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Paul Sporer

2:42

That's tough. I think I might lean Bregman right now, the notion being that his extra playing time makes up the gap in Sanchez's power advantage. Sanchez was excellent this year, but we saw his absolute best month and another solid one. The ebbs and flows of a 6-month season are going to be very different. I'm certainly torn and the difference may be negligible when I really line them up in a top 150 or whatever, but I'll lean Breg

C Money

2:42

Hey Paul... Would you keep deGrom and Carrasco at $16 each in a 10tm h2h $260 W L SV ERA WHIP K9 league? We have 12 keepers and I'll keep at least 8 bats. I also have Scherzer at $36

Paul Sporer

2:44

Ya I can get behind, especially if you're keeping way more hitters

Maybe keep Max, too, and then 9 hitters

Choo Choo

2:44

Dynasty league. Would you offer Donaldson $25 and Conley $2 to get a cheaper, younger Bryant $15?

Paul Sporer

2:44

Yessir

ben

2:45

Hey Paul, I know you love keeper question but help me with this one? Keep 2 of Trea Turner, Wil Myers, Kyle Schwarber in an OPS h2h league. Having a hard time....

Paul Sporer

2:48

I'm not anti-keeper question, especially at this point in the year. I always just want context and you've delivered some, but # of teams would be helpful, too. I think i go Turner and Myers. I'm not sure Myers swipes another 28 bags, but even 15 or so is huge in this SB-starved era.

Myers' 2H wasn't great (.697 OPS), but he still managed 9 HR and 13 SB. Even just doubling that for an 18/26 season with a modest triple slash would have some value and obviously he has the upside to do much more.

Daddy Dale2188

2:48

LIT that's what I like to hear ??

Paul Sporer

2:48

Yeah don't sweat your Cards, they aren't about that losing life

Moltar

2:48

Is part of the Cubs' thinking with Chapman that he's a free agent after tonight and they could care less if his arm falls off?

Paul Sporer

2:49

Nah, I don't think there's any malicious thinking with it. He threw 20 pitches. I don't think it ruins him for tonight

Minty

2:50

Do you think that Baez will ever truly improve his offensive consistency, or should we just appreciate what he is?

Paul Sporer

2:52

I do think he'll improve. There's a lot of talent there. His K and BB rates won't ever been exemplary, but I could see something like Starling Marte's evolution: http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=9241&position=OF

The Dude

2:52

I remember when Gyorko hit 20 bombs with the Padres as a SS and it was a big deal.

Paul Sporer

2:54

I remember that! I've never really bought in on Gyorko. I listed among StL's next wave because he is younger than their crusty veteran core and can be a solid middle-of-the-roster piece (like a 1-3 WAR player)

Dumpster Fiers

2:58

A Wednesday surprise! Do you ever find yourself in dynasty leagues simultaneously buying and selling? I have a playoff caliber team, but have been offered good products for some of my veteran contributors. I've at least been trying to get the prospects that can contribute next year....like trading Ellsbury to get Winker

Paul Sporer

2:59

I usually go one way or the other, but when you can balance the two, it's pretty great!

Rasta

2:59

I believe MLB has to approve any roster changes mid-series. Also can't sub out a player with a pre-existing injury, if memory serves.

Paul Sporer

2:59

Ya I don't think it'd really fly, interesting hypothetical, though

Eric

3:02

What sort of line do you think Benitendi puts up next year?

Paul Sporer

3:03

I think I said like .280-20-12 in a previous chat. I can't remember 100%, though

C Money

3:03

What kind of line do you expect for Manuel Margot next year?

Paul Sporer

3:03

.260-5-30

C Money

3:03

Thanks for the feedback!

Paul Sporer

3:03

No problem!

Toki

3:03

What do you think Greg Bird does coming back next year? top 8 1b?

Paul Sporer

3:06

That's lofty in his first full season. Even in his great sample of '15, he still fanned 30% of the time. .250-27 or so

Pomeranz

3:07

most realistic expectations next year for alex reyes?

Paul Sporer

3:08

3.70 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, boatload of Ks

Bregman

3:08

$2 Moncada for a $50 Miggy in a 12 team OBP driven H2H? I'm trying to win it all next year, and I don't like the idea of keeping a Moncada in the minors on my team ($275 total budget)

Paul Sporer

3:08

If you're going for it, I'm in. It's tough to trade someone who could be the next big thing, but that's not your focus right now with a chance at the crown

Michael

3:08

Since title flags fly forever do u see miggy/verlander to the sox for benintendi & propects trade. Tigers get younger & cheaper?

Paul Sporer

3:09

You out here trying to break my heart with the Tigers trading Miggy AND JV in one fell swoop to the Red Sox?!?!?!??

3:10

It would take a mint for sure. Even though they're paid big time, the Red Sox would still have to come correct with a healthy prospect package. I honestly don't see a total teardown of the Tigers. I think J Up gets moved, maybe they pick up K-Rod's option and flip him, and then some supplemental moves, but I'm not sure either JV or Miggy is moved

Cracker Jack

3:10

I want you to declare right now that you believe Tom Murphy will hit more HR's than Gary Sanchez next year. Do it! Do it now!

Paul Sporer

3:10

LOL

Books

3:10

Paul! I've decided to trade one of Benintendi or Dahl in my keep-forever standard-categories league. Which one will I regret trading more?

Paul Sporer

3:11

Dahl. Coors is so awesome. And it's not like I'm saying he'd be some Coors creation, just that he's awesome AND has Coors

Moose

3:11

Hey Paul - Does the decline in reliable SB production combined with so many power options across the league make Billy Hamilton a potentially valuable long term fantasy asset? Weighing keeping him over Trumbo in a 10-team/5x5 roto/10-keeper format (any 10 players with no price/round attached). I figure Trumbo's power will be much easier to replace than Hamilton's speed...and it's my last keeper spot - pretty stacked everywhere else. Thanks

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