Mitchell Parker peter piper’d a pickle pepper of a game yesterday (8 IP, 0 ER, 1 hit, 2 walks, 4 Ks, ERA at 1.39). Mary Jane smacked her lips on that Parker, in the kisser. But this is when things got weird. I opened Mitchell Parker’s Statcast page and it froze on me. A message appeared — tell me if you’ve ever seen this message before — it said, “You don’t want to see this.” I said yes, and the page said, “I can’t hear you, I’m a webpage.” Have you seen this happen before? I went to another site to see his peripherals and that other site redirected me to Max Meyer’s page. This is weird, right? I tried one final site to see Parker’s stats and that site redirected me to Rick Astley’s Never Gonna Give You Up. So, Mitchell Parker pitched another gem, and, as is the case this year, all bad starters are good and good starters are bad, and Parker’s yet another. His 92 MPH (don’t laugh) has a .326 xBA (I mean, c’mon). His K/9 and BB/9 are 5.6 and 3.1 or disrespectively, I just vom’d in my mouth, spit it on the floor and it spelled out, “Gross.” He’s a Streamonator call at best, but if you’ve been starting him, nice cojones, but you might be single-jones’d soon when he kicks you in the hooies. Anyway, here’s what else I saw yesterday in fantasy baseball:
Nathaniel Lowe – 1-for-4, 2 RBIs and his 4th homer. BDon calls me out for hating on N. Lowe on this week’s podcast. Little does he know, I also hate B. Lowe. Eat a D, Lowes! Actually, that reminds me, you too, Derek Lowe!
Dylan Crews – 1-for-4 and his 3rd homer. This is gonna give away a bit how dumb I am, but I read on Razzball how Crews was a buy low, and I can’t find the article. Ha! I swear someone said it, and I don’t think it was me. Is this [considered pause] old age?
Charlie Morton – Talk of him being moved to the pen, so the Orioles could bring up. Wait for it. It’s good. Here it comes. Ready? Okay, brace yourself. So they can bring up Kyle Gibson. Ha! Brandon Young is candidate to start for the O’s this week too. At least he is, uh, younger. He’s 26, and who knows why he’s in the minors? O’s are prospect-huggers.
Noelvi Marte – 1-for-3 and his 2nd homer, and 2nd homer in the last three games. Here’s the thing, or thething if you’re in a rush, he might be a schmotato, or he might be finally clicking. If it’s the latter, you want it on your team, so act now.
Calvin Faucher – 1 IP, 0 ER, ERA at 4.32, and his 2nd save. That does not make it definitive that it’s not Tinoco’s job in Miami, because he had gone two days in a row, so maybe he was resting. More than you ever wanted to know about the Marlins’ pen!
Edward Cabrera – 5 IP, 3 ER, 7 baserunners, 7 Ks, ERA at 6.14 vs. Nick Martinez – 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 7 baserunners, 4 Ks, ERA at 5.40. This matchup was billed as, “E-Cab isn’t an Uber anything and neither is Nick Martinez.” Streamonator calls, the both of them!
Ben Rice – 1-for-4 and his 6th homer. You see Judge on-deck, what do you do, hotshot? Throw a meatball fastball to the leadoff hitter.
Will Warren – 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 baserunners, 5 Ks, ERA at 4.79. Watched a good portion of this game (mostly for Bibee) and Warren’s sweeper is pretty nasty pitch. Can’t seem to locate it consistently, but, when he can, Will be great.
Lane Thomas – Hit the IL with a bone bruise in his wrist. Ah, I see, Lame Thomas. Angel Martinez is A) New Guards centerfielder B) NY deejay who wants DJ Red Alert to stop texting her, ‘U up?” C) There’s no C. Answer’s gonna be A, but wouldn’t fault you for choosing B. Martinez is an AL-Only play for batting average and possibly speed.
Tanner Bibee – 6 IP, 2 ER, 8 baserunners, 5 Ks, ERA at 5.19. Sonavabench! Of course, he was going to pitch well vs. the Yanks. Of course! [Lisa Simpson grumbling, under breath] I guess it’s good that he looked better.
Cade Smith – 1 IP, 0 ER, ERA at 1.38, and his 2nd save in the 2nd day in a row. Guards’ manager Vogt said to not read anything into it, they were just giving Clase a rest. Yeah, why would anyone read into giving the good reliever save chances and avoiding the bad reliever? You silly gooses!
Kris Bubic – 7 IP, 0 ER, 4 hits, zero walks, 6 Ks, ERA at 1.45. Unlike Mitchell Parker, I like Bubic. Not quite at a 1.45 ERA pitcher, but not far off a low-3 ERA pitcher. He might be this year’s Lugo. While Lugo, well, he could be this year’s Lugo too. Royals got a lotta Lugos, what do you want me to tell ya?
Marcus Semien – 2-for-3, 4 RBIs as he hit 5th. That’s the lowest he’s hit in the lineup as a Ranger. Bro should be hitting 9th. The funny thing is now that he homered Bochy will either move him right back to leadoff, or think he’s comfortable in the five-hole and leave him there. Like a guy suddenly hits because he gets moved down the order.
Jake Burger – 1-for-3 and his 3rd homer. Speaking of lineup placement, Burger being a big offseason acquisition for the Rangers, then being shoved into the 8-hole is so funny.
Wyatt Langford – 3-for-4 and a slam (5) and legs (4). @an9891–sorry, was crossing my fingers that he stayed healthy.
Josh H. Smith – 1-for-4, 2 runs, and his 2nd homer, as he hits leadoff, hitting .367. Very nearly dropped Vientos in my RCL for Josh Hornytoad Smith, and I might still do it if he’s there. It’s about time.
Nick Kurtz – SacTown A’s said Kurtz won’t be platooned, he just sat on Tuesday for [waves hands at the air] reasons. Ya know, can’t dare have him face Patrick Corbin.
Lawrence Butler – 1-for-4 and a slam (3) and legs (5). Also, in this game, Brent Rooker (2-for-4, 2 runs) hit his 7th; Luis Urias (2-for-3) hit his 2nd; Miguel Andujar (3-for-5, hitting .319) hit his 2nd, and don’t throw pitchers in Bing Bong Stadium unless you want them Bing Bong’d.
Bailey Ober – 6 IP, 1 ER, 9 baserunners, 6 Ks, ERA at 5.04. Okay, now let’s see him do it against a non-White Sux team.
Trevor Larnach – 1-for-3, 2 runs, 2 RBIs and his 2nd homer, and was replaced mid-game by DaShawn Kiersey Jr., the center for the Harlem Globetrotters (I believe). Baldelli makes every This Manager Should Fall Into A Pit For This Move you can think of. A guy homers and you replace him for matchups? Oh, that’s a pit-fallin’!
Sean Murphy – 1-for-4 and his 6th homer. He only has nine hits on the season!
Matt Olson – 1-for-4 and his 4th homer, hitting .238. Allahson might be pointing towards Mecca again. We can pray it so. Allahu Akbraves.
Lars Nootbaar – 2-for-5, 2 runs, 3 RBIs and a slam (4) and legs (3), hitting .247. Around top 100 on the Player Rater, and I’m loving this Nootbaar and very velvety nougat!
