“I should have four remotes.” That’s Mark Whiten as he clicks on his TV remote, and breaks it because of his strength. He was going to check out, Alex Dickerson (5-for-6, 5 runs, 6 RBIs and his 5th, 6th and 7th homer, hitting .261) to make sure Dickerson didn’t hit four ding-dongs in one game like Hard Hittin’ Mark Whiten. For some reason, I’m hearing Lil Wayne sing, “She Alex Dickerson,” and it’s making me horny as my daydreams dance to Alex Dickerson actually on any of my fantasy teams. Take a lap around your desk on your office rolly chair if you were one of the 1.9% who owned Dickerson last night. You’re living right. If you’re a time traveler who came back to a pandemic just to roster Alex Dickerson for one game, then you are an absolute nutbag, but props. Also, in this game, everyone had bazinga glory, except Jon Gray (2 2/3 IP, 7 ER, ERA at 6.69). Between him and Sonny Gray, I might take my cue, and not go outside the rest of the week. Brandon Crawford went 3-for-6, 3 runs, 6 RBIs with a slam (4) and legs (1), hitting .280. “I’m drunk, man.” “Yeah, you’re on a Bra-Craw.” Also, Donovan Solano went 4-for-6, 2 runs, 6 RBIs, as he hits .345. Donovan then sang, “It’s the Season of the Pitch, but not for you Rockies.” Yes, there were three guys in the Giants’ lineup with 6 RBIs. Wait…666…And you can’t spell San Francisco Giants without Satan. AHHH!!! Anyway, here’s what else I saw yesterday in fantasy baseball:
Garrett Hampson – 2-for-3, and his 3rd and 4th homer, hitting .260. Bud Black’s little peanut brain prolly thinks Hampson is only good in September, because he excelled at the end of last year, never putting it together that Hampson might actually be good all year if he played him.
Jazz Chisholm – Called up because there’s no one on the Marlins, and I mean no one, who thinks Jon Berti should ever have a starting job. “Isan Diaz might not be ready for a week.” Mattingly hears the news and thinks about what he can do, then Jon Berti walks through on his hands, trying to get his attention like Santa’s Little Helper. Mattingly finally responds, “I guess we need Jazz Chisholm.” Or Cap’n Jetes heard some grumblings about trading away Caleb Smith and Zac Gallen, and Jeter, unable to be disliked by anyone, decided to show off his Gallen trade piece. So, Jazz Chisholm might not be up long, due to La Isan Bonita and not Berti, but let’s see what Prospect Hobbs said about him, “So the question becomes, did Jeter and Michael Hill pull the trigger for Chisholm because they had hard data, or at the very least, a mechanical adjustment, to help improve Chisholm’s ability to consistently make contact? If not, why even make the deal? Did they really want another Lewis Brinson/Monte Harrison type, or does Jazz represent a sturdier building block — smooth Jazz, if you will? Chisholm’s sample size in a Marlins uni is far too small to tell, but he did continue to rake in the Puerto Rican Winter League (.286/.333/.457) in an 11-game cameo over the offseason. The natural tools are there and all have the ability to develop into above average-to-plus, with the exception of the hit tool, which may only ever be average at best. The variance in Chisholm’s floor and ceiling make him a risky investment in dynasty formats, and although I don’t think Chisholm ever achieves quite the MLB career that Javier Baez has, the comps from a risk-reward standpoint are clearly there, unlike Grey, who is clearly not there.” What the aitch, my dude? There’s another 1500 words at his Jazz Chisholm fantasy, which I suggest people read. For this year, I don’t mind the flyer, but so far my Jazz hands are empty.
Starling Marte – 1-for-4, 2 runs and his 3rd homer. Hook, line and don’t throw that sinker to Starling the Marlin. The Marlins should bring back planking, but call it plankton, and drape seaweed off their shoulders.
Jon Berti – 2-for-2, and his 2nd homer, hitting .263. Quick, Mattingly, get him out of the lineup!
Daniel Vogelbach – Designated for assignment. Sadly, with the addition of a few new guys from trades, Vogelbach was unable to be kept around because he didn’t allow enough room for social distancing in the dugout.
Robbie Ray – 3 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 baserunners, 4 Ks, as he entered out of the bullpen. He only allowed one walk, which means he’s fixed. Aw, I’m just messin’. Robbie without BB is just Roie, and that isn’t even a name.
Zack Britton – 1 IP, 0 ER, ERA at 1.80, as he returned from the IL. Has Aroldis got a save yet? Oh em gee, he got his first last night, as he almost decapitated Brosseau. “Whoa,” that’s what Brosseau.
Masahiro Tanaka – 6 IP, 2 ER, 4 baserunners, 7 Ks, ERA at 3.38. This is irrelevant for this year (like a lot of this shizz is relevant), but Tanaka feels like a guy who does well until the playoffs, then he breaks the Yankees fans’ hearts.
DJ LeMahieu – 2-for-4 and two homers (3, 4), hitting .402. I learned my lesson with LeMahieu. He’s now in my Chazz Noir file folder called: Trust Falls Until They Let You Down. (Though, Noir isn’t exactly hitting .400 anywhere.)
Trevor Richards – 4 2/3 IP, 2 ER, ERA at 4.91. Oh, hell no. Nope, nope, nope! We can’t have anyone who so closely sounds like one of the T. Rogerses. I’m sorry, change your name.
Kevin Kiermaier – 1-for-3, 2 RBIs and his 3rd homer, and 3rd homer in the last three games, and how many times do I have to tell you to grab him?
Willy Adames – 3-for-3, 2 runs and his 5th homer, hitting .316. Adames is having himself a sneaky good season that will likely go largely underappreciated this year, but could see a buying opportunity for 2021. No one sleeps on my Willy except for me!
Andrew McCutchen – 1-for-4, 3 RBIs and his 5th homer, hitting .370 in the last week, and two homers in the last three games. Not sure if he’s available, but the Anknee McClutchin’ has been hot.
Alec Bohm – 2-for-4, 2 runs, 2 RBIs and his 2nd homer, hitting .291. Siri, play Spoon’s You Got Yr. Cherry Bohm. “Yes, Grey, calling SUNY Albany about your bomb–” WHAT?! No, Siri!
Aaron Nola – 8 IP, 0 ER, 5 baserunners, 9 Ks, ERA at 2.45. If only my name was Nola Albright, so I subconsciously drafted Nola in every league instead of Sonny Gray.
