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Brent Hershey
12:00
Hey all ... Happy Opening Week! Queue is full, though room for more. Will get to as many of these as I can ...
raider34
12:01
12 team AL only would you keep C.Estevez at 4.00 dollars going into the draft  ?
Brent Hershey
12:01
Yes in AL only; think you gotta bank on the saves at that price even if there's some ratio risk.
Dalton
12:02
Hello, I have the #2 pick in an H2H points league. R, RBI, and SB all have the same point value. Can't decide between the following players to take at #2

Betts
Julio Rodriguez
Brent Hershey
12:02
Slight lean to Betts given his real-life lineup.
Don Dringus
12:03
Do you see Harold Ramirez having another similar season or more likely to be traded/lost in the TB talent shuffle?
Brent Hershey
12:03
Right now, with some in that OF banged up, similar season rates. But ... when J Lowe/ Decluca / Caminero etc return, think Ramirez gets pushed out.
TxWingman
12:06
Hello Brent,
Thank you for taking our questions!!
10 team, NL only, 5x5 roto with OBP, keeper league (max 7).
I have Matt McLain for $10 & Ryan Helsley (my only closer) for $10. Which would you keep?
I had McLain in my keepers until the injury news. If he comes back this year I would consider keeping.
Really enjoy this chat & all the work on the BBHQ site!!
Brent Hershey
12:06
Thanks for the props ... depends on how many saves sources you project to be avail in the draft. If saves are slim, then I lean Helsley, even though I'm not super high on him. But $10 makes it a reasonable choice. If there are lots of saves options avail, then I'd probably pivot to McLain -- unless there's surgery news.
Mugghead
12:07
Hi Brent, H2H Points league. Need to drop one of the following from my bench so I can speculate on Tanner Houck instead: J. Turner, K. Bryant, Adames, or Rengifo. I have lots of position flexibility, so that’s not a variable. Thanks, as always for any thoughts.
Brent Hershey
12:07
Bryant's injury history makes this a pretty easy call for me.
Gus
12:08
Hey Brent, I'd love to get your advice on this. I had McLain pegged as my 2B/SS utility guy behind my starters before, well, you know ...

I was able to scoop up Ezekial Duran for cheap but was recently offered Brendan Donovan for a future 1. In a H2H league with AVG and OBP as 2 of the 6 offensive categories, is he worth consideration? Thanks!
Brent Hershey
12:08
If it's a first-round pick, then probably not; I'd stick with Zeke for now.
Julie
12:10
Brent!! Just checking your pulse on Jack Flaherty. Be honest .. you're starting to get sucked in, as well. LOL, are we looking at a sneaky top 30 possibility??
Brent Hershey
12:10
Definitely taking the under on a top 30 spot. But as a later-round (back end of rotation) dart? Sure. History of walks and resulting ratio damage has me wary.
evgeer
12:13
When the season begins, will there be a SP Matchup Finder list and if so where will it be located?
Brent Hershey
12:13
Yes, on our radar. This Excel tool will likely not be available for Opening Day ... but we're big fans (I use it extensively) and it's a priority to be back and available as soon as we can. Something that needs to be rebuilt with the tweaks in format to the our Matchups Tool (that WILL be ready for Thursday).
Yazzman
12:14
Curious about NFC leagues not having IL slots Did they ever? Reasoning? Have they considered adding? Not allowing trades makes sense. No IL does not.
Brent Hershey
12:14
Don't know about 'ever,' but it's been this way a long time. Forces everyone make tough choices and keeps the free agent pool stocked.
Guest
12:15
Lets talk josh naylor’s ceiling: is .300 20/15 on the table?
Brent Hershey
12:15
Ceiling (NOT a projection)? Yes. A fave of mine in that nice 1B pocket in re-draft leagues.
Yarika
12:16
NL only 5x5, McCutcheon or Winker?
Brent Hershey
12:16
Cutch right now; but keeping my eye on Winker now that he's made the club and (likely) will play a lot. JW is younger than you think.
Closer Mix
12:17
Who closes in Colorado? Kinley or Lawrence?
Brent Hershey
12:17
Seems like Kinley ... but it's rough sledding there in the mountains.
Don Dringus
12:20
If Kopech gets the first shot in Chicago, who do you expect gets the second shot should he falter?
Brent Hershey
12:20
Don't really have a fave beyond Kopech.. Leasure in the picture, though.
Baboy
12:21
Do the recent injuries in TB, and their staunch refusal to consider bringing up Caminero now suggest they are clearly waiting until May to gain another year of control? Or is something else going on here?
Brent Hershey
12:21
Think they truly feel JC needs more reps in the high minors; the Sept callup last year was not their first choice. You may disagree about the reps, but I think that's the extent of it.
Guest
12:22
Any concern with Grayson Rodriguez underwhelming k/bb this spring?
Brent Hershey
12:22
No. Stuff/setting/team context make him a primo young starter.
Guest
12:23
Need to replace Holliday in my util spot. Please rank these players for a H2H categories league: Tovar, Siri, J Abreu, busch, h davis, matos, a vaughn, rendon. Thanks!
Brent Hershey
12:23
Tovar, Davis, Vaughn, Siri, Busch, Matos, Abreu, Rendon.
Guest
12:24
does vinny p eclipse 20 homers this season after coming off shoulder surgery?
Brent Hershey
12:24
Hmmm... Yes. Though there's def risk there.
Guest
12:27
AL Only 4X4..What are your thoughts on Faedo, Sborz, and Stanek for potential saves?   Is Ronel Blanco going to be a thing this year with all the SP injuries in Houston?
Brent Hershey
12:27
Blanco - depends on def of "a thing." He'll get a month or so worth of starts at least; that's someone whose ST performances I take a bit more seriously. Still plan to keep my expectations low.
Sborz clearly above the other two if you're going Saves Fishing. Proven RP innings; seems like shorter path to CL role than the others.
Koz
12:29
Good morning...maybe a bit of an odd question that is way more relevant for an AL-only Scoresheet league...I'm finding it difficult to find up to date information regarding Nick Lofting...has he made the team?  I know he's had a great spring...what are his chances of getting 400 ABs?
Brent Hershey
12:29
Yes, he's made the club. Doubt that 400+ AB coming his way ... but is likely to get some time early on at 2B due to Massey IL stint.
Rich
12:30
Hi Brent. I need another SP — who doesn’t? Could you please rank the following free agent options: Trevor Rogers, Flaherty, Whitlock, Detmers, Canning, Weathers. Thanks!
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