Pete Crow-Armstrong – 3-for-4, 2 runs, 3 RBIs and his 4th homer. No idea how long he’ll be hitting in the bottom third of the Cubs’ lineup, but he’s producing top ten OF numbers so far even from down there.
Kyle Tucker – 3-for-4, 2 runs, 2 RBIs and a slam (7) and double legs (5, 6), hitting .320. As he rounded the bases, he made the universal sign for ‘call me’ to prospective free agency teams.
Dustin May – 5 IP, 7 ER, ERA at 3.68. Regression Fairies love Gaga’s new album, have frosted tips and will destroy your ratios.
Tommy Edman – 2-for-4, 4 RBIs and his 8th homer, hitting .272. Before the season, “Hey, Ohtani, what if we switch jerseys and play the season out like this?” “Sure, Edman. But first let me bet on you winning the NL MVP.”
Andy Pages – 2-for-4, 2 runs and his 3rd homer. Ya know what’s weird in a general Wrigley sense? It was a pitchers’ park last year and now it’s the biggest hitters’ park. Also, in this game, Will Smith (2-for-4, 2 RBIs) got jiggy with his 3rd homer.
Pavin Smith – 2-for-3, 2 runs, 2 RBIs and his 4th homer. He’s been in almost a month’s straight Buy columns. Stay tuned to see if he makes it another this week! Or not. Your call.
Tim Tawa – 1-for-3 and his 3rd homer. Fun fact! You can tell your spouse you’re going to try Tawa and Wagaman and they’ll think you picked up dinner and filled the car with gas.
Brandon Pfaadt – 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 hits, zero walks, 5 Ks, ERA at 2.73. Good news is I gave you a sleeper preseason post for him, so everyone has him. Bad news is you don’t listen to me.
Zack Littell – 6 IP, 3 ER, 7 baserunners, 2 Ks, ERA at 5.28. I look at his stats and I can see his upside, but it’s very, how do you say, Littell.
Jordan Hicks – 5 IP, 5 ER, ERA at 6.59. People keep commenting about Hicks and whether they should hold him. Look around, guys and five lady readers. I mean, look around on your waivers and find someone better.
Jose Quintana – 6 IP, 1 ER, 8 baserunners, 3 Ks, ERA at 0.96. Look around to right here! Is Quintana better than Hicks? Yes! He has a 0.96 ERA. That’s better!
Christian Yelich – 2-for-5, 2 runs, 4 RBIs and his 5th homer, hitting .222. He’s like Trevor Story but with less chance of having a full season healthy.
Jake Bauers – 3-for-5, 2 runs, 2 RBIs and his 2nd homer. He’s hitting .250 and, get this, he had one hit in April, prior to this. That’s actually impressive. Guy’s doing magic with stats.
Brice Turang – 4-for-4, 1 run, 1 RBI, hitting .337, hitting leadoff, and he had 50 steals last year, which is irrelevant, but I was just thinking about how he was basically free in all drafts.
Ronel Blanco – 6 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 4 baserunners, 3 Ks, ERA at 5.01. Turns out I just needed to bench him! Haha…[dons a potato sack and wanders into traffic]
Isaac Paredes – 1-for-4 and his 4th homer. As much as some guys are struggling, I can’t help but think back to Gunnar Henderson, who starts his season any day now. Right? What? He’s already playing? Oh, wow.
Chris Bassitt – 5 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 8 baserunners, 3 Ks, ERA at 1.88. Bassitt isn’t a sub-1 ERA guy? Oh, c’mon, you’re joking!
Jose Soriano – 3 1/3 IP, 5 ER, ERA at 4.34. I derive no pleasure in seeing a guy who I don’t like get hit around. I said that sarcastically! Of course I’m deriving pleasure! What, I’m a monk? Did a take a vow of silence? Is this silence? No, I’m doing speech to text right. Dot dot dot. Now!
Taylor Ward – 1-for-3 and his 6th homer, hitting .220. Not entirely related but I just saw Mike Trout is hitting .177. Wow.
Brayan Bello – 5 IP, 1 ER, 7 baserunners, 3 Ks, as he was activated from the IL. I was kinda glad I accidentally left him in my IL for this week before his start and now [shrugs] meh, I’ll be okay. Thanks for asking.
Triston Casas – 1-for-3, 3 RBIs and his 2nd homer. “Hey, if you can’t reach the cereal, you can just stand on top of–Hold on! He moved! Casas is alive!”
Jorge Polanco – 1-for-4 and his 4th homer, and that usually translates into a hot schmotato, but he has been a bit meh for the last week. Jo-Po, emphasis on po.
Bryce Miller – 4 2/3 IP, 4 ER, ERA at 4.21. You had high hopes for (insert pitcher’s name), then he’s gonna suck. You didn’t care about picking up (pitcher’s name) for free on waivers? Oh, then he’s gonna be great!
Nick Pivetta – 7 IP, 0 ER, 4 baserunners, 6 Ks, ERA at guess. Guess this em-effer’s ERA! Please, I’m begging you! Too late! Or bzzt wrongo! His ERA is 1.20. I will now cackle until a team of doctors watch me through a two-way mirror.
Jack Flaherty – 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 hits, zero walks, 9 Ks, ERA at 2.63. Starting Pivetta and Flaherty for my serotonin. Thank you for bringing my happy back. Fo’ reals, I have one league where I’m not doing well, and I have a 2.70 ERA! There’s so much pitching. Just not the guys you pay for in a draft.
Griffin Canning – 5 IP, 1 ER, 8 baserunners, 5 Ks, ERA at 3.12. Sure, you can look at Streamonator, or just have no expectations for him and he’ll be great.
Cristopher Sanchez – 2 IP, 2 ER, ERA at 3.42 and left with forearm soreness because, well, here let’s let Ryan Weathers tell you, “If you throw three to four miles harder suddenly, you are going to get shut down with forearm soreness.” Thanks, RW. It’s like a pitcher’s deal with the devil or there is a painting of a forearm getting Tommy John surgery in the attic.
F*** you, Shelby Miller.
Oneil Cruz tattooed that ball. 463’
He hit it to the top of the batter’s eye at Anaheim.
Good god.
Butler looking like he’s about to go on a tear.
Can he wait until next week when I’m not facing him?
I’m sorry, my sources say no.
Sorry everyone. I started Francis today. In the future I’ll let you know when I start or bench him so you can do the opposite. Clearly, I’m the jinx.
My bad.
Me too. I had a bad feeling but I was already down big in ERA and WHIP from Monday so said F it. I indeed, got F’d.
Is there any rational explanation for this lineup card?
I thought R/L but then checked and Mangum is S and Misner is a L.
Wouldnt it make more sense for those two to be 1-2, Caminero at 3, flip Lowe to 4, and either follow with Yandy or Morel?
I figured vets up top but somehow Mead is ahead of them and he has accomplished less than those two in his career.
Why not ride the hot guys while hot until the wheels fall off?
Or is it simply manager insanity?
They had junior batting 5th yesterday.
Insanity it is.
Boo – and indeed – yah
LFG!
He’s under way!
I think we can all agree that Bryce has a fantastic eye, but good grief.
