Fantasy Baseball Live – November 24, 2024

Segment 1 – News and Notes
1.We had a trade! The Royals traded Brady Singer to the Reds for Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer.
a.Who does this free up for playing time in Cincinnati?
b.Does Brady Singer’s value go down moving to Cincinnati?
c.Joey Weimer has alluring tools with plus speed and enough pop to suggest 15 to 20 home run pop. He’s never been able to hit. Does he get a shot in Kansas City?
2.The Nationals non-tender Kyle Finnegan, and he is now a free agent. I’m not sure I get this one. They couldn’t trade him?
a.Who do you like to get saves in Washington?
3.The Rockies non-tender Brandon Rodgers. I guess this makes sense as he was due for a raise (estimated at $5.5 million), and let’s face it, he’s not that good, and there are plenty of options.
a.Who do you think gets his playing time?
4.Finally, the Blue Jays non-tender Jordan Romano. He was estimated to earn $8 million and it appears that the Jays didn’t want to take the risk on whether he would return to form. Perhaps they don’t like the medicals.
a.Who do you like to get saves in Toronto?

Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the NL East
1.Atlanta Braves
a.Michael Harris went late in the second, early third round last year, which resulted in a 16/10 year and a batting average of .264. He’s going about in the same spot (42 ADP). Do you like this spot for him.
i.We will look at other players going around him to see who you prefer
b.Stat line for Austin Riley – HR, RBI and BA. He went 19 and 56 last season.
i.His ADP is 30.82 and he’s going as the third third baseman off the board. Too much or just about right?
c.Is Marcel Ozuna turning into Nelson Cruz. He seems to be getting better with age. What are the odds he gets close to his 39/104 with a .302 batting average in 2025?
d.What did you think of the trade for Griffin Canning? He has pretty good stuff with a plus change-up and slider, but his fastball gets crushed (.529 SLG). Can the Braves perform magic again here?
i.I wrote this before he got non-tendered. I guess the answer is no. Weird though.
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

2.Miami Marlins
a.Connor Norby 2025 stats – HR, SB and BA
b.Xavier Edwards stole 31 bases in 70 games last season but has no power. He did hit .328 but it was supported by a .398 BABIP. He’s only SS eligible and is the #17 SS off the board. Any interest? If so, how will you make up for the lack of power?
c.Deyvision De Los Santos – 2025 stats – AB, HR, and BAx
d.Sandy Alcantara is going as the 69th pitcher off the board. Let’s call it a number three starter. Is there sneaky value there or do you have to discount him because of the TJS until we know more?
e.Is the Marlins closer currently on their roster?
f.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

3.New York Mets
a.Mark Vientos is going to cost you this season. His ADP is 99, and he’s the 7th third baseman off the board. Good value or too expensive?
i.He has average bat speed but hits the ball extremely hard (80th percentile). There is a ton of swing-and-miss in his game, and he has no speed. Is Jake Burger a good com?
b.Does Tyronne Taylor start the season as the Met’s starting center fielder?
c.After finishing with 33 home runs and 29 stolen bases and runner up to Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP, why is Francisco Lindor going off the board as the 17th overall pick? Shouldn’t he be higher or does this feel about right?
d.Kodai Senga – 2025 stat line - IP, Ks and ERA
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)