(NOTE: THIS POST WAS RELEASED EARLY YESTERDAY ON OUR PATREON. IT’S $5/MONTH.)
Hey, welcome back, Buy/Sell Column! “It’s good to be back. I haven’t been this anxious for something to happen since I was screaming for sixteen straight weeks for people to pick up Ty Wigginton.” Yeah, wasn’t Ty Wigginton already retired, and you were still screaming about it. “I’ve made a lot of other good calls in the past.” Right, right. Like…*The Buy/Sell Column and I think for a good ten minutes about a good call it made* Maybe we should scroll through some of your old posts. “Yeah, good idea.” Hey, in the 1st Buy/Sell last year you told people to pick up Pete Alonso! “I am the best of all-time!” Yeah, then you followed that with a Clint Frazier Buy. “We don’t have to keep recalling past calls.” Fair, fair. So, who’s the number one guy I’m trying to get this week? Kyle Lewis makes me so horny! Last year in 18 games, he hit 6 homers and .268 with the M’s, and has always shown big-time power. I know, I know, I KNOW! His Double-A power numbers (11 HRs in 122 games) are confusing, but that park is one of the worst hitters’ parks in the minors, and his raw power grades out as some of the best you’ll find. I already gave you a Kyle Lewis sleeper during the shutdown, but I’m going to keep pushing the Kyle Lewis narrative until everyone gets him. He has what it takes to be a top 50 overall player in a 60-game season. As good as Pete Alonso? *the Buy/Sell Column and I look at each other* Simultaneously, “Let’s not be crazy.” All I know is Kyle Lewis is more than just what you hear when Forrest Gump says Carl Lewis. Anyway, here’s some more players to Buy or Sell this week in fantasy baseball:
BUY
Francisco Mejia – If you need a refresher, open your mouth, I’m about to spray some knowledge into your mouth. “Buys” need to be under 50% rostered at ESPN. Why ESPN? Because old habits yadda, and I don’t feel like searching ownership numbers at other sites. Sells are rostered in over 50% of leagues, and should traded away or dropped if it’s past your trade deadline. Don’t say, “Hey, Grey, you’re handsome and some shizz, but should I drop Gary Sanchez for Mejia?” That’s not how this works. These are waiver wire pickups. As for Mejia, writing’s on the wall that the Padres are moving on from Hedges and going Mejia, saying this week, “Hedges sucks, why are we starting him?” I’m paraphrasing.
Joey Bart – Already gave you my Joey Bart sleeper from during the shutdown. If he doesn’t start the year with the Giants, it’s a service time thing, and could be all-systems-a-go ten days into the season.
Evan White – One word of wise about these M’s hitters who are absolutely dominating Summer Camp:
Mariners fans: Evan White, Kelenic and Kyle Lewis are homering five times every game! We are gonna be so good!
Gently, so they’re not completely deflated: They’re facing Mariners pitching
— Razzball (@Razzball) July 15, 2020
Renato Nunez – Like anyone who has worn contact lenses, I’m a big fan of Re-Nu. (Hehe, worst joke ever!)
Nick Madrigal – Can’t believe he’s rostered in less than 50% of leagues. Even if the White Sox do something dumb and hold Madrigal down for a week to delay his service time (which, honestly, might not be that dumb), Madrigal will be up quick-fast. Also, here’s my Nick Madrigal sleeper from during shutdown.
Hanser Alberto – Apparently, I am horny for O’s hitters. See what I said about Evan White, and multiple that by five for how shizzy with shizzmarks the O’s pitching they’re facing in the Summer Camp. Hanser batting leadoff, though, could move up his fantasy value, and he’s a much cheaper Arraez. Call him Arraez con Cheapo. (My mastery of the Spanish language is truly incredible.)
Jon Berti – This might be wishful thinking, because I want Berti to have a job so bad, due to his SAGNOF-potential, but he might be on outside looking in. Guess when they lost Starling, Berti had no chance, or am I just loosely remembering Mad Men?
Travis Shaw – Hehe. I don’t need to say more, right?
Carter Kieboom – He’s in the lineup, unlike some rookies where you’re taking arthritis medicine, due to crossing your fingers so hard. If I were the Nats, I’d strongly considering moving Kieboom to the top of the order too; Treat Urner to the two-hole, and let Eaton starve, ironically.
Hunter Renfroe – I know we’ve been burned by Cash before (down with capitalism!) with his constant platoons, but who are the Rays starting in place of Renfroe? Manuel Margot? Not that San Diego shizz again! Margot replaces Kiermaier, if anyone. Renfroe is the kind of guy who could lead the majors in homers in 60 games.