Beat me to it. I was like wtf? Alright Bryce …AGAIN? Good eye good eye….Bruuuuuuuuh *falls off couch*
Oh my
That’s downright Torkelsonian.
Safe to assume Simpson will be a strong side platoon?
PCA or Simpsob?
PCA
There are only 2 safe assumptions about TB.
1) They will always choose the cheapest option.
2) You can never trust them for playing time.
Also, PCA is hitting .294 with 5HR and 10SB right now.
Simpson has 1HR in 994 AB in the minors. There isnt any power to be had, it is all speed.
PCA can be a Joe Morgan type at peak. Simpson could be a Billy Hamilton type at peak. The old-timey Billy Hamilton not the modern one.
Top 3 of Liberatore, Wacha, Zebby, Bubba, Hicks?
Bubba, Wacha, Zebby
Do you know who has a worse run differential than the Orioles?
The Orioles are at -29.
The CWS are at -30.
The Rockies are at -50.
That is it. I know someone will go, well the 20+ runs the other night….well say half are to the pitching staff. That puts their run diff behind the Pirates.
Im done watching the Os. Holliday gets on, picked off but they reverse it to safe. Urias manages a walk.
Up comes Mullins. OPS over 1.000. NO OUTS. 2 ON. THEIR BEST HITTER THIS YEAR. THE GUY WITH THE MOST HRS ON THE TEAM.
They. Make. Him. Bunt.
I hope this stupid team loses 30 in a row and they dont fire anyone. Just chalk it up to bad luck. I hope they keep their stupid pitching staff because some XFL-ERA stat claims they are good when SIERRA÷WHIPxBABIP+XXLSwing%-shoe size means it is a good staff.
I hope their prospects rot in the minors and they bring back Eloy Jimenez instead. I hope they trade Jackson Holliday to the Mexican League for Hanser Alberto because he was good as an Oriole for a year and a half. I hope Chris Davis unretires, they sign him, in his first 10 AB he gets 7 hits with 5 HR, and they sign him for 7 years years for $150 million. Then he hits 5 HR and bats .120 for his next 3500 ABs. The fans call him Chris “Double Cash” Davis. I sincerely do.
This stupid team will realize the time is now when Gunnar is 34. Unbelievable.
As I wrote this, Mullins came to bat again. On the 10th pitch he singled to right. What a joke of a franchise.
Haha, yeouch…o’s are so bad…I had to turn them off they were depressing me
Mullins 2-4 now, with a SB. But yeah,have the .300 hitter bunt.
Get Chris Davis some adderall.
Haha
@Grey: apologies for the catcher question, but who do you like between ohoppe, murphy and goodman?
Goodman
Should olsen been owned in 10 team? Guys like singer, erod and Irvin still avail
Nah
Owning Rays are frustrating. I guess it makes perfect sense to them to sit Simpson.. After all a contact hitter with ludicrous speed facing a lefty with a 4.09 ERA and 1.36 WHIP could be so overwhelming to face.
Switching gears, what are your projections for Kurtz?
Yeah, it’s brutal…projections are on every player’s page
You know what I find kinda depressing in Fantasy. Every few days, I scroll through my rather lengthy Watch List (Yahoo), and I never see any of my players added by another team. I gotta get a new Watch List – HA!
That’s all Grey. Thanks for listening.
Hahaha
I was holding Veen on my bench until he got sent down. Replace with Toglia or grab Wacha off waivers? I know apples / oranges but I’m basically mixing and matching UTIl until Acuna returns
Wacha
Points league, gotta drop one to make room- Heliot Ramos or Jorge Soler
Also replace Slott with Burger or hold?
Ramos…hold
Saves spec
Please rank top 2
Bednar, Reed Garrett,Cade Smith,Minter
Casde, Bednar
Who’s the better hold for potential saves going forward – Uribe or Alexis Diaz?
Diaz
How concerned are you about Rooker’s arm?
It seems odd to me to have Soderstrom out in LF and Rooker DHing when Sod has never played LF in his life. Kind of figured he would DH, maybe position switch in some games, and kind of ease him into the role.
Sod might get LF elig before Rooker the way it is looking.
Now I have no concerns for Sod at 3B and Rooker at LF as long as Sod got 10 games because I am a selfish bastard who wouldnt mind 3B elig.
Wasn’t concerned at all until you said something, lol
Haha I am sorry!
2023 he had a roughly 40/60 split OF/DH.
Last year they were throwing guys around, Nevin, Cameron, Toro, JD Davis and seeing who would stick.
He had a hammy (I think) IL stint in April and it wasnt until the ASB until I realized he hadnt played the field in a month.
Didnt get any reps and chalked up to the rotation and him being bad on D (which he certainly isnt good), and then they say surgery and that is why he didnt play OF since May.
I blame them for planting the seeds in my head. A guy needs surgery and finished as a top 10 batter and I had no idea he was hurt.
Let’s not jinx him! Hopefully he’s okay, you’re scaring me
So suzuki sitting again with wrist discomfort. Not liking this at all. I smell an IL stint. Why do my bench guys never get hurt? It’s always the starters. I’ve had so many injuries to key guys already. We are a month into the season. I don’t even like looking at my team. Every day I set my lineup and see somebody hurt. It’s out of control
Ugh, I hear ya
About an hour ago, I saw abrams was on a rehab assignment and was thinking about who I will have to drop. I literally said to myself, don’t worry someone will get hurt / go on the IL by the time he is ready.
Ha, ouch
Always seems to figure itself out, eh?
Im an owner and am concerned as well.
Diaz left the game Garrett the add?
I don’t think so
He is yet to give up an earned run. People are picking up Minter I’m thinking Garrett if Diaz misses time.
Could be I guess…I think Minter or Stanek, but I honestly don’t know
Snell shutdown because he didnt feel great after a recent session.
Before that he said he felt better in his bullpen session then he did when the season started.
I think he is just pulling a Rich Hill and wants to work half a season.
Wouldn’t surprise me
Carlos went through those Guardians like a Ro-Don mower!
No? Ok.
Haha
If he can cut his walks a bit we’ll really be in business.
Indeed
Drop 1
Heliot, Jackson holiday, or Simpson
Holliday
Master lothario if you would, please rank the following OFs ROS:
Steer
Nootbaar
H. Ramos
Pavin Smith
Cam Smith
Simpson
Friedl
Thanks!
Simp, Noot, Heliot
Hey Grey! Keep forever roto, which side do you like?
$15 PCA for…..
1. $24 Yordan (still believe in him of course more a statement about PCA) + $1 Tylor Megill or $1 Rasmussen
2. $17 O’Neil Cruz + one of the same pitchers
3. $1 Misner or $1 V Scott plus $10 Strider
Thanks.
2, 1
I worded that weird sorry – you would give PCA to get deals 2 or 1 (but hold PCA for deal 3), right? Thanks!
That’s right
Thanks!
No problem
Noelvi Marte or Mervis?
Mervis
I have DeGrom and want to trade him for an OF with OBP and SB. Everyone is available ’cause they’re not on my team. Who would you suggest?
Thx
Butler
Great. Thank you. I’ve had a hard time valuing DeGrom.
