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Brad Johnson Baseball Chat: 9-26-2017
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Sale vs. Kluber
4:31
Who's your AL CY Young?
Brad Johnson
4:31
As a fantasy analyst, this is not something I spend much time thinking about
4:32
Mike Trout and Chris Sale are my picks
The Cy race is much closer in my opinion
4:33
Since 2002, only one player had a better offensive season than Trout's 181 wRC+
That's Miggy in 2013
4:34
He's 12 percentage points better than Judge and 19 better than Altuve
And his overall offensive value is a run below Altuve and 3.4 below Judge
Catchers
4:35
What's Dejong outlook for next season?
Brad Johnson
4:35
Ah, the Cardinals will merit an entire series of articles, the result of which will be a shrug emoji
St. Louis has impressive depth, and they will play whoever is playing best
4:36
DeJong seemingly has the first look at shortstop. He held his own defensively too
The Man With No Name
4:36
Alex Wood's velocity continues to trend down.  Worried about that vs. SDP tonight?  Any long-run concern?
Brad Johnson
4:36
A little worried about both
Definitely seems worn down
I think we see fewer, fresher starts from him next year
4:37
The Dodgers will continue their DL antics
Chet
4:37
Where do you think JD Martinez ends up signing? This may be crazy, but I think he would make a lot of sense back in Houston as a DH.
Brad Johnson
4:37
That makes a lot of sense to me too
The Rangers also seem like a fit
If the DBacks make any kind of run, don't discount them
4:38
Their owner might get involved like with Greinke
Chet
4:38
Are we seeing the last of Carlos Gonzalez in MLB? I really just don't see a team signing him to play next year.
Brad Johnson
4:38
Why? He's played pretty well down the stretch. I bet he signs a cheap deal to stay in Colorado
Adam
4:38
The Phils have also been mentioned as a Stanton (and Yelich) destination - they can take the contract for sure (basically no big $$ on the books for 2018 forward), but what kind of package would get it done for one or both?
Brad Johnson
4:39
I'll start by saying that suggesting a package for Stanton is a waste of effort
There's no precedent for trading that type of contract
it's a risk stew topped with a creamy risk sauce
and it's weird to put sauce on stew
4:40
The Phillies could definitely afford the prospect and financial cost
Would the Marlins trade him in-division? I doubt it.
4:41
Say he has 3 elite years left - I don't think Jeter and company want to remind the fans that often
Matt
4:41
What do you make of Mike Zunino for next year (particularly in OBP leagues where he's not half-bad on that front)? Do you think we're finally seeing his long-awaited breakout? Could he be a top 5 catcher in 2018?
Brad Johnson
4:41
I haven't seen anything different from past seasons.
4:42
I don't think he'll repeat a .354 BABIP. He really doesn't have a high BABIP profile
4:43
I figure he's probably a .220/.315/.460 hitter. 20-25 HR, bottom of the order run production
Stav
4:43
Start 2. K Davis, Reyes, Corey Seager, Redon. Down two homers and two net stolen bases in my two week championship match.
Brad Johnson
4:43
Do you need both categories? Or can you just chase one of those points.
4:44
If you need both, I think you have to gamble on Reyes and Rendon
If one is good enough, definitely go for Davis and your choice of complement
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