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Brent Hershey
12:36
  1. I'd agree with that order. Was hoping Larnach might get more time v LHP; doesn't seem to be happening just yet
  2. Yes, I think so. He's less valuable in a 12 than a 15, but still gives you more overall than Lopez (who I also like some)
Tundra
12:38
Hi Brent, Would you drop Romano for Luke Jackson in a 4x4 mixed league?
Brent Hershey
12:38
Right now, don't think I would ... I'd still give Romano the chance to grab onto that job — and I think if he does, he'll be the man in Philly. BUT ... Jackson seems to already have the role from a loyal manager, as I've mentioned above. You prob have to make this decision today, and right now, it's Romano for me.
Brian K
12:38
Good Afternoon Brent and thank you for your time every week. 5X5 16 team mixed redraft. I am in need of another closer. I can get one via trade by sending CJ Abrams for Devon Williams. I have Carlos Correa to slide over to SS. Your thoughts?
Brent Hershey
12:38
Seems fair, yes, and all the better if it fills a need.
Don Dringus
12:39
Which SS steals more bases this year - Hamilton, Caballero, Dylan Moore, Ha-Seong Kim?
Brent Hershey
12:39
Kim. Think he plays everyday once returns from injury; not sure the others do.
Porcho Villa
12:40
I'm taking too many shots on exciting young position players and need to drop one or two to add pitching. Who would be your first couple drops: Cam Smith, Tork, CES, K. Campbell, V. Robles (5x5 H2H OBP)
Brent Hershey
12:40
  1. Tork, 2. Smith.
Tim
12:40
A question at the buzzer! Think quick ... Max Meyer or Drew Ras' for ROS in a 12-teamer!
Brent Hershey
12:40
Meyer
Honk
12:42
Will Tauchman and Josh Rojas play everyday when healthy in Chicago? What happens to Bryan Ramos?
Brent Hershey
12:42
So muddy there. Yes to Tachman/Rojas -- or at least against all RHP. Ramos has to get healthy, he could benefit from either of these sitting (slotting in as short-side DH). But the Ramos situation I feel the least secure about compared to Tauch/Rojas
Dan G
12:42
Yes, it's early.  But any alarm bells going off on any of the slow starts.  Devers, for example.  Any others like that?
Brent Hershey
12:42
No, just notes. As I mentioned, Dylan Crews has looked awful also.
Dan G
12:43
What do you make of the closer situations in Pittsburgh, Miami, Colorado, Cincinnati and Texas?
Brent Hershey
12:43
Staying away from the first three right now; monitoring CIN and as mentioned earlier, I think it's Jackson as a no-doubter for now in TEX
Mark
12:44
Understanding a need for patience, but Austin Wells is available on the waiver wire.  Too early to cut Realmuto for Wells?  I like that Wells leads off in that lineup
Brent Hershey
12:44
I could see this, mainly from the youth v veteran perspective. Not that far off by the end of draft season.
Michael T.
12:48
Sorry if you have already addressed this, but any idea of what the odds are of Jose Ramirez playing this week? I have him in my UT slot currently, and am debating starting Joc Pederson over him this week, barring an injury status update beforehand. The day-to-day designation is so hard to play the guessing game on I know.
Brent Hershey
12:48
Yeah, the fact that Joc has 6 RHP lined up, and could well start all 6, makes leaning him a real possibility. Probably won't have CLE lineup by the time TEX starts. I'd hold off on the decision as long as possible, but if J-Ram is out, then I'd prob go Joc for sure. Might just go Joc either way ... the wrist could affect the swing, of course.
Ron
12:49
Happy Monday, Brent -- is Moniak going to be a starter in CO soon?
Brent Hershey
12:49
It's possible, I guess. Might be worth a flyer in deeper leagues. But that means trusting the Rockies' decisionmaking process.
Can I?
12:50
NL 5x5. Looking at Matchups Tool. Would you do Canning (vs. TOR 0.1) this week or AJ SS (vs MIA -0.7 and @SD -1.8)?  The tool doesn't know that SS has a new pitch, though his first regular season outing wasn't great.
Brent Hershey
12:50
Yeah, new pitch plus the vMIA might sway me in this case -- though Canning looked pretty good the other night against HOU. I'd probably take the two-step.
Dave
12:51
Drafted value in a 14 team mixed 6x6 rotisserie league and ended up with an outfield/utility with Rodriguez & Arozerena and Wood, Crews, Dominguez, Cowser.  Plus Pitcher Jackson Jobe.  Did I drink too much young guys kool-aid?
Brent Hershey
12:51
Eh, maybe. Just remember that odds are they won't ALL break out. Speaking of out, just saw the Cowser news before this started. Gggh.
DennisMpls
12:54
We are having our minor league draft tomorrow night. Thanks to a preseason trade I have picks #2 and #6. Many of the best players are unavailable because they were drafted in prior years. My goal is players to help next year, not so much this year. My top six:  Andrew Painter, Bubba Chandler, Travis Bazzana, Coby Mayo, Nick Kurtz, Jordan Lawler. (I moved Kurtz up from most rankings because of his spring and what I see.) Question:  Who would be your top 2 picks? Since I also have #6 a ranking of all six would be helpful. Thanks! Love your chats!
Brent Hershey
12:54
I like Painter over Chandler long term, so I'd look for him at #2. If Painter goes #1 (not to you), then I'd go Chandler. Either way, if I got a pitcher at #2, I'd push for a hitter at #6. Hitter rank for 2026: Lawlar, Mayo, Kurtz, Bazzana.
dubykoff
12:55
Hi Brent. Whom do you prefer in a 5X5 OBP league and why: Torkelson and Soderstrom?
Brent Hershey
12:55
Soderstrom. Don't yet believe in Tork; TS has the position to himself for now. Just more barriers for Tork to overcome.
Michael T.
12:56
Can't believe I am writing this, but I am thinking about starting Matt Shaw at 3b and benching Rafael Devers for this week. Am I crazy?
Brent Hershey
12:56
Nope. I think benching Devers, if you have a good option (I consider Shaw that), is viable.
Base
12:57
NL-only $100 FAAB league. How much is too much to spend on a backup closer on uncertain pitching staffs (e.g., CIN or PIT)? Is $5-$8 reasonable to spend on a D. Santana or a Pagan?  I already have two mid-tier closers, but neither is a sure thing.
Brent Hershey
12:57
That seems around the right range, yes -- esp if you're not desperate for saves at the moment.
Dave
12:58
Buehler or Jobe (2 starts) this week?  Rotisserie
Brent Hershey
12:58
Hmmm ... probably Jobe? Nicer matchups.
Dog Fister
12:58
Which CHW starters are worth a shot in AL only?
Brent Hershey
12:58
Both Davis and Cannon are worth a look. Burke, too.
Dave
12:59
Do you see any of Bender, Tinoco or Ashcraft as possibility for more than a rare save ros?
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