No problem
Master in a OPS league with strikeouts. Drop Sally Perez for Augustin ramirez? 10 team
no
do i trade e,suarez and hunter brown for nodolo,mize, yelich ?
if so who is the drop between heaney, wacha, tobias myers ?
i hate to trade brown but would like your expertise advise. thanks
no
i had already rejected,but needed you piece of mind. thank you
No problem
Hey Grey, 12 TM roto, How much FAAB on Stanek and Minter after Edwin just got pulled?
Is Yoho any threat to Megill in your opinion?
Edwin sounds fine…$1, I guess if you’re desperate
No
yo..
AJ Puk now getting 2nd opinion after MRI on elbow.
I’m no doctor, but you only ask Daddy if Mommy says something you didn’t like.
I guess ok to drop huh?
Drop
1. I have Doyle coming off the IL but idk who to drop to activate him, or who I would even start him over (if anyone)
2. Is there anyone you think I should drop to add a starter or reliever? (If so who, for who)
3. I’m not exactly sure what my team needs, but if anything sticks out as a weakness I’d appreciate any move suggestions you’d recommend
Here’s my lineup:
C: Will smith
1b: Vlad Guerrero Jr
2b: Kristian Campbell
3b: Austin Riley
Ss: Elly de La Cruz
Of: James wood
Of: Pete crow Armstrong
Of: Wyatt Langford
Utility: Nick Hurtz
Bench: Cody Bellinger, Jung hoo Lee
IL: Ronald Acuna Jr, Brenton Doyle (now healthy)
Starters:
Shane Baz, Jacob DeGrom, Max Fried, Kevin Gausman, Jesus Luzardo, Framber Valdez, Bryan woo
Relievers: Pete Fairbanks
Waiver starters: Andrew Abbot, Robbie ray, drew Rasmussen, Andrew Heaney, Tylor Megill, Yusei Kikuchi, Tyler Mahl. Griffin Canning, Kumar Rocker, Mitchell Parker
Waiver relievers: Trevor Megill, Luke Jackson, David Bednar, Lucas Erceg, hunter Gaddis, Tommy Kahnle, Kirby Yayes, Bryan Abreu
1. Lee 2. no 3. looks fine to me
dammit Me, why didn’t I follow my own advice and get Tucker in every league possible?
Haha
Dingler or Agustin?
Agustin is far better prospect and hitter.
Dingler is underrated and people forget he is a pretty good hitter.
He does not have the upside of Agustin and I love Dingler.
Agustin
Edwin Diaz coming out in the 10th w apparently hip issue… more news at 11.
Ouch
What about dropping Vientos for Noelvi in 12tm standard h2h cats league?
No
Hey Grey! Where do you sit on this keeper league trade?
– Skenes ($6 next year, then 16, then 36)
For
– Kristian Campbell ($4 next year, then 9, then 19)
– Kerry Carpenter (just for this year)
Skenes
Hey Grey,
Would you trade Gallen for Edman? Based on the Trade Analyzer, Gallen side comes out clearly ahead, but I’m wondering if Edman’s strong performance will stick around making him worth it. Looking to upgrade from Fitzgerald at 2B.
Thanks!
I think you should do it, depending on the rest of your rotation. I don’t think Edman is a hot schmotato
Yes
Grey
In a 10 team league how much of a leash do we give Bellinger
I drafted him but he isnt doing much
I know its probably too early but would you consider dropping him for
Austin Hays
Noelvi Marte
Rhys Hoskins
hold
Casas vs Seattle or Busch vs Dodgers
Casas
Thoughts on Vlad for James Wood and M. Meyer?
Wood side seems fair
Mervis
Sonofabench on R.Olson
Guess I will be starting him at least at home the rest of the season
Until he blows up next time
@Grey: looks like Veen has been sent down. Who do you like more to make a contribution this year, Veen or Lance Henderson? I know its apples and oranges, but i need to drop one of them (or are both droppable)?
Hi Grey,
I need to drop someone from my roster tomorrow when Myers is activated from the IL.
10 Tm, NL H2H Keeper.
I’m leaning Keibert or Uribe, but I’d like to see how Miami handles Ag-Ram. I’d like to hold onto Kim since he’s $1 2B/SS in a diehard Dodger fan league. What are your thoughts?
CA Ruiz
1B Naylor
2B Garcia Jr.
SS Winn
3B Vientos
INF Dansby
OF Carroll, Chourio, Yelich, Ramos
Util Scott II
B Ag-Ram, Kim
IL Thairo
SP King, Gallen, Pfaadt, Ty. Megill, Roupp, Canning
RP Ed. Diaz, Walker, Hodge, Uribe
IL Myers
Uribe
Thank you!
No problem
Hey Grey!
10tm H2H ESPN
Looking to upgrade pitching ROS, please help..
Current SP: Schwellenbach, Pfaadt, Bibee, Flaherty, Rodon, Eovaldi
Waivers Avail: Joe Ryan, Rasmussen, Kikuchi, Clay Holmes, E Rodriguez, Taj Bradley
Would you drop any of current SP for Waivers Avial?
Thanks!
Also:
Current RP: Mason Miller, R Walker, Duran, Ecreg
Waiver Avial: Matt Strahm
Would you drop any any and pick up Strahm? (League has Holds, so not sure if I should drop Ecreg)
Again, MUCHO Gracias!!
No
Your pitching looks good
Appreciate it! Thanks! have a GREAT day!
No problem
Noelvi or Burger going forward? In a 12 team,are you dumping Correa or Tovar when off IL? Thanks!
Burger — Correa
OPS WEEKLY H2H:
A: Mookie, Torkelson, Caminero, Shota
B: JoRam, Christian Walker, Noelvi, Nola
A
Grey the Great,
I’ve got a gaping wound at 3B in a 14T OBP league. Currently rostering Gabriel Arias after popping 3 homers last week but I’m hardly married to the guy. On the wire: Wagaman, Berti, O Cabrera, Jace Jung, Muncy, Candelario… It’s a rough scene. Any advice?
Wagaman
Wag the Dawg
Grey, Trea Turner or Turang ROS….R, RBI, HR, SB, BA, OPS
Trea
I hope I’m wrong and sure enough, I’ve been wrong before, but why am I getting a Colorado Rockies vibe in Baltimore? Damn, they look listless. The pitching sux but we all knew that. But the bats? Or should I say, lack of bats?
Ha, yeah, they suck
Shit manager has lost the team.
I’ve been resisting but it’s time to pick my sCab:
Drop O’Hoppe for Agustin, Murphy, Carson Kelly (1.511 OPSWTF), or Keibert?
Kelly
It was me who disappeared the page w Crews comment, right after he hit the 2 HRs in Coors, right after I dropped him. You are all welcome!
Was it a comment? Is that where I read it? Really feeling like I’m losing my mind
Ha, no, I don’t think it was actually.
Haha ah
@Grey: weekly roto redraft. who do you like as a 3rd OF? Pavin, Friedl, Bleday or Goodman?
