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Hold the Odor

3:10

What do you expect from Rodon when he comes back? Do you think there will be some cobwebs? Rodon, Joe Ross, Morton ROS?

Paul Sporer

3:13

Ya I can't imagine he comes out firing

3:14

I'd go Ross first among that group

Ken

3:15

Tell me nice things about your boy Castellanos? I had such high expectations, and now I'm not even sure he deserves a bench spot (12-team redraft). What to do?!

Paul Sporer

3:15

He seems like a nice person!

3:16

He's just swinging too much. My guess is that he's power hungry. He's been a much bigger K% guy in MLB than I expected. I think he'd be better served to focus on cutting that down in exchange for base hits and not just looking to go 420 ft every AB

Hobbs

3:16

You trying to buy Machado, Cabrera, and Trea wherever you can? Any other slow starters you looking to get?

Paul Sporer

3:17

Ya, I'd buy on all three, though I do need a discount. I can't go full market

Allen

3:17

Bregman is BACK, baby! Or is he? Think he keeps it up, or just a flash?

Paul Sporer

3:18

I'm a fan. I was admittedly concerned by the ugly start, but he's surged brilliantly of late. I was pleased by he responded to the ugly start last year and he bounced back again this year. He seems to be really good at not getting down on himself and keeping his approach in the face of adversity

Luke Singsank

3:18

What needs to happen for you to stop drinking Red Bull?

Paul Sporer

3:18

Probably more sleep 😕

Rated Rookie

3:18

Traded Moncada for Bregman (in order to move Bryant into Trout's OF spot). What do expect from Bregman ROS and next season(s)?

Paul Sporer

3:19

I think Bregman's peak is like 20/10/.300 with gobs of runs and good RBI totals as part of an elite team

Fellow Energy Drink Connoisseur

3:19

On a real cold streak in terms of pitching/ratios right now. Do I just keep trotting out Tanaka/Shark/Shoemaker in hopes of 'getting' their bounce backs? Anyone in that group that you are bailing on entirely in a 12 team mix?

Paul Sporer

3:20

I think Shark and Shoe have already bounced back. I just can't find what's appreciably wrong with Tanaka outside of the HRs so I'd likely stick with him, too

John Olerud

3:23

First off, I totally appreciate the podcast, especially the ones you do with Eno. And I appreciate your opinions in helping me gauge my own. But I have to agree with the commentator on the last one. How can you possibly think Nelson and/or Godley are better options. Ray has a proven record as a high-K pitcher, and he is at that magic place where he is both young enough to have immense upside and proven enough to be relatively reliable (especially away from Chase and possibly at Chase once/if the humidor comes into play). I mean, I appreciate taking a flying on either Nelson and Godley (especially Nelson for the same reasons as Ray), but to actually chose them over Ray seems absurd.

Paul Sporer

3:23

How is it absurd, though?

What has Robbie Ray to be automatically ahead of them!?

He has Ks, that's it. He can't pitch at home. He allows too much hard contact.

I love Ks as much as anyone, but Robbie Ray is so wildly overrated, it's not even funny

3:24

I'll use him on the road all day, but he's not some must start, all-formats arm. Not by a longshot.

Todd

3:24

ROS: Cesar Hernandez or Devon Travis?

Paul Sporer

3:25

I'll say Travis even acknowledging that his health makes it a tough bet. Honestly, the two are pretty damn close, but I'll just lean slightly toward Dev

Butch

3:25

Would you trade sale and Brantley for miggy and greinke

Paul Sporer

3:26

Nah, that's not really a buy low on Miggy. You're taking all the risk, IMO

Rougned's Younger Brother

3:26

Billy Hamilton is a Top __ player in standard 5x5 leagues.

Paul Sporer

3:26

I dunno, it's pretty high bc of the SBs, but I don't know what a ranking like that does for us rest of the season

If you need SBs, you'd want him

3:27

If you have other SBs to cover with Hamilton on your team, then you trade him

tip tipson

3:27

Brewers have Brinson & Ray coming up soon by next year... How do you think they will treat this situation if D. Santana and Broxton are performing well?

Paul Sporer

3:28

They'll cross that bridge when they get to it. Those things play themselves out all the time. Broxton will be 28 and isn't blocking anyone from playing.

Corey

3:31

Need to speculate on saves but also need starting pitching. O'Day and Hahn available on the wire. Who do I pick up?

Paul Sporer

3:31

I'd prefer Hahn of the two

Boss Man

3:31

Annything to worry about with Darvish's 2.97 ERA/4.00 FIPP?

Paul Sporer

3:32

Eh, some concerning aspects of his line, so while he's not necessarily pitching at a 2.97 level, he's not a 4.00 guy, either. The talent is still sky-high. I'm not worried

Luke Singsank

3:32

Thoughts on a Schwarber and Villar for Trea Turner deal?

Paul Sporer

3:32

I'd be cool with that

tip tipson

3:33

Are we totally over A. Diaz?

Paul Sporer

3:33

Nah. Still has 9 HR+SB. I wouldn't give up on him