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Charles

3:18

Was offered Sale, Harper and Cueto for Trout, Dee and Justin Turner. Who wins?

Paul Sporer

3:19

As long as you need the pitching and can let go of Dee's speed, I'm in on that trade

Kakie Bryan

3:19

Dumb to add Vlad Jr. in a H2H keep forever with only three bench spots? Trying to win now, but I figure I just need the best roster come playoff time. I was going to practice restraint but you got me fired up on the pod.

Paul Sporer

3:21

Ya I think it's too tight w/just 3 spots. You're basically giving away a spot and you'll need it sooner than later. If TOR is still playing well in 2-3 weeks, I'm more open to it, but doing it right now seems like you'll just have to cut him soon

steviek

3:21

Struggling to decide between Pivetta and Porcello. Porcello's early rates compare favorably to '16, but really need who has the better shot at 3.5ish era ros.

Paul Sporer

3:23

Interesting duo. Both are keeping the ball in the yard way better than last yr (in fact, 0 HR for both). Think Pivetta is less-reliant on external factors like defense and BABIP good fortune so I'd lean toward him, but Porcello has definitely raised his stock from draft season

MARTin

3:23

Thoughts on Jordan Montgomery? Worth a spot in 12 man?

Paul Sporer

3:24

I'm a big fan and I'd definitely hang on in 12-team for at least another 4-5 starts and see where he's at

Cory

3:24

Paul, would you dump Devon Travis for Jed Lowrie or Jedd Gyorko, or am I just selling low and buying high?

Paul Sporer

3:24

For sure. I don't buy Travis at all. Scoop Lowrie

Ozzie Albies

3:24

I'm untouchable in trades, right? :)

Paul Sporer

3:24

Oh for sure! :)

stephanie clifford

3:25

IN a DH-lineup-spot league, is Carlos Carassco a fair trade for Nelson Cruz?

Paul Sporer

3:26

LOL at your name... and yes, that's fair.

Ms. Happ

3:27

I have Paul DeJong, Javy Baez and Andrelton Simmons in my middle infield. Semien is available on waivers, would you swap him for any of these gentlemen?

Paul Sporer

3:28

Eh, pretty neutral move... I like Semien as I mentioned earlier, but I'd just stick with who I've got

Henry Rowengartner

3:28

Am I silly to reject his Springer (replacing Reddick) for my Verlander? I'm holding Kluber, Godley, Paxton, Nola and Quintana.

Paul Sporer

3:30

You're not silly to reject it, but it's definitely fair.

Cory

3:30

Paul, would you drop Glasnow for Stratton or steady guys like Leake or McCarthy?

Paul Sporer

3:31

I'd drop Glas for Stratton ... this is Justin Mason hacking into Paul's computer. I am altered any time Stratton is mentioned anywhere. Even if it's just a Briggs & Stratton lawnmower

Not SuperDave Osborn

3:31

Matt Boyds good start sustainable? Eduardo Rodriquez or Ivan Nova?

Paul Sporer

3:32

He's ridin high and while I believe Boyd can be a solid 4.00 ERA guy, I prefer E-Rod

Dan

3:33

I was offered DeShields and Pivetta for Devenski and Brach. I'm lacking SBs, and I seem okay on saves (Iglesias, Hand, Hader, Middleton). Thoughts?

Paul Sporer

3:34

Ya I like that w/The Dentist returning this weekend.

Greg A

3:34

Do you believe Bauer has turned the corner and is a reliable SP going forward? Seems like his improved pitch mix/selection has propelled him to the next level. Was offered him and Vlad Jr in a dynasty league for Dozier. I know it's hard to rate trades without full league context, but if you think Bauer is a Top 15-20 SP then I feel pretty good about it.

Paul Sporer

3:35

I'm a Bauer skeptic, but that slider is surging and he's always had some nasty stuff. I'd do that deal in dynasty.

Greg

3:35

Time to sell Chase Anderson? FIP and xFIP are ugly. Plus velo down

Paul Sporer

3:37

The HRs are back with a vengeance, though most are solos. I don't think you can sell so it'd have to be a cut. I'd probably ride out a couple more starts. I'm gonna deep dive his numbers this weekend and watch some video

Big Tuna

3:37

As an Albies owner I don't know if I should be searching for somebody who wants to buy him high or just sitting tight and seeing if offers come.

Paul Sporer

3:37

I'd sit tight personally and see what's up

Mark

3:37

IS OOTP like the old Baseball mogul game I played in the late 90’s?

Paul Sporer

3:38

But like 400000000x better. And that's more to prop up OOTP as opposed to shading Mogul

Johnny 5

3:38

What is going on with Matt Carpenter and how concerned are you?

Paul Sporer

3:39

Collette got me super scared about his shoulder so I don't have any shares, but I'm not sure that's the issue right now. I think hits will start to fall and he'll be OK. Health keeps me skeptical generally speaking

Rick James

3:39

Should I try to buy low on Tanaka? The Ks and BBs look solid, but those HRs... worth the risk or stay away?

Paul Sporer

3:40

Oh no, I accidentally posted a 2017 message... oh wait, no this is from this year

3:41

I love Tanaka bc he's so fun when he's on, but I don't really see the homers going away which will always keep him volatile

Me, me, PICK ME!

3:41

Likelihood that Suarez gains SS eligiblity (Senzel gets called up, hits well, and Suarez bumps Peraza)? Also, likelihood that Haniger eventually gets bumped to the #2 spot in the order?

Paul Sporer

3:43

I'd say pretty likely once he gets back on the field bc Peraza is TERRIBLE. The Haniger thing is plausible for sure

Jake Junis Priest

3:43

Listened to your podcasts back-to-back yesterday. Like lighting one cigarette off the other. Except without the cancer!

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