OTW 239 - Let's Play ASK, Draft Format Edition

Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting return with a full ASK (Avoid, Stream, Keep) episode, using late-round ADP groupings to explore how fantasy managers should approach players across Gladiator, Draft & Hold, and FAAB formats. The discussion spans hitters, starters, relievers, prospects, and roster construction strategy, with a strong focus on risk management, playing time, and format-specific value. 00:00 – Intro & ASK Format Breakdown Explanation of the ASK game and how format (Gladiator vs Draft & Hold vs FAAB) changes player value. 03:10 – Outfield Prospects & Post-Hype Bats Players: Jordan Walker, Cam Smith, Chase DeLauter Discussion centers on health risk, strikeout concerns, platoon risk, and which format best absorbs uncertainty. 09:40 – Starting Pitchers with Uncertain Roles Players: Jonah Tong, Yusei Kikuchi, Seth Lugo How rotation security, innings expectations, and replacement value differ dramatically by format. 16:40 – Shortstop Prospects vs Injured Veterans Players: Kevin McGonigal, J.J. Weatherholt, Anthony Volpe Debate over stash value, opening-day roster odds, and trusting plate appearances over upside. 24:00 – Multi-Position Eligibility Assets Players: Brooks Lee, Zach McKinstry, Josh Smith Why positional flexibility matters most in Draft & Hold formats and how lineup placement impacts value. 31:30 – Catcher Tier Chaos Players: Freddie Fermin, Sean Murphy, Harry Ford (Kybert Ruiz discussed as comparison) How to approach C3 in Draft & Hold leagues and why name recognition can mislead drafters. 38:40 – First Base Veterans vs Upside Plays Players: Josh Bell, Tristan Casas, Spencer Horwitz Balancing lineup quality, injury recovery, and production floors late in drafts. 44:50 – Second Base Risk Profiles Players: Jake Cronenworth, Christian Campbell, Andrés Giménez (Christian Moore discussed contextually) Evaluating stash risk, opening-day certainty, and multi-category stability. 50:30 – Third Base Uncertainty & Opportunity Players: Jordan Lawlar, Connor Norby, Josh Jung Playing time clarity vs injury history and why boring everyday roles still matter. 55:00 – Relievers & Saves Speculation Players: Jeremiah Estrada, Tanner Scott, Robert Garcia How closer ambiguity changes draft strategy and why not all saves are created equal. 58:20 – Final Thoughts & Spring Training Lookahead Why ASK is most useful in late-round decision-making and a plan to revisit these groupings later in the preseason. Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network