12:03 |
Comment From BrianTrade Axford for Burnett in Roto league?
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12:03 |
Paul Sporer: Hello everybody! I’m filling in for Dave. Trying to stay dry in Austin, Texas. And crushing some Drake: https://www.youtube.com/wat…
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12:03 |
Comment From GrahamWould you trade Stanton for Harper?
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12:04 |
Paul Sporer: Sure. They aren’t too far apart, even with Harper’s madness
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12:04 |
Comment From GrahamGuess on when Correa gets called up?
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12:04 |
Comment From What You EatonHi Paul. Big fan. I know you were high on Eaton coming into the year. See anything making you want to buy low? Will he run again?
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12:05 |
Paul Sporer: Skills are in line with career norms, while BABIP is nearly 50 points below average. He’ll rebound.
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12:05 |
Comment From GuestBrett Gardner for Cole Hamels.. Non Keeper, which side do you prefer?
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12:05 |
Paul Sporer: Hamels slightly, but it’s perfectly fair if the Hamels owner needs a quality hitter.
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12:05 |
Comment From Fister? I barely knew her!Do you make anything of Greg Holland’s reduced velocity? Down at least 2 mph in his last 2 appearances, and doesn’t match up with his previous injury’s timeline. Is this a new one to be concerned about?
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12:06 |
Paul Sporer: He looks awful so far. Can’t find the zone with any regularity. THis would be a big deal on just about any other team, but they have like 28 replacements who will be as good or better than him if he continues to sputter.
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12:06 |
Comment From A Point Break remake?!Gregory Polanco is giving me fits. He won’t be a keeper in this league, and there are decent short and long term options available (hot hands, long term talents and short term injured). Incomplete list: Gose, Ethier, Pagan, Werth, K. Davis, Jackson, Arcia, Maybin, Burns, Tucker, Colabello. Is it safe/reasonable to move on?
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12:06 |
Paul Sporer: That seems like a shallower league with some strong options available and since he’s not a keeper, yeah you can move on
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12:07 |
Comment From RyanHey Paul, wondering your thoughts on whether to cut bait on David Wright. I have Headley and picked up Guerrero earlier this year. With Uribe gone and more playing time for Guerrero, you think it makes sense to give up on Wright yet?
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12:07 |
Paul Sporer: Are you just going to cut him? That seems rash regardless of league size. Can’t you just sit tight with him on the DL?
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12:07 |
Comment From HouzerPaul! I’ve got Josh Harrison as my 3rd OF’er, but both Yelich and Bruce are on my wire. What should I do?
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12:08 |
Paul Sporer: Depends on needs, tbh. Bruce’s power is there (pacing toward 27-28 HRs). Wish he could just get to a .250 AVG, it’d be so much more palatable. I’d go for Bruce personally. I didn’t see the Yelich growth that others did
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12:09 |
Comment From BillHeading to Detroit to check out the Tigers/Cubs in a couple weeks. I know you are a Tigers fan that lives out of state. Any tips on where to buy tickets/where to stay/go in area pre/post game?
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12:09 |
Paul Sporer: Unfortunately, I’m not a great resource. I moved 19 years ago and I only go back in the winter for holidays (when the weather is pure garbage) so I haven’t been to Comerica for a game yet. Sorry
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12:09 |
Comment From LarryAIf you faced 20 pitches from the worst MLB pitcher, would you be able to lay 1 fair bunt down?
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12:10 |
Paul Sporer: LOL. I’m not so sure. The worst MLB player is SUUUUUUUUUUUCH an amazing baseball player in the grand scheme of things.
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12:10 |
Comment From J-DogHow concerned are you with David Ortiz? Really is starting to look old all of a sudden.
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12:11 |
Paul Sporer: Always gotta be concerned at his age. We’ve seen him turn it around before, but he’s even older now of course so banking on that to happen is risky. I’d have real concerns if he were on any of my teams
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12:11 |
Comment From Big Joe MufferawWhat is the best site for Keeper leagues?
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12:11 |
Paul Sporer: In terms of running them? They all have the capabilities. Most of my leagues are on CBS.
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12:11 |
Comment From PatrickRank for the ROS: McCullers, Greene, De La Rosa, and DeSclafani
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12:11 |
Paul Sporer: Greene, DLR, DeSclafani, McCullers
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12:11 |
Comment From JohnSporer! Why are the brewers trying to screw me? Fiers has been awful enough on regular rest. Now they are starting him on short rest?
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12:12 |
Paul Sporer: LOL I don’t think they’re targeting your team directly! I imagine it’s because his struggles aren’t fatigue related or anything so this shouldn’t have any bearing on him. I still think he can deliver a mid-3.00s the rest of the way.
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12:12 |
Comment From AaronBelt or Napoli 5×5 weekly ROS? I am getting killed in BA every week, and moving away from caring about it…
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12:16 |
Paul Sporer: Major thunderstorm here in Austin (AGAIN) so if I disappear, the power went out
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12:16 |
Comment From JustinThoughts on Matt Carpenter batting in the 2-spot for the Cardinals after a few weeks? He’s hit a lot more homers, but is striking uncharacteristically more.
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12:17 |
Paul Sporer: It’s working, though, so we’ll take it. I’d imagine that if it started to have negative effects, he’d change it back. He’s been unreal.
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12:17 |
Comment From KrispHey Paul. I need some outfield help. I have Longoria, Carpenter, and Kang as 3B. Need to trade one (Thinking Longoria). Is Pollock a good return for Longoria? 20 team dynasty. Thank you.
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12:18 |
Paul Sporer: I wonder if you could get even more for Longo. I love Pollock, but it seems like a 1-for-1 is a touch light for Longo. I’d do it if that’s all that were available since you really need the OF and have a logjam at 3B, but make that the settling offer, not the initial one
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12:18 |
Comment From HoffWhat are you thoughts on activating a guy from the DL right away? (when considering weekly lineup change leagues) Take Lucroy and Segura as examples. Lucroy has been out longer, but is the superior player. I always go back and forth on giving someone a week off before activation to shake the rust off.
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12:19 |
Paul Sporer: I’m usually a start-em-right-away guy. Especially at the high end. Pitchers are more mixed, but hitters are always right back in for me.
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12:19 |
Comment From Awake in SeattleIs it time for the Carson Smith show in Seattle?
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12:19 |
Paul Sporer: We have to be getting close. Rodney’s been SO bad.
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12:20 |
Comment From High CheeseDealt Lincecum and Eury Perez for Jordy Mercer and Juan Jaime in 12 team NL keeper (no bench spots), how’d I do?
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12:20 |
Paul Sporer: I feel like Lincecum should’ve brought more. Mercer has struggled and is losing PT to Kang. I’m good w/selling Lincecum, but just thought he’d net a little more
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12:20 |
Comment From GrahamWhich of these pitchers do you like more ROS: Rubby, Mike Wright, Jimmy Nelson, C. Wilson, Chris Heston or Lackey?
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12:21 |
Paul Sporer: Lackey is still the best there, but I really like Rubby. I’m getting more and more interested in Wright, too. Might be writing about him soon
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12:21 |
Comment From LanceShould I trade Encarnacion for Kershaw? I can pick up Duda or V Mart as replacements for EE.
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12:21 |
Paul Sporer: Yeah that totally works if you need SP
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12:21 |
Comment From HouzerStart or Sit for tonight .. Pineda in KC, Wood in LA?
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12:22 |
Paul Sporer: Start, Sit. I know Pineda got worked by KC last time, but I could see him making adjustments to thwart them this time. I wouldn’t clown you for sitting him, but Pineda’s upside is so high that you start him v. everyone
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12:22 |
Comment From Big Joe MufferawIwakuma + Cargo for Matt Harvey. Not in a keeper league, I need pitching. Fair trade?
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12:22 |
Paul Sporer: Very fair. I feel like you’re getting a discount on Harvey bc of the dead arm issue. I don’t think this happens 2 weeks ago
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12:22 |
Comment From KrisScoop up Eduardo Rodriguez? Expected to start tomorrow vs Texas
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12:24 |
Paul Sporer: I’m intrigued. Liked him as a guy w/mid-rotation upside in Baltimore and he’s taken a jump w/Boston to where now mid-rotation seems very likely w/some fringe potential at being a frontliner down the line. Very young, though, so don’t get drunk on the potential for the short-term
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12:24 |
Comment From J-DogGomes and D’Arnaud are on the waiver wire. I have Russell Martin. Do I drop Martin for either of those guys? And if so, which one do I pick up?
