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Paul Sporer

3:23

I think he still gets sent down, but if he doesn't and you really believe in him, then roster him!

Matt

3:24

Sorry, this is a bit complicated, but here we go. Dynasty Roto league. I usually like to have flexibility against the cap, as well as droppable players (can recoup up to $4 of dropped player salary). I misread the auction market in my prep, then panicked. I ended up with Ohtani at 24, Cespedes at 13, and my entire bench is made of $1 guys - no wiggle room in case of an injury. I have Andrus and Taylor, and someone with open cap space had Polanco get popped. Do you think it is worth trying to move Ohtani, Miller, Andrus, Cespedes for Corbin, Chapman, Upton? I'd be taking the lesser side of the trade, but freeing up $7. Too much for too little?

Paul Sporer

3:24

4 for 3 just for $7? Nah, I can't do it. Especially bc you're only freeing up IN CASE of emergency. You don't even necessarily need flexibility yet.

Shuck Bowalter

3:24

Is Tyler Mahle worth an Otto spot, or are we seeing some run-of-the-mill ST success?

Paul Sporer

3:25

I like him a bit! https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/seven-prospect-arms-for-2018/

Dan

3:25

6x6 with OBP util rank: Bird, Alonso, Lomo, Bruce?

Paul Sporer

3:26

If it's a shallower league, I'll prob go Bird just for the upside as he's batting 3rd in that obscene lineup. Otherwise, I go in the order listed for the final 3

Mr.Marlin

3:26

Haven’t seen much spring hype over him, but thoughts on D.Dietrich? He has eventual multi-position (3B/OF) eligibility & I’m in an 18-team league. Thanks.

Paul Sporer

3:28

I like him, especially in that format. I've taken him the last couple yrs in NL only lgs and now he's a getting full time role to show what he can do!

Paul

3:28

Once Acuna is up, I'll be looking at sending Desmond, Baez, or Corey Dickerson to the bench. In a 12 teamer that starts 6 OF, would it make sense to platoon Desmond (at home) and Dickerson (vs RHP), or is that getting too cute in a league like this?

Paul Sporer

3:28

No, it's not too cute. I actually like trying stuff like that in 10- and 12-teamers to replicate an elite player without having to pay the cost of one

Big Tuna

3:28

I was not at all productive today because I'm prepping for two drafts I have this weekend. I can give myself a pass for that, right?

Paul Sporer

3:29

It's the best time of year!

Nick

3:29

I’m keep forever, I can hang onto Brinson or Robles but not both. Who you recommend?

Paul Sporer

3:29

Robles for me

Crazy Man

3:31

Picking at 4 in a 12 team league. My heart says Turner, but my brain says either Arenado or Scherzer. Go with my heart, or the bat or pitcher?

Paul Sporer

3:31

Here's the thing, you can't go WRONG here IMO. I say go with the heart and try it out.

Youngsters

3:31

Which minor leaguer will make a bigger fantasy impact in 2018? Willie Calhoun, or Francisco Mejia?

Paul Sporer

3:31

Calhoun for sure. I'm pretty suspect on Mejia right now. I love Calhoun's bat

Al Gone Quinn

3:31

Hey Paul. What under the radar groundball pitcher is about to go all Godley this season?

Paul Sporer

3:32

Got a mixed, AL, and NL option: Tyler Chatwood, Trevor Cahill, Luis Perdomo

Michelle

3:33

Is this the busiest month of the year for you?

Paul Sporer

3:33

For sure

Randy Newman

3:33

Which big spring velocity surger do you like more Amir Garret or Reynaldo Lopez?

Paul Sporer

3:33

Garrett has me intrigued bc it's the velo he was advertised for last year but never really showed

Dingus

3:33

Which side would you rather have: stroman/cole or carrasco?

Paul Sporer

3:34

Nervous about Stroman, but the difference between Cole and Carrasco isn't a hurt Stro

Brooks

3:34

Thoughts on Hosmer as a comp for Trey Mancini? Their age 25 seasons were fairly identical.

Paul Sporer

3:34

That's interesting. I do think Mancini's AVG is legit and that's Hosmer's calling card

Jonny

3:35

What can we expect from an older Juston Upton with a full year with Mike Trout? Is he 3rd round material in an OBP league?

Craig

3:38

How was Charlotte's visit? Also, love the dentist nickname!

Paul Sporer

3:38

Whoops, hit the button before answering Jonny

I expect a big season from Upton for sure. I think we could see 20 SBs, too, on the run happy Angels

3:39

Charlotte's surgery went well. She's recovering and muuuuch better today after being OUT of it yesterday. Thank you! The Dentist is surging up the draft board (DeShields)

jh00k

3:41

How much should I sell my Gold Eno Sarris and Diamond Sandwich cards for?

Paul Sporer

3:41

Hard to sell those given their extremely high value

Bern

3:41

Hey Paul! What's the best card you've pulled in Diamond Dynasty so far?

Paul Sporer

3:41

Handful of golds. Verlander being my favorite so far