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by CubFan
March 14th, 2024, 9:08 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Keepers due this Sat
Replies: 0
Views: 43

Keepers due this Sat

12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league using OBP, W+QS and S+1/2H. Only 1 catcher. Can keep 5-8 players. $260 draft day team salary. Typically 30-35% inflation first half of draft. After trading for Pablo Lopez $20 (per one of your previous suggestions traded one of my closers) and Torres $25 (traded...
by CubFan
March 4th, 2024, 3:03 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Jarren Duran
Replies: 1
Views: 93

Jarren Duran

With the very recent news that Duran's toe will always be sore, even though fully healed, would you look into trading him? 12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league using OBP. I have him at $11. My concern is while he may be able to play thru the constant pain don't you think it has to have a negative e...
by CubFan
February 26th, 2024, 3:16 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Keepers
Replies: 4
Views: 89

Re: Keepers

Been offered Witt $39 for my Tork $6. Thew other owner has a bunch of $$ tied up on in elite offensive players so he's looking to lower his team salary. $39 for Witt is not a great bargain at that price and Tork, if he can replicate 2023, would be a very good bargain. Next year both players' salarie...
by CubFan
February 15th, 2024, 10:13 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Keepers
Replies: 4
Views: 89

Re: Keepers

Interesting. Thanks for your time Todd.
by CubFan
February 15th, 2024, 9:26 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Keepers
Replies: 4
Views: 89

Keepers

12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league using OBP, W+QS and S+1/2H. Only 1 catcher. Can keep 5-8 players. $260 draft day team salary. Typically 30-35% inflation first half of draft. My current keepers: OF-Ward $7 OF-Jarren Duran $11 3B-Royce Lewis $2 SS-Story $13 1B-Torkelson $6 CL-Fairbanks $6 CL-Joh...
by CubFan
January 30th, 2024, 2:48 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Gausman in 2024
Replies: 1
Views: 319

Gausman in 2024

Todd, last season you were very high on Gausman (I ended up keeping him, thanks). Anything change for this season? I can keep him for 1 year at $32. 12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league using W+QS. My concern is he's basically a 2-pitch SP (FB+splitter 89% in 2023). Last year he threw his splitter ...
by CubFan
December 22nd, 2023, 12:03 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Roster construction for 2024
Replies: 1
Views: 7952

Roster construction for 2024

12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league using OBP, W+QS and S+ 1/2H. $260 draft day team salary. Typically top end talent sees 30-35% draft day inflation. My current keepers on offense are: OF-Ward $7 OF-Jarren Duran $11 3B-Royce Lewis $2 SS-Story $13 1B-Torkelson $6 My question focuses on the offense...
by CubFan
December 10th, 2023, 3:10 pm
Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
Topic: Punting SP in 5x5 H2H as a strategy
Replies: 1
Views: 11821

Punting SP in 5x5 H2H as a strategy

Our 5x5 H2H AL only keeper league uses W+QS and S+1/2H will put to a vote on whether to drop the IP requirement. We also play standard 5x5 roto in parallel but H2H is the big $$ pot. I see Doug Dennis has won AL Tout back to back using this strategy in roto but wonder if you've been in H2H leagues w...
by CubFan
October 2nd, 2023, 3:01 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Royce Lewis......poster child for injury prone?
Replies: 1
Views: 10790

Royce Lewis......poster child for injury prone?

You feel Lewis is on the path of becoming Buxton 2.0? I've got him on a cheap $2 contract in my 12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league. Pleny of time to figure out what to do with him between now and next Spring's auction. Would you explore trading him? If so, what kind of player would you seek in re...
by CubFan
September 25th, 2023, 11:49 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Ezequiel Duran MIA......what happened?
Replies: 2
Views: 7482

Re: Ezequiel Duran MIA......what happened?

Yeah, I wrote that with a bit of sarcasm although the Rangers have been running a number of players out in LF. While he is ranked as a top prospect the highway it littered with many who flop or don't perform as expected. I suspect I'll throw Duran back into the pool unless it looks like he gets a st...
by CubFan
September 25th, 2023, 6:28 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Ezequiel Duran MIA......what happened?
Replies: 2
Views: 7482

Ezequiel Duran MIA......what happened?

Has Bochy lost confidence in Duran? He's MIA for over a week and no known injury. I understand he's cooled off considerably from the first half but it was looking like he was going to be a useful everyday player for TX. Is he nothing more than a UT player going forward and Carter is the new flavor o...
by CubFan
September 4th, 2023, 1:01 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Javier Baez or Matt Chapman
Replies: 1
Views: 7519

Javier Baez or Matt Chapman

Playoffs start today. 12 team AL only 5x5 H2H using OBP. Baez has been awful this season, especially the last month or so. He's said to not be 100% and is losing pt to Short. Chapman is out with a sprained finger. Swelling has gone down considerably but he still can't make a closed fist. Small chanc...
by CubFan
August 27th, 2023, 9:16 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Silseth head shot
Replies: 1
Views: 7431

Silseth head shot

Silseth said to be dealing with a headache from his beaning but apparently no concussion. He's tentatively set to start against Oakland next weekend but no word from LAA on what they plan to do. I currently have Sale on the bench. He has a 2 start but a bad matchup (Houston) first. It's a 12 team AL...
by CubFan
August 20th, 2023, 9:04 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Joe Ryan coming back this week?
Replies: 1
Views: 7446

Joe Ryan coming back this week?

