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Paul Sporer

3:53

Yeah, for sure. Someone had mentioned that in the comments of my rankings, too - https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/early-1b-rankings-with-commentary - it's pretty crazy in the AL

Nancy Pelosi

3:53

Impressive podcast length on Shutdown Eve...but you kids have nothing on me!

Paul Sporer

3:54

lol, I see you Nantz... don't push me, I'll drop a 12 hour pod outta nowhere

Tom T.

3:54

What are your thoughts on Devers in general in a keeper?

Paul Sporer

3:56

I dig him. Great long-term outlook and I could see him being a key performer this year, too

Big Tuna

3:56

What are the chances Walker Buehler can break camp with LA?

Paul Sporer

3:56

Very low I'd think

Big Tuna

3:56

Which injury-prone arm are you most likely to take another chance on (Hill, Richards, Matz, Taijuan or A.Sanchez)?

Paul Sporer

3:58

Richards. BTW, I don't quite have Taijuan at the same level of injury worry as the others. He had the bone spurs in '16 and a blister last year, nothing arm-related that has me concerned long-term

Please Don't Leave Us, Paul

3:59

Are you opposed to coming out of a draft with only 2-3 starters you absolutely trust, and pairing them with 5-6 solid relievers, just to establish a strong foundation for your ERA/WHIP in the first month? Whether it be via trade or the waiver wire, you'll always be able to beef up the rotation as you go, as opposed to drafting a few other riskier SP and finishing April with a 5.00 ERA and 1.50 WHIP. Please set me straight if I've gone astray!

Paul Sporer

4:00

I could only really see that in an 8 or 10 teamer, though. I wouldn't want to be working the wire for THAT many SPs in-season. Yes, the wire can bear fruit, but that's asking a lot. Especially since it's not like you can just get every waiver gem that pops up as your opponents will be chasing those guys, too

CubFan

4:00

Everyone has Severino listed as an ace. I get that he had a great 2017 but it's the first time he's been this good in the majors. Is this nothing more than hype? Shouldn't we wait another year to make him prove that 2017 wasn't a fluke before we annoit him as an ace?

Paul Sporer

4:02

I wouldn't say "nothing more" than hype. His skills were tremendous and he was a heralded prospect. You're not out of bounds to have some skepticism given the dearth of track record, but looking at the arsenal, skills, and pedigree, I understand why he's been propped up and can see taking him inside the top 20

Big Tuna

4:02

Who’s the guy everybody is high on that you’re most likely to stay away from?

Paul Sporer

4:02

Probably Hoskins. Not *against* him per se (in that I don't think he's going to be a total bust), but top 50 is just too much based on 50 games

Luke

4:05

I miss Estevao :(

Paul Sporer

4:05

No you don't

Snid

4:05

Any favorites for Holds other than the obvious ones?

Paul Sporer

4:05

Is AJ Minter in ATL obvious? I wrote him up in the Baseball HQ Forecaster and I'm really excited about him this year

Corey Seager

4:06

Is my back injury deflating my draft cost? I was on a video game cover after all!

Paul Sporer

4:09

To a degree I suppose, but I think you're just being drafted more appropriately this year after the hype train running wild last yr

Rookie

4:09

If possible, can you name a few prospects in each league that will not start the year in the majors, but will have the biggest in-season impact? Much appreciated.

Paul Sporer

4:09

https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/seven-prospect-arms-for-2018/

4:11

Listened to the pod on OF tiers, really enjoyed it. More of a comment than a question but I completely agree that Rhys Hoskins is going way too high in drafts thus far. This is for all the reasons you guys mentioned, plus you can have Matt Olson 70 picks later who is basically the same guy without the sexy name. Is there any reason to not pass on Hoskins and take Olson a few rounds later if I want a young, power bat with risk but upside?

Big Tuna

4:12

What do you expect from Matt Olson in a full season?

Clay Achin'

4:12

Keep Matt "Neither Mary-Kate nor Ashley" Olson at $10 in a standard mixed?

Paul Sporer

4:12

Matt Olson in the cut!

4:15

Ya between Hoskins & Olson, I can see passing Hoskins and just taking Olson - https://goo.gl/sziRHQ - as far as a full season, I think .245/35 is a good start and that's a stat line I could keep at $10

Clay Achin'

4:15

Who's a better buy-low candidate this year: Addison Russell or Ian Desmond? Love the pod brobro

Paul Sporer

4:16

Russell from a cost standpoint bc Desi is still pretty expensive, but that's also bc he's very likely to perform better than Addy. Big fan of both and really hoping they have good seasons

Matt

4:16

Am I crazy for continuing to believe in Mike Foltynewicz? I want to keep him in my dynasty league, but I know his numbers have never caught up with his stuff.

Paul Sporer

4:20

I just don't see it as a starter. He can't navigate through lineups multiple times with any regularity

Yopapa

4:21

Just finished the pod, was fantastic! Big up, keep the pod goinggggggg (y)
PS: Will always miss Eno

Paul Sporer

4:21

Thanks!! We will all miss Eno!

Slamboni

4:25

Do you think Kingery will be up this year? Being "blocked" by Cesar Hernandez

Paul Sporer

4:28

If he performs about, he'll be up. Hernandez is no slouch, though, so Kingery will have to force his way up and then maybe Hernandez would move to SS is Crawford isn't performing

Newton

4:28

I love Joey Gallo. Is there a chance for a slight uptick in OBP/Batting average to make him not such a liability in those categories in fantasy? HR’s/RBI’s should be adequate

Paul Sporer

4:29

He was SO bad in AVG last year that ya I could see an uptick, but I think it will continue to be a liability for sure

Vic

4:29

Please rank: Kershaw, Bryant, Stanton, Sale

Paul Sporer

4:29

KB, Stanton, Kershaw, Sale

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