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12:25 |
Comment From CTW8-team triple slash. Have Brandon Moss and Moose Tacos, with guys like Span, Choo, Aoki, Inciarte, Gose on the wire. Ok with dropping Moss/Moose for those guys? AVG and SB are my biggest offensive needs.
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12:26 |
Paul Sporer: Attack your needs. Although Moose isn’t hurting your AVG one bit so hang onto him
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12:26 |
Comment From JamesShould Stephen Strasburg really be on the waiver wire in an 8-team half-season fantasy league where a team only rosters 5 starters?
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12:27 |
Paul Sporer: No he shouldn’t be on the wire in any league. I know he’s struggled, but his upside is far too rich to be on the wire
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12:27 |
Comment From WarrenAnything wrong with Adam Jones? or just a slump?
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12:27 |
Paul Sporer: In the midst of his best season ever.
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12:27 |
Comment From Maxamuz
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12:27 |
Comment From hscerPretty soon are you going to be filling in for every chatter every day of every week? 😛
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12:27 |
Paul Sporer: Who wouldn’t love that?!
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12:27 |
Comment From Joe12 team points league: I get Stanton and Paxton and give up Adam Jones and Bumgarner. Have Lester, Cashner, Kazmir, Liriano, Elias, Hughes in my rotation as well.
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12:29 |
Paul Sporer: Love Stanton, but I think you’re getting smoked here. Jones has been incredible and I imagine he’s been on par w/Stanton depending on the scoring and even if Stanton has an edge, the difference isn’t Paxton to Bumgarner
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12:29 |
Comment From RagsH2H points league so there is some extra emphasis on pitching. I’ve been offered Anibal Sanchez ($18) and C. Dickerson ($5) for my Strasburg ($22). I am competing for this year but wouldn’t mind another bat. Thoughts?
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12:30 |
Paul Sporer: Solid buy-low on Dickerson. Plantar fasciitis is annoying, but as a Dickerson backer myself, I prefer sitting now to see if it gets better as opposed to constantly trying to play through it and missing 1-2 days here and there
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12:30 |
Comment From HesSoooooTaguchiWhen does Buxton get the call?
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12:31 |
Paul Sporer: Impossible to know, of course, but their competing in Minnesota probably helps his chances. Let’s see how they’re doing in a month. Buxton has no Triple-A experience and hasn’t been flawless in Double-A
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12:31 |
Comment From jonathanGive Votto get Pederson? Non-keeper league.
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12:32 |
Paul Sporer: I still prefer Votto, but it’s a defensible trade for sure.
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12:32 |
Comment From Raoul DukeIs Alberto Callaspo enough of a return if the result is making Juan Uribe cry? I say no.
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12:33 |
Paul Sporer: Right? I legitimately didn’t see them trading Uribe bc of how much he means to their clubhouse, but Guerrero and Turner have just been TOO good while Uribe has struggled mightily. So I imagine they told him something like we can send you somewhere where you’ll get full-time burn, but you are going to play if you stay here with us
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12:33 |
Comment From Eduardo RodriguezWhy am I still in AAA with Kelly and Wright in the Red Sox rotation?
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12:33 |
Paul Sporer: You’re not. Check the news, bro.
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12:33 |
Comment From HouzerLucroy+Yordana Ventura for Strasburg. Who wis?
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12:33 |
Paul Sporer: No one. It’s a fair deal. No clear winner.
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12:33 |
Comment From I Need Paul Sporers HelpHi Paul. What a treat to have you on this fine Wednesday! I’m in an 11-team AL-only league. I’m about .20 back of the pack in AVG, and have far too many low average power hitters on my team. Can you be so kind as to name a few AL players I should trade for that will help raise my AVG, without costing me too much? Thanks so much!
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12:35 |
Paul Sporer: Here are some guys you can buy now as they have a shot to improve their AVG substantially: Eaton, Encarnacion (though he’ll still be expensive), Betts, Beltre, Kiermaier, and Melky
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12:37 |
Comment From Big Joe MufferawWhat are your favorite Buy Low SPers? I need pitching, but I am in 1st place, so I dont want to rock the boat too much (I have Iwakuma and Tanaka on the DL)
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12:39 |
Paul Sporer: Carrasco (will be CHEAPER, but not *cheap*), Gio, Quintana, Anibal, Colon, and Hutch
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12:39 |
Comment From MitchWas offered Appel for my Lawrie in a dynasty. I’m lacking young pitching but Appel looks horrid. What do you think?
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12:39 |
Paul Sporer: yeah, Lawrie isn’t exactly lighting it up, either, but I still prefer him
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12:39 |
Comment From primantisWill Jose Urena help my team in my deep NL only dynasty league this year and in the future?
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12:39 |
Paul Sporer: No, probably not
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12:41 |
Comment From Quinceleatheri need SB in an ottoneu roto do u think schaefer with the twins can be of use–there is NOTHING on the wire…….thx
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12:42 |
Paul Sporer: If there’s really nothing, then I guess he could be something, but he’s just not good.
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12:42 |
Comment From hscerDenard Span with a .215 ISO after 132 PA. What??
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12:43 |
Paul Sporer: Pretty bananas. The only real difference across his whole profile is a 16% HR/FB ratio… 5% career
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12:43 |
Comment From High CheeseWill the real Odrisamer Despaigne stand up? What is your forecast ROS?
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12:44 |
Paul Sporer: LOL at that whole game yesterday. Both SPs were 6.00+ in ERA. I was surprised he was SO bad to this point, but the skills were pretty awful, too. Nice coupla efforts in a row, but the Angels have been anemic as can be against righties which takes some steam out of it. I think the best you can expect is like a 4.40 ERA
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12:44 |
Comment From JJPNL keeper, an owner is shopping overpriced Kemp, Holliday, and R. Zimmerman. I need power but these sources aren’t showing it. Which one should I target?
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12:45 |
Paul Sporer: I could see Holliday getting hot and still reaching his 20-something.
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12:45 |
Comment From J-Dog12 team H2H Points league. My staff looks like this….Kershaw, Sale, Gio, Wood, Cashner & Lynn. One spot open for streaming. Thinking about dropping one for another streamer spot since everyone seems to pick up guys days in advance. Should I hold pat? Or if I was to drop one, which one?
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12:45 |
Paul Sporer: I wouldn’t want to get rid of any of those. Maybe Wood, but the others need to stay
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12:46 |
Comment From HoffIn a keeper league, when is a good time to start offering bottom feeders trades for their studs?
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12:47 |
Paul Sporer: When you have a clear need for yourself. Worst he can say is no. If I were a bottom feeder myself, I wouldn’t really start trading em off until June, but that’s just me
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12:47 |
Comment From MaxamuzESPN has Harper projected 60 HR and Cruz 61. Could we see another McGwire / Sosa ’99?
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12:47 |
Paul Sporer: that’d be ridiculously fun
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12:47 |
Comment From I Choo Choo Choose Paul SporerLooks like you were right not to overly panic about Shin-soo. His reemergence has been a huge help to my fantasy squad!!!
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12:48 |
Paul Sporer: How great has he been pretty much SINCE I wrote that? I’m not saying I had anything to do with it, but rather the coincidence of it all has been awesome
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12:48 |
Comment From Saves VultureIf Uehara went down tomorrow, are we looking at Tazawa or Ogando as his replacement?
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12:48 |
Paul Sporer: Tazawa for me
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12:48 |
Comment From Houzerwho finishes as the Top SS this year?
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12:53 |
Paul Sporer: Brandon Crawford! Isn’t he #1 currently? I’m actually a big fan of his, but holding first will be tough. I’ll stick with Starlin Castro, my bold pick to do so this preseason
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12:53 |
Comment From Eldridge CleaverWhen do you expect Carlos Correa to get called up to the majors? With him continuing to rake in AAA I have to imagine the Astros are thinking about it.
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12:53 |
Paul Sporer: Really no idea. These things are impossible to predict because we can’t predict injuries or know the front office
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12:53 |
Comment From TimIs Withrow legit or just a pipe dream as a future piece to a Braves bullpen? Control seems to be shaky.
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12:54 |
Paul Sporer: I could’ve seen him closing to fill in for Jansen had he been healthy. Lots of live stuff, but erratic like many relievers. There’s something there.
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12:54 |
Comment From JakeDoes Carter Capps delivery basically add height to him? Instead of the ball coming out of the hand of a 6’5 guy, because he jumps to the mound is it more like its coming out of the hand of a 6’10 guy?
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12:55 |
Comment From GaryI got Kipnis/Souza for Beltre in a deep AL only OBP. How’d I do man?