Justin Turner – Hit the IL with a hamstring strain. This is less ugh for me, but Cody Bellinger sitting out with a “sore lat” is a lot bigger ugh. Guys and five girl readers, the Dodgers might be starting to rest guys for the playoffs. They likely already have home field in Texas wrapped up.
Julio Urias – 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 baserunners, 5 Ks, ERA at 3.27 vs. Alex Young – 5 IP, 2 ER, 11 baserunners, 4 Ks, ERA at 4.50. So, Rob Manfred only used SuperBalls in games where my pitchers went? Cool.
Andrew Benintendi – Might not return this year. If only the Red Sox rotation could join him.
Ian Anderson – 6 IP, 2 ER, 3 baserunners, 8 Ks, ERA at 2.25. Streamonator doesn’t love his next start vs. the Nats, but I’m starting Ian Anderson everywhere until he roofies my internal organs into a bucket.
Marcell Ozuna – 3-for-5, 6 RBIs and his 9th, 10th and 11th homer. If life were fair, every hitter would get a chance for a Home Run Derby against the Red Sox. OZUNA agree. OZUNA knows life is not fair because he can’t get a deep-fried Oreo in clubhouse.
Ke’Bryan Hayes – 2-for-5, 3 runs, 2 RBIs and his 1st homer in his 1st game. Who are you, Cole Tucker? Save some wonderful for your career. I do like Hayes a lot, but he’s not a huge power threat, though his homer yesterday was a drive to the deepest part of PNC, which is a hike.
Ian Happ – 3-for-6, 2 RBIs and his 10th homer, hitting .304. Have yourself a goofy 60-game season, Happ!
Ariel Jurado – 4 IP, 5 ER, ERA at 11.25. The road to Ariel Jurado is paved with hits.
Andres Gimenez – 1-for-4, 2 RBIs and his 1st homer. It’s so awesome to see this guy breaking out for the Mets, which is why it makes me think the Mets will now send him down to make room for Todd Frazier.
Robinson Cano – 2-for-4, 2 runs and his 7th homer, and about the 19th time in the last week I’ve mentioned him. Not saying that in a 60-game season no one’s testing for PEDs, but, well, I am saying that.
Renato Nunez – 2-for-5, 4 RBIs and his 8th and 9th homer. Isn’t Renato some kind of boat race? Perfect because he’s cruising.
Anthony Santander – 2-for-4, 3 RBIs and his 11th homer, hitting .278. The Orioles may not be good, but that’s because of their pitching. Don’t underestimate, and I can’t stress this enough after stressing it by saying I can’t stress it enough, their hitting.
Elvis Andrus – 1-for-4 and his 1st homer, as he was activated from the IL, i.e., Elvis has entered the building.
Framber Valdez – 7 IP, 3 ER, 8 baserunners, 8 Ks, ERA at 2.58. He’s the Astros starter to have. Just like we drew it up in January, February, March, April, May, June and July.
Zach Plesac – 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 baserunners, 6 Ks, ERA at 1.33, as he was called up. A very apologetic Zach Plesac dedicated his start to the emergency responders, then held up a packet of Emergen-C, possibly confusing the two.
Francisco Lindor – 2-for-5, 2 RBIs and his 6th homer, hitting .270. Still time for him to salvage this season, but he needs a straight giddy up for like three weeks.
Josh Naylor – 2-for-5, 2 runs, 1 RBI, hitting .286. Not to interupt the roundup with actual fantasy advice, but Naylor is the everyday left fielder, and has a solid bat. Cyclops or pickup, you make the call! By the way, ‘member for the last 20 years I’ve been saying with interleague it’s so stupid that box scores start new on counting stats when guys change leagues. So, not sure if it’s the new standard, but seeing box scores for Naylor show .286 average but one total RBI on the year, so they’re only half-stupid now.
Franmil Reyes – 5-for-5, 2 runs, and his 8th homer, hitting .323. He came a triple short of the cycle, or what they call a $54 Vending Machine Steak Cycle.
Byron Buxton – 2-for-4, 1 RBI as he was activated from the IL. Do we have time for him to get injured one or two more times this year? I’m gonna say two, but it could be tight.
Michael Pineda – 6 IP, 2 ER, 7 baserunners, 4 Ks in his 1st start back from suspension. Wow, I would’ve bet all the money I have…*reaches into pocket*…45 cents that Pineda would’ve been lit up by the White Sox. Streamonator loves his next start vs. the Tigers, and I’d get in on him.
Matt Wisler – 1 IP, 0 ER and the save. Ha, I have no idea. Taylor Rogers might’ve been resting after going day before, but he might also be out. Think it’s weird Baldelli went to Wisler to close the game? Miguel Sano (0-for-5) was the leadoff man, so get in line with that weird, it’s gotta wait its turn.
Josh Lindblom – 5 IP, 4 ER, 9 baserunners, 4 Ks, ERA at 6.46. You know who’s so underwhelming I want to call him, Gosh Underwhelm? I’ll let you guess.
Christian Yelich – 2-for-4 and his 9th homer, hitting .207. “Miguel Sano, why do you want me to put my finger in this Chinese Finger Trap while this voodoo priest puts a spell on us?” Sano smiles evilly at the camera, then, “Oh, no reason, Christian.”
Victor Reyes – 4-for-6, 2 runs, 5 RBIs and his 3rd homer, hitting .303. Tigers scored 12 runs and I honestly struggled to find one guy to mention who was owned anywhere. Grayson Greiner (1-for-5, 2 runs, 2 RBIs and his 2nd homer) is nice if you want to name a mansion after someone, but for fantasy? Meh.
JaCoby Jones – Out for the year with a fractured hand. Thankfully, he only needs to put an ampersand between his names, and he’s qualified to sue someone for damages.
Sonny Gray – 2/3 IP, 6 ER, ERA at 3.19. This felt like I was getting waterboarded by myself. What have you wrought, Gray? Is this what self-hate feels like? “Have you no mercy?!” That’s me screaming at myself in the mirror. Sonny, and I both got Corleone’d!
Kwang-Hyun Kim – 5 IP, 0 ER, 5 baserunners, 4 Ks, ERA at 0.83. I wish I owned him in all leagues. Do I trust him? Not especially, but hitters might be completely unfamiliar with him, and he can carry that for all of six more starts.
