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Fantasy Baseball Chat with Brad Johnson: 7/4/22
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Brad Johnson
11:00
Hello everyone, we'll get started in a couple minutes. Running the chat an hour early so we can all get out to various barbecues.
Bryan
11:08
What do we do with skubal? Who is a good replacement for him?
Brad Johnson
11:09
I'm not entirely sure to be honest. He's certainly in a painful slump.
His velocity is on the decline so we're either looking at injury, fatigue, or a mix.
11:10
Brayan Bello is the next big thing on the cusp of promotion from the minors.
He might start Wednesday
Guest
11:10
Which of these minor league pitchers do you feel has the most upside: Taj Bradley, Bobby Miller or Jack Leiter?
Brad Johnson
11:11
Personally, I'm not enthusiastic about Miller as a starter. I think he can do it, but not in a big-for-fantasy kind of way.
11:12
Bradley is a lot more actualized pitching talent compared to Miller who's flash over substance right now.
11:13
I don't have a ton on Leiter yet. They were aggressive debuting him in Double-A. It's probably made him look worse than he is. I'd need to talk to a scout about him.
Chris
11:13
What do you expect from Bo Bichette ROS… he has been a disappointment for my team thus far.
Brad Johnson
11:14
Something like .280/.340/.475 with 12 HR and 8 SB?
11:15
Somewhere in that neighborhood.
He's a hold.
Guest
11:15
Can I cut berrios in a dynasty league.
Brad Johnson
11:16
Depends on the depth of the league. It's a painful situation with no sign of a light at the end of the tunnel. Same goes for Lucas Giolito.
But if the league is deep in any way, you almost have to live with him on the bench.
Poot
11:16
I keep hanging out hope for Laureano and Winker.
Brad Johnson
11:17
Same! Laureano's at least doing enough with his legs to have a purpose. Winker's really hurting.
Voomo
11:17
Will Brusdar the Bruiser soon be the Dodgers' Closer?
Brad Johnson
11:18
I'm not too hopeful to be honest. I think they'll keep trotting out Kimbrel. If Daniel Hudson was still around, he might have taken the job.
Brusdar and several others could job share a subset of the saves.
We might see the Dodgers use a different approach with 1-run leads than 3-run leads.
Joe
11:18
Have Buehler, Flaherty, Matz and Schwindel on IL. Only 3 IL spots.
thinking of dropping Flaherty.
thoughts?
Brad Johnson
11:19
I think that's fine, yes. Schwindel also isn't someone you need to cling to if another injury happens. He also might be back soon.
Not Mo
11:19
Better for dynasty — Gunnar or Ezequiel?
Brad Johnson
11:20
Two prospect list makers have told me Gunnar is in the conversation for #1 prospect at the midseason update.
I traded Luciano for him one league in anticipation.
11:21
I don't actually know which Ezequiel you're referring to. Duran? Tovar?
11:22
In either case, easily Henderson
Guest
11:22
Should we give more of a leash to Dalton Varsho? He’s been struggling for a while now
Brad Johnson
11:22
Yes, you're using him as a catcher so there's no urgency to get production.
Varsho's easily one of the most talented hitters at the position.
Bravoguy
11:23
Thoughts on eloy Jimenez? He was dipped in my league. Pickup?
Brad Johnson
11:23
I would, pending opportunity cost. He apparently got a little out of shape while waiting on his hamstring to heal.
11:24
He still profiles something like that one good year of Miguel Andujar.
Voomo
11:24
Biggio, Morel, Donovan, Kirilloff.   Who do you keep?
Brad Johnson
11:24
Morel for me. Kirilloff is also a fine choice.
Michael Harris ii
11:25
Do you see a major regression coming? I’m considering a trade where his value is high
Brad Johnson
11:25
Yes, I think if he doesn't get out ahead of things and start adjusting now, we're going to see a painful slump.
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