Fantasy411 chat: What can Goldy fetch?

April 3rd, 2017

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.
@jaz0ne: Should I pick up , or ?
Fred Zinkie: Pick up Wacha. He could return to his 2015 form. Gsellman would be my second choice.
@davesull4: I have a lot of good depth at first base. What kind of return should I seek for ?
Zinkie: For Goldschmidt, you would need a top 10 player in return. Don't sell low on him simply due to having depth at his position.
@thedanield: I was offered for . Should I take that offer?
Zinkie: I would keep Benintendi. I know my hopes are very high for him, but I believe he can be special while hitting second for Boston.

@TheRichardSands: I have , but is a better pick since he has a starting gig right now?
Zinkie: You should take a patient approach and keep Perez. Saladino won't make a major impact, but Perez has plenty of potential.
@tahamufti1: Should I pick up or ?
Zinkie: Pick up Roark. Cotton has plenty of potential, but Roark was very good last year and plays on a National League contender.
@jpabloff92: What can I expect from Vince Velasquez this season?
Zinkie: Likely flashes of brilliance mixed with some frustrating outings. In the end, possibly 160 innings, 170 whiffs and a 4.00 ERA.
@saice80: Which two pitchers should I roster out of , Robbie Ray, Zack Wheeler or ?
Zinkie: Go with Liriano and Manaea. Liriano seems to have regained his top form and Manaea has plenty of potential.

@QFranchise: Who should I pick up out of , and ?
Zinkie: Go with Broxton. Although he won't hit for average, his high ceiling includes 20 homers and 40 steals.
@TheMaestro30: Do you prefer or ?
Zinkie: It's close, but I'll grab Schoop due to his secure role.
@texhonkey: Which young second baseman do you prefer out of and ?
Zinkie: I prefer Arcia. He got his feet wet last year and is hopefully ready to take the next step.
@lacerra_brian: How soon until Brent Honeywell is up in the Majors?
Zinkie: My guess is that he debuts prior to the All-Star break. He should dent mixed-league rosters by the summer.
@Grogan59 H2H: Should I keep or on my roster?
Zinkie: Keep Andrus. He has solid speed and quietly posted a high batting mark last year.
@hrmiller24: Should I take a flier on Mike Zunino, or ?
Zinkie: Go with Hedges and hope that he can show the form that resulted in some great numbers in Triple-A last year.

@KSnuttjer01: Please share your thoughts on this year.
Zinkie: He could be useful in leagues with daily moves. Having some success vs. LHP would really boost his value.
@biggganggg: Please share your thoughts on . I could see him getting a lot of runs in that lineup.
Zinkie: Agreed. He has the potential to score 90 runs. But first he needs to prove that he shouldn't share any time with . And he needs to slide into the leadoff spot.
@matt12193: Who are your fantasy MVP and Cy Young winners for both AL & NL?
Zinkie: AL: , . NL: , .
@C_Lib: How much will batting sixth affect his value? is my backup.
Zinkie: It drops his value a little bit, but lineups can be fluid. You should still greatly prefer him to Cabrera.
@batesballtalk: What are your thoughts on Joe Musgrove this year?
Zinkie: I'm quite high on his potential. But he needs to start well in order to keep his rotation spot when returns.

@evanseguin: Do you view or Greg Holland as the Rockies' closer?
Zinkie: Holland seems to be their closer for now. Holland owners may want to keep Ottavino on their bench.
@MikeCorson2: Should I own or ?
Zinkie: Granderson for now. I still worry about Brantley's ability to stay healthy.
@JRHooty: When may we first see ?
Zinkie: My guess is by June at the latest.
@jdm5_80: Please share a couple of names that you think might break into the top three or four rounds next year being drafted later than that in 2017?
Zinkie: , Benintendi.
@bearsfan5233: Please share a deep sleeper for the shortstop position.
Zinkie: Danny Espinosa. He has power, can draw walks and swipe a few bases. Arcia is another sleeper.