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Mike Maher
5:15
I like James Paxton to bounce back this year. And he's essentially free at his current ADP. Dan Harris got him for a dollar in an auction we did last week
Mike
5:16
Who is a player (or players) who you're higher on this year than most?
Mike Maher
5:17
I'll give you a few: Ryan Mountcastle, Ian Anderson, Andrew Benintendi
Jackson
5:17
Is it Andrew Vaughn szn now with Eloy Jimenez likely out for the year?
Mike Maher
5:18
Not sure it affects him much because I think he was going to play anyway. But sure, the opportunities will be there if he proves he can produce right away
And OF eligibility would be an added bonus if he does actually stick out there. We'll have to see how that experiment goes, though...
Crash Davis
5:18
Who is the last guy in your rankings you feel comfortable with as your starting shortstop this year?
Mike Maher
5:20
Hmm, really good question. SS is pretty deep this year. But I have Tommy Edman at 18 and wouldn't feel terrible about that as long as I filled out the rest of my lineup. Andres Gimenez is another player I like, but I don't know that I would want him as my starting SS. He is a great MI target, though.
Guest
5:20
Do you think Alejandro Kirk makes the Jays' roster, and if so,  could he replace Jansen as the primary catcher?
Mike Maher
5:21
The answer to your first question is maybe, and the answer to your second question is yes. It might not be right away, but I think Kirk takes that job eventually.
Slice
5:21
I was surprised to see the average expert rank on Stanton to be higher than his ADP, according to this site's rankings.  Seeing as how he's the embodiment of "bad taste in your mouth", I have to ask what is there to like this season?
Mike Maher
5:23
Well, I think those two things are somewhat related. Stanton's low ADP is making him a value because of his upside. I don't particularly love Stanton, but I got him really late in TGFBI just because it felt criminal to let him sit there any longer. The power potential is what makes him intriguing, obviously. But the injury concerns have many staying away. That's why his ECR is much higher than his ADP
Daniel
5:24
In weekly leagues, how much do you sweat about drafting guys that may be platooned, have an uncertain role, etc?  If you worry TOO much, it seems like you could miss out on some real upside.  If you don't worry ENOUGH, you can get squeezed in ABs.
Mike Maher
5:25
I don't necessarily target a ton of platoon guys outside of really deep leagues just because...if they were really that good, they probably wouldn't be platooning, you know? Sure, they could mash against righties and provide solid numbers there. But if they're sitting 2-3 times a week or being pulled in the 6th inning a couple of times a week, I'm not wasting my time trying to chase those numbers unless it's a really deep format
Daniel
5:25
I think Jose Altuve is being under-drafted now.  Didn't see myself saying that a couple years ago...  Agree?
Mike Maher
5:27
Yes and no. I think his 2020 is being over-valued, but I do have concerns about his power-speed potential going forward. But at his current ADP at a really weak position in 2021, he's a worthwhile gamble in most formats. I don't have any shares, though.
Daniel
5:27
WIth news of Stephen Strasburg's somewhat strange injury, are you optimistic about his chances or have you moved him down?
Mike Maher
5:28
Both. I am optimistic and drafted him in a couple of leagues, but I have moved him down my rankings slightly because he now has two injury ticks against him. The hand was already concerning, but now we have a calf injury that apparently "doesn't matter." Certainly not things to completely ignore, even if they're being downplayed.
Daniel
5:28
Any value in Taylor Trammell if he wins the M's LF job?
Mike Maher
5:30
He would be worth a stash, sure, especially because of the speed. Most projections don't have him hitting enough to stick around and play regularly just yet, though.
dave in slc
5:30
is hilliard a starting outfielder in colorado? do you draft with any confidence?
Mike Maher
5:31
It looks like he will be, and I don't know about "with confidence," but I'm fine taking him late in drafts
dave in slc
5:32
willy adames worth $5 in an al only? trying to decide keepers. Dalbec at $10? was going to throw back but has showed off that power in spring
Mike Maher
5:32
No for me on Adames. I love Dalbec's power potential, but $10 does seem a little steep. But depending on the format, you could justify it if you wanted to
Aubron
5:33
do you think having Acuna, Story, Machado, Carlson, and Mancini in a 10 team H2H points league would get me enough SB or do I need to reach for more in that category?
Mike Maher
5:34
That should be enough to keep you competitive in SB as long as you don't completely punt them the rest of the way
dave in slc
5:34
what does chris taylor do in that dodger lineup? does he play every day or enough to be good?
Mike Maher
5:35
I gave up trying to predict what the Dodgers were going to do a long time ago. I would only target him as a late-round depth piece in daily lineup leagues, though.
Mike
5:35
1st pick in a 12 team H2H. Acuna, then in mocks I've seen usually Scherzer / Kershaw / Flaherty at the 2/3 turn. Would you draft 2 of those and then hammer offense, or go pitcher and like a Corey Seager?
Mike Maher
5:36
I think you could justify going either way. Pitching is flying off the board FAST this year, so it would be tempting to double-tap at the 2-3 turn. But no one would fault you for taking Seager there either
5:37
In that scenario, I think I would take two SPs if you are deciding between Seager. SS is deep enough this year that you can fill that position later
Chad
5:38
Need advice. Vaughn is available on the wavier wire for my league. Should I drop Hunter Dozier to get Vaughn? Already have Trey Mancini that covers the same positions.
Mike Maher
5:39
I think Dozier is safer but Vaughn has more upside. But Vaugh is still just turning 23, has never played above High-A, and only has about 60 minor league games to his name. There are probably going to be some bumps in the road, even for a young player as impressive as he is
Joe U
5:40
Hey Mike, I’m in a keeper league and can keep 3 out of 4 between Acuna, Soto, Voit, and Vlad Jr. Acuna and Soto are obvious ones. Who would you keep between Voit and Vlad Jr and why?
Mike Maher
5:41
Vlad Jr., and it's an easy decision. Age, upside, you name it. Voit was incredible in 2020, but he's also 30 and was a really late bloomer in his career. Vlad just turned 22 and might be GREAT for a decade or longer
Tom
5:42
Is 2B the shallowest you've seen in a while? Seems like the position depth drops off a cliff pretty quickly this year
Mike Maher
5:43
Yeah, it's pretty shallow. Though there are a few sneaky guys like Marcus Semien who will be gaining 2B eligibility early in the year. But yeah, it's not a strong year for the keystone. I don't like to focus too much on positions early in drafts, but you really do have to keep an eye on 2B in your drafts this year to make sure you don't wait too long if you don't grab one of the top guys.
Guest
5:43
This time next year will we see Kyle tucker as a possible 2nd rounder? Does he have that kind of upside where he can go 30-20?
Mike Maher
5:43
Yes and yes.
Guest
5:44
How do you feel about Dom Smith this year.  They've batted him 3rd in spring, but I'm worried about some playing time.  Can the mets keep his bat out of the line up?
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