Kolten Wong – 4-for-4, 4 runs, 2 RBI, hitting .256. That was through five innings, before he was replaced. Mike Shildt didn’t want the Reds to get confused and try to hang a white flag from Wong.
Brad Miller – 4-for-6, 3 runs, 7 RBIs and his 3rd and 4th homer. Brad Miller > Mike Trout, who says no? Okay, obviously Miller is hot yadda-blabbity-bloo, but can we just briefly cackle that the Reds were buyers at the deadline literally 27 hours earlier and now are six games under .500? The Ghost of Marge Schott is queefing in hell at that blunder.
Raisel Iglesias – Will remain in the closer role, which is what I assumed when I chucked out my window my 60 Minutes Ed Bradley bobblehead that I drew Archie Bradley’s face on.
Does it count if I streamed the wrong Dickerson? Cory went 0 for 4. FMFBBL.
It does count, but not for what you want it to
Grey!!!
Nice report!
a. Super bummed on Sonny’s start, but he’s been my rock so can’t complain. Started Plesac which soothed the pain.
b. Started the wrong random hot Giant in Coors!! Was this close to rostering Dickerson, then I saw a picture of you saying don’t touch my batty call, then I said it’s Alex Dickerson what could he do? I’ll give Longo one more night tonight then he’s off to oblivion.
c. MLB quote of the day for September 2, 2020
‘Stealing 50 bases is a great accomplishment; I credit my work ethic. I thanked all of my teammates because they let me steal the bases in front of them.’
Desmond DeChone ‘Chone’ Figgins. He set an Angels’ team record for 53 hits in a month (June 2007), had six hits in a game on June 18, 2007 (matching the AL record for hits in a nine-inning game). He led the AL in 2009 with 101 walks.
His 162-game average…
677 PA, 594 AB, 89 R, 164 H, 24 2B, 7 3B, 4 HR, 51 RBI, 43 SB, 15 CS, 68 BB, 105 K, .276/.349/.363 slash line, 92 OPS+, 216 TB
His season was his 2009 season, though 2007 was good too. He finished 10th in the voting for the MVP in 2009.
729 PA, 615 AB, 114 R, 183 H, 30 2B, 7 3B, 5 HR, 54 RBI, 42 SB, 17 CS, 101 BB, 114 K, .298/.398/.393 slash line, 110 OPS+, 242 TB
Cheers,
Ante
A. It was very painful for me
B. Haha, I didn’t have any, so there’s that
C. Awesome!
Grey,
Is Franmil breaking out to a level that even the most ardent fans didn’t anticipate?
Is this just homer adulation?
Thanks for thoughts.
Regards,
BBHHI
The BA is rather inflated. He hits a ton of grounders, too. The barrel rate is juicy.
This is more a hot streak than a breakout to me. He’s always gonna clap dingers, but he’s not a .300 hitter.
Franmil doesn’t seem to have changed anything — 35-homer, .260 hitter
A lot of leagues, the problem with Franmil is he’s a permanent DH. No position flexibility at all.
https://razzball.com/navigating-the-grey-area-reyes-the-roof-because-its-all-on-fire/
Here’s my breakdown of him in preseason sleeper
He hasn’t decreased his GB% like i had hoped yet, but one thing he has done inprove his contact/avg vs offspeed and he has improved his approach vs fastballs by a lot. From .263 to .397 (xba of .384) and increased his LA vs those (like I hoped) from 8 to 13. So there’s room for even more improvement.
Grey-
I was one of the 1.9% to roster Dickerson and it was because SON loved him! (and the M’s were off meaning I had an OF spot where Kyle Lewis sits).
Tools are the best investment I make every year (though start guys at Coors may not take Rudy’s algorithm hahahaha)
Nice!
The Clevinger deal reminds me of the Cole one from a few years ago. Naylor/Moran and Quantrill/Musgrove in particular. The X-factor is the SS prospect who the Indians hope will eventually be able to replace Lindor, but that’s likely to be a huge dropoff for them even in the best case scenario. Feels like a similarly light return for Cleveland here as it was for Pittsburgh then.
Ian Anderson has been a Godsend. Looks like the real deal, and I couldn’t have needed him more than I do right now. Montas is a mess, and have Odorizzi, Yarbrough, Kelly, and Hamels on the shelf. I’m getting sick of seeing all of those little red suitcases with the white plus signs littering my roster. Think I’m starting to subconsciously grow a healthy dislike of the Swiss.
what CLE got here vs what PIT got isn’t as bad.
I’m not so sure. Might be slightly better, but still looks pretty weak.
Clevinger was not taken as a first round pick / first overall in the draft. Cole had 2 more years left of control. He was going to make 6.75 m the year he was traded. Cole was also 2 years younger than clevinger at time of the trade. The guys Pit got in return are not even replacement level. They also got an OF who is not even a major league player as a reserve (.242 career avg / .297 obp in AAA) and a journeyman reliever. Cleveland at least got prospects who were ranked 7,9,11 in the padres system along with Naylor and Hedges. The package for cole is nowhere close. The pirates saved payroll which they excel at. Besides the return, the more embarrassing thing is that pit failed to develop and have cole realize his potential. Ray Searge was a dinosaur. Despite how bad that cole trade was, the archer deal did more damage to pit.
By demoting Clevinger due to his recent shenanigans, didn’t that gain an extra year of team control though? And Clevinger has proven to be a flawed ace in recent years, much like Cole when he was in Pit. Clev due to durability issues, and Cole due to inconsistency (in large part due to Searage’s insistence to pitch to contact).
Guys like Naylor are a dime a dozen. Corner OFs with some pop and decent on-base skills who don’t provide much value elsewhere. Quantrill is interesting, but has a limited ceiling. Could be a mid-rotation starter at best, or a solid reliever. Prospects look to have some upside, but nothing terribly exciting or even bankable. I see plenty of similarities between these two deals.
The Archer deal is a completely different thing though. Total brain fart by Pittsburgh.
I agree Magoo, I had a good laugh at that return. Qauntrill might actually turn into a decent starter groomed by that organization, but no one there is really going fullfill Clevinger value… it looked like one of those silly fantasy trades where someone offers a bag of party favors for an star player that most people usually laugh-cancel. But the dude running the CLE account accidentally clicked accept.
