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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 7-16--2019
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Brad Johnson
4:39
Chavez Ravine is great for HR of the type he hits (high drives)
4:40
got that tidbit from Eno
Mark
4:40
Likelihood that Mejia will eventually become an above average offensive catcher?
Brad Johnson
4:40
40-60%
Which is pretty high all things considered.
Do You Wanna Build A Stroman?
4:40
How would you rank Stro, Thor, Wheeler, Bum, Boyd, and Greinke for teams to acquire at the deadline?
Brad Johnson
4:41
Not sure why I clicked this, it's complicated
There are two main dimensions to consider - quality of the pitcher and perceived cost.
You're going to have to overpay to land Thor, Boyd, or Greinke
Alternatively, Stroman and Bum are definitely going to be traded. Wheeler is pretty likely to go too.
4:42
Thor, Boyd, and Greinke are (in some order) the best of those 6
But since they'll be exorbitantly priced, it's probably better to grab one of the others.
jw
4:43
bottom hand dominant swings, forcing pitchers to go after them with high fastballs
Brad Johnson
4:43
Oh, I don't see that as a new innovation by any means. That adjustment was implemented almost leaguewide by 2017.
4:44
We're actually to the point where ground ball hitters are seeing an uptick in their value because pitchers are attacking the upper edge of the zone consistently.
The Dodgers are interesting in that they actually do pretty well against fly ball pitchers despite their fly ball tilt
Nathan
4:44
Which of your 2019 bold predictions do you feel best about half way through?
Brad Johnson
4:45
I think Renfroe is clearly the easy victory at this stage of the season. Beede is 12-team mixed relevant, but some people might argue with me on that one.
4:46
Similarly, I think Adam Eaton is having a lovely season, and all I hear about him is griping
Simba
4:46
Better second half - DJ Lemahieu or Jose Ramirez?
Brad Johnson
4:46
Which?
DJLM (37.3% | 19 votes)
 
JoRam (62.7% | 32 votes)
 
Total Votes: 51
4:47
I'd also vote for JoRam. The first 10 votes believe in regression.
Luis Robert
4:47
Will i get the call this year? WIll i be any good?
Brad Johnson
4:47
I'm starting to think the answer is yes.
Not sure about goodness. Safe bet is no to that one.
Trade help
4:48
Did you mean Miller Park re: Grandal?
Brad Johnson
4:48
No, I was saying his old park wasn't bad for his type of power
So moving the Miller is probably a small effect at best.
The ball is a huge effect on everyone
Gabe
4:48
What SP do you prefer in a keep forever league (wins,era,whip and saves) Maeda or Gausman?
Brad Johnson
4:49
The keeper element should be ignored. I like Maeda more right now. There's always a chance Gausman figures it out some day.
Sano
4:49
Which 2 to play for the rest of the year? Sano, Nate Lowe, Vogelbach?
Brad Johnson
4:49
Sano and Vogey
I like Lowe. A lot. But I also foresee iffy playing time.
Paxton
4:49
buy sell hold
Brad Johnson
4:49
I find myself trying all 3 tbh
4:50
I have a dynasty share that I've tried to combine with Dylan Carlson for a stud young hitter
I like his Ks and Ws if those categories are problems for you. And I'm holding a share elsewhere.
Julio Rodriquez
4:51
What's the shallowest keeper league in which you're acquiring him? Am I crazy for reserving my keeper slot for him over Vidal Brujan in a 12 team league with 35 man rosters?
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