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12:55 |
Paul Sporer: It’s pretty freakin’ nuts. I imagine it helps, but saying so definitively is tough
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12:55 |
Paul Sporer: Crushed it. I’m not even a huge Kipnis guy, either.
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12:55 |
Comment From hscerSo to get to 40 HR Harper still needs to hit more (23) than he ever has in a full season before this year (22)…he still almost has to get there it feels like, doesn’t it?
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12:56 |
Paul Sporer: Yeah I mean, nothing is out of the realm of possibilities for him. He’s that good. Of course after two straight years of first round drafting in LABR, Jason and I weren’t able to get him this year
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12:56 |
Comment From guesthow likely is Shelby Miller to keep this pace
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12:58 |
Paul Sporer: This pace? Not at all. No one can be predicted at that kind of level. But as a big time arm? Very good chance. He was excellent in 2013 and still not *that* bad last year despite the skills drop. I think his 2014 overly soured too many people
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12:58 |
Comment From BrianTrade Springer (22nd round keeper for two more seasons after this one) and Yelich for McCutchen in 10 team roto league?
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12:59 |
Paul Sporer: I wouldn’t do that. Springer is killing it even with the weak AVG and at that cost, it’s too much to give
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12:59 |
Comment From HouzerHolds league and looking for a SP/RP to grab some points … Congrani or Maurer?
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12:59 |
Paul Sporer: I like Maurer more
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12:59 |
Comment From Pale HoseWhen will Paul Sporer get a regular chat slot?
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1:00 |
Paul Sporer: We’ve been talking about a regular Sunday evening since that’s usually transaction night in leagues, but we haven’t been able to get it going because of various things (holidays, my move). But we’re working on something!
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1:00 |
Comment From MattI’ve been offered Torii Hunter, Martin Prado, and Carlos Rodon for Carlos Carrasco and Addison Russell. Am I crazy to not want to do that?
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1:00 |
Paul Sporer: Not at all. I wouldn’t do it.
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1:00 |
Comment From TimFreeman and Grilli for Meadows and Bell….Too steep a price for the Pirates?
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1:01 |
Paul Sporer: Yes, that’s a lot.
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1:01 |
Comment From Big Joe MufferawEllsbury or Gardner ROS?
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1:01 |
Paul Sporer: I gotta take the healthier guy
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1:01 |
Comment From BobJosh Donaldson was ridiculous last night.
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1:01 |
Paul Sporer: He’s so good.
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1:01 |
Comment From Reginald Denton IIIHey Paul! Thoughts on Buchholz’ start last night? I know he didn’t wow, but he was solid after the 1st inning. And the Twinkies have been tough lately.
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1:02 |
Paul Sporer: Didn’t get a chance to check it out. I’m open to the idea that his skills this year may have some legitimacy, but I still don’t trust him upstairs. Until he can show that he’s mentally able to avoid the implosion start, I’m always going to be worried. There’s a lot of talent there and that’s become obvious, but I’m not sure he’ll ever maximize it.
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1:03 |
Comment From JJPI’ve got too many players possibly traded to the AL. Which one is the biggest risk to lose and thus should be traded: Cueto, Hamels, Revere, Tulo?
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1:03 |
Paul Sporer: I’d imagine the Phillies are the most prone. Cincy will be reluctant fold, plus Cueto’s recent health scare. And trading Tulo is really difficult w/that contract, plus he’s sucking lately (though that won’t stop teams from wanting him… it could be more of an attitude than skills thing right now, tbh)
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1:04 |
Comment From John FarrellShould we be expecting to see Eduard Rodriguez called up in the relatively near future? When he does get called up, how high can his ceiling be going forward? Should I be excited to own him in my AL-only league?
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1:04 |
Paul Sporer: He’s been called up.
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1:04 |
Comment From Mr. AndersonI have Tulo in a 20 man league and he is driving me nuts. Do you think I should hold onto him or push to move him?
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1:04 |
Paul Sporer: Depends what you can get back. If you can fill three or four holes in such a deep league, then I can get behind it. But you’re selling low.
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1:04 |
Comment From Big Joe MufferawFun Fact, Betances has thrown 2 no hitters this season (1 stretch where hitters went 0-27, and currently in a stretch of 0-28). He’s good
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1:05 |
Paul Sporer: He’s amazing. I got a lot of heat regarding him in the Spring and early part of the season. My investments obviously won’t pay the expected dividends bc he’s not closing, but I got Miller in two of the leagues I draft DB so I’m good to go overall
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1:05 |
Comment From JackWhat are your thoughts on Julio Teheran’s struggles thus far? Could he be the ace of a fantasy staff in your opinion?
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1:06 |
Paul Sporer: He’s missing spots and badly. Sometimes good pitches are just getting hit and compounding the mistakes, but a lot of it is just Teheran’s own mistakes. There was some great analysis by Mark Mulder on the ESPN game last night
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1:06 |
Comment From PopI just traded Shelby Miller and Cecil for Altuve. How did I do?
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1:06 |
Paul Sporer: That’s pretty good. I like it for both clubs assuming the needs align with the acquisitions
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1:06 |
Comment From Haymaker12 team mixed w/3 starting OF slots: LF, CF, RF. Currently using R. Castillo and A. Either as CF options but D. Span was just dropped. I have the #1 waiver priority and am considering using it for Span (dropping Ethier). Enough of an upgrade to burn #1 waiver priority? Nice to have that in this keeper league because sometimes injured studs do get dropped and it’s nice to have first shot at them if they do.
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1:07 |
Paul Sporer: Sucks to drop Ethier because he’s been so good, but I prefer Span by a lot.
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1:07 |
Comment From metzwinstonWondering if it’s silly to own Gattis, but keep Norris as security measure in 1 catcher, 10 team, OBP league? Have Rizzo, Sanatana, Brantley to compensate with the Gattis K’s? So many FA pitchers I am drooling over out there. Maybe trade Norris…hmmm.. *thinks*
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1:08 |
Paul Sporer: I like Norris, espec. in OBP, but you can find a perfectly suitable replacement if Gattis goes down even if it’s not quite as good as Norris
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1:08 |
Comment From Big Joe Mufferawwho’s your favorite team?
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1:08 |
Comment From HoffHow much FAAB would you spend on Charlie Morton?
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1:09 |
Paul Sporer: That’s really vague. League type and budget really matter. I’d spend a few bucks. He’s solid, but unspectacular
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1:09 |
Comment From PopWill the Blue Jays pen ever get a save chance?
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1:10 |
Paul Sporer: Right? They steamroll or walk off in their wins or lose close
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1:10 |
Comment From Jay (work)About to run Carrasco out there vs. Rangers. As my SP4, is that wise?
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1:10 |
Paul Sporer: Yeah, it’s fine. Texas is playing brilliantly, but Carrasco is a start-always guy, IMO. His skills are much better than the ERA.
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1:11 |
Comment From bencutch for felix and denard span?
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1:11 |
Paul Sporer: That’s a good deal
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1:11 |
Comment From SF DaveI’m here! I’m here! I love the last week of school, nothing to do but talk with you fine folks.
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1:11 |
Comment From MilesWhat do you think about Aaron Barrett for Washington? I’m in a deep league with lots of room for relievers
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1:12 |
Paul Sporer: Impressive skills. ERA is up there w/6 ER allowed in his last 8 app., but he’s been pretty good. You might find better middle relievers out there w/a better shot to close since Storen is dominating.
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1:12 |
Comment From SteveWhat kind of stat line do you think Jorge Soler will put up ROS?
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1:14 |
Paul Sporer: His current AVG and OBP seem right, but there’s gotta be more power coming! At least a .430-.440 SLG, I’d hope. So about 13-14 HRs the rest of the way unless he really turns the flyballs up and goes for power, then he could pop 18-20 rest of way
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1:19 |
Paul Sporer: BRB guys, gotta take the dog out
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1:22 |
Comment From DeweyIs Cano/Gomez for Kendrick/Gardner/Casilla/Samardzija vetoable in a 5×5?
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1:24 |
Paul Sporer: No. Cano is more name than performance and Kendrick/Gardner are more performance than name right now. I prefer the Gomez side, but it’s not an awful deal
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1:24 |
Comment From DaveAfter last nights game, i would once again like to thank Billy Beans for giving us Josh Donaldson, guy’s incredible 🙂
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1:25 |
Comment From ColinDidn’t realize you were in Austin. This rain is insane. Thoughts on Tomas going forward? In a shallow league and trying to decide if I should hold him or drop for Mous
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1:25 |
Paul Sporer: drop for Mous immediately!!! how is Mous available?? the rain FINALLY stopped just a few minutes ago.
