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Brad Johnson
1:48
Please no.
Train
1:48
Pablo Lopez the surprise starter of the year? Especially with all those Ks.
Brad Johnson
1:49
Maybe! I think the surprise is his shoulder didn't have its yearly tantrum
I'll nominate Justin Steele. I didn't see him coming as more than a workaday type.
1:50
Zach Eflin deserves a shout, though I've always loved him. He's pitched well for years at one of the worst venues for his pitcher type.
Moving to a pitcher-friendly venue felt like an easy win.
Nola
1:50
Seems like he’s struggling with men on base and that’s why I was thinking the clock has hurt him.
Brad Johnson
1:50
Perhaps!
Roster expansion
1:51
MLB teams would rather manipulate rosters using the IL, taxi squad, and other roster tricks. You’re 100% about it being used as a bargaining chip, despite being in teams best interest.
Brad Johnson
1:51
Yea, it's one of those situations where a candid front office guy would clamor for it, but the owners think they should get significant concessions to add 30 more league minimum contracts.
Astros concerns
1:52
Last two weeks SB chasing in an AL only roto - Straw or Florial
Brad Johnson
1:52
I think you have to go with Florial. Straw's playing time is low these days
Ben
1:53
Championship week - only get 4 adds...I have a full lineup today if Yelich starts but thinking of adding Canha if not. Also have McMahon as my only 2B with a bad schedule and was going to rotate Morel in there when he faces lefties. Basically is ~2 games of Canha with no replacement better than ~3 games of Morel instead of McMahon?
Brad Johnson
1:54
If I understand this right, I'd probably go with Canha for the flexibility he provides. He also let's you chip at 5 categories whereas Morel tends to be power-binge or bust.
Rickey
1:54
A couple keep pr cut decisions: Tyler Anderson and Andrew Heaney, in a deep league where theyre under contract and it costs 50% to cut them. Do you think those two have any value in 2024?
Brad Johnson
1:55
I have more hope for Heaney than Anderson.
In this situation, approach it the way real clubs treat an option.
If Heaney is a $10 contract, then it's a $5 net decision. If you would pay $5 for Heaney, you keep him. If you would not, you cut him.
Fred
1:56
Any scouting reports for Austin Gauthier? Undrafted but his walk/strikeout stats are some of the best in LA’s system.
Brad Johnson
1:57
I don't have much. Basically, an advanced approach, questionable impact, very old for his levels.
Games are fun
1:57
Hi Brad, S. Perez is hurt. Like Naylor or Garver this week? Also would you roll with Butto or Blackburn for two starts this week? Thank you!
Brad Johnson
1:57
Love Garver
And I'd go for Blackburn over Butto
Aaron Nola
1:57
Still an SP1 next year? That ERA is so high.....
Brad Johnson
1:58
He's my early pick for best rebound candidate. He'll likely go outside the top 25 SP.
His free agency will be instructive. I wonder if he'll accept the QO.
1:59
He might instead opt to pitch one year with a club like the Rays or Dodgers. Someone with a reputation for maximizing their pitchers' results.
Or he might still prefer going long term and possibly leaving $60MM on the table.
2:00
Who knows! Should be interesting.
Guest
2:00
Can only keep 5. Luis arraez, nolan arenado, acuna, Witt, bichette, Alonso, fried.
Brad Johnson
2:00
As always, I advise putting off keeper decisions. That said, easy Acuna, Witt, Bichette to start.
2:01
From there, decide if you want a pitcher locked in. I'd go Alonso and Arenado over Fried personally, but I could see preferring Alonso+Fried.
Cut Arraez so hard.
Jorge78
2:01
Hi Brad, love the peek into this new (for me) world.  What is streaming?  Thanks!
Brad Johnson
2:02
Streaming is the practice of turning one (or more) of your roster spots into a revolving door. It's usually applied to starting pitchers. You see which guy on the waiver wire is facing a bad lineup and pick him up for the day.
2:03
I like to use my streaming spots to mix and match. On short-schedule days (Mon/Thurs) I'll grab a bat who contributes to categories I need. I'll snag the odd SP if I really like the situation. The rest are used on relievers.
fred
2:04
Austin Gauthier old for his level? He was signed in 2021 and moved a level every full season. 2 seasons of 100 + walks. Dodgers don’t rush players. That’s why your top prospect lists bust at high %
Brad Johnson
2:04
A 24-year-old split between High- and Double-A is OLD. There's no other way to describe it.
2:05
It's still fair to say he's advanced as fast as could have been expected. But he started way behind the curve, and that colors expectations.
The top prospects in Double-A are mostly 20 and younger these days.
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