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Paul Sporer

3:23

Let's talk some baseball!

Dusty

3:24

Thoughts on Twins prospect Wander Javier? Do you like his upside?

Paul Sporer

3:24

Oh hey, Dusty

John

3:24

As I've started immersing myself in fantasy baseball information, I've been surprised to see how low Matt Shoemaker is on everybody's list. Is it simply the injury risk that has everyone down on him or more based on his talent? Also, would you keep him at $6 in an 11-team $260 AL-only league? Thanks!

Paul Sporer

3:27

It's definitely the health piece. I think ranks are kinda punting on him until we see him in Spring. I had him 92nd, but I'll quickly boost him up the list if we see him looking strong in ST

Lazzaro Da Fietta

3:27

What's up with Wasserman and Puig? Does it usually take something significant for an agency to dump a client, especially a successful one approaching free agency in a couple of years?

Paul Sporer

3:28

Ya it's kinda weird that they dumped him without any sort of news out about him. Maybe it's coming or maybe it was some sort of attitude thing internally and they were just fed up. I'll guess we see in the coming days/weeks

Ribs

3:28

Any reason for Charlie Morton owners to fear him losing his rotation spot?

Paul Sporer

3:30

I mean, I guess if he flops. But I think he's earned himself a nice leash

Snid

3:30

Is it likely that Chad Kuhl's 2nd half success continues? What are your expectations?

Paul Sporer

3:31

I'm a fan! I ranked him 77th on my SP list and I've been snagging him in my early drafts. https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/2018-top-100-starting-pitchers-janua...

Hank

3:33

Would you be so kind as to rank the following relievers based on most likely to become closer at some point this season: Kela, Reed, Bedrosian, N. Jones?

Paul Sporer

3:36

Reed, Kela, Cam, Jones

Jay

3:37

Bout freakin' time Paul! - Kidding! Anyway, saw your NFBC post included Musgove as a potential sleeper. I'm interested in getting some Musgrove shares but I'm a little concerned they'll do to Musgrove what they did to Cole, where they'll push him to use that sinker that didn't miss any bats last year in favor of more sliders/changeups that kick butt for him. Makes me a tad leery in investing too heavily in Pirates SPs because of that two-seam/sinker thing. Thoughts?

Paul Sporer

3:41

It's not completely unfounded, but I'd be willing to trade some Ks for fewer HRs. I could still see the slider getting enough whiffs to keep the Ks strong AND curb the HRs via the sinker, though. I'll be interested to see what they do with him for sure. Loving the price regardless

George is Curious

3:41

How do you approach spots like IF & UTIL in an auction league? Do you hope to fill them with solid $10-$15 players or set aside only a few dollars for them late in the auction when bargains are aplenty?

Paul Sporer

3:43

It just really depends. If I'm loaded up at a position to where UT is my only spot open for a guy I like earlier than I'd normally go, I'm not afraid to fill it. I think sometimes ppl are TOO precious about those spots assuming they must keep it open for a late bargain. A mid-auction bargain works, too!

Rich

3:43

Trying to decide on which pitchers to keep in a 12-team 12 keeper league. Which 2 of Fulmer, Stroman, and Castillo should I keep?

Paul Sporer

3:44

Castillo/Fulmer for me - https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/2018-top-100-starting-pitchers-janua...

Draft dodger

3:44

Does Holland end up a closer somewhere, and does he sit until after the draft in hopes of getting such a role?

Paul Sporer

3:45

I feel like he'll aim to sign somewhere where the job it as least up for grabs. This market is so whack

Big Tuna

3:45

Need to keep 1 in OPS: Domingo (10th rd), Margot (15th), Albies (17th), Andrelton (20th). Thanks.

Paul Sporer

3:45

Albiessss!!!

Big Tuna

3:45

In Contreras the #2 C in OPS leagues?

Paul Sporer

3:46

I'd still go Posey, but I don't crush anyone who goes WC over BP

Jim

3:46

Hi Paul! I have an offer to trade CMart for S. Marte and Wil Myers. The auction calculator says I need to do it but I love CMart. Keep forever league, 5x5 with OPS+TB and QS.

Paul Sporer

3:47

I love CMart, too, but you gotta pull the trigger on that. Hell, CMart for just Marte would be tough to turn down

Joe McGrath

3:47

Is Fangraphs for sale?

Paul Sporer

3:47

What's your offer?

Erik

3:47

I inherited a dynasty team in an 18-team league with only one closer: $18 Mark Melancon. The auction calculator says he's worth less than $9. Do I throw him back and hope to pick up a few closers in the auction, or do I keep him even at a high price just cause I don't want to leave myself without a closer? We can keep most of our rosters, so he wouldn't be stealing a spot from someone else.

Paul Sporer

3:48

Even with inflation, I feel like there's a good chance to get him below that so throw him back with the intention of reacquiring him cheaper. Worst case, he goes back to $18 and you're fine with it

Jim

3:48

Devers for Pollock. Who wins in a keep forever OPS?

Paul Sporer

3:49

It's a pretty fair deal. Pollock person wins short-term, but long-term definitely favors Devers recipient. Even as someone who doesn't love Pollock, I his speed will be enough to keep him ahead of Devers this year

Yants from Fort Myers

3:49

Heard you and Mason talking up Polanco a good bit on the last pod. Care to put an over/under on homers+steals he gets this year? I think he’s getting criminally overlooked.

Paul Sporer

3:50

14... let's keep him overlooked

jk :)

I'll say 35

Snid

3:51

Any "Best shape of my Life" stories about Yasmany Tomas or just "I can't drive 55" ? Fulltime or platoon player this year?

Paul Sporer

3:52

I think he'll get a full look in left. I'm not a huge fan, though

Left-Handed

3:52

The 1B position looks pretty weak in the American League right now. Does it make sense to prioritize Abreu or Encarnacion as a top target when playing in an AL-only?

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