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1:25 |
Comment From CarlosHis Harvey or my Arenado? 10 team mixed, H2H 5×5 w/OBP and QS
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1:28 |
Paul Sporer: That’s a perfectly fair deal
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1:29 |
Comment From MaverickFly me to the danger zone…would you trade Jones and Shield for Harper or maybe, Kershaw straight up?
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1:29 |
Paul Sporer: Who’d fill in for the second guy you’re dealing?
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1:29 |
Comment From George is CuriousPlease rank ROS: Miley, Gausman, Gibson, Pomeranz. Merci beaucoup!!!
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1:38 |
Paul Sporer: Pomeranz, Miley, Gausman, Gibson… still worried about Gausman getting and holding a spot
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1:38 |
Comment From A Sad Tulo Ownertell me it’s gonna be alright ;_;
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1:41 |
Paul Sporer: I think he wants out and it’s impacting his play. Just a guess and I know I’m playing into narrative a bit, but I think it’s viable
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1:41 |
Paul Sporer: What are you sighing about?
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1:41 |
Comment From JohnsonHow do you think playing time for the Dodgers shakes out for the rest of the year? Between LF and 3B, they’ve got Guerrero, Olivera, Crawford, Van Slyke, Turner and Seager waiting in AAA.
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1:46 |
Paul Sporer: I’d bet on Guerrero and Turner right now. I don’t think Seager comes up unless one or two of those guys goes down
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1:46 |
Comment From HouzerCorrea finishes as a Top 8 SS. True or False?
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1:47 |
Paul Sporer: False. I realize it’s a low bar bc of SS, but we just have no clue when he’s coming and how he’ll perform
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1:47 |
Comment From KevinPaul, Getting hammered with offers for Correa in a 20 team keeper league in which I’m middle of the pack. There have been a couple of maybe offers (lucroy). Is he the type of player you want to build your keeper team around?
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1:48 |
Paul Sporer: I think you gotta hang on. While I would’t predict the Top 8 SS as asked above, I also don’t believe he’s unreasonable for suggesting it because the do-it-all profile of Correa is conducive to elite production
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1:48 |
Comment From ColbyFor det buy tickets on stubhub a few hours before. copa is a good park to roam so anywhere lower is awesome. Stick to the Arena distict to stay and greektown/foxtown area is good pre game. Also a little further out is corktown and mid town. Corktown has green dot stables and slows and midtown has Hopcat if you’re into beer
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1:48 |
Comment From ShawnThink better results are ahead for Anibal Sanchez?
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1:50 |
Paul Sporer: Yeah, but he needs to tighten up the command. He’ll be cruising for 3 IP and then just lose it, leave a couple fatties over the heart and he’s down 5-0 in the blink after three perfect innings or something. It’s been that kind of back-n-forth and it’s been maddening. Skills are there, this is on him to sharpen up, though
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1:50 |
Comment From JoeSo you’re just a construct of Carson Cistulli’s imagination?! EVERYTHING MAKES SENSE NOW.
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1:50 |
Comment From DanMy OF in a 12 team H2H is Trout, Brantley, Dickerson, Cargo, Span and Bruce we have 2 util spots. Who would you be looking to trade? I suld use a 1b as I have Carter and Napoli.
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1:51 |
Paul Sporer: Trout, Brantley, and Span will likely get you the most because they’re healthy and crushing. Dickerson shouldn’t have plummeted in the market despite the injury, though, so you should still net a solid return for him
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1:51 |
Comment From JakePretty much time to cut bait on Gyorko even in deep keeper leagues right?
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1:51 |
Paul Sporer: Never been in
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1:51 |
Comment From ColinThink Pedroia is just in a slump, or was the early season power a mirage?
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1:52 |
Paul Sporer: That whole team is in a slump. I look at his work v. lefties and I can’t imagine he stays this bad. The numbers certainly suggest much better days ahead v. lefties
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1:52 |
Comment From ColinThoughts on Billy Hamilton? His drop to the 9th spot in the lineup has really hurt his run production, but I am hopeful that he will run more. Assuming he ever gets on base
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1:53 |
Paul Sporer: Hitting in the bigs is SO hard. I think he’s proof of that. And yet still a top 20 OF in ESPN’s Player Rater bc of that speed. Ya gotta hold, but it’s frustrating how modest his offerings are
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1:53 |
Comment From MikeThoughts on Wade Miley? Seems to have turned the corner but ks are down and ground ball rate down from last year.
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1:54 |
Paul Sporer: I really liked him coming in. I didn’t quite understand the complete meltdown so I’m not surprised to see him rebound. I still want to see the Ks return to be totally sold, but I think there’s something there
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1:54 |
Comment From Ryan (D. Wright Question)No DL spots in my league (12 teamer) and I have Wright, Dickerson, and Werth on the DL holding roster spots. You’re probably going to tell me to sit tight or cut Werth, no?
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1:54 |
Paul Sporer: Yeah. Dickerson goes nowhere. You could move out on either of the others, but it seems tough to drop Wright yet even w/the bad news last week
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1:55 |
Comment From Johnbooo! i hate CBS… we were on all star stats for years, they sold out to CBS and we get like none of the functionality we used to. We have been looking for new sites
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1:55 |
Paul Sporer: I like CBS. Good app, too.
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1:55 |
Comment From LancePaul, would you trade Encarnacion for Kershaw? I could pick up Duda or V Mart as a replacement for EE. Also Ortiz just hit my wire…Take Duda over him?
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1:55 |
Paul Sporer: Yeah you can do that trade. I like Duda over Ortiz.
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1:55 |
Comment From HankWhat are your thoughts long-term on Rougned Odor? Do you think he will come up and produce anything of value this year?
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1:58 |
Paul Sporer: I understood the excitement with him. Super young and growth isn’t linear in players. Showing major life in AAA and I suspect he’ll return to Texas in ’15.
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1:58 |
Comment From RyanShould I hold on to Norris? Expecting anything from him if he is called back up?
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1:59 |
Paul Sporer: Daniel, I presume? League type matters most here. But I think I’m only holding in an AL right now
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1:59 |
Comment From Jack ElliottGlad to see Sporer dominating in Chat again. Do you think Ryan Howard has finally recovered from that Torn Achilles a while back? He’s hitting with power regularly again.
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2:02 |
Paul Sporer: I bought in zero, but I’m glad he’s succeeding. It looks pretty believable, too. The BB% is way down, but everything else is strong.
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2:02 |
Comment From ColinBauer , Anibal or Verlander in 6-cat that replaces W with QS and adds losses?
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2:04 |
Paul Sporer: Man. That’s a tough trio. I’ll use JV’s injury to eliminate him here. I’ll go Bauer slightly over Anibal because Anibal’s HR issue is too much to ignore right now. These self-inflicted wounds must stop. Bauer is evolving nicely.
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2:04 |
Comment From DanROS Napoli, C.Carter or Laroche for a 12 team h2h?
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2:04 |
Comment From Ben10 tm mixed, got CarGo for essentially nothing and been holding him, is it safe to drop the former first rounder? I don’t understand how every site still has him as a top 40 OF
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2:05 |
Paul Sporer: Yes it is. Just not striking the ball well enough to be successful. I can move on in a 10-teamer
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2:05 |
Comment From L. ScottIs Anibal Sanchez worth holding onto in a 12 team league? His velocity seems fine, what gives?
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2:06 |
Paul Sporer: See previous discussions regarding him. Skills are still strong, but lots of self-inflicted damage w/the horribly missed spots resulting in homers
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2:06 |
Comment From ShawnHutchison, Wood, RDLR, or Hahn ROS?
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2:06 |
Paul Sporer: I’ll take ’em in that order
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2:06 |
Comment From GaryCarson Smith the closer?
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2:06 |
Paul Sporer: Rodney’s leash is hella long, but he’s used most of it this year and Smith would have to get a shot.
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2:07 |
Comment From TonyYou had David Price at the top of the non-Felix tier in March… Had he had much movement? GB% isn’t looking great. Still one of the elite?
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2:08 |
Paul Sporer: It hasn’t been overwhelming skills-wise, but how can we complain about a 2.97 ERA and 1.17 WHIP? We should see a K jump rest of way. Still elite.
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2:08 |
Comment From HaymakerWhich SP rest of season: A. Sanchez, P. Hughes, I. Kennedy?
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2:08 |
Paul Sporer: That’s the order
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2:08 |
Comment From JustinAnthony Gose a poor-man’s Ellsbury for rest of season (considering Ellsbury’s lack of power this year & current injury)?
