Fantasy Baseball Live! – December 8, 2024

Segment 1 – News and Notes
1.The A’s stunned the baseball world, or at least me, by spending money. They signed Luis Severino for three years and $67 million. I wrote a long post about him for our Patreon members. What are your thoughts on the signing?
a.I’ve seen comments on Justin’s 365 page that he’s on the Do Not Draft list. Do you agree?
2.The Orioles were busy adding some right-handed power, signing Tyler O’Neill to a three-year 49.5 million.
a.What does the Orioles outfield look like?
b.O’Neill has some nasty splits. Last year with the Red Sox, he hit home runs, but 16 of them came against LHP in 156 PA and 15 in twice a many at-bats against RHP. Plus, he hit .317 against LHP and only .208 against righty.
c.They also add Gary Sanchez to a one-year deal for $8.5 million. His splits are there two, but not as severe as O’Neill
3.The Giants make a splash by signing Willy Adames to a seven year, $182 million deal.
a.What are your thoughts on this deal?
4.I hate to discuss rumors, but John Heyman, who is a shill for Scott Boras, is reporting that contract discussions are approaching $700 million. Crazy stuff. Final call…where does he sign?
5.The Mets signed Clay Holmes for three-years and $38 and want to make him a starter. Maybe they are taking a chapter at how the Royals developed Seth Lugo into a starter. What do you think?

Segment 2 – Fantasy Baseball Questions of the AL East

1.Boston Red Sox
a.Triston Casas – 2025 stat line: HR, BA and RBI
b.Who would you rather draft and roster for 2025: Ceddanne Rafaela (#172 ADP) or David Hamilton (#467 ADP)?
i.If it’s Hamilton, are you worried that one of the big prospects will steal playing time away from him?
c.Does Yoshida get enough at-bats to warrant a roster spot? His ADP is 534
d.Tanner Houck (#212 ADP) and Kutter Crawford (#251) pitched well last season. Who would you rather draft?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

2.New York Yankees
a.Jasson Dominguez and Dylan Crews are going nine slots away. Who would you rather own?
i.Jasson Dominguez stat line: AB, HR, SB
b.For all the heat Giancarlo Stanton takes, he’s had four seasons of 25 home runs in averaging 110 to 120 games. Last season, he hit 27 in 114 games. Is the consistent power worth the low 200s average and diminished RBI/runs because of lack of playing time? Do you take him in the 20th round and pair him with someone else to play the other 40 games he’ll miss? Together, you could have a 30/90 player that you get late.
c.Who is least likely to be in the starting lineup on opening day (DJ LeMahieu or Trent Grisham)? According to RosterResource, both are slated to be starters.
d.Clarke Schmidt put up great numbers last season – 93K in 85.1 IP and a 2.85 ERA. He’s a cutter/sweeper guy and both are pretty good pitches. His xERA is 3.78. Is this someone you are interested in?
i.We will look at where he’s going and pitchers around him. He’s going in the 15th round and is the #90 pitcher off the board – 70 to 75 starter.
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)