OFFICIAL 2018 FANTASY BASEBALL THREAD

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I've only lost Jon Gray and Rich Hill to injury. Hill is really annoying though and he seems like a wasted low-ish round pick (I got him in the 10th). Their manager is saying he'll need a rehab assignment after coming off of the DL this time, and that him pitching out of the bullpen isn't out of the question . Debating whether or not to cut him or Steven Matz (drafted him when I knew he was already hurt). I can only spare one DL slot.

 

[macbk]

IS OH EVER GONNA HAVE A CLEAN 9TH? I'd be foolish to drop him but man it's frustrating having him so far.

 

[nick.]

^ Lost Segura & Kemp in one league and Beltre & A. Sanchez in another



Eric Thames continues to rake

 

[JCMojica24]

The injury bug strikes again for my team. Graveman 10-day DL

Graveman was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday.

Spin: The A's haven't specified what Graveman is dealing with or how long he will be sidelined, but MLB.com's Jane Lee reported he was placed on the DL with a shoulder strain. The move is retroactive to Saturday, so with Sunday's postponement, Graveman could only miss one start if he is able to return after the minimum 10 days. Hopefully this is just precautionary for the 26-year-old, who is off to a nice start to the season, allowing just four runs through 18.0 innings (three starts). Bruce Maxwell was called up in a corresponding move.

I've got Smyly, Richards, Kipnis and Didi on the DL

 

[macbk]

The injury bug strikes again for my team. Graveman 10-day DL

Graveman was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday.

Spin: The A's haven't specified what Graveman is dealing with or how long he will be sidelined, but MLB.com's Jane Lee reported he was placed on the DL with a shoulder strain. The move is retroactive to Saturday, so with Sunday's postponement, Graveman could only miss one start if he is able to return after the minimum 10 days. Hopefully this is just precautionary for the 26-year-old, who is off to a nice start to the season, allowing just four runs through 18.0 innings (three starts). Bruce Maxwell was called up in a corresponding move.

I've got Smyly, Richards, Kipnis and Didi on the DL

I have Didi, Gary, Jackie Bradley and now Graveman.

Dropped Didi this afternoon tho, had to be done. JBJ may be back as early as this coming Friday, and Graveman may just miss one start.

*Note to the thread* expect guys to frequent the 10-day DL. The change from 15-day allows players to rest that much shorter without really 'exaggerating' an injury, for lack of a better word.

 

[JCMojica24]

The injury bug strikes again for my team. Graveman 10-day DL

Graveman was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday.

Spin: The A's haven't specified what Graveman is dealing with or how long he will be sidelined, but MLB.com's Jane Lee reported he was placed on the DL with a shoulder strain. The move is retroactive to Saturday, so with Sunday's postponement, Graveman could only miss one start if he is able to return after the minimum 10 days. Hopefully this is just precautionary for the 26-year-old, who is off to a nice start to the season, allowing just four runs through 18.0 innings (three starts). Bruce Maxwell was called up in a corresponding move.

I've got Smyly, Richards, Kipnis and Didi on the DL

I have Didi, Gary, Jackie Bradley and now Graveman.

Dropped Didi this afternoon tho, had to be done. JBJ may be back as early as this coming Friday, and Graveman may just miss one start.

*Note to the thread* expect guys to frequent the 10-day DL. The change from 15-day allows players to rest that much shorter without really 'exaggerating' an injury, for lack of a better word.

Considered dropping him but got no backup for Lindor he is my only SS

 

[dogpolice]

Considered dropping him but got no backup for Lindor he is my only SS

@macbk

Dont know why you kept Graveman. Colorado Rockies Tyler Chatwood is better. Has the best ROAD ERA in MLB and that includes Kershaw, Sale, Mad Max, etc. Chatwood is available in 85% of Fantasy Leagues. Would've never gotten rid of Didi. Yankees are scoring runs without Sanchez and Didi, which is scary. Graveman gave up 22 HR's last year and has never had an ERA under 4.00 and he doesn't strike anybody out

 

[macbk]

JCMojica24 I thought the same considering Machado is my only SS. But you gotta figure both Lindor and Manny are going to be play the majority of games, barring injury. Therefore for me, Didi would be an Util and I have other guys who are healthy in that slot. If he goes untouched in the coming days maybe I'll try to add him again.

dogpolice I just put Chatwood on my watchlist. I like what I've seen out of Graveman so far tho.

Would you guys suggest I grab d'Arnaud and drop Castro? I'm just waiting on Gary to come back.