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2:10 |
Paul Sporer: Yeah I liked him when the Tigers got him – https://twitter.com/sporer/… … Speed asset w/occasional pop and big runs thanks to that lineup w/more of a .280 AVG upside than the .338 we’ve seen so far
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2:10 |
Comment From A+Point+Break+remake?!A few of these guys have already come up, but a few haven’t, can you give me a rank ROS: Hahn, Anderson, Greene, Hutchinson?
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2:11 |
Paul Sporer: Hutch, Greene, Anderson, Hahn … pretty tight bunch talent-wise, though
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2:11 |
Comment From Lou BrownDo you see a major uptick in PT for Alex Guerrero now? What kind of arm(s) would it take to land him would you say?
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2:12 |
Paul Sporer: Yes, I do. I think it pained them to deal Uribe, but Guerrero and Turner have just been too good. Maybe like a Bauer-type? I think it’d take someone pretty good as his owner likely understands the upside potential with increased PT
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2:12 |
Comment From MikeJason Heyward or Rusney ROS?
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2:13 |
Paul Sporer: Rusney…. show me something Heyward, I’ve been on the Heyward Train from the start and I’m not completely jumping off, but at some point I need more. Rusney can do Heyward’s 2014 the rest of way (11 HR, 20 SB)
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2:13 |
Comment From Reginald Denton IIIAre you buying Ubaldo Jimenez? Or should we avoid him like the plague?
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2:14 |
Paul Sporer: I’m not, no. He’s talented, no doubt, but the mechanics offer such little room for error that if he falls off, he’s headed all the way back down. Remember, he had a tremendous run w/Cle to end his tenure there
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2:14 |
Comment From BradHow many Anibal Sanchez questions are there going to be?
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2:14 |
Paul Sporer: Lots it seems.
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2:14 |
Comment From ElliottIs Hundley or Swihart an adequate replacement for Mesoraco?
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2:14 |
Paul Sporer: Yes, espec. given what Meso had been doing (nothing)
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2:14 |
Comment From MSWBuying low on Shoemaker?
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2:14 |
Paul Sporer: You could, but it really depends on format. Command needs to pinpoint or HR-fest starts up.
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2:14 |
Comment From ReefDozier or Cano, ROS?
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2:14 |
Comment From SalasagaJustin Turner a good roster addition, since multiple position eligibility?
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2:15 |
Paul Sporer: In a lot of leagues, yes. Probably still not 10 teamers even w/the Uribe move, but everything else
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2:15 |
Comment From there are those who call me timPlouffe or Santana at 3B rest of the way in a 16-team OBP redraft league?
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2:15 |
Paul Sporer: Santana, but I’m a Plouffe fan
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2:15 |
Comment From JustinMous for Gio?
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2:15 |
Comment From DanSimple question: Ian Kennedy or Jimmy Nelson ROS?
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2:15 |
Comment From Kriscolby lewis lol
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2:15 |
Paul Sporer: We knew it was coming
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2:15 |
Comment From RISP In PeaceHey Paul!
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2:15 |
Comment From ReefIs Eduardo Rodriguez worth a pick up in mixed 12 team leagues?
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2:16 |
Paul Sporer: Lots of E-Rod questions, too. I’d have to be pretty ransacked pitching-wise in a 12-teamer, but I’d go for him in every other format for sure.
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2:16 |
Comment From CurtisWill a defensive stat ever be common in a 5×5 ? if so, which one?
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2:16 |
Paul Sporer: No, I can’t see it
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2:16 |
Comment From SteveWho would you rather have in 2016 – $19 Brett Gardner or $1 Dalton Pompey?
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2:16 |
Paul Sporer: Still Gardner.
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2:16 |
Comment From ROS:Liriano, Bauer, Salazar, Nelson, Greene, SyndergaardROS:Liriano, Bauer, Salazar, Nelson, Greene, Syndergaard
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2:17 |
Paul Sporer: I think off the top of my head — Liriano, Bauer, Syndergaard, Salazar, Nelson, Greene… Nelson gets the edge w/more Ks and the easier NL over Greene, but they’re close.
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2:17 |
Comment From ShawnAre you concerned at all about Tulo or do you think he starts Tuloing?
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2:17 |
Paul Sporer: Slightly concerned, yes. But I think it’s more attitude than skills.
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2:17 |
Comment From Eric WeinsteinIf you had Tulo, would you trade him for Danny Salazar?
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2:18 |
Comment From ColinThink Choo can keep up his level of production from the last month?
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2:18 |
Paul Sporer: Yes, I do. I think when healthy, he’s still near-elite.
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2:18 |
Comment From DamonIn roto keeper league where I’m last in Ks would you give a $2 Keuchel for a $25 Strasburg?
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2:18 |
Paul Sporer: Ooh that’s really tough. I think Keuchel-Stras straight up is question so factoring in the $ leans me toward Keuchel, tbh, even with the Ks need
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2:18 |
Comment From hscerOver at B-R, Jason Kipnis just became the second position player to reach 3.0 WAR. Bryce Harper has 4.1. I have no question here.
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2:18 |
Comment From JakeEduardo Rodriguez called up to face the Rangers. Any thoughts on him?
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2:19 |
Paul Sporer: Lots, scroll up! 🙂
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2:19 |
Comment From Mike FiersStarting me today?
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2:19 |
Paul Sporer: Yeah, if I have you, you’re in my lineup still
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2:19 |
Comment From Houzer2 part question : Better finishing line this year- Butler or VMart? And … which whiskey should Dombrowski be drinking to wash away his sorrows on his decision?
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2:20 |
Paul Sporer: Butler gets the edge just bc of the PT advantage while VMart is out, but I’m still interested in VMart upon return. I don’t drink anymore so I don’t have any good answers here. Is the drunk Mila Kunis hocks a whiskey? That one.
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2:20 |
Comment From Johnwhats wrong with eddie butler? he both gives up entirely too much contact and nibbles off the edges. How are both things possible? I thought he was a groundball pitcher, just throw in the zone
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2:21 |
Paul Sporer: As if it’s that easy to just throw it in the zone! Not sure there’s anything *wrong* so much as it is that baseball is EXTREMELY hard, especially for a rookie pitching in Coors. Give him some time. Not on your fantasy roster necessarily, but just overall
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2:21 |
Comment From mikePolanco is sitting against another righty today! Time to move on in an 11-team roto or is still a hold?
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2:21 |
Paul Sporer: Non keeper without a speed need, I can move off in that format
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2:21 |
Comment From AdamWhat do you make of Preston Tucker?
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2:23 |
Paul Sporer: I like him a decent bit. Tried to get him everywhere upon arrival. I think he’s a pure hitter. Never got prospect acclaim bc he was a college kid who was old for his levels and can’t really play any D. But he’s a hitter. Could see a 120ish wRC+ rest of way
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2:23 |
Comment From JustinHow many more bad outings for Rodney before Carson Smith gets the job?
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2:23 |
Paul Sporer: I can’t imagine many. We’ve hit the Rodney/Smith deal a good bit so far, sorry if you missed it. I like Smith a lot.
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2:23 |
Comment From Pale HoseThoughts on Mad Men finale?
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2:24 |
Paul Sporer: I really liked it. Those expecting some grandiose out-with-a-bang episode clearly never understood the series. I wasn’t the least bit surprised that the penultimate ep had more drama and excitement. Great finale, brilliant series.
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2:24 |
Comment From CurtisWho is your favorite under the radar hit you pulled so far this year? someone you gambled on and has paid off big so far…
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2:25 |
Comment From RagsHeyward for Polanco straight up?
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2:25 |
Paul Sporer: Still riding Heyward there
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2:25 |
Comment From ryNIs Prince for deGrom fair or is he worth a better arm?
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2:26 |
Paul Sporer: No that’s really fair. Both very good. I prefer the hitter in those situations, but it’s good for the Prince owner if his O is crushing and he needs an impact arm
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2:28 |
Comment From mtswPlease, quickly talk me out of starting Josh Hamilton in DFS (batting 5th, very reasonable price) in DFS today.
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2:28 |
Paul Sporer: LOL, too late now obviously. Did you do it?
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2:28 |
Comment From BiggyAddison russell or Carlos Correa in a keeper? Should I take either over Starlin Castro?
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2:29 |
Paul Sporer: Russell over Correa barely, but Castro over both for me, still
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2:29 |
Comment From GAny chance Gallo comes up this year? Is Hamilton any sort of road block?
