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Fantasy Baseball Chat with Brad Johnson: 8/29/22
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Dave
1:24
Juan Yepez, hit well but didnt dominate, doesnt contribute much defensively. Hes squeezed this year w the Pujols farewell tour but with Burleson in AAA and nootbars recent play does Yepez have a future role in STL or is a trade needed to free any value for him long term?
Brad Johnson
1:25
He's really clearly trade bait imo. A guy you like to have in your system but don't ever feel that attached to when you have other assets (like the Cards).
I think they'll default to trying to find playing time for him, but they ought to deal him for pitching if the opportunity arises. Even just a repeat of the Aroz/Liberatore swap.
Billington
1:26
Talking about Merrifield, how about Mondesi.  Do he come back trying to prove something near year?  Is he still a feared SB guy?
Brad Johnson
1:26
Certainly he's a feared SB guy.
If you look at Billy Hamilton's career, you'll probably wistfully say "if only he could hit a little more"
1:27
That's Mondesi. He just needs to convert to CF, learn how to get some jumps, and he's a defensive star with just enough bat.
Brennen Davis
1:27
How big of a hit has he taken this year. Should I hold onto him in my dynasty league or is he toast?
Brad Johnson
1:28
He's officially post-hype. As is often the case, it's a matter of opportunity cost. He's still a 22-year-old with Triple-A experience, plus discipline, and several + grades. He could magically recover with a healthy offseason.
How far away am I?
1:29
Eury Perez SP Marlins
Brad Johnson
1:30
We haven't really seen a pitcher on this development track since Julio Urias. He's on track to be activated mid-2023. The trick is how they manage his innings. They also have so much good pitching. They need to cash in a lot of it for hitters imo since they've shown no capacity for developing bats.
1:31
Pitchers are at a premium right now, they should be able to get some gold for a Pablo Lopez then turn around and promote Perez if they can't coax enough decent innings from Braxton Garrett types.
Mr. Fister
1:32
RIP Tony Gonsolin in fantasy.......
comish4lif
1:32
12 team, NL only. Just lost Gonsolin to the IL.
Brad Johnson
1:32
Probably good news for whoever was asking about Pepiot earlier.
Matt W
1:32
Would you feel comfortable starting Trayce Thompson against righties in the fantasy playoffs (OPS of 1.100 against RHP)?
Brad Johnson
1:32
Yes, assuming you're not sitting a considerably more talented player to get him in.
1:33
Let's end here.
Dylan Carlson
1:33
Another season of more good than great (and not a whole lot of good). What's my outlook going forward?
Brad Johnson
1:34
I'm still very optimistic. Similar reports to India in terms of ability to make adjustments and work ethic. He's 23 and has 1160 MLB PA.
1:35
At some point soon, the consistency of his contact will need to improve or he'll find himself on a new team. Which might not be the worst thing.
I'd be looking for expose him to new ideas over the winter were I the Cardinals.
There's no reason why his hard and barreled contact rates should be so low. And his Max EV should be several ticks above league average.
1:36
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