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Nicklaus Gaut
10:59
Alright y'all, we're  about to get started
11:01
Hey everyone, Nicklaus Gaut here - let's answer some queries!
Also, you can find me @Nt_BurtReynolds on Twitter
Let's go
Guest
11:01
In A NL keeper league would you keep Marte @$6 and $9 next year?
Nicklaus Gaut
11:01
Yeah, gotta keep him even if this year sucks - all else being equal, he was +$15 guy in NL leagues (10/12 teams) prior to the suspension.
johnor
11:02
Hi, thanks for the chat!  How do you feel about Parker Meadows and Justin Henry-Malloy as dynasty picks?  5x5, 15 teams, 40 man rosters.  Thanks!
Nicklaus Gaut
11:02
Love Meadows both for this season and the future; Henry-Malloy is a classic three-outcomes kind of guy - big power, walks a lot, with shaky contact skills. And considering how below-average (optimistically) his defense is, the bat is only way he’ll stick in the bigs. We've seen that profile do just fine in fantasy but I’m not super optimistic his will.
Just askin’
11:02
11 team 5X5, OBP, AL only. Kyle Stowers at $2. Keeper? Do you think he will get enough playing time to be worth it?
Nicklaus Gaut
11:03
Stowers was on my deep dynasty (OBP) team until this past offseason but I had to let him go. Like the talent and think he’ll eventually be useful but barring a trade/injury, his path to the roster is narrow, if not impossible, even with the hot spring
Will in Westport
11:03
Hey Nick, thanks; it’s great that you are doing this.
Nicklaus Gaut
11:03
Thank you!
Will in Westport
11:03
In a AL-only, 5x5 keeper auction version, is Masataka Yoshida (OF-Bos) worth $25.00 (in a $260 salary cap), everything else being equal?  What do you see as a reasonable range for him?  Thanks.
Nicklaus Gaut
11:03
All else equal, $25 is at the top-end of what I’d pay but would still be comfortable with. Kind of depends on league size/number of OF…12 team with 4 or 5 OF? Definitely. 10 team with 3 OF? A lot shakier. But, in general, I really like Yoshida and think he’s not getting enough love this drafting season…says the guy with 90% shares ; )
Dan Grant
11:03
Is Randy Arozarena worth $40 in a 10 team roto league (45 man rosters, $400 budget, but every FA pickup costs $5) with OBP instead of AVG?
Nicklaus Gaut
11:03
Arozarena is a steal at $40, given those parameters.
Sully
11:03
What's your best guess on Trevor Story's season line this year?
Nicklaus Gaut
11:04
20/20 with 150 R+RBI, .240ish AVG. Which, while not spectacular, would be more than worth his current >175 ADP. The issue is do you think he’ll reach the 550 PA he needs to get there?
Mickey
11:04
Who has more power numbers this year, Holliday, Langford, Carter or Chourio. Thanks.
Nicklaus Gaut
11:04
Langford
jdf21
11:04
What are your thoughts on a couple intriguing Marlins starters in Max Meyer and AJ Puk?  I know they are both risky, but it seems like there is considerable upside.
Nicklaus Gaut
11:04
While risky, they’re not THAT risky given their ADPs - Meyer is basically free and even with the recent hype surge, Puk is still going well past a 200 ADP. Like them both, have them both on a few teams..and if they flame (Puk via flaming his way out to the bullpen, Meyer via no rotation spot) then you can safely drop and move on.
Clarence Odbody
11:04
Nick - thrilled you joined the MLBTR family.
I’m in an AL-only 5x5 (obp) keeper dynasty league.   I’ve got a whole collection of cheap young MI’s who don’t project to be superstars.  How would you rank for upside Rocchio, Neto and Norby over the next 2 years?
Nicklaus Gaut
11:05
Thank you, happy to be here!
Neto>>>>>Rocchio>Norby. Don’t be too quick to dismiss Neto’s potential given the OBP/AL only format - dude could return some serious value this season.
O's say can you see
11:05
In a 12-team AL-only $260 5x5 roto league, is Ryan Mountcastle going to show enough power to justify a $19 salary?
Nicklaus Gaut
11:05
He can for me - he projects around that price but I think the upside is considerable if (big IF) he’s healthy all season, as he could approach 25 HR if he reaches somewhere near 600 PA.
Edgard scores, Junior scores, they all score
11:06
Our 5x5 AL roto league only has one utility spot. Who's the better DH gamble to fill it, assuming the salary is reasonable ($10 or less with a $260 cap): Jonathan Aranda, Eloy JImenez, Heston Kjerstad, Harold Ramirez, or Tyler Soderstrom?
Nicklaus Gaut
11:06
Eloy! Easily the biggest upside imo but considering his health history, it’s matched by the downside.
Prospect panics
11:06
Neither Jarred Kelenic nor Tyler Soderstrom are looking great in spring training. Being a Seattle fan, I've seen Kelenic in action: He doesn't need a hitting coach so much as a sports psychiatrist. Is Soderstrom also going to end up as a head case?
Nicklaus Gaut
11:06
Hopefully, he’ll be fine - but just to be on the safe side maybe let him travel on a different bus than Kelenic?
Duran vs Muñoz
11:06
I can only keep either Jhoan Duran or Andres Muñoz. Duran is stinking up spring training, while Muñoz looks like the second coming of Mariano Rivera. Who's the real keeper here?
Nicklaus Gaut
11:08
For House of Dragon fans, this is the fantasy baseball equivalent of Blood and Cheese for me (don't google ; )- You can’t make me pick between my kids!!
But, in all seriousness, I’d still take Duran over Munoz. If all else fails, pick the guy with a 100 mph splitty.
Michael
11:08
what your assessment of how the stock of Skubal (Det) and Miller (LAD) has changed since the start of spring training?
Nicklaus Gaut
11:08
Too much steam for me. I like them both as much as the next joker but the prices have gotten out of control.
Cito's Mustache
11:11
I've played in a few H2H points leagues the past few years and love the format.. BUT.. I find most analysis and Top X00 lists out there are geared towards roto formats. Are there any analysts, tools, or resources (can be free or paid) you'd recommend that mainly tackle points formats? Thanks, Nick!
Nicklaus Gaut
11:11
I’ll try to be brief but this is my original soapbox and I have super strong opinions... My first fantasy league was H2H points and the 1st lesson I learned was to ignore all content. Unless configured to YOUR exact settings, most points analysis will not be generally helpful.
11:13
Begin self-tooting horn: this is why I started a custom rankings service over at RotoBaller - you give me your setting, I give you an in-depth set of excel sheets that break your league down. It’s awesome and it works.
End Self Promotion sequence ; )
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