Fantasy guru Zinkie answers fans' questions

March 5th, 2018

MLB.com fantasy expert Fred Zinkie fielded questions from fans during a live Twitter chat (at @fantasy411) on Monday. Read through the best of the Q&A below. Questions and answers have been edited for clarity.
@broutman1: Are there any lineup-place battles you are looking at to make a player significantly more or less valuable?
Fred Zinkie: Keep a close eye on how the Yankees set up their lineup around the three star sluggers, , and .
@dkohn17: Would you trade for ?
Zinkie: No, I would not. The news of the humidor at Chase Field shifts that trade to the side of Turner.

@duxfan9: Would you rather draft or ?
Zinkie: I'll take Chapman, who is likely poised for a bounceback year.
@jfiresports: Who do you think belongs to the No. 2 spot behind ?
Zinkie: is the No. 2 pick in virtually all formats. You could make a case for in an unusual scoring system that favors pitchers.
@Random_Joel66: Is it a good idea to draft and stash Greg Holland?
Zinkie: Yes, that is a great idea. He could still get 30 saves this year.
@ctefantasy: Who could be this year's Robbie Ray with great strikeout potential but control issues?
Zinkie: is a candidate to make that jump in production.
@baum001: Would you keep Joe Musgrove at $1 in a league with a $150 budget for the auction?
Zinkie: No, I would let him go. Musgrove is an interesting sleeper, but he should start the season on waivers in most mixed leagues.
@MandalayMccray: Is it too much of a reach to take Trea Turner over in a 14-team head-to-head categories using OBP instead of AVG at Pick 3?
Zinkie: No, it is not too much of a reach. But with your league using OBP, you might want to consider Paul Goldschmidt or Giancarlo Stanton with your pick.

@isanz33: Please rank Carlos Martínez, , Robbie Ray and .
Zinkie: Ray, Martinez, Nola, Ohtani.
@brandonbmby92: Please pick two players out of , and Zack Cozart.
Zinkie: DeShields, Cozart.
@MAS8823: Please rank , , Nick Senzel and in order of 2018 impact.
Zinkie: Acuna, Calhoun, Kopech, Senzel.
@gr8fulwaggs: Do you prefer or ?
Zinkie: Gonzalez. Likely more playing time.
@sancarlosbrad: Should I draft or ?
Zinkie: Go with Lindor. He has shown more power and speed thus far in his career.
@JoeySlauenwhite: Which positions should I wait on drafting this year?
Zinkie: Third base. And you can always wait on outfield due to the variety of options.
@kelvincorntooth: After the top 4 starters have been drafted, which three starters would you target?
Zinkie: , , .
@MikeMat03: Do you prefer Charlie Blackmon or Giancarlo Stanton in points league?
Zinkie: Stanton in that format. Blackmon would be the choice in roto.

@echo_selzer: Who do you prefer in keeper leagues between Manny Machado and ?
Zinkie: I prefer Correa, both for 2018 and beyond.
@juiceonthedog: How do you approach prospects like Nick Senzel and in an auction?
Zinkie: Ideally, you buy a starter at their position in the auction and then add them in the reserve round.
@BrennieCallahan: What starting pitchers are you targeting in the middle rounds this year?
Zinkie: Jeff Samardzija, , Chase Anderson, Charlie Morton, , Danny Duffy.
@MandalayMccray: Is it too much of a reach to draft Trea Turner ahead of Nolan Arenado in a head-to-head categories league?
Zinkie: No, not a reach at all. Turner should be more valuable in that format.