 

[dogpolice]

@jcmojica24 I thought the same considering Machado is my only SS. But you gotta figure both Lindor and Manny are going to be play the majority of games, barring injury. Therefore for me, Didi would be an Util and I have other guys who are healthy in that slot. If he goes untouched in the coming days maybe I'll try to add him again.

@DogPolice I just put Chatwood on my watchlist. I like what I've seen out of Graveman so far tho.

Would you guys suggest I grab d'Arnaud and drop Castro? I'm just waiting on Gary to come back.

I have Gary too. I replaced him with Austin Hedges. Dude went 2-3 with a home run and a walk tonight and he went 2-4 with a home run in his last start before tonight . He started out slow but he's coming around now. He's an outstanding hitter, despite looking at his early career numbers. Yes, I think the Mets are a better hitting club than the Twins, so I'd grab d'Arnaud. If you just start Chatwood in ROAD starts, you'll come out looking like a bandit.   

 

[macbk]

[@=/u/39868/jcmojica24]@jcmojica24[/@] I thought the same considering Machado is my only SS. But you gotta figure both Lindor and Manny are going to be play the majority of games, barring injury. Therefore for me, Didi would be an Util and I have other guys who are healthy in that slot. If he goes untouched in the coming days maybe I'll try to add him again.

[@=/u/201805/DogPolice]@DogPolice[/@] I just put Chatwood on my watchlist. I like what I've seen out of Graveman so far tho.


Would you guys suggest I grab d'Arnaud and drop Castro? I'm just waiting on Gary to come back.

I have Gary too. I replaced him with Austin Hedges. Dude went 2-3 with a home run and a walk tonight and he went 2-4 with a home run in his last start before tonight . He started out slow but he's coming around now. He's an outstanding hitter, despite looking at his early career numbers. Yes, I think the Mets are a better hitting club than the Twins, so I'd grab d'Arnaud. If you just start Chatwood in ROAD starts, you'll come out looking like a bandit.   

You gonna make me add Chatwood aren't ya his next start is Friday at Coors tho.

 

[dogpolice]

As I said, he's the best ROAD pitcher in MLB. Your at your own risk starting him at Coors. 

 

[macbk]

As I said, he's the best ROAD pitcher in MLB. Your at your own risk starting him at Coors. 

Doubt I'm touching him this week. Maybe for his next start.

 

[dogpolice]

Doubt I'm touching him this week. Maybe for his next start.

Another guy pitching well I picked up over the weekend is Twins Hector Santiago. He didn't get the win but he didn't give up any runs for me. He has two favorable matchups coming up and he's pitching well.  

 

[JCMojica24]

Chatwood was pretty solid at Coors last year out I remember.

 

[dogpolice]

Chatwood was pretty solid at Coors last year out I remember.

Yes, but he's facing San Francisco who he just pitched a complete game shutout against. I don't like starting a guy in an adjustment game. I'm benching him in his next start, although the Giants don't seem to have a clue what he's doing on the mound. Just don't trust adjustment games. 

 

[macbk]

Went to grab Travis this morning and he was added by another team legitimately one minute prior I should have just done it when I woke up hours ago.

Cervelli my next best option? Not sold on Hedges just yet as DP suggested.

 

[nick.]

Pick up Austin Meadows ASAP

 

[JCMojica24]

Pick up Austin Meadows ASAP

Added him and stashed him in my NA spot

 

[macbk]

Pick up Austin Meadows ASAP

Added him and stashed him in my NA spot

I would do the same to screw my commish who has Marte but we don't have an NA spot

 

[paul is on tilt]

Just picked up Meadows, too.

 

[AgentZero]

I've got Marte.

 Who do you guys like to replace him? Doesn't necessarily have to be an OF, but it'd be slightly preferred.

 

[macbk]

I've got Marte.  Who do you guys like to replace him? Doesn't necessarily have to be an OF, but it'd be slightly preferred.

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Avisail Garcia might be an option. OF/DH in ESPN formats.

 

[AgentZero]

Avisail Garcia might be an option. OF/DH in ESPN formats.

Yeah I was looking at him and will probably add. Had the news broke this morning I could've had Judge who was just added.

 

Did the pics work? I'm at work so not sure.

 

[macbk]

Avisail Garcia might be an option. OF/DH in ESPN formats.

Yeah I was looking at him and will probably add. Had the news broke this morning I could've had Judge who was just added.  

Did the pics work? I'm at work so not sure.

Nope no pics. My bad I should have told you originally .

Surprised Judge was even still available.

 

[AgentZero]

Nope no pics. My bad I should have told you originally

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Surprised Judge was even still available.

​All good.

He was owned, but his owner recently dropped him. He just cleared waivers a day or two ago and other owners must have forgot. I ended up adding Garcia for now.