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Fantasy Baseball Chat With Jeff Zimmerman
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Jeff Zimmerman
11:01
It's time to start today's chat. Hope everyone has had their coffee.
Raggedy Nick Burkett
11:01
Any non top 10 catchers you feel confident will start 120+games?  Thanks much as usual.
Jeff Zimmerman
11:02
Tucker Barnhart
ScottTINSTAAPP
11:02
Jeff I've been enjoying the late round pitching dives, super helpful. For guys who we want to see more velocity from to take a chance on, how much stock do you put into spring training velocities? I know some guys ramp up throughout the year so is there any way you try to parse what velocity changes (or lack thereof) in spring are sustainable and what we should expect over the year?
Jeff Zimmerman
11:02
First, thanks.
11:03
Spring Train velocity for starters is very sticky.
11:04
Their ramp up is to throw their desired game velocity for as long as possible and keep upping the pitches
If they can't hit for three innings in Spring Training, it's not magically jump in in the season.
11:05
That said, to radar readings are all over the place, so try to get couple for the pitcher before bumping them up or down
Also, be careful of touched readings. They usually sit about 2 mph under those reports.
ScottTINSTAAPP
11:06
Another think, I love the Launch Angle pod, appreciate the work you do there. Is Rob just taking a break or is he coming back?
Jeff Zimmerman
11:06
Rob has a real job keeping him busy. We'll see since he has an open invitation to join us any week.
Dirk
11:06
How do you see the rockies infield this year. I’m assuming story is gone before opening day.
Jeff Zimmerman
11:07
Whatever I'd say, they'd do something completely different. I'm staying away from all of them.
Butch
11:07
anything left with Doolittle?
Jeff Zimmerman
11:08
He's a nice late dart in a waiver wire league. He has been decent when healthy.
Sean
11:08
Hey Jeff - thanks for doing these chats - they are really informative. I'm trying to decide on my final keeper in a keep 15 majors/10 minors H2H points league. I'm choosing between Jesse Winker, Nick Solak, JD Davis, and Tony Gonsolin. There are no costs to keep these players. Any preference here?
Jeff Zimmerman
11:09
It's between Solak and Gonsolin. I usually lean hitter, would go Gonsolin with the chance he takes any step forward
Too Many Keeper Candidates
11:09
weekly H2H, OBP league...keeping Ryu, Luzardo, BLowe for $10 each...pick two more keepers from: Franmil, Tucker, Swanson, Murphy, Edman, Montas
Jeff Zimmerman
11:09
Tucker for sure
11:10
It's betwee Framil and Swanson for the last spot, I'd go Framil
Don Von Handburger
11:11
Is it too early for thoughts on how COVIDity should affect one's draft strategy?
Jeff Zimmerman
11:12
My only strategy would be to add extra hitters. Usually, I just have a couple on my bench, but may go with four.
Daisy
11:12
I know he’s been over analyzed and prob way overvalued at this point for a standard format, but for dynasty, Randy Arozarena, is he worth the gamble? I just traded Lance Lynn for him. I’m a huge Lynn fan for this year, but this felt like a good sell high for Lynn if Randy is a legit 25-20 type.
Jeff Zimmerman
11:12
You did fine. Arozarena could be on your team for the next ten years.
Dan
11:13
Hey, thanks for the chat! 12 team H2H mixed. Get to keep 6 forever. Do I keep gallen or snell? Only have 1 spot. Std categories plus QS.
Jeff Zimmerman
11:13
Gallen IMO, but I bet I'm in the minority.
dmorey
11:13
So, I came up with this great baseball idea: positionless baseball. I put the pitcher, batter, and fielders into a supercomputer and find the optimal positioning. Tell me why this wouldn't work.
Jeff Zimmerman
11:14
Many MLB teams are already doing it
Duchess
11:14
Who makes a bigger impact this year, Ryan Jeffers or Mitch Garver?
Jeff Zimmerman
11:14
Garver
Duchess
11:14
Is there really anything the Brewers can do to try to respond to the Cardinals and maintain some semblance of competition in the NLC?
Jeff Zimmerman
11:15
Spend some money. A couple of World Series caliber teams are still on the waiver wire. They just need to add them.
clevsteelengines
11:15
Does Edward Olivares start up or get called up mid season?
Jeff Zimmerman
11:15
I think he's up once Michael A. Taylor fails. Now, that might happen in Spring Training
succubustrumpuous
11:16
Does Wilson Ramos get back to hitting RHP again, or he now just a platoon for LHP?
Jeff Zimmerman
11:16
No idea and I'm not worrying about my 2nd catcher's platoon splits.
Curtis
11:16
In the leagues you play in, do you have owners who have players they "must own"?  If so, which was the weirdest "I just gotta have this guy!"?
Jeff Zimmerman
11:17
Was Robinson Cano with Colton and the Wolfman
Some people irrationally have to have Zack Plesac this season.
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