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AvatarBrendan Tuma
12:59
Hi everyone and welcome to the chat! Excited to be here this afternoon
Before we get started just a note that you can follow me on Twitter @toomuchtuma and reach out with questions there anytime
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For anyone interested, I also wanted to pass along my overall strategy to this season as a whole. The link is posted above. My strategy includes a heavy emphasis on starting pitchers. Anyways, let's get started
Lucas
1:00
What's the highest  you would select Cole or DeGrom in a H2H points league?  Thanks!
AvatarBrendan Tuma
1:01
In a points league the Big 3 SPs are in play for No. 1 overall. I'd recommend it, in fact
Guest
1:02
Bread and Butter....Nola or Bauer
AvatarBrendan Tuma
1:03
I have Bauer as my SP4 after the Big 3 of Cole, deGrom, Bieber (in any order you'd like). I understand why people are nervous with Bauer's season-to-season volatility, but it's pretty clear he was using something sticky last season, and I don't see why he wouldn't continue doing so. For the record, everyone is using sticky substances so until MLB cracks down on this Bauer is doing no wrong
not today
1:04
which Oriole will have a better fantasy season? Mountcastle or Mancini?
AvatarBrendan Tuma
1:05
According to the latest FantasyPros consensus ADP, these two are going within 12 picks of each other. Mountcastle is going earlier between the two, but I think I'd rather have Mancini. He's fully healthy after missing 2020 due to Stage 3 colon cancer. I have some worries that his 2019 breakout was fueled by the mega-juiced ball, but he's a big target of mine in drafts right now
Champ
1:06
12 team Roto 5x5 OBP. Keep 3. Tatis is one. Who should be other two from among Nola, Robert, Albies, Arenado, Ozuna and Kershaw?
AvatarBrendan Tuma
1:07
Man this is tough! Definitely Nola, no debate there. Robert is too risky for me with other great options. It comes down to Albies and Kershaw. I'm all about high-end SPs this year so I'm going to say Kershaw. I know he isn't as dominant as he once was, but look at his numbers. He's literally never been anything but good
kevin
1:07
How would you rank Berrios, Ryu and Urquidy?  12 team 5x5 with QS/ERA/WHIP/SV/K
AvatarBrendan Tuma
1:08
Ryu, Berrios, then Urquidy as a distant third. Fun fact about Ryu - he has a 2.30 ERA over the past three seasons. Only Jacob deGrom's is lower
Guest
1:08
In a categories 5x5 2 keeper league. When is the round to take Franco?
AvatarBrendan Tuma
1:09
Since you only keep two players I'd treat it more as a redraft, as Wander would have to be unreal to be a keeper. Monitor him around pick 200. The more bench spots you have the easier it is to justify stashing him
Guest
1:09
My league is using OBP instead of AVG. Who are some players you would target in the mid-late rounds who get a bump with OBP scoring? (12 team ROTO, 5x5)
AvatarBrendan Tuma
1:10
Aaron Judge is the biggest name that comes to mind. Alex Bregman as well. Cavan Biggio, Yoan Moncada, Kris Bryant.
AvatarBrendan Tuma
1:11
Oh and Joey Votto late
losing it
1:11
Can I trust scherzer as my ace? 12 team 7x7. I have the 2 pick so (23 overall). If not who do you like at the 2-3 turn? Planning on Soto at 2 overall. Thanks
AvatarBrendan Tuma
1:12
My strategy when picking early this year is to take one of Acuna/Soto/Tatis/Betts/Trout and then double tap SPs coming back. I linked to my strategy article at the top of the chat if you'd like to give a read. I'd be okay with Scherzer as one of those two SPs. Nola, Giolito I have ahead of him but they might be gone. Walker Buehler, Luis Castillo should be considered as well
Corbett15
1:12
I've got mixed emotions on Yu Darvish and Lucas Giolito. Are they worth drafting at their current ADP, or better off to wait for a guy like Luis Castillo?
AvatarBrendan Tuma
1:14
The more research I do the more I'm getting into Giolito. High-end innings are tough to come by this year and I expect him to have one of the bigger workloads. I also love Castillo, though. I linked to my strategy article above but I want to be aggressive on SPs this season.
James
1:14
Should I be nervous about Cole I’m Yankee stadium after being hit a litter harder last year? Also, should I be concerned either drafting Mookie over Trout?
AvatarBrendan Tuma
1:15
You should have zero concern with Betts or Trout. And I have Cole 3rd among SPs. Yes he got hit a little harder than usual but he still misses bat at an elite rate and finished the regular season on a tear. No reason to fade him
Andrew
1:16
I have the #1 pick in a 12 team H2H keeper league with OBP and QS instead of AVG and W, where we can keep 5. We use similar positions as Roto leagues but only use 4 OF slots. I am keeping Tucker, Castellanos, and V Robles for dirt cheap costs. I am also keeping Ryu for cheap. The best players that are going to be available are Trout, Betts, Cole, and DeGrom. How should I play it?
AvatarBrendan Tuma
1:17
Here's how I'm going to answer this- look at your league mate's roster and determine how many top-15 SPs are going to be available. If a lot of them are going to be protected then take Cole or deGrom. I technically have Betts and Trout ahead of them in my ranks, but I wouldn't want to be without at least one ace this year
AvatarBrendan Tuma
1:17
Just a reminder to everyone I can be found on Twitter @toomuchtuma - I'm more than happy to answer questions like this anytime!
Back to the questions!
Iceotopes
1:17
Hi, thanks for the input!
AvatarBrendan Tuma
1:18
You're welcome!
Sneaky catcher in yahoo ?
1:18
Kiner-falefa..... what do you think? Anyone else?
AvatarBrendan Tuma
1:18
Yes he's sneaky. Also Daulton Varsho
Ben
1:18
Going into 5th round. I have Cole, Bellinger, Machado, and Robert. Eloy and Tim Anderson are both available. Should I target one of them or focus on SP2 (Strasburg, Barnes, Carrasco)
AvatarBrendan Tuma
1:19
Personally I'm targeting an SP there. All 3 of those guys are justified. I'm pro-Strasburg (all spring reports have been positive) but I understand why he scares folks
Travis
1:19
Who's got the best fantasy value on the Cubs based on ADP? BRYANT? BAEZ? RIZZO? HOERNER? DAVIES? CONTRERAS?
AvatarBrendan Tuma
1:20
I'm going KB. Rizzo is the definition of boring-but-good. Baez and KB should both bounce back, maybe not as superstars, but enough to out-perform their current ADPs
Iceotopes
1:20
What are your favorite options for Holds or pitchers who will put up a good combo of both saves and holds?
AvatarBrendan Tuma
1:21
Nick Anderson and Drew Pomeranz get dinged because they might not be the locked-in closer, but you can easily combine them with Pete Fairbanks and Mark Melancon, respectively. Additionally, I like drafting Devin Williams everywhere. Other holds targets include Giovanny Gallegos, Josh Staumont, Jordan Romano, Tanner Rainey, Mike Mayers. Reach out on Twitter closer to the season and I'll have a more defined list for you
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