Definitely, whip. Cleveland has guys like Plesac and Carrasco to follow Bieber and Civale, not to mention McKenzie, so they seem to be good to go in the starting rotation. Just gotta fill the holes elsewhere, and I’m not sure that this deal fits the bill.
But hey, I’m not ashamed to take a handout. CLE? I love it!
The Indians seem like they were maybe one hitter away 2 years ago and have dismantled ever since
I wish I had Anderson on all my leagues (or one)
Ha! Well, I drafted Anderson in our league but not helping me overcome Morton, EdRod, Kopech, MadBum. It’s a lost year in 2/3 leagues for me. Outside shot in one maybe if I get hot. Not holding much false hope though. It’s only slightly better than not having a season.
Yeah, it’s been a struggle and one super terrible game like Sonny Gray deflates massive hope
Yeah, that’s bummer. Hopfully you make $350 in our league. Take my 2nd place mantle from last year.
Yeah, I’d take it, just about to break even…Then use that money to enter postseason contests
The Indians had their best shot in 2016 and came oh so close. Had about a 3-4 year window with Kluber/Lindor/Carrasco/Miller but it didn’t work out. Sucks but that’s about as big as a window gets for a small market team.
Anderson’s great. Such a nasty changeup. Just need Montas to right the ship and Odorizzi and Yarbrough to get right now.
Crazy to think they get away with saying they’re a small market team and the owner is worth 3 billion
I know, right? “Small market” is such a relative term. It’s basically just a way of saying not NY or LA. But it’s not like any owners are hurting
Yeah, just by nature of owning a team you’re prolly not hurting
ROS in a 12 team redraft roto that has 6 cats ( obp added to the standard five )
Mountcastle or KeBryan Hayes
thanks in advance.
i know the answer for dynasty is mount, probably the same here. hayes’ prospect list ranking has more to do with defense.
Mountcastle for me.
Agreed with the rest. Hayes isn’t the sexiest bat. That debut got people salivating, but it won’t be his norm.
Agree with others
NL only with OBP over AVG, net steals over steals, total bases added, QS over wins, holds added 10 team roto (usually h2h but not this year)
C suzuki
1B freeman
2B wong
SS amed
3B segura (2B/SS)
MI lux (2B)
CI votto (1B)
OF (4): tapia, mcclutchin, harper, grisham
util (1): mcneil (2B/3B)
BN croenworth (1B/2B/SS)
DL (10): pham
SP: urias, gausman, cueto, antone (streamer spot), mahle, lindblom, richards, pab lop
RP (4 max): raise the church, rainey, phelps, jeffress
DL (10: musgrove, a.miller, stressbird, smyly, moronta
waiver bids clock on guys traded the 30th-31st runs out tomorrow at night. i have 61/100 left. i have no chance on:
-clevinger
– austin nola
but could win any of moreland (bid is 20 so far), goodwin, milone and a bunch of guys that are almost certainly worse than what i already have.
1. moreland over votto here easily and just pay up? could also drop amed i guess, move cronenworth to SS, votto or one of the OF gets benched most of the time.
2. milone over streamer spot? (leaving only remaining money almost after this).
1. Yeah
2. Yes
1. drop amed or votto
Amed
pillar over tapia here too or no? i’m going to have money left over if i win moreland probably.
I’d guess Pillar sees more ABs, that’s all that matters between them
yeah but so far (2 days) tapia still leading off when both are there. musgrove back today so the space i thought i had for milone is gone (antone streamer spot). drop lindblom here for milone? it would seem the others too good to drop for this (richards is close of course)
I’d lose Milone before Lindblom tho don’t like either
yeah, worst SP (actually milone’s FIP was pretty good for what he usually does up till pretty lately) in NL only are not attractive targets. but this is also likely last time in next 25 days to obtain any type of improvement.
oh wait, you’d lose milone before lindblom. i’d be bidding on milone so hold then.
Yeah, hold
Yeah, same still
Who is the better ROS: Mike Yaz, Kyle Schwarber, Hosmer
Hosmer. Yaz if up there if OBP is a thing but Hosmer is definitely the best overall here.
This is an ops and avg league.
Then Hosmer
I like Yaz in a vacuum. His OPS actually ahead of Hosmer, and his counting stats are also with 28 games to go.
But with that padres lineup you have to think Hosmer will catch up to him on the counting stats and probably be better ROS
Schwarber or Yaz, prolly Schwarber
I was offered a trade of Tucker/Clevinger for my Happ/Fried …
Not sure what to do.
Thanks!
If it is for this year only, I’d pass. Tucker hasn’t done much this year and is on the IL.
Ah … crap … I forgot to look that far …
Yeah, it’s a seasonal league — Happ has been awesome {thanks, Grey!}
Thanks, Mike!
Tucker is on the IL?
Hey Mike, Tucker is NOT on the IL
Sounds fair, not sure of point, but I’d prolly gamble on Clevinger
Roger that …
Thanks, Grey!
No problem
Need to drop one of K Hayes, Moose, C-Dick or Cooper?
Moustakas sucks right now. Leaning him. No time left to wait him out
Cooper
Any reason why the Mets played five games in Yankee Stadium this past weekend? I know there are no fans but players are still more comfortable in the their home ballparks and ballpark specs are sometimes considered with rosters and lineups. Why not play the Friday doubleheader or the Sunday one at Citi Field instead of having the Mets designated as the home team in two of those games?
I understand, grand scheme of things, no big deal. I also understand it is the same city and there would have been no big deal to play two of the five games in Queens.
Honestly, I have no clue
I think it might be because the US Open is on right now (though without fans too). Just a thought.
That could be
Hey Grey,
Would you drop any of these pitchers for Michael Pineda or Ian Anderson?
Kwang Kim
Kevin Gausman
Archie Bradley (I’m middle of the pack in saves)
Thanks!
Bradley isn’t gonna close, so him.
Pineda was really encouraging, but I like what Anderson is doing more than what I think Pineda can do.
Bradley
Did anyone see LeMahieu slide into home …..hard to fake out an mlb catcher like that …….
great headline
“I Want You To Try To Chase This Little Chicken……you catch it your faster than greased lightning”
I hadn’t seen it with DJ — Rudy did title
10 team roto. Semien was dropped and have mondesi in 2bss spot. Pickup up Semien and sacrifice one of my streaming pitcher spots? Mondesi (gary Sanchez, d Carlson) killing my average. I can sacrifice steals, have a decent cushion between me and 3rd place. Can’t see dropping mondesi but a streaming sp or Carlson actually for semien
JD Davis also droppable
Lose Mondesi if you don’t need the steals. I don’t understand the last part but you can drop Carlson if that’s an option.