Have you seen any news that Ryan will be back this coming week? Have to decide whether or not to activate him and sit Sale (tough matchup against Hou)
by CubFan
August 13th, 2023, 3:17 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Trade for a player or FAAB?
Replies: 1
Views: 9376

Trade for a player or FAAB?

12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league. No FAAB left . Use W+QS and S+1/2H. Owner is going all in on using RPs. He's looking for Holds and Saves. My pitching is Gausman, Hunter Brown, Jon Gray, Gilbert, Silseth, Swanson, Will Smith, Fairbanks and Duran with Joe Ryan on IL. Other owner is looking to t...
by CubFan
August 6th, 2023, 4:05 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: "Fairness" in trading
Replies: 3
Views: 11133

Re: "Fairness" in trading

If you were me would you go through with the 1-1 trade and not worry about the league optics("what's good for the league") or throw in a few FAAB units or even swap Brown out for Lorenzen?
by CubFan
August 6th, 2023, 3:09 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: "Fairness" in trading
Replies: 3
Views: 11133

"Fairness" in trading

In my 12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league (25+ years) I have a pending trade where I'm trading my Tyler Wells $2 for Hunter Brown $1 (needs an extension in 2024). The other owner is fine with the trade since he plans on keeping Wells next season and has several other players that need to be signed...
by CubFan
August 4th, 2023, 8:16 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Tyler Wells/Zach Little....how do they fit in?
Replies: 1
Views: 7737

Tyler Wells/Zach Little....how do they fit in?

This is an add-on to my lengthy post in a different thread about my roster. Most everything I've read indicates that if Wells does well in AA he'll come back to the O's.......but in what capacity? Who does he replace in the rotation now that they added Flaherty? Do they go to a 6-man or does Rodrigu...
by CubFan
August 4th, 2023, 1:04 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Team has run into an iceberg....taking on water
Replies: 3
Views: 11065

Re: Team has run into an iceberg....taking on water

Appreciate you taking the time to answer a lengthy post. Rules don't allow minor league pickups so Manzardo NA yet. My concern with Rojas is time share with Caballero and Moore? Plus Rojas has been a disappointment this year so he needs to get untracked pronto if he wants to get the lion's share of ...
by CubFan
August 3rd, 2023, 9:08 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Team has run into an iceberg....taking on water
Replies: 3
Views: 11065

Team has run into an iceberg....taking on water

12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league. Currently tied for first place in division but am 1-3 after a 12-0 start and losing this week. Injuries and unexpected SP ineffectiveness have taken a toll on my team over the past month. Currently down from 5 to 3 SPs. Gausman, Gilbert and Jon Gray are only he...
by CubFan
July 29th, 2023, 6:36 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Trevor Story about to come off IL
Replies: 1
Views: 7757

Trevor Story about to come off IL

Everything is pointing to Story coming off the IL next Friday. I currently have Jordan Diaz at 2B. He's been playing about 2/3 of the time since Gelof was brought up. Would you activate Story for next week or keep Diaz in for one more week owing to the possibility Story will need to knock off some r...
by CubFan
July 9th, 2023, 4:57 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Jarren Duran vs Riley Greene
Replies: 1
Views: 7644

Jarren Duran vs Riley Greene

You expect Duran to be more of an everyday player in the second half or continue to be on the strong side of a platoon? Choosing between him and Greene and Duran's PT is deciding factor. Usually prefer players playing on contenders as winning breeds better stats....but not always. Greene has had iss...
by CubFan
July 9th, 2023, 10:39 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Bryce Miller on IP limit this year?
Replies: 1
Views: 7714

Bryce Miller on IP limit this year?

Will Seattle ride or manage Miller's innings rest of this season? They are already on record as saying they will limit Woo and are using Gilbert and Kirby's past usage as a model going forward. Asking as I have Miller and he is part of a bigger trade package where I get Gilbert back. Trying to set m...
by CubFan
July 8th, 2023, 11:51 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: What constitutes the dreaded label "injury prone"
Replies: 1
Views: 7574

What constitutes the dreaded label "injury prone"

When I think of the poster child for injury prone players I look no further than Buxton. He epitomizes my definition of a player who habitually has soft tissue injuries. I tend to not knock players for injuries such as broken bones. Todd....how do you define "injury prone"? Would you label...
by CubFan
July 4th, 2023, 11:34 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Trade this year affects 2024 keepers
Replies: 2
Views: 7936

Re: Trade this year affects 2024 keepers

Thanks for your input. Those were the two I was leaning on trading. Since Suarez and Gilbert are non-keepers it's just a matter if I can get him to add Duran. May have to add Reese Olson $2 who is Detroits 12th rated prospect. He's done well since being brought up but was a bit wild in the minors. A...
by CubFan
July 4th, 2023, 10:10 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Trade this year affects 2024 keepers
Replies: 2
Views: 7936

Trade this year affects 2024 keepers

12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league using OBP, W+QS and S+1/2H. $260 draft day team salary. 25-35% inflation. Extensions are $5/year after first two years with a max of 3 years of extension. An owner has had too many injuries (Trout the latest) and can no longer compete for playoffs. He is making ...
by CubFan
July 1st, 2023, 10:41 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Aroldis Chapman's new role
Replies: 1
Views: 7551

Aroldis Chapman's new role

12 team AL only league. If you're a Will Smith owner, like me, how concerned would you be with the addition of Chapman? The consensus view which seems likely to me is a job share. And if Chapman shines he may end up with the lion's share. Hold Smith or look to trade? With the Chapman addition I susp...
by CubFan
June 25th, 2023, 4:20 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Judge.....what's his trade value now?
Replies: 6
Views: 9569

Re: Judge.....what's his trade value now?

Todd, thanks for taking the time to answer my questions.
by CubFan
June 25th, 2023, 3:01 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Judge.....what's his trade value now?
Replies: 6
Views: 9569

Re: Judge.....what's his trade value now?

Fair enough.

As a SP who do you prefer RoS between Miller and Lopez in my type of only league? Do you have any concerns that Miller would be shut down if Seattle is out of the wild card race?
by CubFan
June 25th, 2023, 2:38 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Judge.....what's his trade value now?
Replies: 6
Views: 9569

Re: Judge.....what's his trade value now?

Talked to my son who is a sports physical therapist. Based solely on the public info out there and his experience he believes Judge's big toe ligament tear is akin to having turf toe and he estimates out for at least another month and probably longer. If/when he returns he'll have to play in pain (r...
by CubFan
June 24th, 2023, 4:17 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Judge.....what's his trade value now?
Replies: 6
Views: 9569

Judge.....what's his trade value now?

With today's revelation by Judge that he has a torn big toe tendon (sprains are really tears so may just be semantics) I'm left wondering when will he return. From what I've read 3-6 weeks is a typical recovery time for a minor to moderate sprain. I would think if it was worse then he'd be in a walk...
by CubFan
June 15th, 2023, 5:34 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Brandon Lowe and chronic back issues
Replies: 1
Views: 1892

Brandon Lowe and chronic back issues

What's your take on Lowe for the rest of the season.....keeper value in 2024? He's dealing with a herniated disk and probably out till at least the AS break, possibly longer. He's had back issues in the past and it's now become chronic IMO. He's got the skill set to bash 30 HRs in a season with a go...
by CubFan
June 9th, 2023, 5:32 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Volpe vs Oswald Pereza
Replies: 1
Views: 1797

Volpe vs Oswald Pereza

Has the Yankees leash run out on Volpe or do they give him a few more weeks? He's been abysmal since after his initial burst and Pereza has been tearing it up in the minors.
by CubFan
May 28th, 2023, 7:46 pm
Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
Topic: 2-start pitchers
Replies: 1
Views: 6426

2-start pitchers

Where does one draw the line on 2-start pitchers in 12 team H2H only leagues, ie, start or sit? I've got 9 starts next week with three 2-start pitchers. One has a favorable matchup, another with one good and one so-so while the third is a rookie but who has thrown quite well but has 2 tough starts. ...
by CubFan
May 27th, 2023, 11:38 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Trade offered
Replies: 3
Views: 2188

Re: Trade offered

Thanks for your opinions. Concerning Ward....since he's the one that I'd likely bench when Lewis becomes active, is his bat/mechanics fixable or was last season a "one off"? Haven't looked at all his metrics but his chase rate has gone up considerably and wonder if it's fixable. I targeted...
by CubFan
May 27th, 2023, 8:24 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Trade offered
Replies: 3
Views: 2188

Trade offered

Been offered Yoshida $25 for my Bryce Miller $19 and Story $13. This is a 12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league using OBP, W+QS and S+1/2H. $310 in season salary cap. My team salary is at $305. I have $29 of $100 FAAB left. My roster: C - Jansen - $3 1B -Tork - $1 2B - Walls $3 3B - Chapman $26 SS -...
by CubFan
May 23rd, 2023, 12:55 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Bryce Miller.....is his FB that good?
Replies: 2
Views: 1928

Re: Bryce Miller.....is his FB that good?

There's an owner who was the under bidder via FAAB who wants him. He's not been happy with his SPs. He has a $20 Pablo Lopez, $20 Giolito and $16 Sonny Gray. My Miller cost me $19 of FAAB. Was gonna see if he'd part with Lopez or Giolito. Probably asking too much but won't know till I ask.
by CubFan
May 23rd, 2023, 8:41 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Bryce Miller.....is his FB that good?
Replies: 2
Views: 1928

Bryce Miller.....is his FB that good?

