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Nicklaus Gaut
11:49
god I hate the Marlins
/every other bs-run team
Justin Verlander
11:50
It would be a bold cut, and one of my playoff competitors would likely pick him up, but the thought is in my head - is Justin
Verlander done as a lock to go five innings with around a K per inning or better?  How likely he gets back to that level as he chases stats?
Nicklaus Gaut
11:51
Still think he's a near lock to go five
But not the K's - the old man is clearly tiring
11:52
But unless you NEED the space, I'd hold if you know a competitor will snatch him up. Could be just as useful keeping him on your bench, and out of other's hands
RAGBRAI
11:53
Is Faucher doing enough to go into next year as the closer? Is he a viable option as a $1 closer?
Nicklaus Gaut
11:53
Like the skills and for a buck, it's worth a flier
But it's really hard to count on a Marlins closer this far out
11:54
And even if he does get the job (and does well), they'll just strip him as a part
Have I mentioned I hate the Marlins?
Masyn Winn
11:56
How would you evaluate Masyn Winn going forward (HR, RBI, R, SB, OBP).  He's at 12HR, 10 SB, .329 obp this year.  How much better can he get from this baseline?
Nicklaus Gaut
11:57
Like his future stock quite a bit - great all-around profile that gets on base enough to compile counting stats and I think has 20/20 upside (though that might be stretching it on HR)
Old Man Arms
11:58
Better 2025: Cole or deGrom?
Nicklaus Gaut
11:58
Cole
That question brought to you by the year 2021
All-time great "what if?"
11:59
What if deGrom was a paragon of health?
Or better, what if he didn't decide to dramatically increase his velocity?
Dynasty Guy
12:00
Wondering what you think of some prospects that don’t seem to be performing up to expectations:   Marco Luciano and Colson Montgomery.   In my 14T Category dynasty league, There are some good alternative prospects like Cooper Pratt and Thomas Harrington.   Wondering if I should drop Luciano or Montgomery to pick up these other that seem to be rising in the rankings.
Nicklaus Gaut
12:01
I'd still hang onto the disappointments
RAGBRAI
12:01
Does Crews making OD roster next year? Is he relevant?
Nicklaus Gaut
12:01
Yes to both
RAGBRAI
12:02
Does Baty’s usage next year depend on what the Mets do with Alonso?
Nicklaus Gaut
12:03
It'll depend more on whether he's an actual MLBer or just a really good AAAAer
riegs
12:03
How would you rank M Toglia, M Wallner, V Robles, T Casas, L Nootbaar and P Crow-Armstrong ros?
Nicklaus Gaut
12:04
Toglia > Robles > Casas > Wallner > PCA > Nootbaar
MikeD
12:04
Those are all good pickup suggestions, but in what leagues is Austin Wells still available?  He should be rostered already. He should win Rookie of the Year.
Nicklaus Gaut
12:05
I don't disagree but he was under the 40% threshold I was using...Might have changed since but he was at 26% on Yahoo and 16% on ESPN when I was writing yesterday
Dave
12:06
At what point do I acknowledge that Marcus Semien is killing my chances of winning the league and I should drop him, even if it's for some rando on the waiver wire?
Nicklaus Gaut
12:06
Acknowledge it your heart but still keep him rostered
Also, I'm soryy
*and sorry
Still learning
12:06
What's your rule of thumb for when to give up on a prospect? I've been burned a couple times (Austin Riley, Austin Wells, maybe its just guys named Austin)
Nicklaus Gaut
12:06
Step 1: Don't trust guys named Austin
12:07
Step 2: Depends on the league depth but it's usually a case-by-case situation...the higher the potential/track record at MiLB, the more slack I'm willing to give
desperate for a C with a pulse
12:08
Do you like G Sanchez or I Herrera any more than Langeliers? I'd think Langeliers is the best choice since he plays most days. I've done a great job streaming catchers right before they go ice cold this year lol
Nicklaus Gaut
12:08
Nope, stay with Langeliers
You have it right - even when he's running colder, he still racks a ton of PAs and can drop some bombs
Points League
12:09
In a head to head points league, would you generally lean towards a lesser pitcher with a two step (Severino or Bido) vs a guy with one start on the level of like a Framber?
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