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Ray Murphy
12:01
Happy Friday, everyone! Trying to figure out how to go forward without Aaron Judge? I may not have the magic answer to that one, but I'm happy to take a shot at your other questions... let's get into it.
Guest
12:04
12 team mixed.  Rest of season rank these:  Jared Jones, Roki Sasaki, Ryan Weathers.
Ray Murphy
12:04
Love Jones, might take him a bit to continue to ramp up, but love him for the balance of the season. Sasaki seems like he's figuring it out too, obviously the team context is great. I'd probably prefer Weathers to Sasaki, but Weathers' team context just got knocked down (Judge), so that's pretty close for me.
Stratford Nicos
12:07
Hey Ray!
Please offer me your thoughts on the status of the Mariner's Munoz? What's going on & where do you see it going to. With apprciation.
Ray Murphy
12:07
I don't really see an issue there. He's been nicked a couple of times, save opps have been hard to come by a bit, but his L31 skills look fine to me. Not worried...
Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo
12:09
Is there any hope for Adolis Garcia? Im in a 12 team NL only, so the pool is too shallow to cut him. I targeted him in my auction and now I'm trying to remember why.
Ray Murphy
12:09
Yeah, I wasn't that warm on him this spring, and not to gloat, but this outcome seemed very reasonable. His skills aren't out of line with his history... this outcome is within the range of outcomes for the skills he's showing. But yeah, the .19x BA is just death, you may need to get away from that.
Jacob
12:11
Happy Friday!  In a 10-team NL-only league, and I am about to face a roster crunch.  I just traded for Yamamoto, so I need to drop one of my pitchers (Sproat, Patrick, or Killian) or one of the speculative prospects on my bench (Arroyo and Lara).  I need to make up ground in ERA/WHIP and Ks.  Thank you for your advice, Ray!
Ray Murphy
12:11
I think you get away from Sproat...
Paulie
12:13
Your thoughts on Goldschmidt? He's looking pretty good under the hood - should be in lineup everyday too.
Ray Murphy
12:13
Yeah, he's hitting his way into the lineup and they can't afford to sit him now. He'll need to stay hot when Stanton comes back, but who knows when that is? He's got running room until then.
Sanchez
12:17
Have you ever been in the bottom of the standings but love your guys so much that you can't imagine trading anyone?  Keeper league ... I know we're supposed to treat guys as just numbers but ... that's part of the fun, right?  I fall too much in love - tell me I'm normal. Keep up the good work ...
Ray Murphy
12:17
I'm a big believer in "hey, this is supposed to be fun". That doesn't mean winning every year... it can't. If you're having fun trying to grow your kids into the dynasty of the future, I fully support that.
Tony
12:19
Can Casey Mize pick up where he left off prior to this IL stint?
Ray Murphy
12:19
2.27 ERA, 3.79 xERA. So he wasn't as good as it looked. But 3.79 xERA is still a step forward for him. Set your expectations as an upper-3's ERA guy and he can make you happy. But if you expect 2.27, you'll be disappointed.
Michael
12:20
Happy Friday Sir! In a 5x5 QS league that is 10 team and keep forever what are your rankings for this year and for the future: Nick Lodolo Andrew Painter Connoly Early Troy Melton
Ray Murphy
12:20
For this year: Lodolo, Early, Painter, Melton. Long term, move painter up.
Beano
12:21
Hi Ray! NL 10 team 5x5 - time to run from Imanaga? Low WHIP , but he gives up HRs by the bushel!
Ray Murphy
12:21
HR problems shouldn't be THIS bad, but yeah... 3 or 4 HR a night is kind of unplayable at the moment.
will
12:25
Ray, thank you for the chat. AL only 4x4 ROS Grissom or Torres? Is Butler toast? Will Perkins be a good SP? and why id the opener worked did Boston force Bello to start when wins are so important?
Ray Murphy
12:25
Quick answers:
Torres over Grissom, very worried about Butler, optimistic about Perkins. I can't explain what Boston is doing with Bello....
Guest
12:28
C Kelly is my C in 15 teamer 1 catcher league… have Alvarez and Campusano on dl.. do either of those two start over Kelly when they come back? If not they get dropped
Ray Murphy
12:28
Alvarez. If healthy, there's still potential for a big 2nd half there.
HR Derby?
12:28
hi Ray, for next week Iamanaga @col or Cantillo vs Det?
Ray Murphy
12:28
I don't see how you can start Imanaga at COL right now.
catching lighting
12:30
hi Ray, for the rest of season O’hoppe or Endy Rodriguez?
Ray Murphy
12:30
Endy is interesting and there may be an opportunity there if he keeps hitting. Speculative play there, but O'Hoppe is still the percentage play.
Hesh
12:31
Some decent innings from Luis Castillo since the piggy back situation started. Now thats its a 6 man rotation (for now), any chance he can be a useful streamer or back end SP for ROS?
Ray Murphy
12:31
Yeah, even though he complained about the piggyback thing, it may have been good for him. He does seem to be reset. He can absolutely still be useful.
Ben
12:34
How many innings do you expect Christian Scott to throw ROS considering he missed all of 2025 with TJ surgery? Between minors and MLB he already has around 45 IP this year.
Ray Murphy
12:34
We're projecting 53 more, that seems like a reasonable number.
Guest
12:35
hi Ray, for rhe rest of season: grissom, crawford, hs kim or ikf?
Ray Murphy
12:35
I want to say Kim but there's no sign of life there yet. Maybe Grissom.
Broken bat
12:36
Uncle Ray, a photo finish… it’s between cutting E. Suarez or Burger Time. Both similar ROS projections in all 4x4 metrics. Suarez still showing some shadow injury concerns with K rate. Burger done hitting in Sacto. Like GABP and Red offense (RBI’s) but Ranger offense should perk up with Seagram back. Heads or tails? Your guidance please.
Ray Murphy
12:36
I think I'd keep Burger, like you I'm worried about Suarez's health.
Tundra
12:37
Imanaga's home runs are out of control; even getting no help from PCA!  In a 4x4, would you drop him for Sasaki or Grant Holmes?  Separately, is there any hope for Burrows?
Ray Murphy
12:37
I wouldn't drop Imanaga for those guys unless you can't bench him, then I understand if you need to just get rid of him now. I was high on Burrows in pre-season but I'm ready to get off that ride now.
Big "O"
12:37
Should I trade Kyle Tucker?  What quality of an SP should I expect even up for Tucker?  In a trade would I get a Dylan Cease, Max Meyer or Michael King straight up for him?  I play in a ten team Scoresheet NL Dynasty League.  Thank you Ray.
Ray Murphy
12:37
I can't answer that, only your leaguemates can. Ask the question, see where it goes.
Dave
12:38
Lost Judge this morning and need to replace the power loss.  a.  Available are Kerry Carpenter, Gavin Sheetz, Angel Martinez.  Who to choose?
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