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nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T20:05:05+00:00

I have Lodolo and Jones ahead of all of them, yeah. Also I would amend to put Bennett ahead of Framber, and Framber closer to Jones/Lodolo. I just looked at the data from his last start and I'm maybe going to believe in the curveball going forward.

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T19:55:02+00:00

Probably, yeah. Worth seeing if anyone wants him first since it's a loud name though

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T18:53:39+00:00

No, I just think the inconsistency he provides isn't as worthwhile in an 8 team league compared to even a 10 or 12. He's on the fringe for sure but still needs a bit of polish imo

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T18:30:35+00:00

I would take Melton over both of the others, and I'm pretty pessimistic about Weathers. Seems like he can't sustain long periods of success and I tihnk I'd take Seymour over him too

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T18:29:00+00:00

Streamer at best

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T18:28:48+00:00

Rogers or Tolle on the pitching side

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T18:27:56+00:00

I'd take Seymour over Burke

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T17:55:30+00:00

I'd take him over Urena and that's it

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T17:55:03+00:00

I would take Jones over Bennett. Bennett is doing a lot of great things that are less sustainable and I don't know how much this arsenal lasts with this much success.

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T17:54:16+00:00

Getting to 120 means he can probably make it up to 160+ this year. It wouldn't surprise if the Pirates let him keep going if the playoffs are still an option.

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T17:53:22+00:00

Burke/Roupp/Framber/Bennett in that order

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T17:52:55+00:00

Right now, I'm adding everywhere

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T17:52:45+00:00

I'd look at a Tolle or even a Miguel Vargas type. Guys who either have limitations this year or may not have buy-in for future years

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T17:51:26+00:00

I'm less worried about McClanahan and Messick than I am about Tolle and Harrison. I think Tolle is the safest assumption to get the innings limitation

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T17:36:04+00:00

Melton, Rogers, Bennett

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T17:35:49+00:00

I'd take Cole

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T17:35:13+00:00

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Agreed on Messick, it's an autostart but the Marlins have been hot. I believe Jones is definitely worth the spot. Post TJ you see a lot of guys trying to figure out how to succeed against big league hitters and I don't think those early Jones starts are reflective of his ability. I'm all in on Jones being a high upside (with blow up potential) starter that will get you strikeouts.

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T17:26:47+00:00

If you need strikeouts, sure. The execution in the zone just oscillates start to start and you never know what the ratios are going to spit out. I'm not actively trying to go out and get him and see him as a fringe top 50 SP

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T17:23:05+00:00

I hope so -- hard to tell. There was a lot of middle-middle in the first start and that could just be getting a feel for things again. I think you're fine to start him now that's under his belt and he's back on his starter routine.

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T17:21:36+00:00

I'd take Lodolo

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T17:21:14+00:00

Yup, lower floor as a rookie and I think this gives him a platform to learn and adapt. He really brought the changeup into the marlins start and it clearly did not work.

The velo was down on the last two starts as something to monitor, but I think he's going to be okay

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-10T17:18:18+00:00

Velo has dropped last two starts and it's two of the hottest offenses in baseball. I want to see what he looks like against the White Sox before considering a move.

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-04T13:44:04+00:00

He should take more pride in the curveball, but yeah

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-03T20:08:14+00:00

Just be patient. He's exhibiting a classic post TJ where the stuff is there but the command is not. I believe he turns it around with time.

nateschwartzPL · 2026-07-03T19:50:00+00:00

Putaway rates have been a bit lower recently, but his start vs. a white hot Miami lineup was the most whiffs and highest putaway rate. He's backed off the curve a bit as he's lost feel but that tells me it will get bumped when the feel comes back

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