He's throwing it 70-80% of the time. I've seen his FB and it's pretty dang good but his secondaries are average at best. Doesn't it seem it's only a matter of time before hitters start teeing off on him? I picked him up a few weeks ago and wondering if I should trade him. 12 team AL only 5x5 H2H kee...
by CubFan
May 16th, 2023, 11:29 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Sell high on Rooker
Replies: 1
Views: 1857

Sell high on Rooker

Rooker has been quite the surprise on a very bad A's team. Of course he can't keep hitting .300 with an OBP north of .400 for the ros but the power is real. Got him for $8 via FAAB. This is a 12 team AL only 5x5 keeper league using $260 for team salary on draft day. My only 1B is Torkelson $1. Would...
by CubFan
May 14th, 2023, 4:05 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Lance Lynn.......bp pitcher??
Replies: 1
Views: 1839

Lance Lynn.......bp pitcher??

Been waiting on this guy all season. Velocity seems to be close to last season's second half when he was a top 5 AL SP. Thought he was starting to turn it around prior to his disastrous outing this week. He's 35 so has father time caught up with him, is his command that bad? 12 team AL only 5x5 H2H ...
by CubFan
May 9th, 2023, 1:44 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Kelenic.....breakout year and worth trading for?
Replies: 1
Views: 1861

Kelenic.....breakout year and worth trading for?

12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league using OBP, W+QS. Been offered Kelenic $19 for my Verdugo $16 and Jon Gray $4 (needs a contract extension next year). My other OF are Judge, Ward, Mullins, Grossman with Rooker at UT. My other SPs are Gausman, Ryan, Lynn, Wells and Bryce Miller. It appears Keleni...
by CubFan
April 30th, 2023, 7:12 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: trade offering
Replies: 2
Views: 1891

Re: trade offering

For this week if I sit Lynn again I'll have 7 starts from my 4 SPs. Jon Gray at home against AZ(Gallen) and @ LAA (Suarez) so may be hard to get more than 1 or 2 W+QS from him. Of concern is Gray getting only 2 Ks each of his last 3 starts plus he has more walks than Ks over his last 4 starts.....th...
by CubFan
April 30th, 2023, 4:30 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: trade offering
Replies: 2
Views: 1891

trade offering

12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league using OBP, W+QS and S+ 1/2H My pitching staff.... Gausman $27 Joe Ryan $22 Jon Gray $4 Tyler Wells $2 Lynn $21 (currently on bench) Johan Duran $16 (traded Taj Bradley for him) King $1 Will Smith $3 Swanson $1 Fairbanks $1 Been offered Sonny Gray $16 for Jon Gra...
by CubFan
April 27th, 2023, 2:31 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Berrios vs Taj Bradley
Replies: 1
Views: 1900

Berrios vs Taj Bradley

Got Bradley via FAAB last Sunday but had to pay up to get him due to how well he had thrown plus pitching for the best team in baseball. Was a bit shocked when he was sent down........to get him used to pitching every 5 days?!? Seems like some deep dodo being thrown out to the fans. Anyway who would...
by CubFan
April 21st, 2023, 6:20 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Rookie pitchers
Replies: 1
Views: 1879

Rookie pitchers

How risk averse are you when it comes to picking up top end minor league SPs when they get called up? I typically steer away from as they usually are like a cherry bomb as well as IP limits. Taj Bradley is back in the Rays rotation and has looked very good so far and easily could stay up for the res...
by CubFan
April 9th, 2023, 7:56 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Pitch clock leading to reduced velo?
Replies: 1
Views: 1950

Pitch clock leading to reduced velo?

Been reading/hearing more and more from players that the shorter recovery time between pitches/innings is leading to their reduced velo. I've seen a lot of SPs with a significant loss of velo. I know it's only 2 starts for most of them but where there is smoke....... You think there is much to this ...
by CubFan
April 8th, 2023, 1:30 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Super early season trade?
Replies: 3
Views: 2334

Re: Super early season trade?

Understand your position. How about looking at it from a different angle......who do you think has a better chance or reaching their projections, i.e. your projections? And how much of a health risk is Lopez?
by CubFan
April 7th, 2023, 4:11 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Super early season trade?
Replies: 3
Views: 2334

Super early season trade?

What side of a Vlad $44/Pablo Lopez $20 for Judge $40/Lynn $21 would you take? 12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league using W+QS and OBP. Vlad contract prevents him from being dropped in the event of an injury. My concern is Lynn's reduced velo (-1.7 mph) and poor command (7 walks in 10 innings). Lop...
by CubFan
April 7th, 2023, 10:44 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: please rate my team
Replies: 3
Views: 2353

Re: please rate my team

Do you think Ramirez and Raley are now in a platoon?
by CubFan
April 6th, 2023, 4:48 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Gausman reduced velo
Replies: 1
Views: 1828

Gausman reduced velo

How concerned are you that his velo has been down substantially in his first two starts compared to last season? FB down almost 4 mph from last year and 2.7 mph from last start. This may work against the Royals but I suspect it won't against higher competition. Lynn got smoked today with his FB down...
by CubFan
April 1st, 2023, 12:51 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Volpe and Oscar Colas FAAB
Replies: 2
Views: 1617

