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Joe Pisapia
1:10
Bumgarner is worth a late draft pick to speculate. Syndergaard is back first so he would be the one TJ/IL dart throw guy for me, but there are plenty of late arms that are healthy also worth considering you don't have to wait for. E Hernandez, C. Rodon, F. Peralta etc.
Guest
1:11
5 SP league, have Giolito and Glasnow...past that, pretty thin. Nola will be available with the 1st pick in my keeper draft. I’d have to pass on Freddie Freeman to take him. Feel like first base has enough depth where I might be able to get away with that…Bell, Sano, Rizzo might be available later.  Go SP or position player?
Joe Pisapia
1:12
h2h pts I would take Nola. Season Long roto I lean Freeman. Position players are typically better keeper league investments.
Sean
1:12
Yelich adp 10, Bellinger 15, Machado 20, Darvish 18.  Is it safe to draft them at their adp?
Joe Pisapia
1:14
Yelich Yes, Machado Yes, Darvish Yes. Bellinger I am slightly shaky on. Healthy being the question. Why risk it? Take a healthy Freeman Harper or Lindor instead.
Skye
1:14
Is Corbin burnes worth $10 in a 10-team head to head categories league? Thanks
Joe Pisapia
1:14
Absolutely. That's a great potential ROI in 2021.
Tim Wyatt
1:16
With the George Springer injury news this week, how far does he fall in the rankings for outfielders?
Joe Pisapia
1:16
In season long not much. In H2H a bit. I would look at Michael Conforto as a pivot. Similar stat line, 20 picks later (1-2 rounds).
Brad Wallace
1:16
If you had to rank these guys in order of priority of the biggest impact they would have for if / when called up and who are must stash guys now....J Kelenic, S Torkelson, A Rutschman, B Witt Jr, A Vaughn and M Gore.
Joe Pisapia
1:18
Vaughn, J Kelenic, B Witt Jr, and M Gore. I don't think you will see Torkelson this year. A Rutschman 50/50 at best. There's no incentive to start clocks for DET/BAL guys on 100 loss teams.
Micah
1:18
Who are your favorite buy-low targets for leagues that have already drafted?
Joe Pisapia
1:20
Zac Gallen. Carlos Carrasco. Eloy Jimenez.
JRock76
1:20
Who will close in San Diego? The talk is currently Pagan, but doesn't it seem like they signed Melancon to fill that role? What has changed?
Joe Pisapia
1:21
Seems like Pagan is getting the buzz. This is a handcuff though with Melancon. I think Pagan wins out, but MGRs typically like to start with veteran closers.
JRock76
1:22
Is Bruce Zimmermann a potential mixed league DEEP sleeper?
Joe Pisapia
1:22
It's possible. He has 130 and 140 IP seasons in the minors, has had a good spring and the O's need pitching. Def in AL only leagues too.
JRock76
1:23
Any chance that Jose De Leon CIN finally lives up to his former top prospect potential? His last start was poor, but he seems to be dripping with high K potential? Can he pitch through the order 3 times and start? Will Cincy let him?
Joe Pisapia
1:24
Anything is possible. If you have the room to stash him in April I would. Injury or poor starts by the backend of the rotation could open up a spot. Also not terrible if he gets RP eligibility in some leagues too early on. That could also be valuable.
JRock76
1:25
With Yates out, will Toronto go to closer by committee? or will Romano or Dolis get the job?
Joe Pisapia
1:25
My money is on Romano. He's been dominant.
spicy ronald
1:25
which of the top four picks has the highest bust potential? I say betts
Joe Pisapia
1:26
Betts' style of play puts him in that realm. Acuna could struggle for BA and Tatis is still young. Plus Trout has had some injuries last few years. It's why I still think Soto is the safest top investment. I can't find a hole in the game.
Jake Peralta
1:27
9-9! Which prospects are you targeting that might not start the year in the majors, but should come up by mid-season?
Joe Pisapia
1:27
Kelenic, Franco and Witt but also Jonathan India of the Reds. Keep tabs on him.
Monty
1:28
Who are the players you will be avoiding at all costs this year?
Joe Pisapia
1:29
No Randy Arozarena for me. Not at that cost. I remember having fights over Oscar Mercado telling people to run away and we all know how that turned out. if I am wrong, I am at peace with that. But I think the league is going to adjust (already started to in the WS) and we have yet to see him adjust back. Just not a good top 65 investment for my taste.
Monty
1:29
We're going to see a TON of injuries this year, aren't we? How should that alter my draft strategy?
Joe Pisapia
1:31
Yes. As we do every year. I think you lean on durable, less sexy guys like Morton and Greinke types at SP, and consider younger, healthier players later rather than older ones in their mid 30's later on in the draft.
Fshhhhhh
1:31
why did the twins send down kiriloff?
Joe Pisapia
1:32
.182 BA and .440 OPS this spring is my guess. He just didn't flash enough to break camp, but he will be back. 250-300 AB's would be my prediction in 2021.
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Fshhhhhh
1:32
what's a good dfs strategy for mlb?
Joe Pisapia
1:35
Get the SP right! That is huge! We'll help you with that M-F here at Pros with our daily show and my DFS vids. But don't shy away from the "good chalk" too often, folks try to be different instead of good, especially in GPP. Find value bats on bad teams (BAL, PIT, DET etc) to allow you to pay up for the "good chalk" that night. Also, FanDuel is typically looser pricing for MLB. DK is tighter and the second SP can be tricky.
HammeR
1:35
In a one-catcher league, would you ever consider just not rostering one, and using that spot for an extra pitcher or bench bat? In leagues with shallow benches, I think this tactic might actually work out well.
Joe Pisapia
1:36
Even I, Joey P. think that's too far. I see your point, but I don't think you can win that way long term.
gulp
1:36
Who are your sneaky stolen base picks for 2020?
Joe Pisapia
1:37
Buxton, Robles, A. Gimenez, Madrigal, Laureano, Benintendi.
Windwalker2
1:38
Settle a debate: My friend believes that drafting a pitcher in Round 1 is bad news for your offense. I say there's tons of time to make up the early deficit, and starting pitching takes such a sudden dive this year after the top options.
Joe Pisapia
1:39
Not if you use a pick on Nelson Cruz or a top UT to make up that ground. I've done it all the time with success over many years. In fact, 2021, it's more viable than ever with so few reliable arms on the board.
1:41
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