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Nicklaus Gaut

1:44

19-year-old pitchers rarely inspire confidence

but add in he's a Pirate??

Guarded Indian

1:45

I'm getting offers right and left for Schmidt. I'm using him at 3B currently since I lost Murakami. Should I sell high or do you believe this is a legit breakout year?

Nicklaus Gaut

1:45

depends on the offer, but I'd want something legit for him

Kris

1:46

How low of a low ball offer should I make to my opponents with Manny Machado, Mookie Betts, etc?

Nicklaus Gaut

1:47

never start insultingly low, it just makes them dig in

but definitely start 20% below to see what they think

Mike

1:48

Hi Nick, thanks for the chat. I had to drop Corbin Burnes from the IL slot thanks to the latest news. Who do you like as an IL guy to hold who might actually contribute this season from Kodai Senga, Shane Bieber, and DJ Herz?

Nicklaus Gaut

1:48

The Biebs

Dancin Homer

1:49

If I have one start left, and it’s McLean v SD, Warren v. BoSox, or Baz v. TOR, who you taking?

Nicklaus Gaut

1:49

McLean

Jamie Taco

1:49

You said to drop Vasquez as needed - would you drop him for Edward Cabrera (not yet knowing what he will have done today)?

Nicklaus Gaut

1:49

I would

1:50

What in the heck is wrong with George Kirby? Should I look to trade him or hope for bounce back?

Nicklaus Gaut

1:51

I'm definitely betting on the bounceback

Young sticks?

1:52

Do you like any of these new arrivals, Vic Mesa Jr., Jacob Gonzalez or McAdoooo?

Nicklaus Gaut

1:52

not really

but Victor, if you forced me

Your mom

1:52

This chat would improve markedly in quality if you got a concussion.

Nicklaus Gaut

1:52

I wish I could disagree with you

Lange of Love

1:53

Is Lange in KC a trap play for bids in my AL only? I’m hard up for saves, but money is tight.

Nicklaus Gaut

1:53

I wouldn't go crazy

worth a show-me bid but I'm not opening things up

Schmitt or Riley? Am I crazy?!

1:54

Yes I just typed it. Am I crazy, or is it time to move on from Riley yet? Schmitt keeps raking and I also have Jung; while it’s not dire, I could use the roster spot.

Nicklaus Gaut

1:54

Can't do it yet

which is hard for me to say, as I generally love pouring Haterade on Riley

listen people, I'll tell you what I tell my kids:

1:55

Rarely should you trust people with two first names

Or are palindromes

Dancin Homer

1:55

Even if I try to capitalize on that reverse double jinx by acting in the opposite manner, it won’t work, right? Not fair!
Fear with McLean right now is even that bounce back was pretty ugly (5 BBs, 2 Ks, 5 innings).

Nicklaus Gaut

1:55

Here's the thing, though

1:56

you have to double-stamp the double-reverse-jinx

Dancin Homer

1:56

Your mom’s rude post reminded me to tell you: wear a helmet to your son’s party later. Glad I could finally give you some good advice, instead of the other way around.

Nicklaus Gaut

1:56

why do that when you can entertain the masses by going full Happy Gilmore in the cage?

1:57

"ooh, yeah, I love it!"

"okay, that one hurt a little"

Ricky Bobby

1:57

Misiorowski has been an absolute stud this year, but how concerned should I be about an innings limit as we get deeper into the season? Trying to figure out if I need to add pitching just to hedge against this.....

Nicklaus Gaut

1:57

Honestly, I'm not crazy worried

1:58

had a total of 130 IP in 2025, so a normal 20% bump would still get him to 155+

Nate

1:59

I bought low on both Marte and Soderstrom days before they went on hot streaks. Who else should I target?

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