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Larry
2:59
If you ran a H2H league how would you handle a 60 game season
Jeff Zimmerman
3:01
I'd move the league to overall points or roto. If you must go H2H, just the top 2 make the playoffs.
thelaundry
3:01
Jay Jaffe ran down some NL DH candidates today. Are there any NL bats fringe-y enough to be available in deeper mixed leagues (14+) worth stashing?
Jeff Zimmerman
3:02
The fringy guys are still fringy. They weren't playing for a reason.
I'm more interested in clearer playing time pictures like Edman in StL.
3:03
The player most likely to shoot up is Puig once he can sign.
Guest
3:03
My league is going to switch to Roto for this shortened season, what would be a good innings limit to set?
Jeff Zimmerman
3:03
Normally they are set to 900
3:04
They are planning for 37% of a season
some starters will have short leash keeping innings down
3:05
250 to 300 is my best guess
Jefferson
3:05
Now with the season is (probably) actually starting up, are you going to be considering reports and metrics from spring training V1? Or does that all go out that the window in favor of spring training V2 information?
Jeff Zimmerman
3:05
I'll take some v1 notes and want to check up on some pitchers with new pitches I never got to see.
3:06
But I will be grinding the hell out of v2 news especially for playing time.
moe bigs
3:06
Absolutely love your "Mining the News" articles! For the next month, is there anything major you're going to be on the lookout for in terms of team news/notes?
Jeff Zimmerman
3:07
I'm going to especially grind on coaches to see what are their rotation plans, especially with the short season.
3:08
One interesting change I'm hearing is that BBWAA members may be able to join any remote press conference, so more direct questions could be asked.
3:09
But access to players will be extremely limited
Martin
3:09
Who's hitting .400 this year?
Jeff Zimmerman
3:10
No one. I think the extreme numbers being floated around will not happen. Teams will be using their bullpens more and offense will pay.
Martin
3:10
Any change in strategy when switching from H2H to Roto in a short season? It feels like there would be less impact.
Jeff Zimmerman
3:11
I played two short season NFBC leagues last year and keep some FAAB for the last two weeks. You'll know what you need to move up and can concentrate your resources there.
Don Juan
3:12
If a player gets tested positive for Covid but is asymptomatic, should they be banned from playing?  Why? If they should be, do you think a team might lose like half their players at some point?
Jeff Zimmerman
3:12
I'll let MLB and the players make this call and I will adjust my strategy accordingly.
30 in 30
3:13
Playing in a 12 team keeper league where you can keep your final (30th round) pick. What type of player do you think I should target? I was thinking about a player like Carter Kieboom, Monte Harrison, who could have some impact this year and next. Any recommendations?
Jeff Zimmerman
3:14
I'd go for a failed prospect and hope to hit on a Soler or Giolito
Bigtimetimmyjim
3:14
Who do you see as the biggest beneficiary of a 60 game season?
Jeff Zimmerman
3:16
I need to see the schedule and see how far out the games are. Elite catchers could move up. Also, I think top end starters are going to gold. Teams are going to throw them every 5 days to maximize their value. I know others are fading SP ... not here.
Guest
3:16
I really feel sick for the fantasy baseball industry folks whose business/livelihood is being so negatively affected by this. What do you think the long-term impact will be?
Jeff Zimmerman
3:17
Simply shitty
The industry needs these two months so there is something to talk about during the offseason.
Guest
3:18
Hey Jeff, In a 16-team, keeper league with a fairly deep bench... For a 60-game season, do you sit on Wander Franco all year to reap the rewards next year?
Jeff Zimmerman
3:19
I think you play it as it goes. If he is a difference maker, start him. I have my doubts he makes it to the majors this year.
RMR
3:19
Carlos carrasco probably one of the guys who ends up sitting out the year for health reasons?  Any other names that jump to mind as candidates?
Jeff Zimmerman
3:20
I could see several coaches bow out.
I'm sure there are some players who have family members with pre-existing conditions and don't want to spread it to them.
JoeG
3:21
Daily 6x6 Roto 12 Teams :7 bench spots ; I want to carry two bats . The best two :Arraez ,Chavis, Dubon, Grichuk ?
Jeff Zimmerman
3:21
Grichuck is the easy one
3:22
I like the upside of Chavis and Dubon, but both have playing time concerns. I'd follow each in STv2 and see who may play more.
JoeG
3:22
Good afternoon; What do you think of Civale , Cease & Urquidy in the short season ?  Also, do you think C.Burnes could be a huge “long man” spot starter” in the shorten season. Doesn’t seem Mil has a great rotation.
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