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Ray Murphy
12:33
Rafaela pretty easily. Even if he doesn't have another step forward, he's better than this group.
Rick
12:34
Do you think Jo Adell will repeat his 37 HR from last year?  Do you think he has a higher level? Thanks
Ray Murphy
12:34
From the Forecaster... "one you should be able to count on for another 30+ bombs." I don't see 40+, but wouldn't totally rule it out. 37 to 40 is a couple of gusts of wind (h/t Ron Shandler)
half the man...
12:37
Any news on a BHQ podcast at this point?
Ray Murphy
12:37
Yeah, wanted to address this and haven't had an opportunity yet... huge ovation to PD, he had a heck of a run at HQRadio and we're extremely thankful for it. We need to take some time to figure out what and how we want to do in that space. Frankly, there was just no way we had the time to do that work here in March. We'll re-assess after Opening Day. Don't delete your HQRadio feed from your pod player, though...
Dog Fister
12:39
Should we be discounting pitchers in 6-man rotations more? Having 5 less starts is nothing to sneeze at
Ray Murphy
12:39
Yes, I think Ron had the stat in his Forecaster intro essay, that said more starts last year happened on >4 days of rest than on 4 days of rest. I'm supposed to be writing our two-start SP column this year, and I'm wondering if there will be enough guys each week to even write about.

In general, it means you shouldn't de-value 150 IP starters, because so few guys get much higher than that number anymore.
Dog Fister
12:40
Worried about JRam at all?
Ray Murphy
12:40
The shoulder thing? Nah, he's been playing this week, if the Guardians were at all concerned he wouldn't be out there.
Dog Fister
12:40
Best bet for saves in KC this year?
Ray Murphy
12:40
Covered a couple of times above...
Broken Bat
12:40
McNeil in Sacco… sneaky Resource says he hits 5th. Home park really fits him iMO.
Ray Murphy
12:40
Yeah, there are some nice end-game type 2Bs out there, he's in that group.
Dog Fister
12:41
AL only - prefer McNeil $14 or Altuve $25?
Ray Murphy
12:41
Neither. Go fish.
Dog Fister
12:42
What is stopping Gore from taking a big leap this year?
Ray Murphy
12:42
He had it going for a half-season last year, then it completely came apart. TEX a better pitchers park, but that won't magically fix his WHIP. Hasn't been a target of mine.
Rick
12:43
How would you rank Gleyber Torres, Baty, Colt Keith for this year?  Long-Term?
Ray Murphy
12:43
Gleyber's probably the most secure PT/highest floor. I do love both Keith and Baty though. Wouldn't be at all surprised to see either one out-earn Gleyber.
Jeff
12:44
I need a dart throw SP - Fuentes, Lowder or Abel do anything for you?
Ray Murphy
12:44
Abel's spring has been really compelling. I'd throw a dart there for sure.
Don Dringus
12:45
Will the 6th starters article come out this week?
Ray Murphy
12:45
I think that's next week. We got 8 articles out today... unfortunately we can't run absolutely everything by mid-March.
Jackie Treehorn
12:47
Hi Ray!
Please forgive me if this is a dumb question. In an 12-team H2H redraft points league. I have the #2 overall pick, Ohtani is split between H and P. Using the CDG, Soto edges out Ohtani in points. Should I give any thought to passing up Ohtani for Soto. We have 1 Util spot and grabbing Ohtani puts me out of the running for Schwarber or possibly Yordan on the way back.
Ray Murphy
12:47
If your point system favors Soto (walks, I'm guessing?), then it's probably not crazy. I'm still not sure I'd do it, but you make a good point... I got Ohtani in a draft this week, and then had to pass on Schwarber on the way back when he fell.
charles
12:48
AL only with OBP.  Please rank:  Murakami, Okamato, CWalker and Vinnie Pasquatino.  Thanks for doing this chat Ray!  Have a great weekend!
Ray Murphy
12:48
Really tough to project OBP for the guys transitioning to MLB for the first time. But Vinny P should be clearly at top of this group, I think.
rockford
12:50
AL only, obp.  Please rank:  RJeffers, CJensen, AKirk.
Ray Murphy
12:50
Kirk a clear #1, other two are close.
Ray Murphy
12:51
OK, looks like i cleared the queue. I'm headed back to tweaking projections and making draft plans. Hope your afternoon is just as much fun. Good luck to everyone drafting this weekend. Get your guys!
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