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Catchers

3:43

Keep 4in 5x5 with OBP; Kluber, Severino, Judge, Stanton, Bryant, Machado

Paul Sporer

3:44

Think I'm peacing out on the 2 Yankees

Dave

3:44

Hmm, I thought Pham at minimum price had more value than that. Especially in a league full of Cardinals fans

Paul Sporer

3:44

Maybe if Blackmon were like $30, but at $21, he's so valuable

Yandy Diaz

3:44

How come I can't hit fly balls? Hard contact, great on-base skills. But tons of worm burners. Plus I'm super strong. Seen my arms?

Paul Sporer

3:44

Dude, you're yolked af. If someone teaches you to life, it's game over for pitchers. Keeping a very close eye on you this upcoming spring

Minty

3:44

Aldi is a grocery store. Must not have them where you are

Paul Sporer

3:44

We do not

3:45

Austin is heavily populated with a local grocery called HEB

Matt

3:45

Dynasty trade Jordan Montgomery 850,000(18-19) for Jose De Leon 1,500,000(18-20); Logan Forsythe 3,500,000(18) and Hector Neris 4,000,000(18-19) How does that grade out?

Paul Sporer

3:45

Ok, ok, that's not bad. I'll give that a B-

Catchers

3:45

Is data-driven way to find the next Pham/Taylor? Thanks.

Paul Sporer

3:46

It's always a mix, but we're less privy to the scouting stuff so ya it'd be mostly statistical on our end

3:47

Both had prospect status, though not as top 100 guys. So there was pedigree. The trick is finding out what the roadblocks were. It wasn't talent for Pham so his breakout is less surprising. Taylor was in that battle with Franklin and Miller and kinda got buried it seems

Vic Romano

3:47

What sort of AVG do you think Schwarber will have to go along with his 30+ HR's?

Paul Sporer

3:47

.245

Vic Romano

3:48

In a keep-forever league, who would you rather hold on to...Vladdy Jr or Eloy? It

In a keep-forever league, who would you rather hold on to....Vladdy Jr or Eloy? It's a non-dynasty league, so either/both of them would have to take up a bench spot until ready to contribute.

Paul Sporer

3:49

Gah, that's tough. I was going Vladdy until I saw the extra context. I think the bench spot aspect pushes me to Eloy since I could see him in '18 while I think Vladdy is '19

Manny Margot

3:49

Am I going to reach 15+30? How long till we have enough bats to be relevant? Love the arms coming.

Paul Sporer

3:50

Really like Margot this year. Can def see 15 hr/30 sb. Preller has rebuilt the system nicely. Could see some '19 noise outta them, but I'm still down to get Margot in the meantime

3:50

Can Taijuan Walker reach a next level, or is this his high water mark?

Paul Sporer

3:50

I think he still has a level of potential. I'm a big Walker backer for sure.

3:51

Last year was JoRam's career year, why does everyone think this is who he is now? We should expect 2016 production, not another 2017, right?

Paul Sporer

3:55

Def gotta regress him, but I'd do more of a 16-17 mashup then straight to 16

3:55

Thoughts on austin barnes next year?

Paul Sporer

3:57

Big fan - https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-507... https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/small-sample-seasons-you-mightve-mis...

Biz Markie

4:01

You. You got what I need. Specifically, the answer to the question of who gets more AB's for the Crew next year, Braun or Brinson? Trying to decide which to keep in a dynasty league that I will be competing to win in 2018.

Paul Sporer

4:01

I'd say Braun

Henry

4:01

Jose Ramirez is only 25, no way that was his career year.

Paul Sporer

4:02

I wouldn't say "no way". Calling it a career year doesn't mean he'll be trash from here on out. There's a lot of wiggle room to come down from '17 and still be very good

Desperate, confused Marlins fan

4:02

Cant believe you just asked Paul about his thoughts on Austin Barnes are, I think even Barnes knows at this point

Paul Sporer

4:02

lol

HIDEAKI WAKUI

4:02

How much do you like Jose Martinez next year? Will he even have a starting role?

Paul Sporer

4:03

Gotta see what moves they make, but I think he could enter the year with a role if they don't find a 1B. I'd tab him for 350-400 PA

4:05

OK y'all, I gotta roll. I appreciate everyone coming out! I'll be back next week. You can follow me on Twitter @sporer, Snapchat at psporer, and on Twitch at psporer24 (where I stream MLB The Show). Have a great weekend!

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