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[BSLChrisStoner]

Kyle Bradish vs Luis Severino

[Mike B]

I have both on one of my fantasy teams.  I haven't started Severino the last game or two and will not tonight because the Orioles are going to knock him out.

[You Play to Win the Game]

Think it’s safe to drop Severino based on the injury he was returning from and his underlying numbers. Go grab Skubal if he’s still available, Mike. Or even Detmers.

[Mike B]

Think it’s safe to drop Severino based on the injury he was returning from and his underlying numbers. Go grab Skubal if he’s still available, Mike. Or even Detmers.

I tried, both are gone.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Gunnar Henderson SS
Adley Rutschman C
Anthony Santander RF
Ryan O’Hearn 1B
Cedric Mullins DH
Aaron Hicks CF
Colton Cowser LF
Jordan Westburg 2B
Ramón Urías 3B

[Mike in STL]

There is no way Hicks is better defensively than Mullins. 

[BSLChrisStoner]

There is no way Hicks is better defensively than Mullins. 

Hicks playing CF while giving Mullins a night at DH doesn't say that he is. 

Mullins just came off the IL with the groin injury. Maybe giving him a night off from the field helps protect him a little bit.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

Hicks playing CF while giving Mullins a night at DH doesn't say that he is.

Mullins just came off the IL with the groin injury. Maybe giving him a night off from the field helps protect him a little bit.

Yeah its fine giving Mullins a night off in the field. Ill also note that Hicks seems more comfortable in CF vs the corners. So while Cowser is probably the best guy to give Mullins a night off in the field it.maybe best to just go with this alignment vs putting Hicks in a corner spot.

[BaltBird 24]

I really like this lineup.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

I really like this lineup.

That guy hitting 4th still hasnt turned into a pumpkin. Not sure if you noticed

[TwentyThirtyFive]

But for real the lineup will slump at times but its a solid ML lineup top to bottom. This is why I dont think there will be any need to think about bats at the deadline. Focus everything on pitching.

[jamesdean]

I really like this lineup.

I'd rather see Henderson at 3B, Westburg at 2B and Mateo at SS, all offensive futility aside.  I still think that consistently gives them the best chance to win. 

[TwentyThirtyFive]

I'd rather see Henderson at 3B, Westburg at 2B and Mateo at SS, all offensive futility aside. I still think that consistently gives them the best chance to win.

Yup but seemingly the ship has sailed on Mateo at SS vs RHP. They seem to want to give Henderson a long look there. I dont like it but it is what it is

[BaltBird 24]

That guy hitting 4th still hasnt turned into a pumpkin. Not sure if you noticed

He's been hot in NY, but was definitely going through a rough stretch before that. Has a .538 OPS past 15 days. I'm fine with them riding his hot bat as long as they can, but I'd be shocked of his OPS stays above .800 by seasons end. Still- ride that hot stick as long as we can.

[jamesdean]

Yup but seemingly the ship has sailed on Mateo at SS vs RHP. They seem to want to give Henderson a long look there. I dont like it but it is what it is

Just don't see Henderson developing into a top shelf fielder at SS, whereas I can definitely see him shine at 3B.  But hell, what do I know? 

[TwentyThirtyFive]

You keep putting these marks on him. The bottom line is hes our best 1b option vs rhp and likely will be all year. He hits the ball harder than anyone on the team. He plays good D at 1b. Even if he drops to a .260/335/440 guy thats all you need. Its not ideal but plenty would take that at 1b. You dont need to be looking for better at the deadline. And that slash line is very realistic at this point.

[makoman]

Since May 1st Mateo has a wRC+ of 1. A .376 OPS in over 2 months.

[You Play to Win the Game]

Since May 1st Mateo has a wRC+ of 1. A .376 OPS in over 2 months.

Yikes.

What happened? How can you be that good for a month, then just like that, nothing?

[TwentyThirtyFive]

Since May 1st Mateo has a wRC+ of 1. A .376 OPS in over 2 months.

Ugh. I dont want to be rational about Mateo though. I know his D and speed doesnt make up for the above but it just hurts

[TwentyThirtyFive]

Ugh. I dont want to be rational about Mateo though. I know his D and speed doesnt make up for the above but it just hurts

Saying this I still need it to be Ortiz though. Said that in the other thread. Frazier or Urias offensively are not worth the downgrade to Gunnar defensively at SS