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Paul Sporer

2:18

Whichever one isn't playing. Saw them many times in college bc my friends were fans, but they never struck me

The Rando

2:18

My bullpen is Kimbrel, Miller, Britton, and Oh. Who would you flip to better my rotation? And who should I target? (Holds don't have points in my points league)

Paul Sporer

2:19

Just see what the market will yield. It's really difficult to identify targets via trade, you gotta shop around. Britton likely to return the most, of course

Moelicious

2:19

Why is Kyle Hendricks the #5 starter and Brett Anderson the #4 starter? Does it even matter?

Paul Sporer

2:19

Maybe just the cycle they were on in Spring? Doesn't really matter, no

Ted

2:19

Jake Arrieta or Corey Kluber and why?

Paul Sporer

2:19

Kluber. Worried about Arrieta holding up for 200+

Jason

2:19

Do you think Sam Dyson holds the job for the whole year or do you think Matt Bush will take it over?

Paul Sporer

2:20

Make no mistake, Dyson's stuff is NASTY, but it's more for weak contact than strikeouts so that could put him in jeopardy if his batted ball luck disappears for a spell and causes some blown saves. I like pairing them to secure Texas' saves, tbh.

Brandon

2:20

in a 10 team roto, what round should I start going for my sleeper picks?

Paul Sporer

2:21

Teens rounds

Derrick

2:21

If McCullers stays healthy, can he be a top 15SP?

Paul Sporer

2:21

Oh absolutely!

Chase

2:21

Gotten a chance to play the beta of OOTP 18?

Paul Sporer

2:21

Not yet, this week has been bananas, but I just installed the update this morning and I'm *hoping* to play tonight. If not, I'll be playing on my flight to NY tomorrow

Guy

2:21

I got stuck overpaying for Alex Gordon at the end of my AL only league auction (OBP and SLG instead of AVG). Tell me there is hope for optimism.

Paul Sporer

2:23

There is. I don't think he's done

2:24

We're too quick to think a guy is done after the first bad year in his 30s and then get so surprised when he's not. It does happen sometimes for sure, but I'm not quitting Gordon

Borkins

2:24

Will Ian Happ force his way into a role with the Cubs this season? He's been hot fire in ST and looks legit

Paul Sporer

2:25

More likely to be their big trade chip for reinforcements, but it's been impressive to watch

Deivi Cruz

2:25

Have to keep one: $1 Neftali Feliz or $1 Shawn Kelley?

Paul Sporer

2:25

Feliz has the job, Kelley is up in the air

MarinerDan

2:25

Marte going to hit with at least SOME pop this year? (He had 9 dingers last year.)

Paul Sporer

2:26

I don't see a major power outburst, or if it does come, it'll be at the expense of some SBs. I don't see a 20-40 coming. He'll be back in double digits with his HRs. I will say one thing that worries me is the consistently low games played and consistently high HBP, but the talent is immense.

Russell Archer

2:26

I drafted a super high upside rotation but super high injury risk one as well (Carrasco-Hill-Paxton-Taillon-Shoemaker-Richards-Manaea-Gsellman). How would you manage risk there/think about waiver wire pickups to stabilize if need be?

Paul Sporer

2:29

Definitely major risk, but at least it's a ton of guys I like. The problem with a heavy-risk rotation is that you'll want to be patient and it could blow up in your face. I'd keep a tight leash on Richards, Manaea, and Gsellman. Not necessarily cut them, but bench em if it's rocky early. Get an Ervin Santana type for the bench

Robby

2:29

what do you think of Tapia for $3 in a $400 points dynasty league

Paul Sporer

2:30

I like anyone in Coors at that cost, but man oh man do I hate his 2-strike super-crouch. I think he can hit for a good AVG with some speed.

Mike

2:30

What kind of ratios would you reasonably expect out of Robbie Ray? He's had a great spring, and those strikeout numbers are tantalizing, but I do wonder if his "bad luck" issues from last year have a legit chance of materializing for 2017.

Paul Sporer

2:31

I think his lack of command contributes to some of the "bad luck" so if he hasn't gotten better there, it'll be back in 17. That said, it's hard to ignore someone who gets 200 Ks. You can't fake that. I'm looking at a 3.80ish ERA and taking anything else as gravy

Scott

2:32

Is Danny Espinosa starting at 2B for Angels?

Is Martin Maldonado starting at C for Angels?

Is Rajai Davis a starting OF for Athletics?

Paul Sporer

2:32

I'm the starting lineup whisperer out here! Yes to all three as far as I know

Scott

2:32

Who is starting for Indians at 2B, 3B, CF and LF?

Who is starting for Orioles at DH, LF, RF?

Is Luis Sardinas starting at SS for Padres?

Is Tim Beckham starting at SS for Rays?

Paul Sporer

2:33

LOL, let me introduce you to Roster Resource: http://www.rosterresource.com/mlb-roster-grid

OnTilt

2:33

14 team 5x5 roto, keep 10, $300 budget w/ $5 annual increases. trade my $22 Longoria for $20 Britton--- rest of keepers are-- E5 $31
Altuve $31
Villar $15
Donaldson $25
Cruz $30
Benintendi $10
Dyson $5
Cueto $20
Cole $22

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