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2:30 |
Paul Sporer: I wouldn’t bet on it, but I can’t in good conscious rule it out because we just don’t know. Hamilton is sort of a block, but let’s see how he hits. Beltre, Moreland, and Fielder are blocks, too. As three of the corners and DH are where he can legitimately play
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2:30 |
Comment From JackVelasquez, Farmer, Nola, Hoffman, Reyes – Who in order would you stash for help this year and early next?
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2:31 |
Paul Sporer: Farmer, Velasquez, Nola, Reyes, Hoffman
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2:31 |
Paul Sporer: Duda is such a beast.
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2:31 |
Comment From Pale HoseCan you outline a brief basic approach for DFS beginners?
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2:32 |
Comment From BiggyDanny Salazar over Yordano Ventura? Both are very frustrating, seem to be inconsistent. Is Yordano a big tease?
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2:33 |
Paul Sporer: Yeah, prefer Salazar. I have a ceiling on his ERA bc of his HR issues, but the K numbers make up for it
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2:33 |
Comment From JoePreston Tucker has been absolutely killing it. What do you think of him?
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2:33 |
Paul Sporer: Scroll up not too far
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2:33 |
Comment From BillyHow long til the twinkies call up Pinto???
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2:33 |
Paul Sporer: He isn’t exactly crushing Triple-A and making a case
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2:33 |
Comment From BillyIs billy burns for real or should I sell high??
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2:34 |
Paul Sporer: He’s a legit speed asset so if that’s your need, hang on. Otherwise, you can move him to a speed-starved team for a decent return
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2:34 |
Comment From BenDo you think we see Steven Matz or Kyle Schwarber anytime soon?
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2:35 |
Paul Sporer: No, they’re already doing a 6-man rotation so it’d require injury. And where would Schwarber play? So I can’t see him moving up either, not without Triple-A experience
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2:35 |
Comment From hscerWill Trout ever post a .432 OBP again?
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2:35 |
Comment From mtswYou buying Mike Wright as a guy who’ll stick in the Orioles rotation? Looked great so far but feels very fluky when coming in his rep was as a AAAA/bullpen type arm.
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2:36 |
Paul Sporer: Yes, I quite like what we’ve seen. Big velo spike from minor league reports has me believing.
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2:36 |
Comment From LinnyWhich one do I drop? Hahn, Pomeranz, Fiers, D. Norris, McCullers?
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2:36 |
Comment From pirates hurdlesNeed SP badly due to an uneven autodraft in a NL only, Harper, Puig for Bryant, Cole, Burnett, Morton?
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2:36 |
Paul Sporer: That’s not too bad. Why three Pirates? I mean, Cole is an ace and Burnett is pitching like one. Bryant covers the Harper loss. Morton solid. Good deal, even though it’s hard to deal Harper
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2:36 |
Comment From Linny20 team 15 keeper league
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2:37 |
Paul Sporer: for what? I don’t remember what this is in reference to, sorry
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2:37 |
Comment From CoachIs Billy Burns rosterable for OF help? Or is his OPS drag too much to overcome for the speed he offers?
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2:37 |
Comment From BiggyPitcher question: LIncecum, Burnett, Roark? what order?
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2:37 |
Paul Sporer: Burnett, Roark (if Fister goes down long-term), Lincecum
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2:37 |
Comment From seth0310What is a fair return for Chapman? Keep forever head to head, 6X6 OBP, Hlds . Team is on the brink of being out of it and I am looking to just punt saves in hopes of winning a few other categories each week.
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2:37 |
Paul Sporer: Should net a pretty big return. He’s as elite as it gets
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2:37 |
Comment From Jay (work)What are your thoughts on Allen and the closer situation in CLE? McAllister or Shaw a possibility, not that either have been great?
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2:38 |
Paul Sporer: That’s the thing, no one is pushing him. McAllister is a sneaky choice, though. I think he plays up in the pen (as everyone does). I wasn’t buying the velo spike as a reason to roster him as SP this Spring, but I’m on board w/him as an elite RP
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2:38 |
Comment From GrahamWorth dropping Tanner Roark or Harang for Eduardo Rodriguez?
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2:39 |
Paul Sporer: Nah. I’d be surprised if he matched Harang. That’d be a win for Boston
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2:39 |
Comment From AbeIs there anything worse than CBS locking the entire roster when the first game of the day starts? How hard could it be for them to change to individual lock times?
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2:39 |
Paul Sporer: Yeah that definitely sucks. It’s not perfect (like any site), but that’s my biggest annoyance. Much worse when an early NL game locks my AL roster.
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2:39 |
Comment From Steve5×5 14 team dynasty league w/ OBP and TB instead of AVG and HR. Would you rather have Gallo or Addison Russell in 2016?
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2:39 |
Comment From BoldMy Donaldson, Carpenter and King Felix for Harvey and Freddie Freeman in a keeper league with no salary or restrictions – just keep 6 players every year. I also have Jose Fernandez, Gerrit Cole, Rizzo, Altuve, Dickerson, Lucroy. Thoughts on selling soon-to-be 30 year olds for 26 Harvey and 25 Freeman?
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2:40 |
Paul Sporer: I think you’re giving too much, tbh. The long-term thinking around Harvey is inflating his value. He and Felix are equals and then you’re looking at the two 3Bs for Freeman which is just too much
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2:40 |
Comment From MilesWill Javy Baez hit .200 in the majors this year?
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2:41 |
Paul Sporer: Yeah he definitely can. Still lots of skill, too soon to say he’s THIS and can’t change
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2:42 |
Comment From dudeSorry, I’m new at this. I was looking at Panda’s numbers. He has 0.0 Off and -2.0 Def, so it would seem he has provided negative value, but he has 0.4 WAR. Where is does the difference come from?
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2:42 |
Paul Sporer: Fair question. I don’t really know. Anyone in the chat have any ideas there?
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2:42 |
Comment From pirates hurdlesIn a dynasty h2h format, Stroman for Alex Wood? I’m contending this year.
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2:42 |
Paul Sporer: That’s not a bad return, but I love Stroman.
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2:42 |
Comment From hscerHoward had 572 RBI from 2006-09. That doesn’t matter at all and yet seems hugely impressive somehow.
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2:44 |
Paul Sporer: It does matter. Just because RBI counts aren’t talent meters doesn’t mean RBIs as a whole are completely unimportant. My only backlash on them is when they’re used as the defining reason to suggest someone is good or better than another player bc they’re SO context dependent
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2:44 |
Comment From BCHave you looked closely at DeShield’s numbers? Dude stole 100 bases in the minors not long ago with great OBPs. He seems to be carrying both skills over to the majors, yet there is no hype? Thoughts on DeShields?
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2:46 |
Paul Sporer: Yeah, I’m a fan. My only reservation coming into the season was his being blocked by Martin (whom I love, but obviously is struggling mightily). I wrote in the Rangers OF write up that he was someone to watch and you shouldn’t ignore him just bc his Rule 5 status. the BB% is gold w/his kind of speed. Imagine if BHamilton could walk like that?!
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2:46 |
Comment From Jingle BellsThoughts on Jose Ramirez? I’m forced to roll him out as my SS right now, and there are literally no better options available on the waiver wire. Is he in immediate danger of losing his starting gig, or will he hang on to the starting gig for awhile longer? Also, will he remember how to hit some time soon?
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2:47 |
Paul Sporer: Eno likes him more than I do. I don’t see too much there, but he’s obviously better than a .499 OPS. But I’m not sure he’s much more than a .660 OPS the rest of the way
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2:47 |
Comment From BiggyTraded Votto and Salazar for Jose Abreu, OBP counts in this league. Feel like Votto has peaked, and selling as high as possible. Good trade?
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2:48 |
Paul Sporer: Well I love Votto so there’s that. I think it’s a perfectly defensible trade, especially given your feelings on Votto. Probably wouldn’t have had to give Salazar back in late-April when Votto was totally peaking, but you’re unlikely to super-regret this deal even if Votto does as I suspect
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2:49 |
Comment From RYanTraded Kang for Bucholz in a 16 team dynasty. Am i crazy to keep betting on his FIP?
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2:49 |
Paul Sporer: That’s not a bad deal, though I like Kang and would prefer to be on the other side of that deal. I worry about Buchholz mentally. He can’t avoid the implosion start
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2:49 |
Comment From Johni jumped on the frias bandwagon… hard thrower, good rates… padres KILLED him last start. just a blip or just not a good pitcher
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2:50 |
Paul Sporer: Two of his starts have been historically bad these last two years. Not sure what happens there when a guy just takes it on the chin. I still buy a lot of the good we saw prior to the meltdown
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2:50 |
Comment From ChrisI dropped Kendall Graveman for Eduardo Rodriguez. Our league is K-BB for pitchers as opposed to just K’s. Decent gamble?