Agree with Cram — but JD might be droppable too if he’s badly injured, haven’t heard latest
In dire need of some ratio help after G richards (0.2 inn 6 ER) and Sonny gray (0.2 inn 6 ER) blew my shizz up this week. To add to it I was deciding between Alex Dickerson or Jason heyward for a batty call yesterday and went heyward.
A) Any of these starts you are particularly fond of or consider must starts? Any of them you’d definitely avoid? ERA, whip, QS, K/9, SV, HR allowed.
T walker @bos (-17)
T milone vs wsh (-1.5)
D dunning @kc (0.7)
T anderson vs Ari (7.2)
K gibson @sea (11.2)
N margavicious vs tex (10.0)
Normally I’d just trust SON but that hasn’t done me great lately and it’s the home stretch.
B) mountcastle or Lourdes Gurriel?
Just remember SON sometimes has wacky ratings – i.e. Rick Porcello was like +15 against the Marlins I think… that Gibson & Margavicious rating seems a little high
I’d prob roll Dunning and Gurriel
Loving Dunning
agree with Cram
Kinda surprised you haven’t mentioned Devin Williams in your rundowns. I know most of you aren’t in holds leagues but his ratio’s and k/9 are beyond gorge. Who was the OG commenter who used to boast about his vulture reliever W’s? Vin Wins was it? Anyway I hope he’s not dead. You suck Grey, cheers brother.
I hope VinWins is good too
I’d start Dunning, Anderson
B. Mount
2 saves in two days with only 1 K. Kintzler is the weirdest closer ever.
Ha
A-Dick looked at the rest of my NFBC OF of Laureano, Dahl, Domingo and Kingery, and said “Fine I’ll help you out.”, as he farted in their general direction.
Wow, nice own on him in that league and lucky to start him…I have one NFBC league that is okay, and one that is awful, not even sure why one is good and one is bad it’s such a weird year
Thanks. I’ve been bouncing around the top 5. I went extra heavy on offense (last guy to draft a pitcher), but my pitching is carrying the offensive failures.
Top 5 where? RCL?
NFBC league.
Top 5 overall?
Ha. No!
Ah, oh well
Start Gallen today in std Roto @ LAD?
I probably am. He handled them last time, but I’m waiting to see what kind of lineup LA puts out.
Gallen is matchup-proof. Start every single time.
Yeah you gotta start him, he’s literally been the most consistent starter since last ASB aside from maybe DeGrom
Uhh Biebs would like to have a conversation with you in the loo..
close, though he had 1 5 er start last year
Every start.
Start Gallen everywhere until further notice
Thanks all.
Yeah he’s been great so far. Hoping for another good one today.
No problem
Grey, Need your advice for ROS.
1) – Activate DeJong and drop Lewis or Kepler?
2) – Activate Musgrove and drop Bassit?
1. I’d lose DeJong
2. Lose Musgrove
Hello Grey,
Bohm or Miller ROS?
Thanks
Bohm
How much do we like Eflin tomorrow against the Nats? I need a push.
I say go for it. He’s feeling it this year.
Has a nice K/9, and outside of Soto and Trea, Nats have been iffy
drop mountcastle, bohm or kendrick for gonsolin?
Mountcastle for me
Kendrick
10 team H2H points league
Kris Bryant or Christian Walker ROS
Meh, I guess Bryant
Tried to tell you guys about Kim back in February. Got laughed at. I’ve got him on two of my three teams. I trust him and you should too!
Nice
was offered Devers for triston mckenzie in Dynasty..thoughts?
I already have Plesac, and could use the offense
I’d take Devers for sure.
Agree with Cram
oh my goodness take this and run far far far far away
$54 Vending Machine Steak Cycle = a Peloton
thanks, i’ll be here all week.
Lemme know if it’s better than a $12 Salad
haha absolutely, at least i’ll feel full afterwards
Ruth Chris about to go into the gym game, and not be able to open doors in another business
In what order in a S+H league:
Pomz
Britton
Karinchak
and
Teoscar or Blackmon?
Britton, Pom
Blackmon
You’re wrong about Tanaka. As a Yankee fan, I can tell you that he worries us during the regular season because it always seems he’s one start away from tearing his elbow apart, but in the playoffs, he’s been money. Reminds me of how El Duque made us feel back in the day.
Tanaka’s career in playoffs (6 series): 5-3, 1.76 ERA, 0.783 WHIP
Ah, that’s fair, solid track record, I just feel like the other shoe’s gonna drop at any time w/ him
Sonny has struggled in 2 of his last 3 starts and wasn’t exactly sharp in his previous start when he went 5 scoreless. I think he walked four that game. He’s throwing a lot of pitches to try and reach 6 innings for a QS.
Who do you trust more for ratios ROS, Sonny or Glasnow? Glasnow seems to have it together and looking like he did last year his last coupe starts.
Glasnow until he gets hurt.
Your definition of struggling is different than mine
Sure, can try Glasnow
Just want you to know Ketel Marte will get a slam and legs today. I have benched him in place of Victor Reyes in an RCL today.
I hope so, could use it badly
Razz nation thanks you for your sacrifice!
Always
In my ten team points league, J. McNeil and K Marte are “poop”. Neither will be keepers, do you think it is time to lose them and uuse for hitter and or pitching streaming spots? If you had to pick one, who it be?
McNeil
I’d lose McNeil before Marte
The Mets fan in me wants to believe that McNeil is going to get things going over the final month – he’s at least looked better the past handful of games
Grey,
Would you trade Justus Sheffield ($6) and Mitch Graver ($6) for Michael Kopech ($11)
its a 10 team dynasty/keeper league
Sure
cram,
THe deal is now: SHeffield ($6), Will Harris ($6) and minor league prospect Kiebert Ruiz for Kopech ($11) would you still make that trade?
No
ok can i ask why?
do u think one of them along with Ruiz is fair for Kopech? If so which one?
