Teams: Of course we have the regular elite level teams, hitting in relative bandboxes...such as Yanks, Red Sox, Astros, Rockies, DBacks, Cubs, Brewers, etc. All high scoring teams, but in the most part "status quo." Let's explore some key team upgrades:
(1a) Phillies: Bryce Harper, we knew that. Look also for a bump to teammates that hit around him, such as Cesar Hernandez, Jean Segura (yes, now a Phil), Andrew McCutcheon (ditto), Rhys Hoskins, &, my favorite catcher, JT Realmuto: One would have to think it's rags to riches 4 JT this year.
(1b) Cardinals: Paul Goldschmidt hitting 2nd frightens me. That means a few more at bats & he's surrounded by Matt Carpenter at leadoff, Marcel Ozuna cleanup, & Paul DeJong, projected to bat 3rd. DeJong can't help but produce runs & will get decent pitches: A valuable SS.
(1c) Padres: Manny Machado effect on Ian Kinsler (yes, now a Pad), Eric Hosmer, Wil Myers, &, my favorite rookie sleeper, Franmil Reyes. Fernando Tatis Jr. may pop early, keep a close eye on him.l: a potentially valuable SS.
(1d) Reds (My Sleeper Team): Call me crazy, but Puig hitting 3rd between Votto & Suarez (expect big years) seems like it will work. More important, their pitching staff is so weak, that their players will face a lot of mop up middle relievers w/ less same-handed pitching changes. The Reds' ace is Sonny Gray, ouch.
Players: Again, let's look at new (or relatively new) faces, new places: Where a players' production should be relatively higher due to the move. By Position:
C: JT Realmuto (Phi), Yasmani Grandal (Brew), Wilson Ramos (Mets), Jonathan Lucroy (Angels), Austin Hedges (Padres), Chance Cisco (Os)
1B: Paul Goldschmidt (Cards), Daniel Murphy (Rox), Ryan O' Hearn (Royals), Justin Bour (Angels), Ji-Man Choi (Rays), Niko Goodrum (Tigers), Luke Voit (Yanks), CJ Cron (Twins)
2B: Robinson Cano (Mets), Josh Harrison (Tigers), Jonathan Schoop (Twins), Jurickson Profar (A's), Garrett Hampson (Rox), Wilmer Flores (DBacks), Ian Kinsler (Padres)
3B: Manny Machado (Padres), Josh Donaldson (Braves), Yandy Diaz (Rays), Renato Nunez (Os), Asdrubel Cabrera (Rangers), Jung Ho Kang (Pirates), Brandon Drury (Jays)
SS: Troy Tulowitski (Yanks), Adalaberto Mondesi (Royals), Jordy Mercer (Tigers), Richie Martin (Os), Willy Adames (Rays), Fernando Tatis Jr. (Padres)
OF: Bryce Harper (Phils), Michael Brantley (Astros), AJ Pollock (Dodgers), Tommy Pham (Rays), Cedric Mullins (Os), Franmil Reyes (Padres), Jake Bauers (Indians), Andrew McCutcheon (Phils), Adam Jones (DBacks), Yaseil Puig (Reds), Steven Duggar (Giants), Chris Stewart (Tigers), Jon Jay (ChiSox), Robbie Grossman (As), Ramon Laureano (As), Jay Bruce (Ms), Domingo Santana (Ms), Lewis Brinson (Marlins)
DH: Nelson Cruz (Twins), Edward Encarnacion (Ms), Hankey Ramirez (Indians), Yonder Alonso (ChiSox), Jorge Soler (Royals), Avisail Garcia (Rays)
SP: Wade Miley (Astros), James Pacton (Yanks), Chris Archer (Pirates), Sonny Gray (Reds), Tyler Corbin (Nats), Yu Darvish (Cubs), Dakota Hudson (Cards), Touki Toussaint (Braves), Yusei Kikuchi (Ms, 4/5 starts); Matt Harvey (Angels), Michael Pineda (Twins), Matt Shoemaker (Jays)
Values: Early season values are different than the rest of the season. Some early season tips:
1. Don't pay too much for SPs. Starters tend to have a quick leash in early games. I wait around 2-3 weeks before investing big on starters. Look for cheap sources, everyone seems to max at 6 innings. Get the win, a few Ks, & spend elsewhere.
2. Look to have a few extra cheapie position players. Especially target rookies against non-aces. You may not get them this cheap later in the season.
3. Look to exploit roster changes early: These players tend to go relatively undrafted. They can serve to differentiate your teams.
4. Don't bet the farm. It's still early. Starting at 0, there are no trends and, hence, no real data analytics to work from: You can't go by last year. So be patient, let the trends establish themselves. Ok, this should get you up to date on the 2019 MLB Fantasy Season Changes. Good Luck/Skill. Play Ball!
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