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2:50 |
Paul Sporer: That’s totally fine
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2:50 |
Comment From BradEncarnacion for Hosmer and Soler?
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2:50 |
Paul Sporer: Really fair.
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2:50 |
Comment From Will in NJPorcello getting absolutely shelled right now in MIN. What’s his long-term outlook in a keep forever dynasty league?
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2:51 |
Paul Sporer: Well, I’m a long-term believer. I really wish he’d have stayed w/Detroit as I love his groundball approach w/Iglesias and Kinsler, but he’s gotta away from it in Boston for some reason. I still think he has big potential, but I’m lowering my percentages on him reaching it
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2:51 |
Comment From Will in NJThoughts on Shoemaker ROS? He looked good last night vs SD
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2:52 |
Paul Sporer: Needs to command his stuff to be good otherwise it’s REALLY bad. There isn’t much in between
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2:52 |
Comment From JackGotta be new record for length of chat! Thanks! B. Hamilton BABIP .240 & OBP is .257. Last year BABIP .304. All other peripherals look like last year. Does that mean he can be a .317 OBP ROS?
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2:53 |
Paul Sporer: I’ve done much longer! Yes he can be. He’ll probably start getting more infield hits, too. But I wouldn’t expect much more than that .317 barring some real skills development
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2:53 |
Comment From ChrisROS: Dee Gordon vs. Jose Altuve
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2:54 |
Paul Sporer: Tie? Do I have to pick? Both elite. Love both. If forced, gimme Altuve by a hair rest of way, but really have a hard time splitting these two
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2:54 |
Comment From OzLooks like the Bucs are saving Cole from a tough lose. Early season Cy Young candidate
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2:54 |
Paul Sporer: Loving it. The ace transformation is happening. Was between he and Wacha for my NL Cy since I was trying to avoid chalk Kershaw
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2:54 |
Comment From BradIf the Jays would get some save opportunities then Cecil would be out and Osuna in as closer by now.
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2:55 |
Paul Sporer: Maybe, but Cecil has a 1.29 ERA and 9 Ks in 7 IP this month. He’s been v. good
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2:55 |
Comment From hscerIs the difference in value between tv w/blackouts and radio w/out blackouts really 75 bucks a year?
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2:56 |
Comment From SBBTW, thanks for always chatting for so long! Really appreciated.
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2:56 |
Paul Sporer: No problem. I enjoy chatting.
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2:56 |
Comment From JoeJavier Baez gonna get the call sometime soon?
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2:56 |
Paul Sporer: Where’s he going to play?
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2:56 |
Comment From BCBilly Burns or DeShields in OBP League ROS?
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2:56 |
Comment From OzDo you expect a full bounce back for Yan Gomes
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2:57 |
Paul Sporer: More or less, yeah. I have him 7th rest of way, more bc of risers like Grandal, Martin, and Vogt as opposed to disbelief in him returning (had Gomes 3 to start season) http://www.fangraphs.com/fa…
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2:57 |
Comment From Jeff in AllstonBetter $1 Keeper in a 5×5 AL only, Pomeranz or Kiermaier?
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2:58 |
Comment From JoeSend Bauer, Liriano, or Salazaar for Gattis? Too much?
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2:58 |
Paul Sporer: All should get it done by themselves. Not sure it’s too high, especially if you believe Gattis will be better rest of way. I’d prefer to deal Salazar most of the three.
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2:58 |
Comment From andrewwhat are your thoughts on guys like Kemp, Heyward and Yelich? Think any of them end up having the year we hope they do? thanks.
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3:00 |
Paul Sporer: I wasn’t too high on Kemp coming in as I bought into the concerns around the hips. I’d love to be wrong and see him dominate, but it’s not looking good. Also didn’t see the power surge many saw for Yelich, but I think he can at least be his ’14 self rest of way (prorated obviously). Heyward is maddening. I’m still a believer, but really need to see some results soon or the love will wane
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3:00 |
Comment From MilesJavy Baez Javy Baez Javy Baez. Dingers
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3:00 |
Comment From TonyI would have lost so much money on so many bets if someone had offered them to me prior to the season about the Twins performance thus far. (And I’m a Twins fan!) Is there any explanation for them so far? I just don’t get it.
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3:01 |
Paul Sporer: That was one of the few teams I was certain was bad. I’m still entirely unsold on the rotation as it’s led by Pelfrey and Gibson. However, if Hughes continues to get better and Santana returns as himself, they could cover the regression for the other two. Berrios could be the game-changer they need. Pitching is why I’m super skeptical, but there is a path to remaining relevant
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3:01 |
Comment From pirates hurdlesFYI, Brad Hand is a LHP, thus Polanco sits
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3:01 |
Paul Sporer: Forgot it was Hand. Just took whomever said that re: him sitting at their word
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3:02 |
Comment From ReefNeed a SS, who would you take ROS? Segura, A. Escobar, J. Turner, Andrus, or D. Santana?
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3:02 |
Paul Sporer: Segura is coming back this week I believe and he’s the best bet probably
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3:02 |
Comment From SalasagaCorbin and Matt Moore. Ready to stash?
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3:03 |
Paul Sporer: Maybe in super-deep, but I’m not expecting much
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3:03 |
Comment From MikeEno Sarris wrote about Hahn’s improved change up. He looks impressive. Also a top 25 pitcher as far as FIP. Think he can finish better than Ian Kennedy??
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3:04 |
Paul Sporer: He can, yes. Kennedy is just too much of a HR machine. Pretty much always has been and as his stuff wanes, his margin for error with the HRs shrinks considerably.
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3:04 |
Comment From Not Buck Farmers MomThoughts on Buck Farmer starting tomorrow?
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3:06 |
Paul Sporer: Could be solid. Got a little MLB taste last year. Not a huge prospect, but throwing well at Triple-A. I’m intrigued. Deep league consideration (15+ teams). Wait and see in shallower ones
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3:06 |
Comment From CoachWhat kind of bat do you think Familia can return?
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3:06 |
Paul Sporer: Depends how much need there is for saves, but he’s been fantastic so it should be a pretty good bat. I’d try for like a Charlie Blackmon
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3:06 |
Comment From bbIs Matt Kemp hurt? Petco doesn’t steal that many homers
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3:06 |
Paul Sporer: I can’t imagine he’s at 100% That’d be scary.
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3:06 |
Comment From PopAL only drop Adam Warren for Rodgriguez?
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3:07 |
Paul Sporer: Yeah, you can do that. E-Rod might not be better than Warren if he proves to not be ready, but there is a real chance he exceeds Warren so it’s a good gamble
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3:07 |
Comment From BrianDo you think Cishek will ever get the closer job back?
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3:07 |
Paul Sporer: I dunno, man. Ramos could be a stud.
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3:07 |
Comment From JJPIs Utley buy low in an NL only?
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3:08 |
Paul Sporer: Yeah, should still be able to, too, despite a .345 AVG and .919 OPS in his last 17 games. Just couldn’t be as bad as we saw in April/early-May barring major injury that he was hiding or something. Just seemed impossible that he was 100% toast
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3:08 |
Comment From TheTinDoorThoughts on CarGo ROS? I just bought low b/c I’m near the bottom and looking for that hail mary
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3:08 |
Paul Sporer: Not a bad Hail Mary, but I think it’s going to go unanswered
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3:08 |
Comment From Adam OsbornShould I try to sell Doolittle before he plays a game?
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3:09 |
Paul Sporer: That’s not a bad strategy at times, but you already waited it out and unless you’re getting big value in return, I’d just wait.
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3:09 |
Comment From VinotintoDoes it worth waiting for Marisnick or should I trade him? Target?
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3:09 |
Comment From CTWre: Moss/Moose question: I also have Ortiz in this triple slash, but I feel I can’t cut him even in an 8-teamer. Would you try to trade Ortiz based on name value? maybe package with an overachieving pitcher (Odorizzi) for an high-end SP?
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3:10 |
Paul Sporer: yes, try that. Otherwise, you can cut him if no one bites. Moose and Moss are just better right now.
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3:10 |
Comment From MSWSandoval or Plouffe ROS?
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3:10 |
Comment From J-DogAlex Wood worth rostering in a a 12 team H2H Points league?
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3:10 |
Paul Sporer: Do you have distinct SP/RP slots and you can slot him in RP to get extra starts over the rest of the league? If so, sure. If not, you could maybe stream him, but I’m not so high on him
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3:11 |
Comment From JustinROS, McCutchen vs Jones
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3:11 |
Comment From CoachKang, Colabello or Burns today only?
