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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.
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