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Nicklaus Gaut
11:27
I don't think so -- I liked him a lot headed into the year so I'm going to go ahead and lean into my confirmation bias.
Guest
11:27
Will Kerry Carpenter ever develop into full time starter?
Nicklaus Gaut
11:27
Ugg, he's so annoying
11:28
He keeps breaking my heart with mediocrity but I'm still going to say yes
Bob
11:28
Do you think the poor first starts of Logan Webb or Reynaldo Lopez are anything to be concerned about?
Nicklaus Gaut
11:28
Nope!
O
11:29
My team is off to a hot start, but I'm lacking in closers/saves. I only drafted two relievers (Porter Hodge and Jesus Tinoco). I feel like both might get some saves, but with Tinoco hurt I have an opening. Who would you take out of Seth Halvorsen, Emilio Pagan, Scott Barlow, and Denis Santana? I'm leaning towards Halvorsen, but I really like Santana in Pittsburgh and think he might take over sooner than later.
Nicklaus Gaut
11:30
I like Halvorsen quite a bit in a vacuum...not so much in Colorado, tho
He's your best bet for immediate Saves, if you can stomach the Coors-ness
11:31
But I think Santana is on a track to closer. But I'm not sure how long that track is because nfortunately, we're dealing with Pittsburgh and they're not exactly known for their logical decision-making process
11:32
I'd also feel good about having Porter Hodge
Roki
11:32
How long of a leash should we be giving Sasaki? 9 BB in 4.2 IP is pretty terrible, but I remember Yamamoto started off pretty shaky last year too.
Nicklaus Gaut
11:32
A pretty long one, though I'd understand spot-sitting him in bad matchups early
11:33
I think we almost always underestimate the difficulty of making the switch to MLB. On the field, off the field...it just has to be a lot
Maineiacs
11:34
Anyone going to give Estuiry Ruiz a shot? I have him stashed on bench in AL only league. Need the SBs even if he does nothing else.
Nicklaus Gaut
11:35
He'll eventually force his way up after stealing 50 bases in 50 games (or something ridiculous) but it won't matter if he can't make better contact
Maineiacs
11:37
Thoughts on Keaschall and Jaison Chourios in AL dynasty league?
Nicklaus Gaut
11:38
Chourios is looking more and more appealing given the likelihood he'll be able to stick in center
Maineiacs
11:39
Kjerstad every day ABs finally with Cowser on IL?  Os brought up Carlson
Nicklaus Gaut
11:39
You would think so
because Carlson isn't any good
sorry, had to get an obligatory dig in
don't mind me, been making them for years
Hurston Waldrep
11:41
What sort of contributions do you see Hurston Waldrep providing for the Braves this year?
Nicklaus Gaut
11:42
I don't a lot until summer (barring injuries)
The spot is waiting but he'll need to really earn it in the minors
11:43
I'm a big fan and he was solid last season at Triple-A but he has to show his walks are under control first
Rae
11:44
What are the Angels doing with Detmers in the pen? Same with the Giants and Birdsong? Seems like those 2 teams always trip over themselves trying to develop their youngsters
Nicklaus Gaut
11:44
legit don't know
11:45
detmers had options. If you're still trying to keep him stretched out as a starter, why not let him stay on a regular schedule in the minors?
Ron Washington, man
Bobby Miller
11:47
What do you think his role will be for the Dodgers this year?  Does he get back into the rotation or become a higher end bullpen option?
Nicklaus Gaut
11:47
He'll get another rotation chance first, I'd think
11:48
Makes more sense, given their stacked bullpen/rotation partially made of glass
Droppable
11:49
Is it too early to drop Morton? He was drafted for $1 as more of a flier in a K/QS/ERA/WHIP category league.
Nicklaus Gaut
11:49
depends on league depth but I'd be fine with a drop
next two stars are vs BOS, @ARI, so it's not like you'd probably be starting him anyway
Rae
11:58
Are you a Ryan Weathers guy (once he's healthy)?
Nicklaus Gaut
11:58
I'm a Weathers guy as far as being a useful guy in very particular spots?
11:59
Alright, y'all, gotta rumble out of here
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