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3:11 |
Paul Sporer: Sorry, way late on this, I presume. I played Kang in DFS
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3:11 |
Comment From BiggyDump Heyward for Alex gordon in a keeper? Just soooooooo ready to move on
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3:12 |
Paul Sporer: You can. Like I said, I love Heyward and I remain on the train, but I understand the frustration and honestly Heyward might end up just being another Gordon which is so far from bad it’s not even funny, but it’s also not elite so it will be seen as disappointing. Take the guy actually playing at Alex Gordon levels right now
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3:12 |
Comment From MSWBetter DL stash, Gausman or Morrow? Think Gausman starts?
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3:12 |
Paul Sporer: Morrow for now. Still a Gausman believer long-term, but it’s so uncertain right now
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3:13 |
Comment From PennsyWho sits in the Nats infield when Anthony Rendon returns?
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3:13 |
Paul Sporer: Both Yunel and Espinosa take a hit
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3:13 |
Comment From DavidI just traded Reyes for Trumbo fair value?
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3:14 |
Paul Sporer: Speed for power. That’s fine. You have backup SS so you’re good
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3:14 |
Comment From BCTeheran is going to be fine right? His peripherals seem to have fallen off a cliff.
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3:15 |
Paul Sporer: A lot of this is on him. This isn’t just a stud arm getting unlucky or anything. He’s not pitching to his ’14 level. Missing spots. Getting in bad counts. Just very inconsistent right now and tough to figure out. I can’t go cutting him or anything, but I’m concerned and he’s moved down the ladder for me
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3:15 |
Comment From BiggyHow far has Rendon and Puig’s stock fallen in a keeper league? Rendon has significant injury history, and Puig has hd one every year. What do you think?
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3:16 |
Paul Sporer: they both have taken a hit for sure. neither have their skills in question, but skills are only good if they’re being used. i still like these types, though, because you’re only some health away from superstar seasons so i’ll still bet on these types over the guys who have the skills potential but need 2-3 things to develop or even that one missing piece.
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3:16 |
Comment From marichalMatz make an impact this year?
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3:16 |
Paul Sporer: Doubtful. Already running six out there. Would take some injuries, but that’s not out of realm given SPs
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3:16 |
Comment From marichalJake Peavy, Jaime Garcia, or Patrick Crobin ROS?
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3:16 |
Paul Sporer: That’s the order
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3:16 |
Comment From TonyIs Tolleson for real? I’m thinking of offering Doolittle for Paredes (Wright on my bench)? Thoughts on both questions?
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3:18 |
Paul Sporer: Tolleson’s skills are really strong and believable. I think he can hold this the rest of the way. You’re buying high on Paredes, but I think he can be an .800 OPS the rest of the way so that’s still pretty good.
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Comment From hscerA misunderstanding from 12:30 gets posted at 3:10. Love chats!
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3:18 |
Paul Sporer: I’m going as fast as I can
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3:18 |
Comment From AndrewTurner or Zobrist ROS?
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3:18 |
Comment From MaxamuzI just came back from break and you’re still chatting. You’re now my 2nd favorite chatter behind only Eno.
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3:18 |
Comment From BradGood time to buy low on Puig right now?
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3:19 |
Paul Sporer: Probably won’t get much lower, so yeah
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3:19 |
Comment From Pale HoseAnswer to Sandoval WAR question is league and replacement adjustments.
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3:19 |
Comment From BCHughes or Lohse ROS?
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3:19 |
Paul Sporer: Still Hughes, but I think Lohse will be “himself” or very close to it for the rest of the way. Looked like he was on the track before getting crushed again. Needs fewer meltdowns (they both do, really). Bottom line is they’re closer than they were to start the season as Hughes has moved down my list (after starting REALLY high…)
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3:20 |
Comment From Taylor BNeed to move one. Who do you like ROS: Ian Desmond or Brandon Crawford? Do we see significant regression to the mean on either?
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3:21 |
Paul Sporer: I think Desmond will get better, but I’m buying the Crawford surge. He’ll drop some, but I don’t see him cratering. They’re much closer than they were to start the season. My real concern on Desmond is the speed. Without that, he’s not the prime asset I thought he was.
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3:22 |
Comment From MSWFangraphs just tweeted out an ICYMI for your chat…
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3:22 |
Paul Sporer: As if it’s done?
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3:22 |
Comment From AbeFangraphs just tweeted the ICYMI link to this chat.
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3:23 |
Comment From hscerBryce Harper has more NL ASG votes than anyone and is also the only National in the top 5 in any position
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3:23 |
Comment From Another GuyThoughts on what Moncada could be? What position he will be at?
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3:24 |
Paul Sporer: Really tough to say right now. The ceiling is sky-high, though. I’d lean on the prospect guys there. My bandwidth is such that I don’t really start paying attention until Double-A when it comes to in-season. I can only really dedicate to MLB and Triple-A with some strong Double-A knowledge. In the offseason, I study the really low minors prospects, but in season, I lean on the prospect folks
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3:24 |
Comment From BrettIs Steven Matz worth the speculative add in 12-team non-keeper roto, or waiver wire the better play? Need SP
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3:24 |
Paul Sporer: Nah. Where’s he gonna pitch? 7-man rotation?
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3:24 |
Comment From ReefDoes Jaime Garcia stay healthy through June?
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3:25 |
Paul Sporer: I’d bet against just because the odds are probably -2000 that he gets hurt. I hate to predict that for someone, too
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3:25 |
Comment From ChristianWhat would Haren cost in a trade? Mariners could sure use some pitching depth. I’m assuming Seattle qualifies under Haren’s strong desire to play on the west coast. Would a B level prospect get it done?
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3:25 |
Comment From JerryPreston Tucker? I can make a hat, a broach, a pterdacktyl….
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3:25 |
Paul Sporer: I don’t get that
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3:25 |
Comment From OzLooking for saves going forward should I target Doolittle
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3:25 |
Paul Sporer: I can’t imagine it’d take even that.
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3:25 |
Paul Sporer: I think you can. I’m a big fan. Velo needs to tick up from minor league rehab, but it’s early in his season so I’m not worried. I think he’ll be great
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3:25 |
Comment From Another GuyMoncada or Wong/Hechavarria in a Dynasty?
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3:26 |
Paul Sporer: Gimme the duo. Moncada is so far from delivering.
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3:26 |
Comment From GuestAdam Warren.. You Buying?
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3:27 |
Paul Sporer: Not much to buy, tbh. Been league average results-wise with weak component numbers. Sell.
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3:27 |
Comment From BradAngel Pagan, Joe Panik, Pompey, or Grichuk? Which one do I drop in a 20 teamer keeper league?
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3:27 |
Paul Sporer: Pompey. Other three are all playing. Pompey showed he wasn’t ready and isn’t exactly ripping through Triple-A. Tough to let go, but you need to focus on the now
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3:27 |
Comment From MSWWho of these fellows do you like ROS, Hendricks, Shoemaker, Folty, Jaime Garcia?
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3:28 |
Paul Sporer: That’s probably the order. Folty has some big upside if the command jumps forward, but I’m betting on more inconsistency throughout the year
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3:28 |
Comment From Bah-StunPrice, Greinke, Gio, Lackey, Hutchison, Pomeranz, Chavez, McCullers & Morton….drop any for EdRo?
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3:28 |
Comment From Currently on a RaftHey Paul, big fan of these chats. Thanks for your time. Was wondering what your opinion was on Yoan Moncada. Since he is so raw and a bit aways he is a tough player to value right now. I own Moncada in a Dynasty league and have been offered Wong/Hechavarria for him. Take the current value? Or keep the potential star?
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3:29 |
Paul Sporer: Be careful on your raft. Check out my thoughts on Moncada just a little above this question. Too far out to get tooo psyched about just yet
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3:29 |
Comment From ElliottAnd I know I’m splitting hairs, but would rather own Blackmon or Bruce as your third outfielder? Also any thoughts about taking a flyer on P. Tucker?
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3:29 |
Paul Sporer: Blackmon. Like tucker, but not over these guys. As a bench option, sure
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3:29 |
Comment From Reginald Denton IIIThoughts on Kyle Hendricks? Streamer or rosterable in a 10 team mixed?
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I want to roster all of these in a standard 10 team roto non keeper. Mccullers, Folty, Roark, Bauer, Carlos Martinez, buck farmer and now Eduardo Rodriguez. First in ERA and Whip, so i can take on the risk. can you rank for me?