David Peralta – Want goofy cherrypicking? Great! In Peralta’s last full season (2018), he hit 10 homers in August and .361. He’s an MVP candidate this year if he does that.
Austin Hays – Has power and speed, and should see everyday at-bats, since the Orioles’ chances have already flew the coup. Orioles fly right? They’re not like ostriches, are they? How is an ostrich even a bird? If an ostrich is a bird, I’m a bird. Yo, I’m a bird!
Raimel Tapia – According to Rockies’ beat writers, who usually are never right (optimistic!), Hilliard was passed by Tapia on the depth charts, and he’s the new smoke show with swing improvements dating back to March. Wait, it’s not still March? Hmm, I should change my underwear.
Edward Olivares – Just went over him this morning. Use your scrolly finger, and have at it.
Teoscar Hernandez – …and the Teoscar for Supporting Player Who I Want On My Fantasy Team goes to…Teoscar! Announcer voice, “This is Teoscar’s first Teoscar after being nominated previously for Fast & Furious 12: Get A Vroom.” Also, here’s my Teoscar Hernandez sleeper from during the shutdown.
Nate Pearson – He’s a…*pinkie to mouth* Pearson of interest! Also, here’s my Nate Pearson sleeper from during the shutdown.
Rich Hill – Since Streamonator isn’t quite ready with all the guys going on Re-Opening Day next week (though, it will soon), I’m throwing Hill out here as a guy who could be great for 40 IP this year, and, since most pitchers will only throw 60 IP at most, well, 40 innings is like Nolan Ryan throwing 300+.
Zack Britton – With Aroldis out, Britton should take over his spot. Damn, those colonists!
Kyle Crick – With Keone Kela hitting the IL with undisclosed reasons (that’s been going around), Crick stands to act as the Pirates’ closer for at least the re-opening. Crick is also one of the few players who will have a cheering section in the fan-less stadiums.
Ryan Helsley – Jordan Hicks opted out, Gallegos opted in but should’ve opted out, and–bah gawd, that’s Helsley’s music!
SELL
Jesus Luzardo – This isn’t even about Covid or him starting the season possibly late. Hopefully, he starts the year on time to up his price. I just think he’s overrated right now in people’s minds. Luzardo will not be pushed hard to throw fifty-billion innings in 60 games.
Joey Gallo – Admittedly, I’m lower in my rankings on Gallo than most, so this might be confirmation bias, but this year is cuckoo-bizzonkers. Dudes and five non-dudes, I’m talking about social distancing and it’s not because I’m just anti-social! We’re having black swan events every week like playing Wheel of Fortune with the devil. More like Pat Sajackal! So, Gallo wasn’t good last year because of an injury and says he’s fine. He could be the type to hit 30 homers in 60 games, and this Sell might bite me in the ass (which doesn’t sound like a bad thing — rawr!). I just don’t want any part of a guy who could hit .180 in two months and might be crazy rusty. Not saying to sell Joey Gallo for a sat-on Domino’s cheeseburger pizza, but I’d go to the fantasy baseball trade analyzer and explore options.
It’s happening. The first Buy of the season..
Awesome news Grey.
Looking forward to the morning and Friday columns.
Me too!
Would you trade L. Gurriel to get back Kelenic in a keeper league? I’m definitely have a contending team for this year and know Kelenic probably doesn’t play this year, but is it worth for next year and beyond? Thanks.
Can you cover without Gurriel this year? If so, I would do it
I can, unless Trout opts out, that’ll make it trickier. Although if Trout opts out, I’m somewhat screwed anyway…
Yeah, then do it
Baseball is back! Thank you for posting consistently throughout this craziness.
Where would you put Lewis in your of rankings? He worth a flier over Riley or Aquino? 10team h2h dynasty league with obp, slg as additional categories, no avg…
No problem!
Lewis over Aquino but not over Riley
Hilliard or Riley?
Riley
Now I see Puig back out. More opportunity for Riley.
Riley was prolly secure anyway, but it helps him
Thanks Grey!
No problem
1. Berti could play five or six times a week as the Marlins’ super-utility player during the compacted schedule, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports. Berti is preparing to play just about anywhere. “We have three weeks [to Opening Day],” Berti said Monday. “Kind of every other day, pick an infield spot for one day, and the next day pick an outfield spot. Just work on that for the time being until we’re comfortable with where our legs are at.” ;-) sounds pretty positive to me.
2. Kieboom! Grey used irony correctly! *cheers*
1. Love it!
2. Haha
Yea I like Berti to get some PT early, score some of that sweet, sweet SAGNOF nectar.
