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Brent Hershey
12:48
Thanks! My inclination would be yes, though in a perfect world I'd want to know what your Mountcastle replacement options were. But Cole still best player in the deal, etc.
Buff
12:49
Do you like any of the following as an NL-only stash? Tucker Davidson, Corbin Martin, Bailey Falter.
Brent Hershey
12:49
Yeah, still have a soft spot for Martin; has some tools that ARI pitching coach B Strom can work with. And there's some back-of-rotation potential with Falter as well. Prefer both over Davidson, especially as a deep NL lg stash.
Buff
12:50
NL only, David Peralta or Rafael Ortega ROS?
Brent Hershey
12:50
Peralta for me ... though a higher likelihood he's not on ARI come Aug 3.
Guest
12:52
Please rank these hitters in a 6x6 roto (5x5 + OPS): K Bryant, Abreu, Votto, Hoskins, Teoscar, Stanton. Thank you!
Brent Hershey
12:52
Stanton, Bryant, Abreu, Teoscar, Votto, Hoskins
Joesph
12:53
How do the Sox send Jarren Duran back down after the couple weeks he's had here? Is Kike really a better leadoff guy?
Brent Hershey
12:53
Not yet convinced that they do; and no, Kiké is not a better leadoff guy. Could well depend on how it's going once KH is ready. But past couple weeks sure has looked like JD belongs.
Steve
12:55
Are you a believer in Tanner Rainey? Three saves this past week. Can he hold the job all year?
Brent Hershey
12:55
Yes, I "believe" that he's the guy in WAS and could hold the job all year. But skills and opportunity wise, more of a third-tier guy IMO; if I have two other for-sure closers, might be some weeks where Rainey ends up on the bench in 15-tm mixers.
Jake
12:56
How good can Michael Harris be this season? Was he supposed to be this electric?
Brent Hershey
12:56
It's something ... saw him last year in A-ball and could see the tools, but wasn't sure he was going to be able to make enough contact; swung at everything. Has cleaned up that part of the game and -- bang -- here we are. So, yes, was electric, but it happening this soon was a surprise. Fun player.
Ramon Laureano
12:58
Am I going to be traded? If so, how good could I be in 5x5, batting at the top of a strong lineup?
Brent Hershey
12:58
Yes; though I'm not sure a trading team (likely a contender) will automatically put you there. Not sure a trade changes your ROS projection all that much, outside of going to a crazy hitters' park.
Porcho Villa
1:02
Grabbed Winker as a hitting streamer given his hot streak and nice schedule this week (vs. BAL and OAK, 6/7 RHP). Understanding that Safeco is no GABP, any signs of hope in his recent stretch that he can recapture some of last year's all-star form ROS?
Brent Hershey
1:02
Think it's possible. The cloud over it, though, is if a short suspension given the on-the-field hijinks from yesterday enters in. Not saying it's 100% (might be staggered; appealed, etc), but that COULD come at a bad time, when it seemed like he was just getting heated up (with the bat, of course).
Porcho Villa
1:02
Think Jhoan Duran will finally get a shot to run with the MIN closer gig? Finally got a save yesterday but it was his first in over a month.
Brent Hershey
1:02
This is likely how it will work with MIN. Would not at all count on them employing him as a traditional closer.
Brent Hershey
1:03
Quickies from here ....
Zach
1:03
Appreciate all of the great content you guys put out. I loved the QBaB article that Ryan wrote on the 12th, where does the updated QBaB data live on the site? I find it to be very valuable when churning through my "open" roster spots each week. Thank you!!
Brent Hershey
1:03
Thank YOU! Good stuff going on at BHQ for subscribers!
nb
1:04
Hey Brent - Give it to me straight...12 team 5X5 NL only league.  Currently in 5th, just half a point out of 4th (Top 4 finish in the money).  Pitching is my strength and I've been looking for bats.  Unfortunately, I lost Albies a few weeks ago and Harper on Saturday.  We are a keeper league and have minor league rosters.  It's time to punt, isn't it?  Thx!
Brent Hershey
1:04
Not for me; still early. I'd explore trades w/ the rooks to help fill holes.
Porcho Villa
1:05
Please rank these waiver wire rooks (12 team OBP): Jarren Duran, Olivares, CJ Abrams, Paredes, Gorman
Brent Hershey
1:05
Gorman, Duran, Olivares, Parades, Abrams
Craig
1:07
I did quite well with my pitching picks this year and need to acquire some offense.  Which of these pitchers would you view as a sell and which as a hold?  Woodruff, McClanahan, Cease, Skubal, Kirby, Gallen, Taillon, Manaea, and Kluber.  Obviously, each would net a different return and I can really use a big bat, so the first four guys listed are the most likely to get that for me.
Brent Hershey
1:07
Out of top 4, Skubal. Kluber, Kirby (might also get a big return), Manaea after that
Greg
1:08
5x5 Standard NL league-I'm looking to rebuild-would you trade 32 year old Jon Berti (salary is $3) for Michael Chavis ($1)  or LaMonte Wade ($3)  And Alex Cobb (salary is $9)?
Brent Hershey
1:08
Yes, though Cobb not necessarily a long-term player. Would def prefer Chavis<Wade, though. Might hold out; the longer Berti steals everything, the more you might be able to get??
Joe
1:09
Following up on Jake from Iowa'a final question which you missed responding to:
Brent Hershey
1:09
Ah, yes, Berríos. Not sure he's a cut just yet, but it's getting closer.
Joe
1:09
his question ( context is a deep league with guys like Dunning, Civil available to replace).                                   "One last question, would you dump Berrios at this point. He is killing my ERA! "
Brian K
1:09
as a followup Brent, My replacement would be Luis Arranz.
Today
1:10
Do you believe Senzel or Naquin or both get traded this season?  And in COL, with new management, how about Cron, Blackmon and Iglesias?
Brent Hershey
1:10
Naquin more likely than Senzel. Iglesias more than the other two Rocks. So tough to tell, though.
Earl of Sandwhich
1:12
Hey Brent! Thanks for doing this! Since he just got promoted to AA and had a 9D in the MLBA, is your confidence waning at all in the The Human Condiment aka Coby Mayo?
Brent Hershey
1:12
Waning? Not at all. Saw him live a week ago in High-A and came away super impressed. Check out last week's podcast for more info.
Brent Hershey
1:13
Thanks, all ... another great week. Check out all our goodies at BaseballHQ (a few free articles every week); and save that date of Nov 3-6 for First Pitch Arizona conference at the AFL. More info to come on that very soon. Til next Monday ... may you and your teams stay healthy! Have a great one!
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