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Paul Swydan

7:59

Who do you want to win the World Series?

Blue Jays (31.4% | 44 votes)

Cubs (25.7% | 36 votes)

Dodgers (12.1% | 17 votes)

Giants (7.9% | 11 votes)

Indians (17.1% | 24 votes)

Nationals (5.7% | 8 votes)

Total Votes: 140

Michelle

9:01

I love the annual! Is there an official release date yet?

Paul Swydan

9:02

Hi everybody!

The Annual is slated for release at some point in mid-November.

Matt

9:03

Gregory Polanco or Trevor Story in dynasty?

Paul Swydan

9:03

Polanco, though it's close.

Big Joe Mufferaw

9:03

Is Gary Sanchez a top 3 catcher in next years fantasy drafts?

Paul Swydan

9:04

He's definitely in the discussion, but I don't know that that means he should be drafted early.

Minty

9:05

I believe that Benintendi will be a good real life player, but will he be overrated in fantasy, like Yelich, with a high OBP and good D, but not many HRs or SBs?

Paul Swydan

9:05

No I don't think so. I think the homers and stolen bases will come.

Bill

9:06

5x5 roto with OBP replacing BA, and $500 cap. Five keepers among (could also buy a keeper slot for approximatelty$10): Odor at $26 (can keep 1 year): Sano at $21 (can keep 2 years; Chris Carter at $22 (can keep three years); Moncada at $11 (can keep up to 3 years) Urias/Reyes/Cotton, each at $11 (can keep 3 years) C Rodon and Blake Snell at $17 (can keep 3 years); Any consideration for Kepler, H Perez or R Schimpf at $11

Paul Swydan

9:07

Maybe Schimpf. Def keeping Moncada, Urias, Odor, and then two of the rest.

Minty

9:08

Are you scared of Sanchez's big jump in IP, or is there not enough evidence to scare you off?

Paul Swydan

9:08

I'm not scared off, no.

filihok

9:08

I didn't see the Dodgers/Nats game.
Did I miss anything?

Paul Swydan

9:08

Well there was a great Kershaw/Harper at-bat in the 7th.

9:09

Also, Joc Pederson pimped what he thought was a homer, but it was only a double. That was fun.

anon

9:09

how come madden keeps batting baez so low... 7th!!! between heyward and ross

Paul Swydan

9:10

Probably to keep the pressure on him as low as possible. Also because Joe Maddon is too cute for his own good.

Minty

9:10

Are you buying Alex Reyes as a legit keeper, or does he need to show more control first?

Paul Swydan

9:11

Legit. He's already been handed a spot in the rotation for next season, and even if he isn't this good next season, he'll still be plenty good.

Yeah, sorry, in the keep 5 question above, Reyes should def be in the mix. When I see Reyes, I still think of Jose Reyes.

Fred

9:11

Who should be the Jays game 1 starter? I'd go with JA Happ. He's been the most consistent starter all year.

Paul Swydan

9:12

Gotta ride with Sanchez.

Minty

9:12

Paul, what can we expect from the Annual?

Paul Swydan

9:13

So much good stuff. 30 articles this year. I don't want to short change any writer by specifically mentioning one piece but not another, but I am more excited about this year than I have been about any year, and I'm generally pretty excited about the book.

Scott

9:13

Do you ever struggle separating the player from the person? I want to like Matt Bush. He's an awesome pitcher and I get that he's an inspiration to some. I just can't get over his past. Disease or no disease, the off the field stuff is rough to read.

Paul Swydan

9:13

I absolutely struggle with that. If we didn't, we wouldn't be human.

I can't ever see myself rooting for Matt Bush.

ChatzMcGee

9:14

Having a Cody Allen probably makes going to Andrew Miller early much easier right? Do the Dodgers have a Cody Allen? They should've traded for one.

Paul Swydan

9:14

It does make it much easier, but any team left in the playoffs should have at least two pitchers that they trust.

Hammerleg

9:14

How is it possible that Fox is the only baseball-broadcasting network that doesn't use some form of an on-screen K-zone? I'm completely confused by this.

Paul Swydan

9:14

They use it on replays, I believe, but yes, it's a head scratcher to say the least.

Alex Reinhart

9:15

The home plate umpire refusing to check with 1B when the batter really did hold up -- most infuriating call in baseball or most infuriating call in all of sports?

Paul Swydan

9:15

I'm not sure that'd even be in my top 5.

anon

9:15

Has there been any work done on RPs that do better starting a clean inning vs coming into a messy situation (2 on 1 out etc)? I was wonderregarding Chapman last night. He seems to throw better/has better results when noone's on base

Paul Swydan

9:16

That's a good question. I feel like there has been, but I'm not able to recall any seminal studies right now. That's Jeff's job, but he's sick tonight.

Cheese

9:16

How bummed are the Dodgers that Kazmir isn't opting out? Really bummed, a little bummed, or whatever - 2/36 isn't that bad in this market.

Paul Swydan

9:16

The latter - 2/36 is a great deal and in a winter with little available pitching, they should be able to move him if need be.

Jarrods agent

9:16

Jarrod Dyson... Full time player or at least strong side of platoon/defensive replacement/pinch runner? If they want to save money just trade cain and play him in center right?

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