But we’re talkin’ about the wrong bird today.
Zack Burdi! Gimme gimme!!!!
Haha, hey, Burdi, Burdi
ATC projections
Player A – 190 At-bats / 13 HR / 28 R / 31 RBI / .242
Player B – 229 At-bats / 14 HR / 31 R / 37 RBI / .255
Player A is Sano who sits in the most powerful lineup in baseball. Player B is Olson who’s in a good lineup, but may be affected by parks than Sano. Also, if Sano has the same number of projected At-bats – and should in that lineup – he would have 15-16 HR / 35 R / 37 RBI and 1B/3B eligibility. I’m just trying to make myself feel good by trading away Olson for another piece because I have Belli at 1B and picked up Sano as a FA.
Can’t hate it depending on who you got for Olson
Kyle Lewis or Joey Gall0?
Gallo
Nick Madrigal ain’t go sh*t on Jake Fraley.
*got.
Man, I can’t even talk smack accurately.
G*t
Haha
Puig down with the rona
And not signing bc of it
Seems odd that Atlanta would back out like that. Freddit Freeman is back after missing 13 days as it Touki Toussant who also missed 13 days. Given that we’re still 7 days away from the season starting, Puig could have only missed a handful of games. He says he’s asymptomatic so might have only missed a few days. Really surprises me that the Braves walked away. Makes me think there’s more to this story.
Yeah, maybe they think they can work out another deal when he’s better
Drop Ian Happ for Teo?
Nah
Grey!
Some return to normalcy here. I’m a front line worker in NYC working at a VA hospital, and these last few months have not been easy. Reading your posts are such a breath of fresh air.
I’m in a 10 team roto , 5×5 category, 26 roster spots (260 total). My draft is Tuesday and I have number one overall pick. When are you reaching for your first SP? I was thinking rounds 4 or 5? Thank you for everything that you do. Wishing you and your family well.
Best,
Josh-NYC / Sandman
Appreciate you! Be well and safe!
Round 4-5 works for me…Around Giolito area
Welcome back all you Buy Sexuals!
Did I just make a weird and lame dad joke? Sorry.
Weekly lock OBP league: Lewis over Domingo or sit tight for week 1?
Haha, no that was a wonderful dad joke
Nah, Domingo
I am slightly embarrassed to admit that I now that I think about it I never even got to my question. When catchers are always bending down and throwing the baseball back to the pitcher and sometimes to the second basemen or short stop depending on who is covering second base which usually depends on the handedness of the batter unless of course the batter often hits the baseball “the other way” on the ground and sometimes the second basemen will open his mouth behind his glove to hide his mouth openness or closedness from the batter and the first basecoach and the third basecoach and all of the bench of the other team also. Here are my earlier thoughts as well to review. I was thinking about dropping my catchers when they go to San Francisco and maybe picking up catchers when they go to Denver Colorado. My aunt was supposed to be going on a trip to Denver Colorado but instead she ended up going to San Diego California. It rained for two days straight which I’m told is rare for San Diego California because it doesn’t rain that often in Southern California and when it does it often floods. The flooding causes the soil to erode and the combination of eroded soil and freshwater rain end up flowing to the ocean instead of hydrating the soil because after all much of Southern California is desert and without the creation of the artificial Los Angeles river there would not be any water. The water in Los Angeles actually starts off as snow in the mountains and my aunt ended up not staying at the zoo as long as she would have otherwise liked to due to the rain but if she was being honest she would not have stayed long enough to feed the giraffes anyway due to her stomach troubles. It seems that she may have been exposed to a stomach bug when she was aboard the greyhound bus that she traveled on on her way to San Diego California. I often get sick when I travel by bus and I have heard that it is not uncommon for people to get ill for a few days after doing a lot of traveling. Susan who works at Ralph’s said she got sick after traveling by bus to Reno Nevada. It was not her first choice she and her boyfriend could not agree on which place to visit so Reno Nevada ended up being their compromise.
Stop trying to suck my energy, Colin Robinson!
It’s not just your energy. This guys is like a super villain.
It’s…hard…for…me…to…type
Thank you Grey!
16 team points league… I lost Kela (IL) and picked up Crick before anyone else does but I don’t know if he’s a reliable option… For now, I have Urias, C-Mart and Dustin May as my RPs… should I just stick with them in the RP spots and grab someone like Riley or Kyle Lewis as bench bat instead of risking it with Crick?
My OFs are Soto, Robert, Laureano and Franmil (Util)
Thanks again…
Grab Riley if you don’t need saves, otherwise hold
Crick or Helsley?
