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1:01
Oh, thank goodness.  Been waiting for your insights!
Sean M.
1:01
Thanks for taking the time Nick.
Nicklaus Gaut
1:01
Hello, friends
Now that's a nice welcome back
Michael B
1:01
Nicholas, welcome back.  For questions from us, what information about our league & format do you need to know to effectively answer our questions?
Nicklaus Gaut
1:02
And that's a great question!
Format
If roto, what cats
IE regular, OBP, SV+HLD, etc
1:03
If points, whether or not you penalize strikeouts is very important
Also, if you have one general "P" category or separate "SP" and "RP"
League size
1:04
that's about it, besides any positional quirks
ya don't have to hit 'em all, but context is super helpful
Thanks!
1:04
Hey, your end of the season series on maximizing matchups for categories was a lifesaver! I followed your advice, and held onto a position in the money by half a point when my opponent went on a crazy run. I'd have finished fourth or fifth without your column, so thanks! And...um...keep writing those!
Nicklaus Gaut
1:04
That's one of the nicest compliments I could get
1:05
It's one of my favorite topics to write about/utilize for the endgame run
1:06
Just a head's up that there are a ton of questions in the queue (thank you!), but I'll get to them all eventually, whether the chat ends or not
Matty A
1:06
In an NL only, 5x5 roto league, would you rather keep Roki Sasaki ($10) or Rhett Lowder ($10)? Thanks for the help!
Nicklaus Gaut
1:07
don't really like either at $10, but Sasaki if you make me
Sean M.
1:07
Playing in a 10 TM, H2H points league with a single keeper (Tucker), and will likely have my choice between Schwarber, Crochet, Raleigh, and Corbin Carroll. What's the move?
Nicklaus Gaut
1:08
Schwarber if no K penalty, Carroll if there is one
RAGBRAI
1:09
NL only 5x5, if it fits each other’s needs is a $6 Santana for a $13 Lodolo fair? How about Santana or a $2 Megill (he also has Uribe) for $1 Cabrera.
Nicklaus Gaut
1:09
That's fair, but I'd much rather have the Lodolo side
Guest
1:09
Any thoughts on Wheeler for the upcoming year?  Coming back from TOC is no joke.  Predictions on his final line?
Nicklaus Gaut
1:09
I trust him 0%
Z.E.R.O.
1:10
I hope he proves me wrong
but as you said, TOC is NO joke
and the next person to bounce right back from it, will be the first one
1:11
RIP dark knight
Ao
1:12
Where do you see Ben brown starting the year? Bryce Eldridge?
Nicklaus Gaut
1:13
Brown at Triple-A
Think Eldridge makes the team
Pete
1:14
Shallow 5x5 Roto keep five. Nine hitters at fielding positions including a DH/U. Team A has both Guerrero and Kurtz. Team B has J. Wood. Does a Wood for Kurtz deal make sense?  And of the three, how do you rank them value wise? Is there THAT big of a gap between the three in a dynasty/keep forever format?  Thanks!
Nicklaus Gaut
1:14
I'd rather have Kurtz
1:15
I think the gap between him and Wood is really large, especially in a shallow format
1:16
The gap between Vlad and Kurtz isn't as large as the one between Kurtz and Wood, but it's still a clear demarcation
Bruce
1:17
What do you recommend re Konnor Griffin?  Will he have worthwhile fantasy impact this year?
Nicklaus Gaut
1:17
I'm in on the talent, but a firm believer it's really hard for a rookie to put up a full year of fantasy stardom right out of the gate.
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