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Fantasy Baseball Chat With Jeff Zimmerman
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wes
11:00
What to do with Stanton in a keep-5 no penalties 12-teamer? Last four years of keeping him: one MVP and three ostensible zeroes. Still a Top-60 keeper?
Jeff Zimmerman
11:01
It really comes down to the other keeper options. I think he's a borderline top-60 player so others could have moved up.
First Runner Up
11:02
Hello, I’m the guy who traded Gallen and Kyle Lewis for Clevinger in dynasty last February. Clearly I stink at ‘consolidation’ trades. Any indicators I should look toward to avoid these mistakes again?
Jeff Zimmerman
11:03
I don't think it was a bad process trade. You were getting the best player and it there was no guarantee that Lewis would stick in the majors. I wouldn't move off the strategy.
Jesse
11:04
Who do you think could be a lights out fantasy relevant middle reliever in 2021? Kinda like Williams and Karinchiak were this year
Jeff Zimmerman
11:04
I wrote about how to target them here: https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/how-to-target-middle-relievers/
11:05
Just follow the guidelines to find some. I think Zack Britton is always a nice buy.
Aaron
11:05
would you anticipate prospects potentially getting called up early as a way of saving on signing veteran players?
Jeff Zimmerman
11:05
Not this year if there is a minor league season.
11:06
The vets are still going to play even if it's for just a one year deal
Kasey
11:06
What do you make of Rowdy Tellez? Will the Jays give him a full-time role next year? Or will they look to upgrade or platoon him?
Jeff Zimmerman
11:07
After a quick dive, I found there is a lot to like about Tellez.
11:08
I expect he'll be on a ton of sleeper lists after other Touts ive in.
David
11:08
Do you hang on to Vlad jr. since he will only be 1st base now or try and move him?  (already have the best first baseman in baseball)
Jeff Zimmerman
11:09
Maybe the recent interview gave me hope, but I think owners need to hold him. Besides dropping a ton of weight, he's planning on moving back to 3B with his knee healthy.
Guest
11:10
Hey Jeff. Are the steamer projections on the site up to date for 2021? And when will they and the ZIPS that Dan just dropped be available in the Auction Calculator?
Jeff Zimmerman
11:11
There is a ton of changes happening behind the scenes to get any projection work. Patience.
Leo Mullin
11:11
Will Baez bounce back?
Jeff Zimmerman
11:12
No idea here. Let me go to my new favorite tool
11:13
11:14
His production is so driven by his BABIP and it dropped to a new low in 2020
11:15
I'm no sure he'll bounce back up to his previous highs
David
11:15
How are you seeing league deal with the position eligibility issue? Usually the amounts from the year prior are based on 162 games, so are the minimums being adjusted or just carrying over from 2019?
Jeff Zimmerman
11:16
I know CBS cut their requirements in half. I know NFBC has talked about dropping theirs.
11:17
The one thing to keep in mind is that there is a ton more DH-only's this year. I could see some go as late-round deals but with the possibility of few multi-position players, owners may have to pass on those deals.
SteveL
11:17
Thoughts on Meadows for '21?  I have him at $14 in a ten team AL only OBP league.  On the fence...
Jeff Zimmerman
11:18
I'm not the highest on him but for $14, he's a steal. If you don't like him going forward, someone does and make a trade.
Roger
11:18
The Jays have been linked to handful of shortstops this off-season including Lindor... which would force Bichette to 2b. Given the wasteland that is 2b, how much of a boost would this be for Bichette fantasy value? He's already a early 2nd/late 1st rounder
Jeff Zimmerman
11:20
I haven't run the numbers yet, but 2B didn't deserve a boost last season. Now it might with DJL and KMarte loosing 2B eligibility won't help the position.
11:21
I don't see Bichette getting to the end of the first just yet, even if he has to move to 2B
Guest
11:21
When does Rutschman start getting playing time in the majors? Does he have fantasy value this year?
Jeff Zimmerman
11:22
Simply, anyone who makes a call on prospects is smoking the good stuff. No one has any clue on how good any prospect is at this point. We barely know anything about major leaguers.
Craig in Las Vegas
11:22
All of the sudden, 2b isn’t that loaded? You paying above market price for any of these 3: Hiura, Madrigal, Isan Diaz? Thanks
Jeff Zimmerman
11:23
Hell no for those three. Each has major issues and could end up in the minors after a month.
11:25
I agree the top of 2B isn't great, but just accept adding one in the 15th round will be the norm this season.
Guest
11:25
who are some of your offseason fantasy targets, who will outperform their acquisition cost.  I am targeting Brady Singer, Deivi Garcia, and hoping Kyle Lewis is for real.  Thoughts and who are your buy targets?
Jeff Zimmerman
11:27
I have no idea at this point. I just start creating my rankings and then let the market (ADP) determine who I target. Last year, I felt Ozuna was going too late and ended up with him 7 of 8 NFBC leagues.
Same with Travis d'Aurand.
Craig in Las Vegas
11:28
Which White Sox RP do you want to have, as of right now? Thanks
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