Crick
Is puig droppable? For kelenic or Lewis?
10 team keeper league
Yes, Lewis
Lewis over Avisal, Braun, or Reynolds?
Over Reynolds for sweet upside, Reynolds is way more safe tho, and better for runs and AVG and prolly just in general
Still holds up…
Wake Up says:
March 30, 2020 at 1:39 pm (link)
Truss!
Hey everybody stop eating for a couple hours and draft a team.
As a special treat, after you take S Howard in the last round, go ahead and treat yourself to a shower!
Haha, and I still haven’t showered
And I haven’t stopped drinking…since this whole thing started… back in 2006!
You’re gonna have one hell of a hangover
Joey Cocks!
Pat Sajackal turns to Vanna’s SoWhite…are there any K’s?
Joey Testes, man, cmon!
I was talking about birds…what the heck are you talking about…
Burds
Sammy Davis said to Pat Sajack can I buy an I
Haha
Hahaha
Which Kyle? Lewis or Tucker?
And Madrigal over either?
I like flyer on Madrigal
Grey, are u dropping Puig down in your rankings?
Sadly, he’s been removed from all our rankings
https://razzball.com/playerrater-preseason-espnmlb12/
i thought that was fixed like 2 or 3 days ago that he was back (maybe the removal was only waiting on him signing being official, but he still should be ranked on some amount of projected at bats, he was mostly since march). i knew i wasn’t being paranoid though on worrying about that “report he signed with ATL” as the same guy that reported that reported he was likely for BAL a day or 2 before the ATL thing.
He tested positive and isn’t signing
At least not for now
right, i know that part, but still should have projections (albeit with less projected at bats compared to 3 days ago when the ATL “news” broke), had them most of the time since march, wasn’t signed during any of that time. he’s not in the same boat here as somebody who signed with korea (those guys i get not having any projected at bats). seems like a lot more work to remove/put back/remove again rather than just tinker with the projected at bats when stuff changes like him testing positive once. considering how often these players test positive, then negative mere days later i doubt whatever interest ATL (or anybody) had (if that was actually true) 3 days ago disappears in most possible future universes. plus it makes it harder for us to rank (him i know where he is, so no issue for me, he was around the 67th hitter for OPS assuming the at bats)
@Grey: I’m trying to get a list of late inning guys like Diego Castillo who qualify as a SP in Y! but can also get HLDs – any names come to your mind? I saw Chad Green but I don’t know if he’ll get HLDs for the Yanks
Thanks!
Hmm…Not sure, tbh
Add Pomeranz to your list
Thanks! Definitely didn’t think about him
i’d do them this order out of those 3 for holds
diego
pom
green
don’t forget these too: c.burnes, bedrosian, strahm (i’m using yahoo elig)
Oh Bedrosian – nice call! I think C. Burnes is in the rotation though.
Solid flyer
yr right, they’ve lately (very lately i had checked this a few days ago when doing rankings for drafts that are in the next 3-5 days) moved burnes over f.peralta, who it had been. but then add f.peralta to your holds guys, who’s again 3rd behind hader/knebel (it had last been hader/peralta/knebel a few days ago)
I forgot that Knebel is coming back – I might take a flier on him
yeah if he’s healthy i’d put him 2nd behind only diego on these holds guys.
Let the rosterbation begin!!!
Get it, Bterry!
I really want Riley on my team but would have to drop McCutchen, Ian Happ, or my only reserve pitcher,Freddy Peralta. Are any worth dropping? Thank you!
Can lose Peralta for now
5×5 bop keeper league.
Would you rather trout or bellinger going forward?
Obp*
OBP
Cody
What about trout and Olsen for yordan and Alonso? Trout side eh?
Yeah, Trout
Hey there Grey 14 Team Roto, Svs and Holds separate cats
Carry one bench bat, 4 top-end SPs, 2 Closers, 2 Holds guys and 2 spots for SPs to stream like crazy to finish the roster. That how you would play it?
That makes sense to start
Should I look to tinker with the formula as we get deeper into the season?
Yeah, it’s gonna be fluid
Thanks Grey – Friday Buy/Sell is my favorite summer tradition! Great write up that Mike Elias would be thrilled with! Grabbed Lewis this morning for Meadows after remembering you and Ralph raving about him.
I posted the Blu and Exile recommendation this morning. It’s a really good album. I think Blu is a really good rapper and Exiles beats are laid back, west coast, great sampling etc. It’s a long album but I really enjoyed it. Def worth a listen. Have a great weekend, the world sucks right now but baseball coming back and a Kanye presidential ticket is a small glimmer of hope!
