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Brent Hershey
12:52
Likely have to go experience here, as much as it might make you cringe and recency bias tells you to avoid. That said, I do like Alvarado and if you keep this in perspective of a "3d closer" and assuming that your other two are pretty stable, then I could see rolling the dice here and letting Helsley walk. He's definitely not without risk.
Ron
12:57
Good morning, Brent.  What is your ROS outlook for Jacob Melton in an 18 teamer? Is he a volatile power-speed lottery ticket ROS, or something more reliable?
Brent Hershey
12:57
Well, he mashed in spring training and is now doing the same in his low-level injury rehab. In an 18-teamer, I think he's a hold, as it seemed like he was very close before the April ankle injury. Get the sense that TB likes him (was a trade target). Could be a promotion in the wings July or early August if he goes to AAA and hits.
AL12TmOB/TB 5x
12:58
Looking for a versatile UT, thinking '27, and throwing a buck at Kriedler, Loftin or Vilade, what do you think?
Brent Hershey
12:58
Not the profile I'd be throwing a buck at for 2027. Vilade probably the closest, but frankly I'd keep searching.
Guest
1:00
Brent - Who is better ROS - Robert Suarez or Bryan Baker.  And any skinny on Bubic or Abel?  I was hoping at least one was on their way back, but both suffer setbacks?  Ay carumba...
Brent Hershey
1:00
Baker; and Abel, though the SP all dependent on his imaging, which I think is taking place today.
Lou
1:01
Welcome back, Brent. NL-only, 12-team, 5 x 5. Tied for 1st, and hunting for saves (to augment Mason Miller). I have a chance to acquire Fairbanks at reasonable cost, but he would appear to be a good as good a bet as anyone to be dealt at the deadline. Shop elsewhere? Not a lot of available options.
Brent Hershey
1:01
Make the deal for Fairbanks; adjust at the deadline if you have to. There are articles written every year on "how could Team X not trade Player Y?"
Dave
1:01
Hi Brent- thanks for the chats!  In a H2H points league, start Taylor Ward or Bleday (both with 6 gms.) this week?  Ward appears to have better matchups but the power has been lacking.  Thx!
Brent Hershey
1:01
Bleday
Ron
1:02
Speed round: Is the correct 5x5 ranking ROS: O. Lopez >(big gap)> W. Castro > Taveras > Calihan.   I don't know what to make of Calihan.
Brent Hershey
1:02
Agreed on both.
michael
1:03
Who would you prefer this coming week for saves, Josh Hader or David Bednar? I think Bednar has better matchups, and the chance for more saves, especially going against the likes of Boston (4 games), but Hader probably has better ratios and strikeouts. However, my main goal this week is trying to accumulate as many saves as possible. Thank you much!
Brent Hershey
1:03
Don't overthink it. I'd pick the better pitcher - Hader for me.
Guest
1:03
10 team 5x5 NL only. Nico Hoerner has been ice cold and was dropped. Drop D. Lile for him?
Brent Hershey
1:03
Yes
Guest
1:04
10 team 5x5 NL Only. M. King at home vs the Braves; start or bench?
Brent Hershey
1:04
Start
JJ Bleday
1:04
Is the wind still at my back for the second half? I have delivered $15 in 5x5 so far.  Can I deliver $18-20 in the second half?
Brent Hershey
1:04
Close to that, yes. Mechanical changes
Analyst
1:05
Deep 5x5 NL-only. Need a catcher. Which of  Fulford, Sullivan, Pages, Marchan, Henry Davis, Duran, or Torrens? Or should I just take a few weeks of empty stats until my catcher comes off the IL?
Brent Hershey
1:05
Fulford or Davis; hope they run into a couple
Guest
1:06
Keith of Tigers is lifting ball with decent exit velo. He reminds me of Crews of Nats who is  improving but having bad luck. What do see in ROS for him?
Brent Hershey
1:06
Good signs around except for power so far. Liked him in the offseason. Can see where he'd settle in.
Peter
1:07
Rank Ewing, altivue, Samad taylor, edman, Paredes ROS in 6x6 roto with ops.  Need to drop 2 of them
Brent Hershey
1:07
Parades, Ewing, Altuve, Edman, Taylor
Guest
1:07
Scoresheet League (so saves/holds not a factor) - better ROS Robert Suarez or Bryan Baker?
Brent Hershey
1:07
Suarez
will
1:12
Brent, do you people at HQ have any season long data that says the hi leverage pitching usage leads to more victories. as along timepitching coach my experience showed that 1. pitchers want to know their roles. 2.the last 3 outs are the hardest and have one guy to get them. but it seeems this hi lev is a made up thing to justify decisions based on no oevuidence. like the #3 hitter.your thoughts please, thank you
Brent Hershey
1:12
The high leverage metric as we use it at BHQ is not meant to lead to more victories, but describes how a manager chooses to use their bullpen members. It's a formula that takes into account runners on, time of the game, etc — describing the situation that a reliever most often encounters. We use it as a proxy to recognize the trust level of the manager/staff, which can at times lead to save opportunities. Hope this helps!
Themistocles
1:13
NL only, Need SB’s. Carrig, Pratt, or Ruiz
Brent Hershey
1:13
Carrig
Brent Hershey
1:13
OK, have to run ... got to most of em! I'll be back next Monday, and likely Ray or I will return on Friday noon. Thanks, all!
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