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Nicklaus Gaut
1:36
Did you know I covered the San Diego Padres in the 2026 Baseball Prospectus?
1:37
That's right, folks, I'm (technically?) a published author
I promise you, no one else was weirder with their player writeups than I was
For example, I wrote 200 words about mason miller, of which, maybe 10 were actually about baseball
1:38
I basically just made up a story about ex-A's getting together every year to celebrate at an abandoned bar in Almaeda
laughing 2
Okay, back to questions
Chris K
1:40
Hi Nicklaus! Seems like SP has become quite the risky business this year. I have a 14 team H2H league. Who are good upside plays or "safe bets" top 30 or below in the SP pool
Nicklaus Gaut
1:40
Drew Rasmussen
Imanaga
Castillo
McClanahan
1:41
Bubic
Ben
1:41
My league’s pitching categories are QS, win %, ks, saves, save %, whip, and ERA.  How would this shift your valuation of pitchers verse standard 5x5?
Nicklaus Gaut
1:42
Loading up on inning eaters and elite setup guys
Love that kid..
1:43
With less than 2 weeks till opening day.  What's your final prediction on Konnor Griffin....up or down?  I got him for $1 in my NL only keeper, but i can't keep him if he is sent to the minors....got my fingers crossed!
Nicklaus Gaut
1:43
I think he has an outside shot
1:44
but man, we're still talking about the Pirates, right?
Like, of Pittsburgh?
I change my mind -- it's actually more likely he'll be traded to Tampa
hey yo
1:45
pick 2 keepers in 12 team h2h keep forever: hoerner, Jacob wilson, lodolo, evoldi, horton. cost is round 9/10 picks. leaning towards the 2 cubs
Nicklaus Gaut
1:46
here's the thing -- I really like jacob wilson
I take him and Hoerner/Lodolo, depending on team context
hey yo
1:46
I'm worried about lindors wrist fracture limiting his power in his age 32 season, how worried should I be?
Nicklaus Gaut
1:46
I am always worried about wrist injuries
1:47
it seems like we never account enough for how long it takes for them to get back up to full power
often seems like power gets muffled for a month or so
hey yo
1:47
is bradish everyone favorite sleeper pick?
Nicklaus Gaut
1:47
literally everyone's
1:54
sorry guys
Jotcast is bugging out
I think we're back now? I've been locked out
Some Fan
1:54
Nicklaus, so glad you’re back! I’m in a Yahoo league and my draft is coming up. I would like to know your favorite ADP website for this coming season.
Beast Mode
1:55
Hi Nicklaus, thanks for taking the time to chat with all of us!
Last year you shared a draft tracker that you created, with a player ranker. I cannot remember where you got the rankings from for that tracker. Is there a good place you would suggest us using for rankings for 2026? Thanks again!
Nicklaus Gaut
1:55
for ADP, I use NFBC as my general go-to
1:56
but you should always pay most attention to the ADP of whatever site you're drafting on.
not because you should be drafting by it, but because you can often assume your opponents are
1:57
this is something to be leveraged
Mark
1:57
What are your expectations for Tovar this year?   Am I crazy to think he could still a big part of the Rockies next good team?
Nicklaus Gaut
1:57
I remain in the tank for Tovar
And for Beast Mode:
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