Re: Volpe and Oscar Colas FAAB

Thanks for your take Perry. That's kinda where I was heading. Wasn't sure if Todd would reply as it may border on info he sets aside for his clients, which I've been in the past for a number of years. Figure both will have season long adjustments to make. Dunno how much rope Yanks will give Volpe. C...
by CubFan
March 29th, 2023, 4:03 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Volpe and Oscar Colas FAAB
Replies: 2
Views: 1617

Volpe and Oscar Colas FAAB

Both hitters will be available for FAAB. I'm usually leery bidding for big name rookies as they typically underperform what it costs to get them. Case in point I got Greene for $28 last season. Never lived up to his hype. Volpe's huge spring has led to him being over-hyped IMO. Plus can he handle th...
by CubFan
March 25th, 2023, 1:16 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: players who start out on the IL
Replies: 1
Views: 1897

players who start out on the IL

What's your philosophy on drafting players who will be on the IL for 2 or more months to start out the season in an Only keeper league? I'm debating the merits of going after Altuve or Story. I drafted Salvy for $1 and flipped him in a trade later in the year with mixed results. I saw in LABR AL you...
by CubFan
March 19th, 2023, 2:24 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Finalizing keeper list
Replies: 5
Views: 2393

Re: Finalizing keeper list

Lots of last minute wheeling and dealing in the league. Traded Ray $13 and Jason Adam $1 for Judge $40 (yes, regression is coming. 2022 was a monster career year. Hope is Judge stays healthy). Will need to allocate some decent $$ for another high end SP. Vlad is no longer an option to keep. Final ke...
by CubFan
March 19th, 2023, 12:01 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Finalizing keeper list
Replies: 5
Views: 2393

Re: Finalizing keeper list

&^%#$%#*@ Well that sucks if it's broken and I traded a $16 Pena for him 3 weeks ago. So, if he's out 6+ weeks (and I don't protect) would you not only protect Gausman but also Vlad? Drop Altuve and ???? Gray....Torkelson or stick with those two and throw Vlad back into the draft? Can't believe ...
by CubFan
March 18th, 2023, 9:02 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Finalizing keeper list
Replies: 5
Views: 2393

Re: Finalizing keeper list

Sorry to be a pest. Still on the fence with my keeper list (due Sunday at 6 pm) Current keeper list: Bichette $19 Ward $2, Altuve $27 Mullins (extend 1 year @ $10) Torkelson $1 (looking better in ST) Ray (extend 1 year @ $13) Jon Gray $4 (bit of an injury concern but TX could be sneaky good) Fairban...
by CubFan
March 9th, 2023, 4:53 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Finalizing keeper list
Replies: 5
Views: 2393

Finalizing keeper list

12 team AL only 5x5 keeper auction league using OBP, W+QS and S+ 1/2H (last season it was S+H). 1 catcher league. Max of 8 keepers. First two years salary stays the same, thereafter 1,2 or 3 year extension at $5 increments/season. Around 25% draft day inflation. Keeprs due Mar 19 Current keeper list...
by CubFan
March 7th, 2023, 5:04 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: American League LABR
Replies: 2
Views: 2132

Re: American League LABR

Interesting roster. Looks like you should be fine for SBs and power looks good as long as your youngsters at CM come through. I see you landed Gausman. Any concerns for him with the new balk rules. He and Luis Garcia were made the poster children for the now illegal toe tapping they do. Gausman said...
by CubFan
March 3rd, 2023, 11:06 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Trade offered to me
Replies: 7
Views: 2998

Re: Trade offered to me

A bit of info I left out in my last post that probably is pretty important. One or both of Cole and Castillo will be protected plus McClanahan, Manoah, Cortes, Javier, Cease, Valdez, McKenzie, Ray. That leaves, DeGrom, Rodon, Glasnow (out till May 1?), Bieber and Gausman as the top arms available in...
by CubFan
February 23rd, 2023, 1:56 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Trade offered to me
Replies: 7
Views: 2998

Re: Trade offered to me

Update…..traded Suarez $17 and Bautista $1 for Taylor Ward $2. A little concerned with news Bautista was doing shoulder strengthening and was a week or two behind. His shoulder shut him down at the end of last season. Have Fairbanks $1 to take Bautista’s place. Updated protect list: Ward $2 Mullins ...
by CubFan
February 17th, 2023, 4:03 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Trade offered to me
Replies: 7
Views: 2998

Re: Trade offered to me

Thanks for the lightening quick response Todd. For clarification I wasn't initially planning on keeping Vlad at $44. I was looking at trying to get him back in the auction for $44 or less. So, in essence the trade is Tucker $16 for Mullins $10 and I'd have to fall back to my secondary options at CM....
by CubFan
February 17th, 2023, 3:27 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Trade offered to me
Replies: 7
Views: 2998

Trade offered to me

12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league. Use OBP, W+QS and changing to S+1/2H. Can protect up to 8 players. 10 games to qualify for position. $260 team budget on auction day. Draft day inflation 25-35% for first half. Can keep players for 2 years at same salary. Thereafter can extend for 1, 2, or 3 ye...
by CubFan
January 30th, 2023, 9:08 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Most likely to miss significant PT
Replies: 2
Views: 2028