Pavin
Hey Grey, open up your crystal ball & spread some wisdom to us peasants…
Pablo Lopez is coming off the IL. I need to make room for him. Which one would you drop:
Luzardo, Pfaadt, Pivetta, Baz
Baz’s stuff is filthy and he honestly terrifies me with that bleached mustache (insert shivers here) so I think he stays, but wanted to give you 4 choices…
…Or keep all 4 and let Pablo fly? He’s rather yawnstipating to me, but I fall for it every year.
Meh, find someone else to drop? I guess lose Baz
Other starters are Skenes, King, Woo. I love my pitching.
5×5 12 team head to head. Garcia, Lux or Fitzgerald at 2B
Garcia
Morning & Happy National Email Day!
I just read that “Emmanuel Clase experienced some shoulder discomfort after appearing in a third straight game on Sunday”
With that said, would you cut Dennis Santana for Cade Smith in a league that doesn’t count Holds?
Or would you cut a SP instead & hold both Santana & Smith (full pitching roster below)?
or just stand pat
SP’s:
RP’s:
Thanks as always!
Ha, finally a made-up story
Yes, grab Cade, forget Dennis
Thank you!
Also, which SP you like better for the long-term (this season):
A week or 2 ago, it’d be a no-brainer, but Springs hasn’t exactly done anything since his 1st start & pitches in a minor league part for 1/2 his games.
thanks again
Springs
Thanks as always. I assume both can/ will likely be cut eventually, but clearly you’re not a fan of Holmes, huh?
And Edwin Diaz leaving with the trainer… ouch. We like Minter as the “closer” there now?
I grabbed Minter, it’s him or Stanek
Stupid Edwin actually being “ok”. Doesn’t he know I need a closer??
Haha
Keaschall or Noelvi?
12 team rotisserie BTW
Marte
In a 6 player keeper league 5×5 10 team roto
I get Gunnar Henderson
I send Mookie, Jazz and RSuarez
Big pile but if I’m selling out on Mookie, it’s not terrible. Suarez has worked out great and I think I’ll have no problem replacing the saves. Thoughts?
That’s a lot
If you can wait a bit for Mookie to have a couple good games you might not have to pay so much. But the window may close if Gunnar wakes up.
That’s my thoughts. It actually might be viable price on Gunnar. If he scorches he’s probably not even avail. And Mookie looks lost.
Also I have Elly so Jazz steals don’t play as much. Tough call.
Hello Grey! 1 W out of 4 SPs last night – B. Miller, J. Soriano (I should have my f’n head examined), Shota and Pfaadt. Thank goodness for the Pfaadt Man! Brutal!
Anyway, I have D. May and there is something I don’t like about him. Are we adding any of these guys for him (he would be my drop) in our Yahoo 12 Team H2H League with OPS and Holds:
Roupp
Heaney
Liberatore
Painter (understanding he is not up yet)
Thanks much Grey.
Roupp
12 team 5×5 h2h drop steer for any of jorge polanco, gavin sheets, gabriel arias, matt mervis, o’hearn, josh smith, eric wagaman, jose caballero, luke keaschall?
These are not great options
Slim Pickens
i’m here to say there’s a weird gavin sheets mini break out happening. go look at his statcast page. it’s purdy. i watched him put together some high quality ab’s vs lefty the other day. with arraez out he’s everyday. the eye test on him has been very good. i do think there’s a chance he stays relevant with at worst strong side platoon playing time
Vlad and Volpe or Skenes and O. Cruz? Have Tork and Soder at 1B/UT.
Oneil side for me.
Skenes
In a shallow-ish league with pretty deep benches. Right now my backup 3B is Dylan Moore. Would you drop him for Josh Smith now that he may be batting leadoff or forego a backup 3B and roll with Pavin Smith?
Moore’s been great
Thanks, probably overthinking it but he burned me 4 years ago really badly so I’m just bracing for it again. Plus, it’s hard to believe a guy only a decade younger than me can be running around stealing bases like this for a whole season.
Ha
Yanier or Agustin
Yainer
Hey Grey,
Can you rank Mahle, Abbott, Wesneski ROS
And also Libertore. Thanks
Wes, Lib
Wes, Abbott
Wes, Lib
Thanks
No problem
Thanks for all you do!
Which is more droppable, Casas or Vinnie P?
No problem — Vinnie
10 team dynasty keep forever no penalties points league. I don’t have any holes in my hitting. My pitching is pretty solid all around. I really like Caglianone, just barely missed him in the draft. The team with him needs help at SP. Would it be it worth trading Mize, Meyer, Woo, Roupp, Miller, Ryan, Glasnow, or Allen for him? I also have Yamamoto and Senga thanks to a trade in which I gave up Cole and Steele last year. I pulled the trigger on that after getting confirmation from you, so thanks for that. Could probably work on some additional pieces depending on the pitcher I offer I’m sure. My stable of prospects are all pretty good too, so he’s definitely not a necessity. More of luxury acquisition. Is he worth the it for the future, or just maintain my depth at SP?
Sounds fine for Logan Allen or Mize
Is Tork and F. Peralta too much for James Wood?
No
Thank you
No problem
Have no room to start em regularly but a bench bat unless a trade. N Marte or Aranda?
Aranda
Thanks. I had to temper my rush on Marte.
No problem
Good morning Grey,
Evergreen catcher question that I’m sorry to throw at you…
Currently have Murphy (hot-ish, maybe fixed with his new rec spectacles for astigmatism?) in my 12 team 5×5. Alvarez in my IL slot, and it looks like he’s getting activated Friday. Yainer Diaz dropped and looks pretty horrible currently, but has a strong track record that I generally believe in. What would you do?
Thank you!
-IANASM
Hold
Thanks! One more please – Who would you want for a bench bat (overall – no particular need)?
Hays, Noot, and Adames
Adames
Thanks again!
No problem
Thanks for all the great stuff Grey. Bwtween the post and the comment section, I’m always entertained and way too informed about shmowhaks and hot schmotatos across MLB
No problem!
Hey Grey
noticed you are pretty down on betts, but im desperate at the 2b position. how far down are you on him…
where do you see him in your 2b rank ROS.
Maybe around top 5
There is the made up Clase news. Phantom IL stint now probably coming for him. Speaking of closers and relievers, how come so many of them are all of a sudden ineffective. The postion is always has churn but it seems like many have struggled this year.
ineffective list (formerly known as disgraceful)
Always like this
makes the kenley jansen track record all the more remarkable
True!
How much are you buying into what Turang is going, Grey?
He stole 50 bags last year
I mean the hitting part…obviously not going to hit 330+, but seems 280ish and 15+ HRs maybe doable…
Seems doable
Adames or Volpe ROS? OBP/TB league.
Volpe
Thanks!
No problem
Please rank Roupp Abbott Boyd
You did
I dropped Casas last night to activate Kurtz and he homers, go figure. Did i mess up or should i have dropped manzardo instead?
Sounds fine
12 team redraft h/h points
Am I wrong for dropping Helsley and picking up Rob Suarez
Meh
12 team redraft h/h points …
Just saying … my suddenly very solid SPers staff have become decent after losing …
Steele
c Sanchez
Damn
Grey,
here are the (former) aces who have been dropped so far in our shallow league.
1) who didn’t deserve it?
2) who rightfully earned their free agency?
Alcantara, Nola, Gallen, Framber
2. Framber
Sittin LL Ortiz v NYY today?