ALSO – not sure I’d be as excited about the season wout Hittertron and Streamonator. Best value on the internet!
Thanks for recommendation! Been listening all morning, it’s solid, feels old school…have a good one!
What Grey’s doing while typing the Mariners prospect posts
https://tenor.com/view/millivanilli-milli-vanilli-gif-5104826
Hahaha
You should add Dylan Cease to your sprint buy. He might be available in some leagues. He is throwing lights out right now
I’m not interested yet but could change
Ok-in honor of your sprint buy I wanted to remind everyone of the re airing of the original sprint buy: https://www.netflix.com/title/81289176
That is a classic!
Grey, is roster resource the best site to peg down for team lineups?
It’s what I use until there’s actual games
I just lost 40% of my outfield today with Puig and Polanco testing positive. Crap. Who would you pick up out of Cespedes, Mazara, SundaySantana, Pollock and Wil Myers?
Domingo, Nomar
Grey, is Mercado still worth the same value in 60 games if he bats 8th? Do u think he moves up to lead off?
It’s not great in the 8-hole, I’d downgrade him if I knew he would be there all year
Sano or Josh Bell for 1B and is it close?
Sano, close
Several questions and a quick story. Story first. Several years ago I am flying to Fresno from Dallas. A group of athletic looking gents board the plane. One of the guys sits across from me. A child seated right in front of him is just wailing away. The ballplayer plays “peek-a-boo” and makes faces with the kid for an hour. The kid calmed down and had a ball. The rest of the plane should have bought that dude his plane ticket. So I strike up a conversation. Turns out it was Teoscar flying to his AAA assignment for the Astros. Nicest young man. I rely that story to the GM in Fresno who tells me that Teoscar is the real deal…great human being. There is your uplifting story for the day.
Forget my dumb questions! I will send them tomorrow.
That’s awesome! Talk soon
First, I grabbed Kyle Lewis on Monday after he hit a couple of bombs. I just couldn’t let him sit there unowned any longer.
Next, I cannot believe you are putting a buy on Travis Shaw. You know where that advice can go? Up or down your cramhole! That may be the worst advice you’ve ever given. Shaw sucks and that’s the end of this argument. Yes, I know you have a man/boy crush on him. And it’s disgusting.
Haha, good morning!
Haha!!!
I just can’t let Travis Shaw go without making a snarky comment!!!
Carry on!!
Ha
Hey Grey, would you drop Adell for Riley and/or Lewis? Maddon’s comments the other day were not promising. Thanks!
They were not…I’d go Riley
Hey Grey,
Been missing the Buy column. Would you be adding Nunez or Renfroe over Cron for a bench bat? Thanks
I’d hold for now
Grey,
Help, in keep league, Vlad Jr in 8th round or DJ LeMahieu in 10th round? Thanks my friend?
Champs
Oh or forgot… or Keston Hiura in the 10th?
Keston or Vlad, coin flip…I’d go Vlad
Vlad
Oh i had forgotten to add I also had Peter alonso to keep in 9th or then as well I ended up going with Alonso & Keston over Vlad Jr hope im okay with that
Sounds fine
are you moving lewis in your rankings? you were very low on him…
134. Kyle Lewis – This is a new tier. This tier goes from here until the end of the post. I call this tier, “Top trends of 2020 that will never happen.” You might have some hope that in 2020, everyone will be referring to their kids as ‘Comfort Humans.’ Or the trend: Woke Horticulture. Or everyone in 2020 will talk like Barbara Walters. None of these trends will happen, and neither will these players, but you can try to make them your own personal fetch. As for Lewis, something’s gotta give with Shed Long and maybe Jake Fraley. O’Fraley? Yes, Fraley! Lewis also seemed to be a flash in the pan, which sounds like a Food Network show that causes epilepsy. Lewis’s HR/FB was silly high and he appeared to be prone to Ks. 2020 Projections: 15/4/14/.234/1 in 114 ABs
I’m not moving anyone up as said the other day…it’s too late for that, and unfair to people drafted weeks or months ago…I do like Lewis more now than I did in January
I’m drafting tomorrow and use your top 500 projections to project the player points in my league. Any suggestions to help marry those projections and any updates to your views?
Thanks!
I’d follow my rankings, but you haver to keep in mind some daily updates from the last few days — Rudy’s rankings are up to the minute https://razzball.com/playerrater-preseason-espnmlb12/
Did you ever watch l’immortale?
