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Paul Sporer

3:57

The OBP aspect helps, but we still haven't seen enough to trust him in that role. I'd say OF4 or 5

Yorky

3:57

what do you think keep Brandon Finnegan or Tyler Anderson- both 4 salary and same contract year Thanks

Paul Sporer

3:58

I like both. Finny - http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/the-leap-year-nl-edition/ Anderson - http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/early-adp-thoughts-starting-pitcher-part-ii/ ... think I'd lean Finny at equal cost

Ryan

3:58

Paxton's late-season adjustments seem legit. Fourth lowest FIP- in 120 IP. If he maintains that success into 2017, is he a top 10 SP? Draft price seems way too cheap.

Paul Sporer

3:59

I think his cost will rise. He's going to be a wide awake sleeper - meaning he'll be on every sleeper list thus eating his sleeper value. That said, I still love him bc even a substantial jump probably still only boosts him to pick 140-150

Tom

3:59

based on his finish to last season what do you expect from Wily Peralta- he was really good after returning from the minors

Paul Sporer

3:59

He was and it went mostly unnoticed. Could be a nice little NL gem.

Wash Irv

3:59

If you had Moncada and Buxton on a team that on paper looks like the third best team in a haves and haves not dynasty league, do you hold them, trade them, or withhold judgement until midseason?

Paul Sporer

4:00

I'd probably sell one to strengthen the team for '17. Hard to choose which, let the market instruct you there.

Roy Hobbs

4:00

If Addison Russell's missing only more hits (BA) to keep him from really busting loose, why is he still targeted in the 10-12rd range in points leagues? He's not all that far from Correa.

Paul Sporer

4:01

Because there's still work to do to get those hits. He does have a .240 AVG over 1121 PA, but I'm obviously a big believer so I think he will improve the AVG. Enjoy the perceived discount on his upside and draft him all day

Bored

4:01

Does Jorge Alfaro interest you at all?

Paul Sporer

4:01

Not really, no

I just don't dig catching prospects

Craig

4:02

Stanton would be a surprise 40HR guy this season

Paul Sporer

4:02

Not really. I know he's never done it, but everyone knows he's a healthy season away from 50

Diego

4:02

AL only Roto, keeping a $4 M. Andriese?

Paul Sporer

4:02

Borderline

Nick

4:02

Stroman or Salazar in 2017?

Paul Sporer

4:02

Salazar by a hair

Grizzly

4:02

who gets more saves for the Braves this season ? Jim Johnson, Vizcaino, other ?

Paul Sporer

4:02

Johnson. I kinda buy him if he's pitching like he was down the stretch last year.

Ryan

4:02

How good is Willson Contreras gonna be?

Paul Sporer

4:03

Pretty darn good, .270-20-4 from behind the dish. 4 SB isn't really moving the needle, but anything north of 0 from a C helps

A. Reitz

4:03

Nunez will be challenged by Hwang and Gillaspie...

Paul Sporer

4:04

Not worried about Gillaspie. Nunez can move to LF, too. Parker isn't great.

Bored

4:04

Schoop or Tulo for middle infield spot?

Paul Sporer

4:04

Close, but I'll take Schoop's upside

Kenny

4:04

For Hosmer and other hitters who hit too many groundballs, is there a way to fundamentally change a swing to hit more flyballs? If he did, can he become a top 50 player?

Paul Sporer

4:05

I think we're seeing more and more players start to elevate and learn about launch angles and all that via Statcast. I think that was a major factor in the HR surge so he could flip. But it takes a lot of work and if it doesn't take right away, he'd likely fall back into hold habits

Ryan

4:05

Any optimism for Tyson Ross this season?

Paul Sporer

4:06

Not really. He's not even returning until June. Come back in '18

Schoop

4:06

Schoop or Franco in dynasty?

Paul Sporer

4:06

Franco, but they're two of my favorite young bats