Sure
Augustín goes 3/3 and tried to steal 3rd (CS, unfortunately) is 5/6 to start his career and that’s not enough to make a blurb?
Man, tough room!
Haha
Trade away Ben Rice and Taj Bradley for Christian Walker and Max Meyer in h2h leagues?
Sure
12 Teamer…been offered Edman or my Friedl…take it??
Edman side
Cut Santana loose now that Bednar is back? Or hold?
It’s fine if you need the room
12 team obp/qs league ‘would you rather’
Ben Rice vs Royce Lewis
N Marte vs Robbie Ray
Rice
Who would you rather have keeper league in h2h with obp?
Dylan crews Cam smith
Hey Grey, long time reader 3rd time commenter. I have Vlad Jr., Freeman, and Kurtz but can only start 2 of them at 1B and UTIL. Should I shop Vlad/Freeman for a big package or kurtz for less?
Sounds like you should…I’d shop Freeman
Rodon, Olson or Sears?
Rodon
10 team h2h categories, NA spot. With the C. Sanchez injury, drop Zebby for Painter?
Yes
Alec Burleson or Pavin Smith, ROS?
Pavin
Why is no one talking about the elephant in the room? Mookie looks done.
Ugh, yeah
Mookie or Wood?
Wood
What was the real nature of the pre-season / spring trading illness and drastic weight loss? Do we trust Dodgers and Mookie to tell the truth?
No, ha
I stayed away from him in the draft…there were some cracks in the foundation last year. I took Yordan instead…shitty start, but younger and fine under the hood
ima say not done. you get that sick, lose all that weight it’s gonna take a while. unfortunately this is the second season in a row disrupted. i’d be willing to bet he’s back to mookie best at some point this year
i mean i do agree with the below that we may have seen the last of peak mookie but i think it will get a lot better
Does Michael King finish the year a top 5 pitcher? Top 10? Mulling over an offer in a keeper league.
Thanks!
10
Thanks!
No problem
Hey Hey Hey!
Wow, I broke my habit of double checking the robot with you, and that machine did me real dirty with Soriano. What do you think today Festa v CHW (14.2), Lorenzen v Col (15.6), both, or neither?
Hoping the Heart of Darkness going 3 for 4 with a homer tonight!
Lurururrlrlrllrrlrurlrlrlrrrveessssssss!
Damn, dirty robot! Both — I want 2 HRs! Lurves!
Thank you, thank you. I was going to make a joke about holding the conch and then realized that was Lord of the Flies, not Heart of Darkness. Look at us and our book jokes!
Haha, real nerds!
Can you rank the following FAs for an open UT slot? Agustin R, D Moore, C Durbin and D Crews?
Crews, Durbin
1) Picked up Agustin Ramirez on waivers
2) Before dropping Jeffers, decided to shop him, thinking there’s no way anyone will want him.
3) Traded Jeffers for Zebby Matthews
High-five me! Right now! No? OK.
Haha, nice
Need to sit one of Westburg (vs. T Williams) or Volpe / Belli (vs. Ortiz), who would you expel?
Anthony or Bubba a better stash? Team is a bit weaker on the pitching side.
Thanks Grey
West
Bubba
Once Bubba gets the call, how would you rank the following (12 team 5×5 for this year):
Bubba, Wesneski, Ranger, Eflin
You did
Piggybacking here. Better stash in a redraft: Painter, Bubba, or Zebby?
Bubba
Aloha Grey!
B. Reynolds or Belly ROS
Reynolds was dropped
Belly
I saw the same article where someone said Crews was a buy low. Seems to have disappeared. <cue X-files music>
HAHA, hmm
Norby or Keaschall?
Norby
(1) Quero or Agustin Ramirez? close?
(2) Please rank – Gallen; Heaney; Peterson; Abbott.
Agustin 2. Peterson, Abbot
Herrera or Agustin ROS?
Agustin
Might be obvious after last night, but drop May to pick Pfaaaaaaaadt?
Yes
Sit or start? 12-team league: Olson vs SD (Hart), Bradley @ Ari (EdRod)
Start both
Please rank Stott, Fitzgerald, Moore, Giminez or Garcia at second base in a H2H points league. Thanks Grey!
Stott, Moore, Garcia
10 team 5×5 Yahoo roto.
1)Drop Andres Giminez or Willie Adames for Bryson Stott who was recently dropped?
2) Same league, rather have Pavin, Kurtz, or Manzardo?
Andres 2. Kurtz
Quick question on SON. The values seem to change daily. Lorenzen was +17.6 yesterday but is down to +15.6 today. Has something changed that we should be aware of? That’s still a great value for streaming. Looking ahead…
Pick two
Paddack +20.5 vs CHW
Severino +42.1 vs CHW
Springs + 33.4 vs CHW
Not sure I trust the A’s at home even vs the Sux.
Thanks
Yeah, when lineups are released they change…weather conditions…etc
Not Springs
GM – struggling with 3B, having Rengifo and no alternative. Pick up any of the below on waivers and drop Rengifo…or ride him out?
jonathan India
Mckinstry
Cam Smith
Josh Smith
Appreciate the insight
Drop for J. Smith
With 4/4 already from Steve Kwan, at what point can we get excited for a potential 20/25 season?
He hit ~.370 last 1st half and hit ~.210 last 2nd half
He did go on the IL perhaps if he doesn’t then he hits better. Seems to be fully recovered now.
Cool
Morning Grey,
12 team h2h
I’ve been holding Holliday on bench but ready to set him free. Drop him for Springer, Bryan Reynolds, Noelvi Marte?
Thx!
Reynolds
All of my SP’s keep getting hurt, it was real Sanchez
It seems my only remaining strategy is to stream against the White Sox & Rockies
David Festa home against CHI
Michael Lorenzen home against COL
For some reason I have a better feeling about Festa
If anyone objects to this desperation, speak now or forever hold your peace
Haha, sounds fine
Drop Brandon Lowe for Noelvi Marte? Pts league. I’m position agnostic. Have enough coverage at each. Other drop candidates: Dylan Moore, Austin Hays, Victor Scott.
Sure
Start Sandy vs Reds today?
Sure
Hays or adolis ROS?
Adolis
How hakuna matata are we about Acuña?
5×5, no keepers. Which side:
Acuna
Elly
Machado
Andre Muñoz (and will tank SVs)
or
Judge
Witt
Shota
Vientos or Jung or Marte (from the wire)
Dr. Trade Analyzer says Acuña side.
Judge side
it’s close tho fwiw
So keaschall running more than i expected. Could it be who he faced? He wasnt a huge sb guy in minors. He is right handed so that could mitigate some of the baldelli factor. They do have guys hurt who will get back. Do you like him or durbin more this year? Durbin has been hitting 9th but has been getting on, 1 sb and seems to have a clear path at 3b. Thanks
Durbin
For 3B and 1B/3B I have Junior Caminero and Josh Smith. Drop one or the other for Noelvi Marte or stand pat?
definately don’t drop caminero. seager out with hammy last night. if he misses time smith plays and they use him all over so the ABs are there and he’s a sneaky solid guy.
the marte upside in that park is way higher. pretty much boils down to how your team is constructed and whether or not you can handle a boom or bust guy.
