2307 - Strategies for the second half

Take 10 with Tim – June 20, 20251.This time next week, we will be at the halfway point in the season. What three pieces of advice do you have for fantasy managers who are in the upper half of their roto league?a.Same question for H2H Leagues2.Order these five young pitchers for the rest of this season, then next season, then 3 years outa.Roki Sasaki (LAD, 23) – Currently on the IL – 5, 5, 5b.Cade Horton (CHC, 23) – 36.1 IP, 3.47 ERA, 7.18 K/9, 1.98 BB/9 – 1, 1, 1c.Logan Evans (Sea, 24) – 40.0 IP, 3.38 ERA, 6.75 K/9, 2.70 BB/9 – 2, 2, 1d.Quinn Priester (Mil, 24) – 67.2 IP, 3.46 ERA, 6.12 K/9, 3.46 BB/9 – 4, 4, 4e.Hayden Birdsong (SF, 23) – 48.1 IP, 2.79 ERA, 9.50 K/9, 3.54 BB/9 – 3, 3, 33.Who would you rather roster the rest of the season? Over the next three years.a.Junior Caminero or Roman Anthonyb.Jackson Holiday or Evan Carterc.Jackson Chourio or James Woodd.Agustin Ramirez or Tyler Soderstrome.Wyatt Langford or Dylan Crewsf.Chris Sale or Jacob deGromg.Roki Sasaki or Jackson Jobe – Let’s do next five seasons on this one.h.Hunter Brown or Paul Skenesi.Garrett Crochet or Zack Wheelerj.Kodai Senga or Yamamoto4.I received a question about a trade that I wanted to run by you. In a Dynasty League, should I acquire Yordan Alvarez and give up Chase Burns? Alvarez, if he comes back, could make a difference for the manager this season. However, what about the future? . a.How would you advise5.Luke Weaver is set to return from the IL. Devin Williams has gone 5 for 5 in saves chances since Weaver went on the IL, posting a 2.89 ERA with 11 strikeouts and one walk.a.Who gets the saves in New York going forward?6.Junior Caminero hit his 17th home run this week and is on track for 35. He has consistently made solid contact, but he doesn’t walk much. Are we looking at a very good player or a great player?a.Give me a comp.7.Robert Suarez has back-to-back losses. First, it was the blow-up last Saturday where he gave up five earned runs. On Wednesday night, he gave up a home run when the game was tied. Worried?a.If you owned him, who would you be grabbing as a handcuff?b.Speaking of Suarez, Ranger is off to yet another great start. The same thing occurred last season, but he faltered late. As you know, I’ve always had a soft spot for him. Are you buying that he might be a #3/#4 starter or still want to see more?8.Brady House made his debut this week. There wasn’t a ton of fanfare when he got the call, but he’s got some power. Will he make your waiver wire?9.What one hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB10.What one pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB