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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 4-30-2019
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Brad Johnson
4:01
We'll get started in a moment. Sadly, we didn't quite finish our trade negotiations.
Bryant'sBattingGlasses
4:01
What can we expect from Nick Senzel since he's due for a call-up?
Brad Johnson
4:01
Yep, it's DEFCON 1 on Senzel time.
4:03
He actually still seems to be shaking off rust in Triple-A so I'm surprised they're promoting him. From what I've heard, the outfield experiment isn't working
4:04
As far as stats now, maybe a 105 wRC+ with some power and speed
Growth up to 130
abelwingnut
4:05
any thoughts on howie kendrick? he looks like an all new hitter. newfound power, newfound approach, newfound profile.
Brad Johnson
4:05
I've long liked Kendrick, and he's had this look about him for a few seasons. The limiting factor is health
And in his case, I don't think the body is going to cooperate unless he's used sparingly
The Nationals WILL use him sparingly which is good in a sense
4:06
In short, love him when appropriately priced in DFS
Kinda unusable in weekly formats. Some value as a streamer/bench stash in daily formats
Knoxville
4:06
Jeffress's velocity is still down.  Do I still hold in case he gets the closer job or just drop for Strop?
Brad Johnson
4:06
Drop for Strop
That's far too clean of a swap
4:07
If the option is something like Hansel Robles or Sergio Romo, then it's a little closer to a push
Alex
4:07
Is Verdugo relevant in 12 team mixed points (5 OF/2 UTIL) while Pollock is out, or will the Dodgers find a way to not play him?
Brad Johnson
4:07
I think they'll use this as an excuse TO play him
But the bulk of the reps could end up falling to Chris Taylor
4:08
I'd bet on Verdugo right now
marichal
4:08
Do you expect Luis Urias to be called back up any time soon? If so, how do your rate his value ROS?
Brad Johnson
4:08
I've spent a lot of time discussing Urias today (he's one of the guys involved in the dynasty discussion mentioned in the intro above the chat box)
He's crushing Triple-A pitching in the friendliest environment for hitters. With Tatis IL-bound, Urias may be the call
1b interest
4:09
You should chat with Sporer about CWalker v Muncy. Also - with the landscape of 1b changing, where does Matt Olson fit in when he returns?
slowdive
4:10
Muncy or Kike at 2b?  I have both but need to cut one.  I thought muncy would be better than this.
Brad Johnson
4:10
Muncy is playing well...
30 HR pace, 121 wRC+, solid run production
4:11
And I'm still happily taking Muncy over Walker
I think the better discussion is Walker or Aguilar
4:12
They're both serious whiff rate guys
Muncy makes a nice amount of contact and happens to take K's by working counts
Ryan
4:12
Disregarding position, cut one of Pinder, Gardner or Vogelbach?
Brad Johnson
4:13
Depends on your time horizon. Gardner will eventually lose regular playing time, but I like him more than Pinder right this moment.
Bobby Cox
4:13
Do we see Pache or Waters this season if Inciarte doesn't hit better?
Brad Johnson
4:14
I could be wrong, but neither of those players looks to be within a year of the majors. Pache's defense gives him a nice floor though
I don't recall if either is on the 40-man offhand, that would help
Andrew Triggskaedekaphobia
4:14
Would you give Tim Anderson plus an SP4 type for Kris Bryant in a 12 team H2H?
Brad Johnson
4:14
Instantly. I'm not a believer in Anderson's hot start
Camargoat
4:14
Do you think Rodgers gets called up before the ASB?
Brad Johnson
4:14
At this rate, yes.
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