Hoskins' speed and size don't stay frisky on the basepaths for long
He's not actually similar to Machado in athleticism
Marc
4:01
12 team QS league. Should Marquez be held on to and just play matchups or should that spot be more of a streamer spot with guys like McCarthy/Williams/Newcomb/Stratton/etc?
Brad Johnson
4:02
All four of those alternatives are better - either as streamers or full time rosterees
Mengden's Dastardly Moustache
4:02
I know that you boldly predicted 70+ SB from DDS, but having missed a month, is 40+ still within reason?
Brad Johnson
4:02
40+ was the saner version of the bold prediction. I think he could do it, but it'll be a stretch.
Kiermaier's Dashing Good Looks
4:02
Hey Brad! Currently in the first year of a 10 team mixed 5-year keeper league with limited keeper slots (6). Do you generally have a strategy when designating your keepers? Balance between value picks and prospects? Mostly prospects? Best players overall? Thanks!
Brad Johnson
4:03
It depends on league type and format. I do tend to be very focused on present value. Especially young present value. But so is everybody else.
wadz
4:03
Sell high on Charlie Morton?
Brad Johnson
4:03
Hold. Your buyers are going to treat him like a 30 to 50 SP. He's a top 20 arm.
Vegan Man!
4:03
I have Lamb, Suarez, Andrus and now Cargo on the DL in a 12 team roto. Is Cargo worth holding onto? UTIL spot is empty as of now... Thanks!
Brad Johnson
4:04
No, move on.
Marc
4:04
Scale from 1-10 how comfortable should I feel starting Ohtani tonight between the matchup and the blister issues?
Brad Johnson
4:04
4.5
I think you basically always use him and take the good with the bad
but you don't have to feel good about it
Holen Sving
4:04
Sonny Gray was thrown into the pool last weekend. Am I all wet or should throw Tomlin overboard and drag Gray on board?
Brad Johnson
4:05
Absolutely swap out Tomlin for Gray. Only possible exception is a K/BB format.
Al
4:05
Thinking about trying to move Kershaw.  Would Bregman + Archer + Shark be enough?  Deep 12 tm OBP + QS
Brad Johnson
4:05
That's a weird disaggregation. If I'm trading Kershaw, it's for Trout, Betts, or similar.
4:06
I'd need more if I were in your shoes
Joey Lou Cheesy
4:06
Holland is on waivers, drop Giles, Brach, or Devenski to grab him?
Brad Johnson
4:06
No
Sounds like you have two closers sewn up (plus anybody you didn't mention)
Rick
4:06
Joey Gallo or Matt Chapman in an OBP keeper (keep 9, same price)
Brad Johnson
4:07
Why choose? I'll say Chapman today. They're both great.
Kiermaier's Dashing Good Looks
4:07
Zack Cozart was just released in my 10 team OBP and Total Bases league, would you cut ties with Villar to scoop him up?
Brad Johnson
4:07
Yes, assuming you don't desperately need SB
Ozziemandias
4:07
Just traded Jose Ramirez for Severino in a keeper OBP/SLG league. Which side do you like absent needs?
Brad Johnson
4:07
Ramirez
Sorry :(
4:08
If you can guarantee health, I prefer Ramirez by a not small margin. Since pitchers are more injury prone, I actually prefer Ramirez by a large margin
4:09
We're talking a top 20 player for like the 40th player. You could still come out ahead, especially if opportunity costs dictated the move.
Dingo Babies
4:09
Should I be stashing Kyle Tucker in my 10 team mixed roto keeper? Can drop Franchy, J Bell, Kingery or A Cabrera. Or a saves stash in O'day, Minter, Reed, Barnes
Brad Johnson
4:09
No need to stash players in 10 team unless they're game breaking
better to actively use your entire roster
Heathcliff Slocumb
4:09
Do you think Luis Urias ever grows into some power?  With his hit tool and similar progression as Ozzie Albies albeit with less speed, this isn't out of the realm of possibility right?
Brad Johnson
4:09
Urias will hit for decent power
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