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Brent Hershey
12:57
Sure ... maybe the "upside" that you're looking for? Rare is the rookie SP who doesn't meet some resistance/troubles in his first go-around; the arm and demeanor here says he's an MLB SP with a few adjustments, and perhaps even more. I mean, if you're in the 2023 race and want to sell him for a more established "sure thing" to bolster your chances, then OK. But what you seek sounds a bit like what you have already.
Brian K
12:58
Welcome back Brent. 5X5 redraft. Is Jordan Hicks now the guy in St.Louis?
Brent Hershey
12:58
Thanks! I think he's the short-term leading candidate, but for me Gallegos is still in the mix and not out of the question that Helsley returns and re-grabs a share of that role. If you need saves now, though, seems like he's worthy of chasing.
Paulie Walnuts
1:00
Spencer Strider.....is it the lack of a 3rd pitch?  Has he been figured out?  It seems his slider isn't what it was last year and he's trying to get by on the fast ball.  Fly ball rate isn't what it was last year either.
Brent Hershey
1:00
Agreed; it's a bit concerning. He showed last year he could dominate with two pitches, but yes, if one of those two "backs up" just a bit (SL in this case), then yeah, things change. Thinner margin of error with just two pitches. Will be fascinating to see how rest of season plays out; this could just be a blip.
Brent Hershey
1:01
OK, quickies from here on out ...
Lou
1:01
12-team NL-only. Grabbed Daniel Hudson for nothing in April. He's finally rehabbing. Will he be closing regularly by end of July? LA holds a club option on him for 2024, so he seems like a good speculative hold, no?
Brent Hershey
1:01
Spec -- yes; but the guy is hurt a TON. Just know that going in.
Rick
1:02
Dynasty league with too many 1B on my roster and need to drop one or two (unable to make a trade). For next 3-5 years, how would you rank the following? Kirilloff, Rizzo, Tellez, Vaughn. Also, where would you fit Manzardo in the mix? Thanks
Brent Hershey
1:02
Rank: Kirilloff, Vaughn, Manzardo, Rizzo, Tellez
Big J
1:03
Musgrove vs WSN or Garrett vs DET?
Brent Hershey
1:03
Our numbers say Garrett
Guest
1:04
How much is Munoz looming over the SEA closing job?  Sewald has been very good, but last outing was a blown save.  There a lot of leash there or is Munoz skill set too strong and it is inevitable?
Brent Hershey
1:04
SEA unlikely to make a switch on that one outing. 1-2 more shaky Sewalds and lock-down Muñozes? Then perhaps.
Mugghead
1:05
Hi Brent, thanks for your time. I’m facing a roster crunch in my H2H Points League now that my relievers are healthy. How would you rank Kimbrel, Alvarado, and Munoz for ROS? Also, is it worth dropping anyone in favor of Graveman?
Brent Hershey
1:05
Rank is as you have them; gap between Alvarado and Muñoz. Maaaaaybe Graveman > Muñoz, but depends on if you're only seeking saves (Graveman) or not (Munoz)
Tundra
1:06
In a standard 5x5, should I drop Renfroe for Taylor Ward? And should I drop Garver for either B. Naylor or H. Davis?Thanks!
Brent Hershey
1:06
  1. Close, but yes
  2. No
Rick
1:07
How concerned are you regarding Vargas? If he continues to hit this poorly, will he be replaced. Long-term outlook?
Brent Hershey
1:07
Assuming Miguel  ... still like long-term outlook, but yes on short term concerns. LA could look to upgrade here at the deadline.
Big J
1:08
Need 1 for last P spot…(gulp)…JP France @LAD, C.Schmidt vs TEX?
Brent Hershey
1:08
France
Triston M
1:09
Thanks so much for answering our questions. This is so helpful for first-timers such as myself...In a dynasty roto league, is McKenzie a drop or hold? Pretty frustrating to draft him and hold all year, only for him to return to the IL after a couple starts. I'm a little worried if I'm not proactive about making the move, I will miss out on Gavin Williams when he gets called up.
Brent Hershey
1:09
He's a hold in dynasty for sure ... unless gets surgery, then becomes a question.
Guest
1:09
If you have another manager offering you something at peak Blake Snell value are you taking it or riding out this surge he's having?  H2H category redraft
Brent Hershey
1:09
If I own Snell, I'm probably taking peak trade value. Just don't trust that he can maintain this level of success
Guest
1:10
I've got James Paxton for $1 in my AL only but am playing for next year.  Hold and hope he is a keeper, or auction off to the highest bidder before he injures himself again?
Brent Hershey
1:10
At least see what the offers are; would prob prefer someone younger
Guest
1:11
What do you see for Alek Thomas going forward?  He's hitting .348 in Reno - is Arizona going to bring him back up in preference to McCarthy or Smith or is he more likely a trade chip? I
Brent Hershey
1:11
Trade I'll bet. Careful reading too much into Reno stats. Has tons of defensive value FWIW
Brent Hershey
1:13
Alright folks ... gotta run. Apologies for not getting to all of em. Will be back next Monday, noon ET again. Check out all the good stuff BaseballHQ has to offer. Also ... be on the lookout for info coming very soon on our First Pitch Arizona conference at the AFL in Phoenix this fall. Sign ups open within the next week! See ya next Monday...
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