Solid advice. Thanks! I hadn’t yet noticed the Seager issue. Marte’s on waivers till tomorrow anyway, so I can see what happens with Seager (IL or no).
agree with Oak
Drop Brandon Lowe to stash Bubba Chandler?
yes
ok, as the editor of all these articles i ALSO read this about Dylan Crews and i ALSO can’t find it. i don’t remember it as a buy as much as a “hold steady, he’ll be alright”, I can even remember the phrase, “you’ll have to be like the Nationals and exercise some patience with the rookie”, but i can’t find this anywhere. maybe i too [long pause] am old.
Cmon! How did we all see it and now it’s gone? Haha
I think you guys are secretly reading other sites!
Haha, I considered that but I don’t
same
Drop Veen for Keaschall on minor league team (free pick next year)?
Sure
Grey,
I thoroughly enjoyed the Nathan Fielder tweet and I imagine that’s you reading and answering all these comments lol.
Pop culture question: Is there anyone making anything as incredibly unique, really dumb but while also being deep, as Nathan Fielder and the Rehearsal. The depth with which he is able to be so incredibly funny while also asking the perfect follow-up questions and getting genuine human reactions from all of the “actors” in his shows, is amazing. I also really enjoy How To With John Wilson in the Fielder-verse.
Anywho, baseball question: Yelich, Ward, or Hays ROS?
Thanks Grey!
Haha, yeah…he’s awesome….Ward
On one hand we have tinker to disaster Baldelli.
On other hand we have Washington who is on the Hindenburg and thinks the heat he is feeling is the AC not working.
I prefer giving a guy a chance to work it out over an inning or two. By the 3rd inning and he still cant find the zone and he is throwing 1/2 for strikes, time for the hook. Soriano loaded it up and got a DP ball and 3IP 2ER while not good, could have been far worse. 2-1 game, still in it. Nope, throw him out in 4th, still cant throw strikes, another 3 runs. 84 pitches 45 strikes.
A Soderstrom-Butler-Rooker OF would be great for fantasy and equally awful defensively. Give me fantasy please!
Blew my mind with that Semien stat. Guy has been awful for a long time to be that high in lineup.
Charlie Morton to pen for Gibson is hilarious. I think they should sign Rich Hill for their 2nd half miss the playoffs run. At this point I think BAL thinks they win if they have the shiniest and best AAA team.
Why the O’s haven’t traded Mayo for a pitcher yet is crazy
it is nuts
He isnt 26 yet. That is the magic number! Gotta let them marinate more. *looks at Stowers and Norby*
Rich Hill says he’s ready to go! — Soderstrom-Butler-Rooker, giving you fantasy and awful law advice
Walk into the law office and Rooker out back burying…something.
Butler is dressed like a Butler and offers some caviar.
Soderstrom sits behind the desk, spins his chair around and speaks:
“See de moofin? Und here de boom-a-shootin.”
“Excuse me?”
“Hurdy gurdy flippity flop!”
“I dont understand.”
“BORK BORK…..BORK!”
HAHA
In RCLs, Turang was a 9th-rounder, which is where you had him ranked, so I guess that’s down to your influence.
Ha, damn
12 team, 5×5 roto
1) Robbie Ray and Seth Lugo were dropped. Would you grab them over any of my current starters? If so, who is priority?
SP- King, Woo, Eovaldi, Tylor Megill, Matthew Liberatore
2) Who do you like for bench bat?
Tim Tawa .. Batting 200 but everything seems to be hit hard and seems mlb competent.
Theoretically, do you think he can secure a spot in the diamondback s lineup? If so where?
His hard hit rate is below 50, but everything else seems fine
Is the sample too small or you think there’s some skills
Ketel will return and he’ll be out of a job
Agustín Ramírez was very impressive.
Everything jumped off his bat and he stole a base.
Agree with everything except SB. He got CS 3rd last night, but stole one the night before.
the fact that he tried to steal third makes me feel real loose like a long-necked goose though
it was a pickoff, but he was going
Yup
I saw, I watched the Marlins
Back again to talk about Pavin Smith. I see you’re warming up to him… worth noting that he had a .939 OPS post-All Star game last year (and .895 overall last year), so this hot start is not out of the blue. Granted, he probably won’t have a .559 BABIP all year, but he seems to have a firm role on a team that scores a lot of runs.
Def won’t maintain that BABIP, but batting 3rd on the DBacks is a nice place to be!
Ha, nice
Thinking of a trade offer for Devin Williams….thoughts on his hold on NYY closer job? Solid? Risky?
Thanks
I’d imagine they do everything they can to get him saves
Like, not score insurance runs in the 9th?
Which 2 starters do you like for a 12-team H2H? Mize, Tobias, Liberatore, and May. Thank you.
Lib, Myers
Love it; take him out of the equation.
I’m in a 12 team points league, that punishes strikeouts.
Should I drop Hunter Goodman for Agustin Ramirez?
And should I drop Jackson Holliday for Noelvi Marte, Luke Keaschall, or Gavin Lux?
Sure, try Agustin
Lux
PCA for 2 months of Javy Baez is gonna wind up a top 5 worst trade in Mets history, and they have some whoppers. Nick Pivetta was the guy no team wanted to give up that compensatory pick for. Cant part with one of those. I gave a real LOL on the Charlie Morton for Kyle Gibson swap. I’d have bet your mortgage the O’s were gonna get Tanner Scott last deadline, they did nothing. Then they do nothing this off-season. This is gross mismanagement of what looked like a team about to win big. Last one, the Yankees were chopping it up about Kyle Tucker, and ended up signing Cody Bellinger. They both look good in their uniform is where all comps end. FWIW, Vientos looks like he’s gonna break out to me. Don’t quit before the miracle! Thanks for this great site. First thing I read in the norming .
PCA is a lot of fun, slightly bonkos, but in a good way
Never enjoyed someone running the bases so much
Second the great site, appreciate the laughs Grey
Thanks for the kind words!
Drop Maikel Garcia for Noelvi Marte?
No
May gave up 5 runs in the first inning. His next start is home vs Miami.
1. Would you start him at home?
2. Is it time to move on?
3. on the wire
a.is Warren who finally had a good game. His next start is one the road at Baltimore.
b Is Roupp. His next starts are home vs Milwaukee and then on the road vs SD.
Thoughts?
Thanks!!!!
I am so grateful for all your support!
Start May at home and Roupp
sorry I didn’t clarify my question. I currently have May and do not have Warren or Roupp. I was wondering whether to drop May for either Warren or Roupp.
After reading your response, it sounds like they are all streamers and to keep May because he has the most favorable matchup vs Miami Am I correct?
Another option is to drop one of the other pitchers on my staff to get either Warrren or Roupp:
Wesneski
Liberator
Mize
Peterson
Francis
Or Hold
Thanks so very much!!
Drop May for Roupp
Thank you!!
No problem
Rank Hays, noot and crews
Crews, Noot
I couldn’t believe Noot was ranked so high. He never seems to be doing anything for me. I picked him back up this morning on a couple teams where I dropped him.
You’re just a Cards hater emoji
haha. It is easy to hate when you watch every game.
