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Dan Harris
4:49
I do, actually. I think last year was more of the outlier, rather than 2019. His batted ball data and approach portend success, so I'm getting him where I can. And he will probably be triple eligible soon enough!
Kyle M
4:49
a buddy of mine is a diehard Cardinals fan. Just got him to trade me Jeff McNeil for Dylan Carlson. How bad did I just f*** him? lol
Dan Harris
4:50
I certainly prefer McNeil, though Carson has a lot of upside! But yeah, you won the trade, and it's not all that close.
Owen
4:50
With Brewers saying Hader will be more of a traditional closer this season does he move up a round or so?  Do you think the 1 inning of work vs the multi inning role he was in gets him back on the elite track?
Dan Harris
4:51
Nah, I think he was fine last year other than a random game or two that inflated his numbers. I haven't moved him based on the reports, since any uptick in saves should come with a downgrade in innings. Still the top RP, of course.
Guest
4:52
On the clock in my NFBC DC draft. 56th pick overall and I am stuck. I started with Betts, Bogaerts, and Rendon. I wanted to go pitcher here, but Springer is still on the board. The alternatives I am considering are Hendricks, Strasburg, or Alonso... Springer than hope for the best with my 65th pick?
Dan Harris
4:54
Your staff is probably going to be pretty, pretty weak if you don't move soon. But those options aren't all that much better than what should remain. Make sure to draft OF depth but I am ok to draft Springer there, even in a DC.
Guest
4:55
Final 2021 stats for Hayes from pirates?
Dan Harris
4:55
I'm thinking .270-18-10, with like 140 combined runs and RBI. Not a superstar, but more than serviceable.
Bob A
4:56
pick 6 in h2h roto. Pitcher or Turner?
Dan Harris
4:56
deGrom for me.
KO
4:56
Two part question, First Dinelson Lamet or Sandy Alcantara? And  Second I know you aren't for macro beers at the ball park, but what about quality craft beers for a couple bucks more?
Dan Harris
4:57
If my staff is strong otherwise, I'd go with the upside of Lamet. But otherwise, Alcantara. And Dan Harris doesn't drink beer. I know, I know, I know. Just not a beer guy.
Guest
4:57
I was the last team to draft a catcher in a 10 team Yahoo league.. I got Kiner-Falefa because of his AB upside. Where would you rank Kiner-Falefa in a Yahoo league?
Dan Harris
4:58
If he's catcher-eligible, probably 9th or 10th. He'll chip in some speed, and his counting stats for runs scored should be much better than most catchers
Jim
4:58
Hey, man! Thanks for doing this! I have a question about the reported "deadened" ball; assuming this actually happens, which hitters/pitchers specifically see the biggest boost or downgrade? My quick thought: Robbie Ray might not give up so many home runs!!!
Dan Harris
5:00
I mean, he's pitching for Toronto now, so I'm not sure there is going to be much of a downtick in home runs. I'm more concerned with wall scrapers, such a guys like Cavan Biggio (though the home park(s) should help). Trying not to let it factor in too much, though
5:01
Ok guys, my time is up. Turning it over to big Mike Maher (pronounced MAYOR!). All yours, Mikey
Mike Maher
5:01
Thanks, Dan! And appreciate the tip on the pronunciation, even if my family technically pronounces it wrong.
Hey, everyone. Excited to be here. You're rolling with me for the next hour and then back to Brendan Tuma at 6pm.
5:02
If anyone wants to connect on Twitter, you can find me @mikeMaher -- https://twitter.com/mikeMaher. Always happy to talk about baseball on the timeline. Now, Let's get started!
Slice
5:02
Seeing some uncertainty on whether we like Will Smith the catcher or if we don't like Will Smith the catcher.  Do we like Will Smith the catcher?
Mike Maher
5:03
Personally, I love Will Smith the catcher. And I'm not one to love catchers. I don't have any shares this season outside of dynasty leagues just because I'm not willing to pay the price. But I like him as a player. But the playing time concerns worry me. And if he ends up being a 15-homer, .240 hitter...that's replacement level production. No need to pay for it.
Aubron
5:04
Would you rather have Ty France or Austin Riley in a 10 team H2H points league?
Mike Maher
5:04
In a points league, Riley. More upside in points.
Dan C.
5:05
Dynasty question: Ohtani (pitcher), Burnes, Gore, or Paddack?
Mike Maher
5:06
I like all of these players in dynasty, though I don't love Ohtani being pitcher-only. That drops him down to the bottom of the list when you combine it with his injury concerns. I'd probably go Burnes, Gore, Paddack, and then Ohtani.
Len
5:07
Strategy on closers this year? Do you take one and then wait? Ignore entirely?
Mike Maher
5:08
Depends on your format, obviously. I try not to ignore entirely, but I do usually wait on them unless the format really favors them or it's a deeper league. But I usually sit out of the first tier or two and, try to grab a couple in those middle tiers, and then take a couple of fliers at the end of the draft
Doug
5:08
Why am I scared to draft Darvish at his ADP? I just can't do it.
Mike Maher
5:09
Doug, I want you to know that you are not alone. We are in this together. I don't hate Darvish, but I don't love the ADP this year. I don't have any shares.
Freddy
5:09
How do you feel about Dom Smith? I am concerned about both the wrist and the playing time, but the bat plays SO nicely in that lineup.
Mike Maher
5:10
You described my feelings about him here with your question. Like the bat, worry about everything else.
Daniel
5:11
Do you see Ian Anderson as a guy that could return top 20 SP value this year if things break right?
Mike Maher
5:12
I do, but it isn't a crowded island to be on. I love Ian Anderson and think he has long-term ace upside. But there are concerns for this season, most notably--how many innings is he going to throw?
Guest
5:12
Thoughts on Myles Straw and do you think he can hit 50 steals?
Mike Maher
5:14
I don't. I don't know that he'll play enough, that he'll hit enough, or that he would even run enough. But I could easily see him topping 25 steals while batting...240? .250? I think most fantasy managers would take that production from him.
Matt
5:14
Does this pitching staff need work?   Cole, Buehler, Hendricks, Morton, Pablo Lopez, Alcantara, means.     Thx you guys are awesome
Mike Maher
5:14
Depends on the format and league size, but I think that's a pretty solid rotation
Ted
5:15
James Paxton is going to be the biggest value in drafts this season. Tell me I am wrong!
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