Sadly, not yet…It’s on the list
Kyle Lewis or Tsutsogo
Lewis
Good morning! League trying a new Roto format this year with ten hitting and nine pitching cats. So walks, fewer strikeouts become a bigger thing. . Here are the cats:
Hitting: Ave, Runs, RBI, SB,Ks, BB, 1B, 2b,3b,HRs
Pitch: W, L, HRs, Whip,Era, Saves, Holds, Ks, QS
Mocks tending to give me these type decisions. I have the first pick so after that (Yelich or Acuna) I get to pick twice in a row throughout.
1. Stras, Bieber, Flaherty (pick 1)
2. S Marte, Altuve, Freeman (1)
3. Castillo, Greinke, Corbin (1)
4. Rizzo, Suarez, Abreau, Stanton, (pick 2)
5. Cast, Laureano, McNeill, LeMahiueu, Brantley (2)
6. Moose, Mercado, J Turner, J Polanco, Cain (2)
7. Carrasco, Ryu, K Hendricks, Boyd, MadBum (2)
8. Manaea, Musgrove, Odorizzi,Tanaka (1)
9. K Lewis, Renfroe, Tapia, Madrigal (1)
You earned your .00099786 of a cent here!
Flaherty
2. Freeman
3. Corbin
4. Abreu, Giancarlo
5. Laureano, none, McNeil
6. Oscar, Moose
7. Ryu, Bum
8. Odorizzi, Musgrove
9. Madrigal, Lewis
Very helpful.
For #5: instead of a “reluctant” McNeil pick, there are times when Donaldson, Chapman or Glasnow, Berrios are available. Are any or all these better given the format?
Many thanks.?
Glasnow, Berrios, Donaldson
Hey Grey! I know you’re not a Shohei fan. That said, particularly in a year where maximizing ABs/IPs are key (and he can do both)…
… would you trade a $27 Freeman (keepable for $30) for a $14 Shohei (keepable for $17)?
OBP + OPS (helps both guys) and QS in this league. Thanks!
Oops – Most importantly, daily moves.
Nah
Oh, daily moves helps…Still kinda on Freeman tho
Thanks!
No problem
First year doing roto for our league, switching over for Corona season.
I have 3rd pick – 10 team league, 5 keepers per team. I’m staring at Soto or JoRam.
I think ideally I’d go Soto then Mondesi in the 2nd – but I have a feeling Mondesi won’t slide that far. Thoughts on JRam over Soto? I’m going in with Vlad, Judge, and Ketel Marte as my bat keepers – so I’m liking the additional speed from JoRam to compliment Judge/Vlad.
No on Jram over Soto
I really did my best to frame my comment as persuasion, knowing you would stick to your rankings, damn you G!
Enjoy the weekend!
You too!
Need HR, XBH.. Keep 2
G. Lux, D. Santana, A. Riley, Kyle lewis, Eric Thames
Riley, Domingo much safer, Lewis for upside
Sorry, Danny Santana
Thanks a ton!
Then him 1st
Add Same Hilliard to that list
Thanks Grey, I don’t know how much you get paid to do this.. But whatever it is, it’s not enough!
Thanks!
@Grey: greetings. hope you and cougs and your fams are doing well….feel like i just woke up from hibernation. speaking of, have you watched “alone”? amazing reality show on history channel. highly recommend. anyway, finally having my draft tomorrow. weekly roto with 2 keepers. with my keeper and first projected first two rounds, my team is starting out with acuna, bellinger, mondesi and vlad. for my third round pick would you pair with olson or take one of the 2b from the k marte/albies/hiura range?
thanks!
@Grey: also, fwiw, i dont have 4th or 5th round picks due to keepers, so dont think ill be able to get olson any later. thanks!
I haven’t watched it yet, but Donkey told me to and it’s on my list…I’d go 2B since Cody can slot in at 1B
@Grey: thanks! season 6 is on netlix and season 7 is airing now. definitely worth checking out. any other quaranstream recs of note been keeping you occupied?
I liked 1st season of Missing on Prime
Grey, redoing my rankings. How far up do u put K.Lewis. I see u said hes above Tsutsugo. Is he in the Pederson, Happ, Braun area or higher?
Also where about would u put Madrigal for 2 nd baseman?
Is he above guys like Edman and Lowe?
Around Pederson seems fair…Much more down side and he’s a last round flyer in 12 teamers, as Tsutsugo is, I believe
Madrigal, I’d put him around 200
So the Blue Jays… where are they gonna play????
Buffalo
Apparently not – ESPN Radio is reporting that the lights at the stadium don’t meet MLB standards. Unless they can get it fixed in the next 4 days?
