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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 7-16--2019
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Brad Johnson
3:58
We'll get started in a few moments.
Seeds
4:01
Brad, are you buying Tyler Beede’s newfound slider as the missing piece to make him a contributor down the stretch?
Brad Johnson
4:01
There's a lot I'm buying about Tyler Beede, but the missing piece is command. Pure and simple.
And I'm not sure that's really improved all that much lately - it's hard to tell. You know the drill, small sample sizes and such.
4:02
I'm comfortable labeling him as at least a good reliever right now with potential to also be an interesting SP.
Ryan
4:02
Who do you like more RoS in a standard 5x5, Hiura, or Scooter?
Brad Johnson
4:02
That's a rusty looking scooter. You can't just leave him out in the rain.
4:03
Trying too hard... In any case, as of today I'd pick Hiura.
If you have the choice, then chances are you can always adjust later at almost no penalty
Dave
4:03
Do you think Gavin Lux will be relevant in 12-team mixed leagues this year?
Brad Johnson
4:03
No, not remotely. If he even gets a call up, it's to start 3 games in September.
4:04
A fresh injury to Seager could change that analysis now that Turner is waylaid.
pat burrell's ghost
4:04
dearest and onliest brad, in a 12 team redraft QS league, would you rather have dylan cease or chris archer whose last start obviously means he is fixed, until rich hill maybe ever gets back?
Brad Johnson
4:04
ick
I don't know their upcoming starts offhand.
4:05
Cease seems like a better gamble right now
AC
4:05
Keeper  league: Need SB's...would you trade Luis Urias for Mallex Smith? Fair?
Brad Johnson
4:05
Instantly
Michael G Scott
4:05
10 team, keep 4 forever points league. Would you take Devers and James Paxton for Machado and Zach Eflin?
Brad Johnson
4:06
The thing about shallow keeper formats like this is that it's almost better to ignore the keep aspect until the end of the year. The exceptions are if you have a chance to trade a bunch of guys for a Trout, Yelich, Bellinger, etc.
That said, I prefer Machado as a keeper option. I do like Paxton as an upgrade to Eflin.
So it looks like an even trade
DynastyStarter
4:07
Trying to win now in year 1 of a keep forever dynasty...I desperately need pitching. Would you move Whitley, Kirilloff, plus more for Scherzer? My bats are young and stacked so I might not have room for upcoming prospects anyway
Brad Johnson
4:07
Depends on the plus more. That starting point isn't terrible. But... you might as wait until he's healthy. Nobody's outbidding that pair as a baseline.
Pie
4:08
Was recently offered Sale for Pete Alonso in a 12 team, keep 6 standard (about a $15 price difference to keep between the two). Is this too much to pass up?
Brad Johnson
4:08
Nah, I think they're about the same
Big Tuna
4:08
rays really gonna bench Lowe again? Is he gonna get enough playing time to matter?
Brad Johnson
4:08
Definitely can't count on it
4:09
They're one of a few teams - the Dodgers and Yankees included - who at full strength can be a bit of a hassle for fantasy owners
Of course, the Rays guys were supposed to be bargain assets.
Kevin
4:09
Any hope for Heaney tonight against Houston? The homers are killing him and that is not an optimal matchup.
Brad Johnson
4:09
There's always hope Kevin
But, uh, don't use him
Mmm Mmm Good
4:09
Do you expect Folty to be mixed-league relevant again this year?
Brad Johnson
4:10
I do not expect it. Nor would it surprise me. He's fairly talented when his command is sharp.
That's not all that often.
Dennis Quaid from The Rookie
4:10
Brad--you're playing to win for this year, and perhaps next year too. Would you rather have Bellinger for a 1.5 years, or Vlad Jr for 3.5 years?
Brad Johnson
4:10
Bellinger
He's one of the few guys I'd take over Vladito fwiw
Roger
4:10
How do you rank Julio Urias as a dynasty asset for a rebuilding squad? Is Mike Clevinger too much to give up?
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