Re: Most likely to miss significant PT

Understood. Thanks.
by CubFan
January 29th, 2023, 1:43 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Most likely to miss significant PT
Replies: 2
Views: 2028

Most likely to miss significant PT

Who from Trout, Yordan Alvarez and Jimenez are most likely to miss the least amount of time due to injury? Trout - chronic rare back issue plus other assorted nicks. Hasn't had 600 PAs since 2019 Yordan - was going to go hard after him until I heard the Astros plan on playing him in the OF a lot. Kn...
by CubFan
January 13th, 2023, 12:24 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Never too early keeper advice
Replies: 10
Views: 4149

Re: Never too early keeper advice

With Moreno gone Jansen and Kirk will split time at C and rotate with Belt at DH. Projections I've seen have Jansen averaging around 450 PAs and 20+ HRs. Seems like injuries would be the main bug a boo in keeping him from getting there. I've got Jansen at $1. It's a 1C league. Raleigh, Rutschman and...
by CubFan
December 29th, 2022, 10:54 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Never too early keeper advice
Replies: 10
Views: 4149

Re: Never too early keeper advice

Been mulling over the idea of extending Vlad for 1 yr/$44. In looking at projections there is a big drop off at 1B between him and who will be available at auction. Looks like Rizzo, France, Abreu are the next tier down. Given our league inflation of around 35% those players will likely go for $27-$...
by CubFan
December 19th, 2022, 12:54 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Never too early keeper advice
Replies: 10
Views: 4149

Re: Never too early keeper advice

Thoughts on trading my $16 Pena for a $27 Altuve? Feel Altuve's salary is slightly below market before inflation. Our league inflation runs 30-35% for top end players. My concern with Pena and any second year player who had a very good season is the "sophmore slump". I suspect you don't bu...
by CubFan
November 30th, 2022, 8:29 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Never too early keeper advice
Replies: 10
Views: 4149

Re: Never too early keeper advice

Todd, thanks for your thoughts. Hadn't seen your post till today as I was waiting till after Thanksgiving to touch base. Jon Gray at $4 was part of my plan to balance Ray although Gray is a bit of an injury concern. I'm seriously thinking of targeting an ace like Cole, Gausman (hoping he'll come at ...
by CubFan
October 28th, 2022, 10:57 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Never too early keeper advice
Replies: 10
Views: 4149

Never too early keeper advice

12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league. Use OBP, W+QS and changing to S+1/2H. Can protect up to 8 players. 10 games to qualify for position. $260 team budget on auction day. Draft day inflation 25-35% for first half. Can keep players for 2 years at same salary. Thereafter can extend for 1, 2, or 3 ye...
by CubFan
September 5th, 2022, 10:01 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: pick 2
Replies: 0
Views: 61170

pick 2

Playoffs this week. 12 team AL only 5x5 H2H. Use OBP, W+QS and S+H. Picked up Torkelson with my last $1 of FAAB. Which 2 hitters do you prefer from Arroyo, Donaldson and Torkelson? BoSox put Arroyo back on the bench despite him being one of their better hitters for the past month. Gotta scratch my h...
by CubFan
August 29th, 2022, 10:04 am
Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
Topic: H2H single league playoff pitching strategy
Replies: 1
Views: 6332

H2H single league playoff pitching strategy

12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league using W+QS and S+H. SP: Gausman, Ray, Kluber, Jose Suarez(streamer) and (Jon Gray-IL) RP: Adam, Fairbanks, Bautista, Stephens, Duran and (Cionel Perez-bench) In general, thoughts on using 3 SPs and 6 RPs in H2H playoffs? How many starts for my opponent and again...
by CubFan
August 12th, 2022, 9:07 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: 2023 flyer
Replies: 1
Views: 1131

2023 flyer

Feet to the fire...who would you choose between a $1 Kirilloff or $1 Carpenter for 2023? This is a 12-team AL only 5x5 keeper league using OBP with $260 draft day budget. We all know that Kirilloff has had major issues with his wrist and latest surgery shortened his ulna bone. There is little medica...
by CubFan
August 7th, 2022, 12:40 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Kiriloff...done for the year...2023?
Replies: 1
Views: 839

Kiriloff...done for the year...2023?

Kiriloff is done for the year as he'll have another surgery on his wrist. Is he worth a spec couple FAAB $$ bid in a 12 team AL only keeper league (max of 8 keepers)? I have him so would need to drop and then bid on him one of the following weeks. There are 2-3 teams currently out of the upper divis...
by CubFan
July 31st, 2022, 12:16 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: He's baaaack......Kelenic
Replies: 3
Views: 1717

He's baaaack......Kelenic

Is he worth throwing a couple of FAAB $$ at in a 12 team AL only H2H keeper league? I've got $16 of 100 FAAB left. I think this is his third time being called up. Clock seems to be ticking for his time in Seattle. Am wondering if he's more of a quad A type player.
by CubFan
July 25th, 2022, 10:47 am
Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
Topic: Give up W+QS and Ks for pitching ratios?
Replies: 1
Views: 6355

Give up W+QS and Ks for pitching ratios?