Really? Haha, crazy
I guess they figured it out – Buffalo is official! Gotta get the park data and see if it’s better for the Blue Jays – I’m likely gonna roll with Cavan Biggio at 2B
Heard it’s pretty neutral with Toronto, but will have to see
wow that’s the only minor league stadium i’ve ever been to, BUF (which i think when i went there was a NYM affiliate, might’ve been TOR then too).
Crick or Helsley?
Sorry about the double post. COVID brain.
No problem
Grey, i know u like Riley. I assume u like him more then his ranking. Is he anything more then a 5 th of. Is he in the McCutchen, Pederson tier?
Yeah, around there works for me
Are the preseason $ estimates on M Barnes due to his projected ratios? He won’t be the closer in BOS so why’s he listed at $8.2 value? Should I be grabbing him for my bench in a non-holds league? Is he set up or long relief?
Thanks
Barnes is in setup…he can help with vulture wins, Ks, and ratios… not sure who you’re passing up for him tho
RP (right now)
Hader
Britton
N Anderson
Helsley
Crick (h2h, can plug in on off days)
Barnes over Crick or Helsley?
Thanks
I’d go Crick
I always follow the advice of the Grey – thank you! I won the championship last year.
How’s my draft? Non-keeper, roto, 5×5. I picked 10th
R, HR, RBI, SB, OBP
SV, K, ERA, QS, WHIP
It’s super risky but I double punted catchers.
C – none
C- none
1b – Pete Alonso
2b – Ketal Marte
SS – Fernando Tatis JR
3B – Matt Chapman
CI – Jose Aberu
MI – Scott Kingery
OF -Eloy Jimenez
OF – Jorge Soler
OF – Hunter Dozier
OF – Brandon Lowe
OF – Kyle Lewis
Util – Renanto Nunez
Bench: Willie Calhoun, Austin Hays
SPs: Luis Castillo, Lance Lynn, Dinaelson Lamet, Jake Odorizzi, Kenta Maeda, Johnny Cueto, Adrian Houser, Reynaldo Lopez
RPs: Ken Giles, Mark Melancon, Zach Britton, Ryan Helsey
12 team league
I love this hitting team, and your pitching…Looks very solid! I think I’d be worried about steals a little, but that’s a very small problem
Thanks Grey!! For lack of steals (a solvable problem).. SAGNOF
Yup!
I always follow the advice of the Grey – thank you! I won the championship last year.
How’s my draft? Non-keeper, roto, 5×5. I picked 10th. 12 team league
R, HR, RBI, SB, OBP
SV, K, ERA, QS, WHIP
It’s super risky but I double punted catchers.
C – none
C- none
1b – Pete Alonso
2b – Ketal Marte
SS – Fernando Tatis JR
3B – Matt Chapman
CI – Jose Aberu
MI – Scott Kingery
OF -Eloy Jimenez
OF – Jorge Soler
OF – Hunter Dozier
OF – Brandon Lowe
OF – Kyle Lewis
Util – Renanto Nunez
Bench: Willie Calhoun, Austin Hays
SPs: Luis Castillo, Lance Lynn, Dinaelson Lamet, Jake Odorizzi, Kenta Maeda, Johnny Cueto, Adrian Houser, Reynaldo Lopez
RPs: Ken Giles, Mark Melancon, Zach Britton, Ryan Helsey
Answered above
Grey, I play in a league in which the pitching categories are IP, Net Wins, Qs, ERA, WHIP, K/9, Svs, Hlds. The innings minimum per week is 25. I will punt wins and IP and QS to dominate hitting. What would be the best target pitchers for saves, holds, K/9 and maybe one starter to get to the 25 innings?
I had planned to spend an early pick in Hader, and then other targets were Nick Anderson and Seth Lugo.
I would appreciate it if you could drop some names.
I also need two with sp eligibility (Yahoo) for those 2 spots. I was also thinking about getting many relievers for one same team and then just always having the ones that pitched the day before on the bench.
Any advice appreciated!
Melancon, Kimbrel, D. Castillo
This season in 10×10 cats, which are IP, W, L, SV, ER, K, ERA, WHIP, K/BB, QS; do you like Cease or Plesac (non keeper)?
And where does Stripling belong with those 2 also?
Stripling is 1st
Plesac
might be an oversight or maybe i just can’t find it in there, but the PPP (pitchers pairing post (tool, but PPP sounds funnier)) isn’t in the rankings page. i am about to find it anyway as i know you put this out in likely feb and i just hit your name and went around page 12 or something in that range.
yeah it’s feb 7th, so i knew how to find it, but i’d think it being in the rankings page makes easy sense.
It’s there, 1st line under draft tools
youse right, and the top 500 is in there at least twice, which is good. my ass.