Wouldn’t send Sheffield/Garver
not going to send Garver and Sheffield. I was thinking Sheffield or Harris along with ruiz for Kopech
Okay, Ruiz
u think harris and Ruiz for Kopech?
Sure
Not great
would you trade one of them along with Ruiz for Kopech
For 2B should I go with Happ or B. Lowe ROS? Lowe has really fallen off the last couple weeks. And off course if I made the switch to Happ he will probably slump.
Happ
Chasing runs hits obp
Stick with Nimmo or drop for Candelario or Solano
Which “o” ya got
Solano
Hi Grey,
Roto, 12 teams.
i’m currently projected +24IP over the limit.
looking to trade some SP for RPs.
Trading Glasnow for 2 of the below:
Pressley, Montero, Rosenthal, Barnes
Which 2 RPs you like best for Saves?
thanks,
Terrible trade
Do you think Rosenthal is the closer in SD for ROS.
Thanks
Nope
Committee? or Pom?
Rosenthal
Fun fact about Ian Anderson, pitched in the town next to mine – I unfortunately never faced him mainly because he’s 10+ years younger than me and my baseball career peaked in 9th grade when I was relegated to the bench drinking all the kool-aid and eating all the sunflower seeds while the starters were in the field!
Damn, so close to facing him!
Is Helsley (STL) worth holding on to? Think he closes at all this year?
Rather have Freddy Peralta (MIL) or Helsley (STL)? Or better things on the wire?
Thanks!
No, he’s not the closer — I guess waivers
Take one…
Madrigal, dylan moore, Adames, Altuve (someone just dropped as I’m writing this..)
Altuve
I have Madrigal and Cronenworth already so I’m not thinking about picking up Adames necessarily. But, would he be a better keeper potentially than these two?
Nah
This question makes me sad.
Lose Mondesi to pick up Berti? Both are/would be a bench bat. Thinking at least Berti gives me more positional flexibility to fill in.
Nah
Really like Kyle Tucker. Has been huge for the Astros and hits in the 5 hole for a good lineup that can drive him in for Runs as well as rack RBI and hit for power.
I was offered Teoscar for him. Who puts up the better counting stats going forward for the rest of the year?
I’d take Teoscar
Love a good Spoon reference.
I used to love them, haven’t listened in a while
That’s fine, I should have said “Love a good Spoon reference (2001-2007 only).” Still great live though.
Haha, yup!
I’m in two roto leagues, one 12 team (5th place in a very tight race), one 14 (2nd place batting for 1st) and have a few questions. Appreciate any suggestions.
12 team
1.) Is Austin Meadows droppable? I’ve been waiting for so long for him to come around that I’m now wondering if I’d be better off mixing and matching in Hampson/Y. Gurriel/Urshela/A. Dickerson/B. Miller off the wire.
2.) Have plenty of starting pitching (Cole, Fried, Snell, Giolito, Lamet, Keuchel) but need offense. Was offered Rendon for either Lamet or Giolito. Thoughts? Also, I’m thinking of countering with an offer of some combo of the aforementioned starters for Treat Urner. Thoughts?
14 Team
Is K. Martel droppable? Have A. Gimenez for SS and Biggio along with Tapia , V. Reyes (drop either instead?). As mentioned above, also thinking of adding Hampson, B. Crawford or Adames or someone else (R. Nunez?)
Thanks!
1. Meh, really? You must have someone else to drop
2. Sure, Lamet
I wouldn’t drop Marte
Thanks!
1,) Definitely could drop others, I just wanted to know if you thought Meadows was worth continually trotting out there given his oblique and lack of production.
2.) Straight up Lamet for Treat?
3.) Thanks! Not sure why I called him Martel. Too much GoT. If i keep him, maybe he’ll eventually blow up? (in a good way). Drop Tapia then for Hampson?
2. I’d take Treat
3. Sure
Ok. I’ve countered with my Lamet for his Turner. Doubtful he’ll take it. May be willing to throw in Snell too.
Thanks for the feedback!
No problem
Pick 2 for the foreseeable future.
Riley, Belt, Alonso, Mountcastle, Brad Miller
Alonso, Riley
Imagining Marge Schott queefing makes me throw up in my mouth. Well done Master Lothario!
Who would you drop with Morton coming off the DL? (12 teamer, std)
Houser, Lugo, Mondesi, Haggerty, Hirano?
I am leaning Lugo as i dont think the Mets will put him back in the closer role and I dont need a SP who will only get to 5IP by Sept 15. Ugh.
But Mondesi has been straight up garbage but if he gets hot he could get get me 10 SB in a month.
Haha, you’re welcome!
Lugo, sure
Was offered Altuve for Teoscar Hernandez and Mondesi. This is keeper league, and Altuve would be my last keeper over Altuve. I have given up on Mondesi. Make the trade or is Teoscar a better keeper going forward than Altuve?
I’d give up on Altuve too
Are we starting Spencer Turnball in a 12 tm QS league today? He’s @ MIL
Nope
Hey Grey,
12 Team Roto
Even if JD Davis isn’t injured bad, is he droppable to move on to better matchup plays instead of whatever he is going to give?
Wouldn’t say that but don’t know who you’re moving on to
Mountcastle, Hilliard
I’d go to Mount
I didn’t watch any more baseball last night after Sonny getting shelled, so your update brought me at least a few good surprises after all.
Who you got between Corbin Burnes and Ian Anderson? Burnes is next @CLE which the robot hates and then at home vs. the Cubbies, which the robot hasn’t weighed in on yet. Ian Anderson’s next start could be either @Nats or @Marlins because of the DH Friday. Robot doesn’t like @Nats, but likes it more than Burnes @CLE.
Thanks in advance!
Anderson
Oh great Grey,
Points league. Can you pick 2 starters for me for next week ? Thanks.
Hendricks (STL; @ Mil)
Manaea (HOU; @TX)
McKenzie (KC; @Min)
Davies (COL; SF)
Sixto (@ Atl; PHI)
Hendricks, Davies
Guys it sounds crazy but—at what point do you move on from Alonso or Olso (I have both) to play the hotter hitters like Belt? Not much time left! Can’t be running out this .150 nonsense everyday!
12 team league, btw. I realize that we’re still working with a relatively small sample size but we’re at 1.5 weeks left in the regular season and Alonso really hasn’t shown any signs and I’m not sure Olson has had a single week where he’s managed to hit over .200.