My opponent has 9 starts and I have 6 if I start Ray (facing Houston again after getting smoked on Sunday). Barring meltdowns by my opponent or having a great W+QS week I'll lose both that category as well as Ks. So, would you favor reserving Ray and activating a RP who should get 1-2 holds and mayb...
by CubFan
July 24th, 2022, 4:48 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Tweaking my roster
Replies: 3
Views: 3301

Tweaking my roster

12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league using OBP. $16 of $110 FAAB left. With so little left of FAAB I'll most likely be shut out of any decent players coming over from the NL. $310 in-season salary cap Current roster: C- Jansen 1B/3B - Vlad, Josh Smith, Carpenter 2B/SS - LeMathieu, Bichette, Bogaert...
by CubFan
July 23rd, 2022, 1:55 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Prato vs Carpenter
Replies: 1
Views: 795

Prato vs Carpenter

Who has more value for this season between Prato and Carpenter in a 12 team AL only 5x5 keeper league using OBP? Carpenter has sold out to pull everything with a high launch angle to take advantage of the short Yankee RF porch. He's started to come back down to earth so now the pt question looms. Pr...
by CubFan
July 17th, 2022, 8:17 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Kutter Crawford vs Domingo German
Replies: 1
Views: 814

Kutter Crawford vs Domingo German

Who do you think puts up better numbers in the second half? German will be throwing in front of the best offense in the AL but his FB is 1-2 ticks slower than his lowest speed since he's been in the majors and that's been borne out by his poor K-rate in the minors. Crawford has looked serviceable bu...
by CubFan
July 16th, 2022, 7:05 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: HR Derby
Replies: 1
Views: 2805

HR Derby

You put much stock in those who participate in this event tend to struggle in the second half. I've seen some guys lose a bunch of power while others it hasn't done much to them. Am interested to see how Julio Rodriguez handles it as I was thinking of trying to trade for him in my AL only keeper lea...
by CubFan
July 9th, 2022, 7:55 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Nolan Jones
Replies: 1
Views: 803

Nolan Jones

You have a feel for him? What are your expectations going forward? He was once their top prospect, now around #5. Lots of raw power but comes with a high K%. Does have a decent BB rate. He's plahying because he was hot down in AAA and Gonzalez is on the IL. Not sure what they'll do when Gonzalez com...
by CubFan
July 3rd, 2022, 6:39 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Which SP do you like RoS?
Replies: 2
Views: 2814

Re: Which SP do you like RoS?

Thanks. Being short FAAB forces me to not be able to pick up/drop guys on a 1-2 week basis. To some degree poor management of $$. Past 3 years I say I'm going to hold back my spending but like an addict I fall off the wagon.
by CubFan
July 3rd, 2022, 3:49 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Which SP do you like RoS?
Replies: 2
Views: 2814

Which SP do you like RoS?

12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league. Use W+QS. 22 of 100 FAAB left. Which SP do you prefer RoS: Kikuchi, Bundy, Winder, Watkins, Pineda or Suarez? Pretty much meh types. $1-2 bids going forward. My SP are Gausman, Ray, Sandoval and Blackburn. The latter I've tried doing matchups but when I've sat ...
by CubFan
June 26th, 2022, 7:20 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: trade options
Replies: 3
Views: 3199

Re: trade options

Looks like I could have my choice of Pivetta or Gilbert for Greene. You favor one over the other?
by CubFan
June 25th, 2022, 7:12 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: trade options
Replies: 3
Views: 3199

trade options

12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league. Using OBP, W+QS and S+H. $100 FAAB (I have $24 left), 4 bench spots. 800 IP needed by playoffs. Roster C- Stassi $1 1B/3B- Vlad $39, Candelario $11, Josh Smith $1 2B/SS - Bichette $19, Bogaerts $41, Odor $8 OF - Mullins $5, Kiriloff $14, Gallo $26, Greene $26, ...
by CubFan
June 20th, 2022, 10:42 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: change at C?
Replies: 1
Views: 2538

change at C?

Our 12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league (OBP) uses 1C. Who would you rather have RoS....Stassi (my current C), Jansen or Garver? Jansen has competition from Moreno and Kirk. It's possible Moreno gets sent back down when Jansen comes back from broken finger. Would be nice to have his pop in that Ja...
by CubFan
June 20th, 2022, 12:12 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Riley Greene
Replies: 3
Views: 1997

Re: Riley Greene

FWIW, I ended up getting him for 26 units. I have 24 units left. The under bidder is very interested in trading for him. He seems to be willing to part with Gilbert $9 (but will need to be extended next year) or Pivetta $1. Both have been throwing well this season. If I were to trade Greene for one ...
by CubFan
June 19th, 2022, 8:24 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Riley Greene
Replies: 3
Views: 1997