Haha
Say Chandler Simpson’s name! (please)
Ha, he did hit leadoff
Drop ohoppe for agustin?
Sure
anybody else gotten a peak at agustin ramirez? watched a couple ab’s yesterday. dude is locked. looks so confident in the box. weird, exaggerated and unfair comp but…gives off a kind of right handed juan soto vibe the way he looks in the box
I think he’s BETTER then Juan Soto LFGGGGGGGG
HA
I watched them all, he looks solid
Have three closers in a 14 team dynasty league. Looking to deal one for Edman. Which one you most comfortable dealing?
Walker, Iglesias, Bautista
Thanks!
Walker
Lux or garcia jr. ROS redraft leagues
Garcia
Hey Grey – Edman or Westburg ROS? OBP/TB league. Thanks!
Edman
Thanks!
No problem
Good morning Guru,
How long do we stick with Toglia? Wagaman, Wade and Telez are on our waiver wire. Should I try for any of them on Thursday? We have a bench spot, so we can park Toglia if we get one. OBP league
Adam will be at football Giants offices starting tomorrow for the draft. They need a lot….
Thanks a ususual
Time to move on from Toglia…Try Wagaman…Tell Adam I said hello! No problem
If Sanchez is done Painter? Time to stash is coming boys.
I hope so
As I have been saying and commented yesterday….you hold Casas he is a. Monster of a hitter you spent a top 100 pick. If he doesn’t wake up by middle of May then think about moving on. I say he is top 5 in the majors in OPS from June on. Did you see where he hit that hr? Not many hit it there.
I did
Watching Osvaldo Bido pitch is like watching root canal.
Watching Jordan Hicks pitch is like watching fingernails on the chalkboard. Shouldn’t be too much longer before Birdsong steps into Hicks’ slot in the rotation.
Haha
Honey we should go over to the new Frick. I hear they have a whole wing dedicated to the early modern Schadenfreudeists. They have Albright’s “Soriano Nude Lunch on Lawn” I think.
HAHA
i mean how can you be punch without me to play judy?
Haha, it’s only way this thing works
Love you two, f’reals. Thanks so much for making just one little corner of the internet enjoyable.
No problem
Very shallow league (10 team, 19 players) – need to cut one:
Bryce Miller or Framber Valdez.
Thanks.
Miller
Murphy or Langeliers ros? Thanks
Murphy
Two days running with no blurb on the Agustin??! No love?
I love him
Turang’s the latest example of people taking spring training news too seriously – I think during a lot of drafts Turang had those news updates around not being able to throw / moving off SS etc.
…..I mean….not paying attention to statcast/best shape of life/new pitch/new swing and being skeptical in ST is smart in my opinion.
Having issues throwing, soreness in the throwing shoulder, a guy cant run the bases yet, rehab is going slower than expected, your name is Stanton, that is concerning to me.
I personally view them in two diferrent categories.
If I remember correctly Turang’s was a bit more concerning than “sore shoulder” as he missed ST games with shoulder issue, was shutdown, had side sessions that allegedly didnt go to well, I think he had some minor league rehab games, and so far seems fine.
Considering I cant think of a time a team didnt give some overly rose-y outlook, if I was targeting him I would be concerned.
Look at Doyle, hurt, team says he will be fine, cant run sprints, no IL for a week, unfortunate bereavement but guy should have been on IL anyway and still might.
Yup!
Grey, you concerned about J ROD? Can’t shake the feeling he is overrated….not that he sucks or anything….just seems to chase a lot and I don’t particularly care for his plate skills. Devil on my shoulder wants to offer him for Aranda or Arozarana and Turang….stop me…I dare you.
Last question…how do you feel about Strider, Luis Garcia Jr and a 10th round pick next year for Tre Truner and a 20th rounder next year?
oh and he plays in a home park where you can’t see the ball come out of the wrongly (in this case) named “batter’s eye”.
I just got an offer for Julio myself that includes both Imanaga and Altuve. Along those same lines, it looks like Mookie might be done. Yes, I get Luis Robert vibes from Julio, myself.
I hate that stadium, too…..I honestly don’t want any Mariners, and its a shame because they are one of my favorite teams.
Digging a bit deeper…he’s hitting the ball just as hard and is actually striking out a bit less….as frustrating as it is, it seems largely BABIP driven. Probably a hold….
Yes, I am concerned on JRod, he was only good in Sept. last year…I’m not stopping you…I’d want Strider for next year
But how do you feel about that deal for THIS year? Stirder and L Garcia or T Turner??
Trea this year, but it’s close
Yea, its pretty fair…maybe pull the drat pick swap, though.
Kristian Campbell or Cam Smith?
Kris
Kross will make ya…….(sorry, couldn’t resist).
Haha
Noelvi Marte or Casas for my CI spot? Thanks!
Casas
For league that counts holds and saves as separate categories how would you current rank Santillan, Erceg (hot on ball by foot recently but seems ok), and Merrieweather?
Also, we going Durbin over Gimenez moving forward? Thanks as always.
Erceg, Santillan — Yes, Durbin
Hey Grey! Yes, I’m looking forward to Gunnar’s season debut almost as much as Kurtz’s. Also, please tell my relievers to stop sucking. I rage dropped Kerkering in Sv-Hld league, cuz who needs that shizz, amirite?
Haha, same
Hi grey! Would you cut Bellinger for one between Josh Smith/Soler/Adell?
Thanks!
No
Sit or start Taj @ARI
Augustin or Hoppe
Who to pick up between Ramos, Simpson, Semien, Crews, Greene, Volpe, Parades
Read that Kurtz sat because they wanted to have him acclimate to the environment for a day. Guess it makes sense to settle him in. But Corbin in bing bong makes a guy wonder what could’ve been.
Seems fine to start Taj…Agustin…Ah, that kinda makes sense about acclimating
I does. Hopefully kumar will be just as friendly.
Who has the most upside in a grouping of Ramos, Simpson, Semien, crews, Greene, volpe and parades?
Thank you as always
Crews
Josh is Low, Low, Low too. In games played, hits, well actually everything since he did it again in game 1. He is high, on my nerves for the 3rd year in a row.
Yeah
Parker earned a top 20 slot on the 100 Best Fantasy Starts list, while Pivetta scored his third top 40 entry:
7 Nick Pivetta Apr 11 vs COL
14 Nick Pivetta Mar 30 vs ATL
19 Mitchell Parker Apr 22 vs BAL
32 Nick Pivetta Apr 22 @ DET
94 Brandon Pfaadt Apr 22 vs TB
96 Ronel Blanco Apr 22 vs TOR
Nice! Thanks, Vin!
Bryce Miller is really struggling like he is trying to find it. His walk rate is up. Luckily his hr rate is down. It could be a lot worse. Maybe it’s mechanical, but he is off. He also had significant home / road splits last year when he he was doing well. Maybe i should treat him like he is going to coors for all of his road starts until he fixes whatever is wrong.
Yeah, could be…might not be a bad idea
Thanks for the post!
H2H
Adolis Garcia or Yelich for Rest of season?
Yelich
Do I drop Christian Walker for P Smith? Ugh damn you C-Walk
Nah