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Mike Maher
5:44
Answered this above, but the playing time is a concern. Even when he does play, there's the chance he gets removed late for a defensive replacement. The Mets and Dom really needed the DH to happen this year.
The Show
5:44
Do you see Emilio Pagan being the front runner for closes in San Diego?
Mike Maher
5:45
I do. Not sure if it will last all season or if they will move guys around, but it sounds like he is the front-runner for now.
The Show
5:45
Jordan Romano?
Mike Maher
5:45
Yes, looks like he is the guy too.
Slice
5:46
Still new to fantasy baseball.  In a single catcher 5x5 with one UTIL spot and 4 bench spots.  Does Willson Contreras' DH eligibility make it worthwhile to "carry two catchers", having another "pure" catcher I can swap out for him but still get his bat's benefit on days he doesn't catch?  Seems like a decent way to get more stats from the catcher spot, yeah?  Or am I wrong?
Mike Maher
5:47
Wilson Contreras is a "nice-to-have" at the catcher position, but J.T. Realmuto is the only catcher who would be worth starting at another position this season. What you are proposing can make sense if you have really deep rosters and can stash guys on your bench, but it doesn't make sense to waste a bench spot on a second catcher in most formats
Guest
5:47
I have 2nd pick (keeper league). Already keeping Correa, Buxton and Yordan Alvarez (OF eligibility), 5x5 roto with OPS over Average. Who would you take between Yelich, Jose Ramirez and Story?
Mike Maher
5:48
Yelich
Blessed with talent
5:48
Appreciate the advice!
Mike Maher
5:48
thanks for stopping by to chat!
Mike in MS
5:48
H2H keeper league with OBP and QS replacing AVG and W.  I'm keeping Acuna, Buehler and Paddack and have the 3rd pick.  If Trout or Betts slide I'm going there but I expect them to be gone.  Would you take deGrom or next best hitter (Harper, Bellinger, Freeman or Ramirez)?
Mike Maher
5:49
deGrom
Blessed with talent
5:49
ESPN default roster, head to head categories, with the standard 5x5 plus Quality Starts and Ks for batters. Definitely keeping Betts, Acuna, and Bellinger or Seager, then 2 of Scherzer, Nola, Flaherty. I find the pitching is meh once I'm picking at the end of round 6 but hitters are a plenty.  Do I consider keeping the 3 pitchers after starting Betts & Acuna? Or am I overthinking?
Mike Maher
5:50
I don't think you are overthinking because you're right about pitching this year. But that being said, I'd still keep Nola, Flaherty, and the four bats and let Scherzer go in this format.
Zeke
5:51
Are we buying the reports of increased velocity for Manaea?
Mike Maher
5:51
Sure, but I'm still only taking him in deeper formats if he falls to me
dave in slc
5:52
in an al or nl only auction do you try to get one stud pitcher and one stud hitter and then fill out the rest? Like you could get degrom and soto for example have a star in each pitching and hitting or would you try to line it up more like traditional and go with either or and then what would be a typical 2nd rounder at a little less cost?
Mike Maher
5:53
I try to go more balanced, but it can make sense to pay for those top guys as long as you aren't overpaying
Dan Harris has a fantastic baseball auction draft guide that I highly recommend -- https://www.fantasypros.com/2021/03/ultimate-guide-to-fantasy-baseball...
Davey
5:53
I've heard Joe talk about Paul Goldschmidt on the podcast some. Are you buying the bounceback? I know Arenado is on board but I am concerned about the lack of power we saw last year.
Mike Maher
5:54
I think there are a couple of ways to answer this. I'm not buying a complete bounceback, but I am interested in Goldy at his current price. If he falls to me in drafts, I'm OK with 25 HR, .265 AVG, 160+ RBI and runs, with the potential for much more
Jonathan
5:55
I know that all drafts are different, but let's say you're drafting in the middle of a 12-team league (so 5th-7th). What is the typical start for you? Usually one pitcher in the first three rounds? Anybody you feel like you end up with a ton?
Mike Maher
5:56
All drafts are different, and really all years are different. I tend to focus on hitting early and got H, P, H in that scenario. But this year? Pitching is flying off the board. So if I can get deGrom or Cole in the first, I pull the trigger. If not, I have been picking 8th a lot and grabbing Yelich and then pairing him with a pitcher on the way back and potentially another in the third. Depends on how the board falls and if I can get one of my top SPs in that third round.
Guest
5:57
What do you think of the pocket aces strategy for a 16 team roto league?
Mike Maher
5:58
I like it for this year if you can pull it off. Like I said above, pitching is disappearing fast. If you can pull off pocket aces in a deeper league like that, more power to you. It'll be easier to find bats later than it will be to find reliable arms.
Tom
5:58
Which Marlins SP has best value this year?
Mike Maher
5:58
It could very well be Trevor Rogers when all is said and done, at least in terms of price vs. production
Jim
5:59
I’m drafting at spot 10 in 2 hours (roto 5x5, 12 teams). I’ll take turner if he gets there, but prefer Story or Ramirez otherwise? I’ll probably go SP on way back
Mike Maher
5:59
I have them back to back, so you could go either way. Only concern is that Story could be traded this season
6:00
All right, friends. That'll do it for me! Thanks so much for chatting this past hour. This was a lot of fun. Brendan Tuma is coming on next. Make sure to ask him dynasty and prospect questions. Those are his favorites!
AvatarBrendan Tuma
6:00
Woo! Thanks Mike!
6:01
Excited to be back everyone! Before I start just a reminder that you can always feel free to reach out on Twitter anytime @toomuchtuma
Okay now lets get into it!
The Show
6:01
I am in a H2H points league selecting hitters with my first 8 picks. I also grabbed Correa and Robles in that later rounds. I had several late pitchers targeted and got most of them. Do you see these guys as potential breakouts or busts? Lopez(MIA) Montas, Luzardo, Mahle, Taillon, Paxton, C.Martinez, Pineada, Nate Pearson and Elieser Hernandez.
AvatarBrendan Tuma
6:02
Yeah Luzardo certainly has the prospect pedigree. Lopez was really good aside from one start last year. Mahle has great spin rate. But you might need more high-end SPs to compete on a week-to-week basis
Tom
6:02
1st overall pick, 12 team H2H, would you prefer an Acuna / Scherzer / Kershaw start, or DeGrom / Bogaerts / Rendon?
AvatarBrendan Tuma
6:03
Acuna/Scherzer/Kershaw - As much as I want high-end aces early this year, I can't pass up any of the five hitters assuming this is a categories draft

If it's POINTS then I'd go deGrom
Guest
6:03
I'm in a relatively straight forward points league format with 45 keepers taken. I have the 4 pick and want a SP... I have to choose between Giolito, Scherzer and Kershaw. Who do you like best of those 3?
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