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Paul Sporer

3:07

We out heeeeerrrreee!!! Let's talk some baseball!

Kev

3:08

David Dahl up to five spring HR's. He's gotta have an everyday role to start the season, no?

Paul Sporer

3:09

I don't think he's guaranteed for OD, no. But he'll get a shot at some pt for sure

3:09

Trade DeShields for Gerrit Cole in 10-team mixed? Could use an SP2 and am long on OFers (and speed).

Paul Sporer

3:09

Ya, that really works for me. You can tell The Dentist's value has surged if he's bringing back Cole.

Linus

3:10

Justin Bour seems incredibly underrated to me. Doesn't he have a real shot at .270/35?

Paul Sporer

3:13

Ya, I'd agree. I said I was going to have an anti-Marlins stance with my teams, but I'm seeing pockets of value as many others appear to be adamantly adhering to NO MARLINS. Bour's separator is his AVG upside compared to the glut of power 1B

Jimmy

3:13

Like Amir Garrett as a late-round flier in deep leagues?

Paul Sporer

3:14

Yes, I'm willing to take a gamble

Jay

3:15

Thinking of spending heavy on hitters in my H2H categories league and then grabbing a near ace (CMart?) and filling out my SP spots with guys who have great rate stats (McCullers, Hill, etc.) but might have some innings concerns. With 13 bench spots to stack SPs to combat this, is this a sound strategy?

Paul Sporer

3:15

That definitely makes sense, as long as you're diligent with the pitching in-season, too. It will take work for sure

SS Problems

3:16

How long till Calhoun is up now?

Paul Sporer

3:17

a month-plus as this seems sound -

My Calhoun math:
20 days = his 2017 service time,
172 days = 1 year of service,
186 days = actual season length,

1… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

Mike

3:18

Corey Dickerson a 10-team 5 OF bat for you?

Paul Sporer

3:18

I like him, but he's 10-team reserve at best

Brian

3:18

Judge or Machado in oBP keeper?

Paul Sporer

3:19

Gotta go Judge

Pat

3:20

The Show 17 question for ya. Looking to burn the next two weeks playing DD on 17. I have 100k coins, should I buy some of the cheap 99 overall guys in the marketplace or take a chance on some packs?

Paul Sporer

3:20

You'd have to get really lucky. I'd be buy some key pieces in the market instead

3:22

BTW, meant to mention out front, but since I'm out of town, we're lookin at a 30 minute or so chat. I know next week is still loaded with drafts so I'm thinking of a marathon chat on Wednesday or Thursday.

Sandy Ravage

3:22

Gardenhire announced Leonys is leading off, whats his standard roto stat line look like? Mainly interested in runs, steals and average

Paul Sporer

3:23

I've always been a Martin backer, but until he shows something, he can't be projected for more than a .250 AVG. I think he'll get 25 SB and 70 R (he's not going to play much vL and there's risk of losing time vR if he doesn't improve)

Rob

3:23

Did you opine on the Fred Zinkie v Scott White use of tiers in fantasy baseball Twitter debate yesterday? If so, what was your take?

Paul Sporer

3:23

I saw some of it, but I still haven't seen Zinkie's initial point

So I need to seek that out first

John

3:24

Herrera for Maeda in a 12 team H2H cat?

Paul Sporer

3:24

Fair deal

Larry

3:24

I may be the only guy who thinks Willson Contreras will out-earn Sanchez as #1 catcher this year. Thoughts?

Paul Sporer

3:24

It's not impossible, but I don't see the case on paper right now

Lurks

3:25

I was quite pleased getting Stroman for Deshields Jr until I saw Brad Johnson say DDJ is now a top 75 maybe top 50 player yesterday. Did I make a big mistake or is Brad crazy?

Paul Sporer

3:26

Brad's crazy, but for other reasons. I'm in on The Dentist hype having written four of the last five pieces about him - https://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=11379&position=OF -- I wouldn't have done your deal, but it's not some season-killer. You may end up referencing it later as a miss, but don't let it consume you

Mike

3:27

Gordon or Dozier in a 5x5 OBP league?

Paul Sporer

3:27

Dozier for me

Slamboni

3:29

I have Jake Faria and his spring stat line has been....well less than encouraging. I know we don't look at spring stat lines, but this is next level bad. Abandon ship or hold tight and hope for the best?

Paul Sporer

3:30

Really depends on the league type, but I can't imagine he's that expensive. Some info here - https://www.mlb.com/news/rays-jake-faria-struggles-again-in-start/c-26...

AYe

3:30

Brinson come close to 20/20 this season if he gets 500 AB’s?

Paul Sporer

3:31

Yes, that's very plausible

mr g

3:31

You're higher on Chase Anderson than your cohorts. Pitcher List likes him too. Eno is way down on him, per his top 150 released on The Athletic. His rankings vary from top 40 to in the 70s and 80s. His pitch mix, growth, added velo, and improved OF defense you're right, but other than FIP, why are others so down on him?

Also, Cesar Hernandez. I'm telling you - 15 HRs, 100 R, 20+ SB and .290 AVG this year, assuming health. Could be even better. I get that he's 27, but he added bulk and his manager wants him to be aggressive on the base paths. And a lot of guys are turning out to be late bloomers. I still think you're too low on him ;)

Paul Sporer

3:32

Shining example of The Glob ™ as I think it's more that those ranking him lower really like others as opposed to heavily disliking Anderson. That said, I can understand being skeptical of some of the changes and worrying about a return of homers

3:33

ya I'm not gonna rank Hernandez based on guy's super perfect world scenario projection ;) ... he's solid, but 2B is hella deep, too

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