Riley Greene

He's available via FAAB tonight. 12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league using OBP. How hard would you go after him? Have 51 of 100 units left. My OFers are Oscar Gonzalez, Gallo, Mullins, Larnach, Kiermaeir. Going to activate Kiriloff. Will be dropping Kevin Smith and moving Pena to bench. Kiriloff c...
by CubFan
June 12th, 2022, 8:04 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Stripling or Winder in AL only
Replies: 4
Views: 1561

Re: Stripling or Winder in AL only

Thanks for taking the time to reply Todd. You have more patience than me with Kikuchi.
by CubFan
June 12th, 2022, 7:58 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Stripling or Winder in AL only
Replies: 4
Views: 1561

Re: Stripling or Winder in AL only

With that said would you drop Kikuchi for him and keep Winder?
by CubFan
June 12th, 2022, 7:01 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Stripling or Winder in AL only
Replies: 4
Views: 1561

Stripling or Winder in AL only

12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league using W+QS. Picked up Winder via FAAB last week and stashed on my bench. Stripling is on the wire. I think Winder will get a chance to get back into the rotation while Stripling may be a 5 and dive type. He's thrown well this season and likely a streamer against...
by CubFan
June 10th, 2022, 8:06 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Kikuchi....washed up?
Replies: 1
Views: 1435

Kikuchi....washed up?

Time to cut bait on him in my 12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league using W+QS? Except for a couple of good starts he's been bad. My other SPs are Gausman, Ray, Blackburn and Sandoval. And they've all had issues of late. We need 800 IP by the time our playoffs start late Aug. I have Josh Winder on m...
by CubFan
June 6th, 2022, 10:27 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Kiermaeir vs Steele Walker
Replies: 1
Views: 1449

Kiermaeir vs Steele Walker

Kiermaier has been awful for most of the season, especially the last 2 weeks. Would you keep him in your lineup or take a flyer and replace with Walker? This is a 12 team Al only H2H keeper league using OBP.
by CubFan
May 21st, 2022, 10:44 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Rutschman up.....
Replies: 1
Views: 1488

Rutschman up.....

Our 12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league uses just 1 catcher. Also use OBP. Stassi is my catcher. At first glance one would think Rutschman is an obvious upgrade. But am wondering if he really is. He'll cost a good chunk of FAAB (likely 10-20 out of 100), Orioles have an anemic offense and he'll li...
by CubFan
May 20th, 2022, 6:49 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Sano worth flyer for this year....2023?
Replies: 1
Views: 1440

Sano worth flyer for this year....2023?

Sano got dropped last week in my 12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league. As you know he's out due to surgery for a meniscus tear. There's no news on his return. Had one of those several years back. About 3 months to full recovery but I'm no pro athlete. He's under contract with the Twins through 2023...
by CubFan
May 9th, 2022, 10:48 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Pitching matchups this week
Replies: 4
Views: 1617

Re: Pitching matchups this week

OK, but you have a contradiction in what you list as being valid questions to ask under this section "Get advice specific to your team. This can be opinions on trades, free agent or waiver pickups, who to start or even just "rate my team". It is helpful if you provide sufficient detai...
by CubFan
May 9th, 2022, 10:26 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Pitching matchups this week
Replies: 4
Views: 1617

Re: Pitching matchups this week

Understood. But am left wondering why you have "Team Management Advice" listed as a valid discussion board for anyone to ask player questions on. Or am I not understanding what can and can't be asked?
by CubFan
May 9th, 2022, 9:49 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Pitching matchups this week
Replies: 4
Views: 1617

Pitching matchups this week

12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league using W+QS and H+S. Flexen has 2 starts (against Philly @ home and @ Mets), Blackburn has 2 starts (@ Det and at home against LAA). Flexen has been getting QS while Blackburn has been 5 and dive but has 3 wins. I have Kikuchi on the bench. He threw great against...
by CubFan
May 6th, 2022, 10:58 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Kikuchi mechanics and new pitch
Replies: 1
Views: 1464

Kikuchi mechanics and new pitch

I've had Kikuchi sitting on my bench after his first 2 starts in my 12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league. Threw a gem last time out against the hot hitting Yankees. He's scrapped his cutter for a harder slider and changed his mechanics with less of a leg kick as well as shifting the target behind h...
by CubFan
May 2nd, 2022, 10:13 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: 2 start vs 1 start
Replies: 2
Views: 1488

Re: 2 start vs 1 start

Got it. In a sense I was looking at that from the standpoint of which of the 2 SP would have the least negative impact on ratios. But it seems a bit moot when I dove deeper into his pitchers he should win ratios. But since his IPs should be low all it takes is a meltdown in one of his SPs and a RP o...
by CubFan
May 2nd, 2022, 9:37 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: 2 start vs 1 start
Replies: 2
Views: 1488

2 start vs 1 start

12 team AL only 5x5 H2H using W+QS and S+H. I've got Flexen slated for 2 tough starts this week @ Houston and at home vs TB. Just picked up Bradish (Balt) for my bench on a wait and see basis. He's got one start at home vs Min. I've got 7 starts with Flexen. My opponent only has 3 starts scheduled. ...