Bregman or Javier Baez for this year only? Bregman has always been a slow starter and there’s no time for that this year. He’s in a better lineup than the Cubs though. Baez will grab more SB which is valuable in a short season (power plus speed) than Bregman and has better raw power. Cubs lineup is iffy though, especially with Rizzo’s history of back issues. But, they will also be facing lesser opponents in Central.
Bregman
Grey I love these! 12 team dynasty Roto … H+S league… am I grabbing Teoscar for any of Voth, Lugo, Betances, Pressly, Britton, Tapia, Dyson?? Thank you
Over Voth
Good morning Grey, I wanted to see what are your latest thoughts on Mike trout?
I have him ranked 9th, I think there’s at least 50% chance he leaves for birth of child and doesn’t return, missing final month
Thanks Grey, enjoy your Sunday, almost opening day!
You too!
Sam Hilliard or Kyle Lewis? Also, thoughts on Jonathan Hernandez for this year ?
Jonathan Hernandez is a random MR from what I’ve heard, is he in rotation or closing?
I’d try Lewis
random MR as far as right now for sure.
Yahoo standard league Anthony Rizzo was dropped how much Faab outof 100 to spend on him
probably gotta go 100 as somebody will.
$41
thanks
my only 12 teamer and my only 5×5 (and it’s yahoo basic so super short starting rosters compared to what i’m used to, plus the lack of QS/OPS/holds is odd for me entirely). partially due to only starting 10 hitters and drafting 11 and also check my insane discounts on where some of these players should’ve gone i ended up spending .60/.27/.12 on hitters/SP/RP so SP heavy for draft capital. drafted out of the 3rd slot (knew i was going bellinger unless acuna/yelich not taken)
C narvaez (21)
1B olson (this is sick cheap, after going bellinger didn’t intend on this happening, 7)
2B hiura (5)
SS mondesi (3, was NOT playing the ADP game here as i picked 27th then 46th next up)
3B gurriel (11, hard to find high AVG hitters after here, so went him over some others, and war room said i was in possible danger of being AVG weak if i got no help here, plus this team ain’t steals or HR’s weak)
OF (3): bellinger (1B, 1)
– harper (2)
– stanton (6, this crazy low now that we see he’s healthy for now)
util (2): dahl (13)
– hampson (2B/SS/OF 15)
BN (1) mcclutchin (runs and floor guy, can move hampson to varied spots for other people’s off days (16)
SP: morton (4)
– lynn (8)
– paxton (10, he also shouldn’t be this cheap while healthy)
– odorizzi (14)
– stripling (17, and in rotation to start it appears)
– j.gray (20)
– cueto (22)
RP: (max 5) – rogers (MIN, 9)
– r.iggy (12)
– d.hudson (18)
– d.castillo (23, could’ve gone one of the SF/SEA or stanek guys, but castillo’s ratios too good to pass up i’d think, and some saves with him too)
DL (5): urquidy (19)
i can use the urquidy spot to stream or nab one of: keller, desclafani, matz, richards, gausman or grab another spec closer (or s.howard). this offense seems too good to be true, but i’m not used to shallow hitting starting hitters 12 teamers.
this is h2h too.
s.howard out there too, and i’m noticing with those DET injuries to SP the manning/mize/skubal group too.
I’d grab Spencer Howard for now to see if he breaks camp, then change if he doesn’t
from what i was reading the hold down for service time date this year for this many season games is after the 6th day, so these types (pearson/howard/carlson, others) will likely be up july 30th.
Saves plus holds league.
Castillo or Britton?
Britton
How impressive is Luis Robert? Mashing in summer camp.
Wish I owned him everywhere
I just picked him up as a FA. I’m in a small friends league so he was available. I don’t see how they keep him in the 8 hole. He was hitting well in Spring 1.0 and even better against MLB ready pitching in summer camp. He’s another legit youngster that should put up good numbers.
Even if he’s batting 8th?
I don’t think he stays in the 8 hole. Even if he does, the lineup is really good 1-9 with RBI and R opportunities will be there. He’s a special talent. I think number will be there.
wish it was 9th over 8th (not being greedy here). l.garcia behind you ain’t good, HOWEVER if madrigal gets the 9th that could improve things.
@Grey: how concerned are you re: yordan alvares dl stint? in a12 team roto league with only 2 keepers, how far do you let him go?
Grey, what do we get for the Patreon? The description is uh, not clear lol
Weekly podcast, the Buy/Sell 12-18 hours early (depends on when I’m done on Thursday, and it comes out on Friday)
Austin hays, Sam Hilliard, or Austin Riley (currently on my roster)?
Hays