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Paul Sporer

3:03

JV for me

John

3:03

Would an NL team really put Otani in the OF? Will the NL have a DH in the next decade?

Paul Sporer

3:04

Who knows for sure? But he's been adamant that he wants to play both ways and hit more than just on his throw day. The NL should have the DH. Pitchers batting is beyond stupid and has no place in the game

Mike

3:04

Where would you rank Acuna next year, among OFers? Top 30, 50?

Paul Sporer

3:06

I'm just not going to rank someone who has never been in the majors that high. I acknowledge his elite upside and will definitely be open to drafting him at the right price, but top 30 is just too high. 50 probably is, too, but it's close at that point. Team construction would play a role. I think as we get clarity on his role, I'll have a firmer spot where I'd take him

Steve

3:06

I'm doing a slow draft and late last night took godley rather than otani ... without checking the news to see about posting first. Just how much am I going to wind up regretting that?

Paul Sporer

3:06

We let Ohtani go in the 14th round of my NFBC draft and hold last week and that's a league notorious for reaching on guys. I like Godley, but Ohtani is supposed to be a true stud and you could be kicking yourself

Tim

3:06

Fernando Rodney gave up 0 ER in May and June this year. May he never retire

Paul Sporer

3:06

5 year deal incoming!

ksmille2

3:07

Do you think the Cardinals have the juice to pull off a Stanton trade? I know they have the high end pitching prospects but it just doesn't seem like a Cardinals move. (assuming he would even accept a trade there which doesn't seem likely)

Paul Sporer

3:08

They do have the juice, yes. I can see it as a Cardinal move. They're not afraid to invest in centerpieces with gas in the tank (they realized they'd gotten the best of Pujols) and this gives them their next foundation piece

Mario Mendoza

3:08

Are we completely done with Jorge Soler

Paul Sporer

3:08

Scroll up a little!

Tommy Lasordid

3:08

Thoughts on Danny Salazar? Worth holding in a dynasty league over Bradley Zimmer, all things being equal -- or too much risk?

Paul Sporer

3:10

I still love Salazar's talent. When he came back from the DL that first time, he looked amazing and that level is in there when healthy. I think both have risk so I can see keeping either. Zimm's speed keeps this from being a slamdunk for me in favor of Salazar. I'm gonna lean Salazar 57/43

FGM

3:11

I have Barnes and Sisco as my catchers this year. Do either of them take over full time duties?

Paul Sporer

3:11

Think Sisco has a better chance at it if Grandal stays, but Barnes should play FT catcher reps with his work at 2B

Alastar

3:11

Do you see a bounceback for Polanco if he gets fully healthy or is 2016 his ceiling?

Paul Sporer

3:12

Definitely see more if healthy, so I'm really hoping the shoulder holds up. Love his talent

3:12

Thoughts on Ian Kinsler next season? BABIP was remarkably low, and I feel like an sort of correction there could get him back to 2015/16 levels

Paul Sporer

3:13

Agreed. No reason he should've had a .244 BABIP. Everything else was in line and while he is 36, the skills are solid. He'll be pretty cheap and forgotten so I think he's a solid target. Could even wind up at MI for some teams that go 2B/SS early which would be really nice

Connor

3:14

One thing they need to add in MLB The Show 18?

Paul Sporer

3:14

They need to fix tags. They're really jacked right now and cause frustration too often. So that's not technically an *add* since there are tags in the game, but let's say GOOD tags would be the add

SSS

3:14

Does a healthy Yasmany Tomas make the Dbacks less likely to sign JDM? If they do sign JDM, do Tomas and Peralta and Pollack all take hits (if you count on them being healthy...)?

Paul Sporer

3:16

the FO seemed to suggest that everything works out to keep everyone BUT JD based on their budget. think they're stuck with Yasmany

cheap-o

3:16

how did you do overall this year? any sites track experts in their leagues?

Paul Sporer

3:17

I did OK. Was really tracking for a nice season before a September where my teams just went to sleep. No real injuries or anything, just underwhelming performances allllll over the place and cost me 2-3 spots in several leagues. Super disappointing bc I was rolling in July-August and stayed aggressive

Scott

3:17

Thanks for answering my Kluber/Bellinger Q. I appreciate your work!! FYI - your second thought was right in that I have the option keeping at the prices listed. No long-term commitment.

Paul Sporer

3:17

No problem!

Mookie Cookie

3:18

Love my one home league I play in, but any suggestions on where to find a serious league to play in?

Paul Sporer

3:18

nfbc.stats.com

Mark Matheny

3:18

Would Nelson Cruz, Elvis Andrus, and Yu Darvish be too much to give up in a dynasty league for Acuna?

Paul Sporer

3:19

It's definitely a lot, but I think that's the rate. If it doesn't decimate you for the now, then I'd do it

Catchers

3:19

Keep 3- Machado, Stanton, Bryant, Kluber, Judge

Paul Sporer

3:20

Without context, I think I'd go Stanton, Bryant, and Kluber. Judge is Stanton overlap and the lack of aces pushes me to Klubes over MM

John

3:20

Who do you think is the first big name to sign and when?

Paul Sporer

3:20

Justin Upton :)

3:21

Jokes aside, I think Moustakas signs before Thanksgiving

Dynasty

3:21

Starting a fresh 12 to dynasty H2H categories, 5 OF, any advice on how to build a team via auction?

Paul Sporer

3:23

There's no set way, but I'd buy an ace for sure (one of the top 7-8 SPs), wait on CI/MI (both are deep), get major power (some wrongly assume the abundance of power means it can be waited on)

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