JotCast | Sunday Night Waiver Wire & FAAB Chat

Sunday Night Waiver Wire & FAAB Chat

Jeff Zimmerman

7:31

A couple of items before we start.

7:32

The next two chats may not happen. I'm taking a vacation starting next Saturday going into the weekend. I might do the first Sunday or someone might fill in.

7:33

Second, no Tout Wars FAAB since it runs on Wed night this week.

SCOTT TINSTAAPP

7:33

Drop Schwarber in 15-team NFBC context?

Jeff Zimmerman

7:35

This is a tough one. I just can't see him playing in the OF. Maybe every other day. I'd try to hold but if you have a 6 red suit case team like a couple of mine, he has to go

Mike

7:35

Do you drop Schwarber in the 15 or 12 team NFBC formats? Also, I'm feeling ready to cut bait on Heaney, is that instinct wrong?

Jeff Zimmerman

7:35

Heaney is close, but the issue is who to pick up. I found some Adrian Houser types in 12-teamers, but there is no one in 15's

getacloo

7:36

Desperately need speed in a 15-team 5x5 roto. Thinking about dropping Kyle Seager for Oscar Mercado. I have been benching seager anyway because I have abreu, are ado and votto. Not a terrible idea?

Jeff Zimmerman

7:37

I could see dropping Seager, but I'm not sure Mercado is the SB answer. I'd rather have Nicky Lopez for steals. Bid up Brujan

Chantanella

7:37

Absolutely impossible to replace Acuna but of these OFs, who do you got?

A. Riley, Kepler, J.D. Davis, Benintendi, Pollock?

12-tm, H2H, standard 5 plus OPS and Ks

Jeff Zimmerman

7:39

Beni for the season, but it seems like a group to stream. I know the Dodgers open the break at COL so Pollock might be the first add.

Eli

7:39

Will Chad Green, Heath Hembree, or Taylor Rodgers move into/maintain legitimate closer roles moving forward?

Jeff Zimmerman

7:39

For now, I'd put my money on Hembree

Rachel

7:39

Jace Peterson. Thinking of adding him because yahoo has him playing many positions. He’s been hot lately, what are your 2nd half projections for him and his playing time. Thanks! :)

Jeff Zimmerman

7:40

I wrote him up in this week's FAAB article.

7:41

The issue will be playing time once Wong and Cain return. I think he's rosterable but if the playing time dries up, move on quickly.

Hari Kiura

7:41

Is Hiura still rosterable in a 12 teamer? If so minimal bid?

Jeff Zimmerman

7:41

No, he looks to be on the short side of a 1B platoon.

larry

7:41

Do you see a turn around for Cody Bellinger. Just made a trade after losing Acuna. I traded Trevor Rogers for Belli. Thinking that Roger will be on an innings limit and hopeful Belli comes back to fantasy relevence.

Jeff Zimmerman

7:43

I think Bellinger is still not 100% and he'll hit better as the season goes on. I just don't know if you'll get MVP Bellinger

Greg

7:43

15 team NFBC, is Yan Gomes droppable for Cs like Jake Rodgers, Zack Collins, Jonah Heim, or Roberto Perez?

Jeff Zimmerman

7:43

and John Hicks

7:44

I don't know. The group you listed is not good and the Grandal owner might focus on Collins (my favorite).

7:45

I'd drop Gomes and possibly add him once healthy

Pete

7:45

Any love for Cal Raleigh?

Jeff Zimmerman

7:46

I have some, but the hitting aspect is the last thing rookie catchers need to worry about. Maybe add and bench

Al Gone Quinn

7:46

Ottoneu Prestige League single elimination, 32 team, playoffs start on Thursday. Jeff, these Sunday Waiver wire columns and chats have been a big help to me in making the cut. Thanks.

Jeff Zimmerman

7:46

You're welcome

7:47

Bobby Bradley or Joey Votto the rest of the way in a 6x6 ops league?

Jeff Zimmerman

7:47

Oh ... Votto, but if you need HR, go Bradley

Red Faced

7:47

Do you think Hembree can hold off IL returns Sims and Antone to remain closer? Seems to have the K/9 (15.30/9) profile of a closer. That's just .09 worse than Hader (15.39/9)

Jeff Zimmerman

7:48

I think so. Antone might steal a few 2 IP Saves

Rico

7:48

How many saves does Bender end the season with?

Jeff Zimmerman

7:48

Al Gone Quinn

7:48

Speaking of Hicks and the other TX catcher Biems (or whatever his name is), who don't seem very good, do you see Sam Huff getting promoted? He's in rehab from 60 day IL term and can come back soon after ASB.

Jeff Zimmerman

7:49

Maybe on Huff. With Hicks, he's been DHing so he has a little added value

Ryan

7:49

Thanks for weekly reports and your insight. We all appreciate it. Thoughts on A. Escobar with nats going forward?

Jeff Zimmerman

7:50

You need to ask @robsilver on twitter for his opinion. He's had a lot to say on Escobar.

favre

7:50

any news on mondesi?