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Paul Sporer

2:43

Would have to know who's available, but I dig Beckham and want to give him a shot to show late last year was real

Gorky

2:43

Any optimism for Danny Salazar this season?

Paul Sporer

2:43

It's health for him so it's hard to be super optimistic until we see him throwing

lmb326

2:43

need your advice: NL-only, 11 team keepers. Trade Arrieta (who's contract expires this season) for Flaherty whom I could have for $10 for the next 3 seasons? I don't expect to contend this year and look at it as more of a building block to 2019. Just not sure how much value to put in Flaherty or conversely how much I should be able to get back for Arrieta. Thanks

Paul Sporer

2:44

Ya I'm just not sure Flaherty at $10 is a game changing keeper. I mean, he could develop into one, but if I'd rebuilding I'd rather get a young, cheap bat. Obviously doesn't have to be a superstar since it's Arrieta, but you can find a starting bat I'd think

seth

2:44

Garrett or Mahle as a better upside play? or neither?

Paul Sporer

2:44

Dig both, drafted Mahle in a couple lgs and added Garrett via waivers in one. So I'd say I favor Mahle right now

Detroit

2:45

Miggy back?

Paul Sporer

2:45

If he's healthy. His skills are unquestioned

Gelby

2:45

Paul, what is it like being a Tigers fan? Give us all the gore...

Paul Sporer

2:45

I mean, we did just finish essentially a decade of contention. Could close out 06 or 12 World Series which is definitely a bummer bc it really felt like we had some WS winners in those years, but I'm not worried about the rebuild

Small Sample Steve

2:46

Trout 0-6 clearly on the decline. Trade him for Matt Davidson?

Paul Sporer

2:46

If you can even get Davidson... must be a newb league

Erik

2:46

I got more shares of Garrett Richards than any other player this season, with Brad Hand, Brandon Morrow, and Blake Snell close behind. Will I have a good season this year?

Paul Sporer

2:46

I hope so! I love G Rich and have several shares, too

Pauly

2:46

H2H points with -1 for Ks, who do you like better as a DH - Travis Shaw or Yonder? My brain says Shaw, my heart says Yonder in that lineup.

Paul Sporer

2:46

I like Shaw. Yonder is good, but Shaw is a cut better

Benjamin

2:46

I have Jose martinez, Kingery, and Cesar Hernandez on my bench. Matt Davidson is on waivers. Do I drop any of those for him?

Paul Sporer

2:46

Nah. You already missed 3 HR and while I can def see 30, it's coming with a .225 AVG

2:47

How concerned are you with Josh Don's "dead arm." I'm not feeling great after watching him roll it to first

Paul Sporer

2:48

Pitchers go through dead arm at some point in every season and if it's the same kinda thing for Donaldson, I can see him working through it. Was Zimmerman declared to have dead arm when he was toast? Could be the Zimmerman'ing of JD

scioscia

2:48

13tm OBP: Puig and Dejong for Ozzie and Lynn. is this close?

Paul Sporer

2:48

Yes it is. Gimme Albies!

Edwin Enca-nar-cion

2:49

Have you practiced pronouncing my name?

Paul Sporer

2:49

I don't have any issues with it

2:50

Gregory Polanco in the cut goin 2-for-3 w/an SB and 2 R

Clint

2:50

How do you feel about Ian Desmond this year? Accidentally drafted him in a league, and now I'm worried he'll lose playing time

Paul Sporer

2:50

If he doesn't perform, yes, but I think he'll get a real chance to succeed out front

2:51

Could Jose Martinez be a top 30 OF bat with regular playing time?

Paul Sporer

2:51

Ya his hitting prowess is pretty substantial https://www.mlb.com/news/jose-martinez-has-earned-playing-time-in-2018...

2:51

Jordan Montgomery over/under 3.85 era 1.25 whip

Paul Sporer

2:51

Under!

Allen

2:52

I’m in a 12tm H2H keep forever with the regular 5x5 plus OPS and TB on the offense side. Would you rather have Trea Turner or Arenado?

Paul Sporer

2:52

Going Arenado there

Josh's brother Bill

2:52

How likely is it that my brother is the closer for the Brewers by April?

Paul Sporer

2:52

LOL, I'd say 20% chance Josh Hader is closing in April

Liked your new show Barry on HBO, Bill

Erik

2:52

Would you trade Roberto Osuna for Joey Gallo? Would you do it if you're starting Jeimer Candelario and Maikel Franco at third base and corner and have four closers now that Boxerberger won the job?

Paul Sporer

2:52

Yes that works for me

Rob

2:53

Is Hicks droppable in a 10-team, 5 OF standard 5x5 roto league?

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