So would you go with a Belt? What about when my Albies comes back? Do I have to consider holding and playing Cano over those slumping 1b? Driving me crazy
I’d lose Olson for Belt
I’m actually thinking of dumping Olson for Renato. Is THAT crazy?
Lurrrrrrrrrve!
I don’t think it’s crazy, lurve!
It was nice to have the Reyes combo on my AL only team…
Nice!
H2H Categories
Receive Lindor, LeMeihu
Send Urshela, Santander, and Montas
Which side of the deal do you got?
Sure
i dont know the intricacies of H2H but I would do that deal.
12 team 6X5 with OPS & QS instead of Wins, Dynasty league with 30 player roster & 5 NA slots with 3 IL slots. Currently in 4th & realistically the best I can see finishing this yr is 2nd
My core SP are Buehler, Bauer, Woodruff & Paddack. The rest of staff is Gausman, Mahle, Turnball, Peterson, Ray, & Wood
Available: Heaney, Dobnak, Stripling, Yamaguchi, C Smith (IL but I have room now as a stash for next year) & Happ (really old for a dynasty hold)
As far as RP I have: Diaz, Buttrey, Workman, Sulser & Holland
1) Any moves I can make to upgrade my SP???
Sorry in advance for the C question
2. I have Severino who I picked when he was hot but just coming back from being injured. But I see Nola out there. Make the switch?
Thanks
1. Heaney, Smith — Wood, Mahle
Ugh Nola just got picked up
a. picked up moreland, have howie kendrick, who should i drop when i need to?
b. or would it be madrigal or didi,
ive got biggio, lindor, rendon, arenado too but i likey them.
Lose Didi
Started Kim last night in a QS league so I was very disappointed that he got taken out after 5 innings despite being up 13-0 and cruising along. Makes perfect sense to use 4 relievers to finish the game when you are up 13 runs I guess.
Unfortunately, on the flip side I started Lester in the same QS league and wish they took him out after the 5th inning instead of allowing him to give up 4 runs and 7 baserunners in the 6th.
I get very frustrated with the early hooks but maybe 5 innings is like a brick wall for many pitchers these days.
I hear ya
Is Holland (KC) closer rest of season or you think Staumont take over?
I’d be shocked if Holland runs with the job
Just a reminder:
https://ibb.co/XtB3N16
Haha, what was the one you did last year that was similar? Was it this one?
Same one. Evergreen.
Yo Grey,
Dude, I own both these guys- Meadows and Baez.. who do you think is worth holding onto longer in the hope they turn it around this season?
They’re both killing me in my points league right now!
Thanks man
I’d hold Baez
Some interesting takeaways from the Razz/Steamer ROS player rater:
Paul Dejong is number 20 among ALL hitters.
Kolten Wong is 29.
Cutch is 23.
Edman is 30.
All those extra games will come in handy
Yup, and Cutch? Well he’s just gangster.
Haha, yup
12 team 5×5 Roto (6 keepers):
C – Vazquez
1B – Olson
2B – Biggio
3B – Chapman
SS – Baez
OF – Just Dong
OF – Conforto
OF – Teoscar
UT – Happ
UT – Madrigal
BN – Laureano
BN – Ohtani
BN – Gallo
IL – Moore
SP – Cole
SP – Buehler
SP – Urias
SP – May
SP – Gonsolin
SP – Lopez
SP – Keller
RP – Jansen
RP – Kintzler
RP – Jeffress
RP – Rosenthal
NA – Clevinger
Who are you losing from this lineup to bring Clevinger back later this week?
Hmm…Tough call, I think Laureano
I was looking at him, Gallo, or Ohtani.
You still like Ohtani (hitter only) above Laureano ROS?
Yes, to move into the lineup when he gets hot
Agreed on Laureano. I don’t think Keller keeps up the charade much longer though.
Somehow I’m in 2nd place when my keepers have been some of my worst players.
My first 6 keepers and 1st 4 picks and their season ranks:
K – Cole (107)
K – Olson (240)
K – Buehler (340)
K – Clevinger (459)
K – Baez (504)
K – Just Dong (666)
7th Rnd – Chapman (67)
8th Rnd – Laureano (425)
9th Rnd – Jansen (26)
10th Rnd – Conforto (62)
Have some sunk cost heartburn on Laureano, because I took him 93rd overall. But he has been really poor since his suspension.
Would you lose Asdrubal in a 15team for Andrus? In 2nd place. I’m rocking Erik Gonzalez @SS hasnt been terrible. Or could use the spot to stream?
Need SB more than anything. Not that I plan on elvis doing much…or could grab Edwin Rios while turner is out.
Elvis is okay. There’s not any other speed options out there? Haggerty? Berti? Hampson? Gimenez? Kiner-Falefa?
Sure
I have the slumpster Fire trio of Alonso, Olson & Laureano with Riley, Mount and Madrigal on my bench…
Somehow I’m (barely ) in 1st place – even with Acuña also hurtin for certain.
Ride with the slumpsters in a 5×5 12-team $ league or make a move? Its’$1 to move guys in and out of lineup and $3 for WW moves. On the wire are:
Solak
Braun
Choo
Cooper
And the Bud Black coin flips of
Tapia
Hampson
Hilliard
Rogers
Thanks dude.
Oh – throw Belt on that ww too, please…
I’d go with Choo over Laureano
Is this brad miller dude for real? Rather get Riley for his flexibility.
Also between dunning, Lopez and gonsolin, which 2 should I start (h2h points). Like Lopez a lot but man he gets tough opp every time, safe floor tho
Ps. Those who need ss help, Jose Iglesias has been flameee
I don’t know their matchups
Dunning vs royals. Lopez vs rays and gonsolin vs Colorado I think
Not Lopez there
Would you have the pants grapes to start Morton off the DL against the Bombers?
I wouldn’t
lol pants grapes. haven’t heard that one.
agreed with Grey. I pretty much never start someone fresh off a lengthy delay.
Damn would you take Springer and Chazz Noir for Bellinger and Madrigal in a 10tm yahoo h2h? Currently .5 games out of first and have Olson to supplant but I’m torn.. Bellinger’s been on such a heater and Charlie has lost 50 pts on his avg in the last two weeks but I kinda think this is a hard yes, no?
