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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 8-13-2019
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Brad Johnson
3:59
We'll get started in a few moments
4:00
A note: I'd like to *not* field many keeper questions if you don't mind. I know there's an interest in looking ahead at the offseason around this time of year, but there's plenty of present action to discuss
Billy B
4:01
How do you like the Brewer version of J.Lyles?
Brad Johnson
4:01
Less than the Pirates version so far. Command and SwStr% have been worse.
4:02
I've been trying perhaps a little too hard to make Lyles work as a fantasy contributor over the last calendar year - mostly in 20-team formats.
As a Brewer, he's leaned on a .143 BABIP through 3 starts
Do You Wanna Build A Stroman?
4:02
Who would be a reasonable OF or SP ask for Aquino?
DonJulio
4:02
How great is The Punisher? Will he be basically figured out by September, or can he be productive even then?
Brad Johnson
4:03
So I have a fairly simplistic home run calculator I've made for a Rotoworld column. I plugged estimates of his rates into it and came out with a projection of 51 HR
per 650 PA
4:04
As for a SP or OF fit, maybe like Marcus Stroman or Michael Brantley
I don't know if you're in redraft or keeper
That valuation is probably smack dab between the two.
Ketel Corn
4:04
Ryan Yarbrough ROS?
Brad Johnson
4:04
Bland but playable
DonJulio
4:05
Would you start Matt Boyd with your season on the line? Obviously depends on who else you have, but...
Brad Johnson
4:05
Yes, I'm reasonable comfortable with him tonight. Decent chance I'm going to use him in DFS in a top heavy pitching slate
Think he can keep pace without drawing much action.
Jimmy
4:06
Do you manage trades / trade deadline moves different in a H2H league vs. roto or season long leagues?  I'm in 1st in H2H, but once playoffs start, it's a lot of luck, so wondering if I should trade some valuable lower priced guys for the better players that will have to be released at the end of the year.  Flags fly forever, but who knows if those guys will help in a few weeks from now.
Brad Johnson
4:06
Yea, the approach is definitely different, but it relates to category management, not age.
4:07
I usually try to tie together around 5 categories and can lock in as wins most weeks
While remaining competitive in most others
Whereas for roto you're playing the standings.
Tim
4:07
Any general tips for a contending team looking to close out strong in an ottoneu league?
Brad Johnson
4:07
Keep a close eye on your GP and IP limits
Manage accordingly
4:08
And if you need an extra shot in the arm, edge up to around 1449 IP then start 5 guys in one day. That can be a tad tricksy to pull off in ottoneu.
4:09
Sorry, 1499 IP
Midwesterner
4:09
Is Aaron Civale up for good even after Kluber returns? Rosterresource lists him as SP4, ahead of Plesac. Do you see him as just an OK filler arm, or a low ERA/WHIP guy that can still 9k/9? I was skeptical at first, vs Tigers and Rangers, but he was great at Minnesota.
Brad Johnson
4:09
I think he is currently competing with Plesac. So far, so good. Let's see how the league adjusts though.
AC
4:10
The direction J. Polanco is trending, is it fine to drop him for Arraez if I already have a better SS and a worse 2B?
Brad Johnson
4:10
I'm assuming we're talking about a 10-team league or a shallow roster 12-teamer (no MI/CI/etc). If so, yes, it's fine to churn a bit.
4:11
Just don't be surprised if Polanco catches fire again
He's good.
Tanak'd Out
4:11
Deal Tanaka now off his last start? Or does the splitter still have some life?
Brad Johnson
4:12
He supposedly is throwing a new splitter. I'm interested to see how it holds up in subsequent starts
It's worth fielding offers, just don't force anything
Aaron Judge
4:12
Lost year for me? Got nuttin' since being activated.
Brad Johnson
4:13
It's funny, he's having a good season in a way that really isn't helping fantasy owners. The Yankees have to be happy with a .400 OBP out of the 2-hole
Halo
4:13
Heaney worth anything ROS? Lots of other sites seem to be pushing him to finish strong.
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