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James

3:01

When is the next time you could see the Tigers making the playoffs? I'm okay with the rebuild, but are we going into another 1990's style drought?

Paul Sporer

3:03

I don't think it'll be quite that disastrous, but there will be a downturn. I think there's a blueprint for rebuilds that makes it so you really shouldn't go on decade-long droughts anymore

weezy

3:03

Yo Paul, love your work. Are you a h2h or roto person? And what is your favorite category breakdown?

Paul Sporer

3:05

I'm roto primarily, but become more interested in H2H each year. I'm really fine with the standard 5x5 categories, though I do like Holds getting in there to keep MRP value up a bit. I like OBP and will certainly play in leagues with it, but I don't think it's a MUST for any league as it just further adds value players who are already very well accounted for in fantasy baseball.

Trent

3:05

You like Bauer at KC or Ryu at DET as a pitcher pick up for tomorrow?

Paul Sporer

3:05

Ryu. I just never trust Bauer

Chance The Rapper

3:05

What is your opinion on the trade veto system in leagues? What method works the best in your experience?

Paul Sporer

3:07

I think they're absolutely awful and I really aim to stay out of leagues with them. No one votes without their interests in mind first and foremost so they *default* to veto and then work from there. Vetoes should only be conducted in the case of collusion and if you believe there to be collusion, you need to kick the offending owners out after the veto. It's a one-and-done on collusion.

3:08

If you really want to have a veto system in place, it shouldn't be the default for all trades. It should be engaged if a problematic trade arises that is causing major league dissent. That isn't one guy whining about how it shouldn't go through, but rather half or more of the league reaching out about it or something

3:09

Vetoes are trash.

Phil

3:09

How many more good starts do you need from Salazar before you can feel good trust him as a top 15 pitcher for next year?

Paul Sporer

3:09

He'd have to be a stud the rest of the season for that kind of lofty outlook, but I'll have him in that top 25-30 range barring an injury or meltdown

Sirras One

3:09

Am I gonna be able to ride Chris Taylor into the playoffs? Or should I start getting worried?

Paul Sporer

3:11

I'm trusting him. Haven't really seen any slow down and his surge is skill-supported

chewbacca

3:11

I think JOhn fails to realize how difficult it is to find 14+ people who want to play fantasy baseball for a full season. It's hard enough getting 10-12 to commit

Paul Sporer

3:12

That's a big part, too. I'd rather have 8 super-engaged owners in an 8-team league than 11 in an 18-teamer

3:15

Listen, I used to be league-shamer guy and I'd shit on shallower leagues the same way, but then I realized just how stupid it is on many levels, the biggest of which is alienating people who are playing the game we all want to grow and continue to thrive. It'll never be fantasy football and that's fine because it's actually difficult to win a fantasy baseball league (never said I won't shit on fantasy football, even though I avidly play it, lol), but trolling a small league just bc it's small is wholly unnecessary

Merv Throneberry

3:15

Are DeJong, Pham and Spangenberg the real deals now?

Paul Sporer

3:17

Sorta (believe his pwr, but the avg is fraudulent af), sorta (believe the skills, but he's 29 with health issues & a degenerative eye issue), and yeah (I buy him as a .270, double-double player)

Porcho Villa

3:17

Why won't Matt Carpenter hit home runs? His peripherals scream power breakout but just 1 in last 30

Paul Sporer

3:21

Frustrating season given the positive metrics, but a deeper look has left me really thinking it's some bad luck over anything else. His BABIP and HR/FB are just on the lower end of their outcome range keeping his numbers down a bit

Ayush

3:21

What has happened to AJ Pollock? His steals and power numbers are down

Paul Sporer

3:25

Maybe the injuries are just taking their toll on the 29-year old

3:26

3 HR, 6-for-9 SB since May 1st (although that's only 50 games for him)

So also some small sample noise could be mixed in since it's been another disjointed season, but he'll be 30 next year. We've seen the best of Pollock without a doubt

Dave

3:26

fwiw, article earlier this month in the Pittsburgh paper that noted that the Pirates save a year w/ Glasnow if they keep him down through Aug. 26.

Paul Sporer

3:27

Ya I was figuring Sept. call up at this point since we hadn't seen him yet. Great find. Tweet it to me at @sporer with the link and I'll RT

Jon Snow

3:28

Any reason to believe that Buxton's recent surge is for real? Should he be picked up in 12 team mixed leagues, 6x6 with OBP and SLG?

Paul Sporer

3:31

Not any more reason than his strong pedigree still giving him some measure of hope even in the face of his struggles. I've personally lowered his overall ceiling some as I just don't think we've seen anything to believe he has that same upside we saw in his earlier prospect days. I no longer see him as a potential *elite* (1st-2nd rounder) fantasy player bc he just doesn't make enough contact and BABIP can only carry you so far (could still see him spiking a .280 season bc of the speed-fueled BABIP).

3:31

Any thoughts on Bogaerts vs. Rosario next year? Hold both in a keeper auction league -- Rosario for virtually nothing and Bogaerts for a good amount ($20+).

Paul Sporer

3:33

The price seems to make the Rosario the easy choice, but I'm not giving up on Bogaerts. He's still just 25 next yr and we've seen a bit of everything. Prospect growth isn't linear. I think he can live at 2016's level for a multi-year span

Porcho Villa

3:33

You starting Manaea tonight vs. HOU? Or is it too terrifying after his last three outings?

Paul Sporer

3:34

Totally cool bypassing him here, especially with an injury history like his (meaning he might be trying to pitch through something... and failing). Don't mess with (Houston) Texas

3:36

How was Buxton the #1 overall prospect if you think noone believed in him?

Paul Sporer

3:36

What?

Where did I say no one believe in him?

My man Paul!

3:36

Paul, you cover a lot of dudes, and I'm sure it makes your head spin at times! Take it from someone whose watched Rodon for 5 years, and almost went to college because of him and Trah Turner. This kid is on the precipice of breaking out into one of the game's elite. Mark it down brother, it's Rodon time!!!

Paul Sporer

3:37

He's one of my favorites. I was super-hyped on him coming into the season and subsequently bummed when he got hurt. Even reco'd him for the stretch run http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/pitcher-spotlight-eight-pitchers-wort...

3:38

Btw, I think some forget how heralded he and Turner were at NC St. IIRC, Turner had a meh final season and fell to 13 when he was talked at among top 5 all spring and of course Rodon went #3 so his bona fides are there. Big fan of both. Eager to see a peak Rodon

Tyler

3:38

I traded away Bellinger for Mookie a little over two months ago and I pretty much regret it. I love and hate baseball.

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