I’d take Springer, but it’s close and could go either way
My league seems super trade averse atm. It’s leaving me at a loss of how to handle my glut. I can’t bench Abreu or Voit, but I can’t play Ohtani even though I could really use some steals. And Moore is coming back this week. I’m open to suggestions. Leaning towards dropping Smith when Moore returns. Dare I drop Ohtani for Yas, or for a streamer, or hold in case Abreu or Voit cool off and Ohtani gets back to slam and legs?
C – Smith; 1B – Abreu; 2B – Schoop; 3B – Suarez; SS – Trea; OF – Grisham, Winker, D.Smith; Util – Voit; Bench – Chapman, Ohtani; DL – Albies, Judge, Moore
SP – Clevinger, Gray, Gausman, Hendricks, Maeda, Sixto
RP – Bard, Bass, Holland, Pressly, Soto
Moore is droppable
Interesting! You’d rather him over Dom Smith even accounting for steals?
Hmm…don’t think either are long-term solutions, but if you really need steals, I guess Moore over Smith
Grey: I really hate these choices
Me: I’m not proud of them.
HAHA
I’m a gambling man, and it’s a cheap redraft league so I’ll cede to your inkling and go for it. Cheers mate
Yeah, No problem
Rendon or Blackmon remainder of season? Better counting stats?
Blackmon
Who would you take between Blackmon and Luis Robert ROS?
Blackmon but it’s close
Happy National Blueberry Popsicle Day!
Got 2 questions for ya:
Q1:
Need to activate Zach Britton from the IL. Who of the below should I drop to make room (rostered pitchers listed below):
SP: Clevenger, Luzardo, Javier, Sixto, Houser, Manaea, Montas, Sheffield
RP (3x RP slots): Hader, Hudson, Barnes, Britton
Q2:
JD Davis was dropped; Should I drop anyone on my current roster for him?
Roster (12-team, 6×6 OPS, Roto):
C: Contreras
1B: Bellinger
2B: K. Marte
3B: Sano
SS: Villar
IF: Correa
OF: Franmil Reyes, Grisham, Kyle Lewis
UTL: G. Hampson
bn: Kyle Tucker, Joc Pederson, Lux
IL: Judge
SP: Bieber, Berrios, Urias, G. Marquez, Merrill Kelly, Bielak, Sixto
RP: Hader, Workman, Montero, Soto, Barnes
IL: Carlos Martinez, Caleb Smith
Thanks in advance
Can’t believe it’s already National Blueberry Popsicle Day, time flies!
1. Bielak
2. Lux
I know…crazy how fast 2020 is going with all the fun we’ve been having this year!
Anyway, thanks for the advice.
for my 1st question on who to drop to activate Britton, I don’t currently have Bielak (he’s on my other team). Who of the following would you drop to activate Britton:
SP: Clevenger, Luzardo, Javier, Sixto, Houser, Manaea, Montas, Sheffield
RP (3x RP slots): Hader, Hudson, Barnes
Thanks again!
Oh, Montas
thanks again (as always)!
fwiw, I initially thought you were a bit crazy recommending dropping Montas over Hudson or Barnes since I can only start 3x RP’s, but Montas has been all kinds of bad this year…
Yeah, a mess
A: Gray, Olson
B: Morton, Sixto
Thanks!
Gray who?
Sonny
Who you calling Sonny?! Oh, yeah that side in redraft
Ha! Thanks Mr. Albright.
No problem
Taylor Williams was traded from SEA to SD on Monday, right? ESPN still has him on SEA. I fear he may have been sucked into a time tentacle connected to the T-Rog Vortex. (Which we might speculate is itself spawn of The Revere-Span Anomaly.)
Ha, he was traded
Hey Grey,
14 Team saves+holds league
Could you rank these three please
Jonathan Hernández, T. Duffey, Karinchak
Karinchak, Jo-He
Is Carlson already out of a job? Sitting for the second day in a row…so much promise, so little production. Are you holding on to him in a 14T mixed keeper?
Thanks
I’d move on
Whos the pick up?
Robles, Profar or Hicks?
That’s the choices? Hicks
Which side – Bregman or Bichette?
This year? Bregman
I only picked up this Arozarena fellow because I thought I might as well have someone in my NA slot and I think he was the highest hitter on The Itch’s most recent list. Then I kinda was forced into activating him because I couldn’t make a pick-up without doing so or some shit.
Working out pretty well so far!
Nice!
Bohm vs Dickerson vs Miller vs Yas: How do you rank them as adds in a redraft? I’d like to replace some of my current pupu platter with a BRAND NEW pupu platter, and I’m taking requests.
Haha, Bohm, Yaz
Utility slot
Madrigal @MIN or K Calhoun @LAD
Calhoun
ok to start McKenzie tonight at KC?
Yes
Yelich for Winker and Voit in a redraft. Which side and is it at all close for you?
Yelich not close
Agree with Sinner
Stacked in OF. Trying to pick up more HR and RBI. Nelson Cruz is we willing to trade for Blackmon. Which side?
You need power? Take Cruz and run. Let somebody else deal with Charlie
Agree with Sinner
K. Marte just got the drop in one of my leagues. Is he worth going after? Possible drops are Escobar, Schoop, Laureano, Hilliard, and Cooper
Him over Laureano
How deep is your league? I could see grabbing him for Cooper, but how many bench bats do you typically roster? You’re probably better off using that spot on an RP that can give you good ratio’s and extra k’s. Think Devin Williams, Gregory Soto or even Pagan. He’s 2nd/3rd in line for the Padres and is going to get a ton of vulture win opportunities these last six weeks. That’s if you can’t get Williams of course.
Who ya like for next year Bichette or Baez? The Baez side comes with 2 picks that would be in the 80-100 range as well
So what does the Bo side get? What picks and which rounds?
Round 14 and 15 in a 12 teamer
Sad to hear that Tom Terrific passed today. I don’t think anyone knew how to pitch against a batter any better then Seaver.
Looks like Gleybar could be returning Friday. Start him over Madridal and Swanson when he comes back?
Nick until he cools off, what has Gleybar shown you so far this year?
No comment about Elvis hitting his home run off of PRESSLY!!!?
Trade offer….my Rizzo, Biggio and McKenzie for his Matt Olson and Eloy? All but Eloy could be kept although only Biggio at $10 is at an ok price. It’s a 12 team roto. Thanks!
Without knowing anyone’s actual prices, doesn’t sound great