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Billy Bathhouse

3:48

Why haven't we seen Austin Meadows called up yet?

Paul Sporer

3:49

I think bc Durham is in the playoffs

Scott TINSTAAPP

3:49

I'm gonna be in Arizona the weekend of the AFL Championship Game...can't wait! Any suggestions for places to eat/drink/do when visiting Phoenix area during AFL?

Paul Sporer

3:50

I think there are some good breweries out there. Do you have Twitter? I'd recommend hitting up @enosarris and @isitthewelsh for recos on those as Eno is the beer guy and Welsh lives out there. I always eat at basic bitch places lol

Moelicious

3:51

Keep one for 2019: Altuve, Bregman or Yelich

Paul Sporer

3:52

Maaannn, really can't go wrong. I'm leaning Bregman

zurzles

3:53

I'm only allowed one more pickup in the first round of the playoffs. My only path to victory is taking SBs (losing 6-4) and saves (losing 7-5). I don't need another starter. I was going to pick up either Alvaredo or Jankowski (facing Chirinos and his crap arm this weekend). But.... Stripling is available, and he just got moved back to the rotation. And if I don't get him someone else will. I'm probably not going to win this round but he'd put me in a better position to win next round (and money). What do I do?

Paul Sporer

3:54

I understand the allure of Stripling, but what good is he if you don't win this round? Do you have SB/SV assets who can reasonably close those gaps this weekend? I guess that's the assessment you have to make to determine whether you chase one of those or get Stripling

King Donko of Punchstania

3:54

Keep Pham at $7? 11-team OBP

Paul Sporer

3:54

Yes

OTR

3:54

I just scooped up Brinson in my Dynasty league. He's been hitting better of late. Can you see a breakout of some sort coming next year? Brinson or Dahl for 2019?

Paul Sporer

3:55

Yes, Brinson was a widely touted prospect, but he'll be a forgotten man after this brutal '18. I still think there's upside in a guy going into his age-25 season with a diverse skill set. OF should open up to give Dahl a full time role next year, though, and I still lean Coors so I'm gonna go him in this 1 v 1

micah

3:55

Thanks for the chats, Paul! Do you see any especially sneaky value plays for saves ROS? I'm looking to trade for a closer or two who should get a good number of saves this last month but might not be valued as a top tier closer by their owner.

Paul Sporer

3:56

Hey no problem. I haven't been as locked into save situations down the stretch bc the few lgs where I'm chasing a money spot have SVs settled, so I'd recommend the Bullpen Report for that: http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/category/bullpen-report/

3:58

Is Odor's hot streak dead and gone? It's been a somewhat slow 3-4 weeks.

Paul Sporer

3:59

Well he had to come down from his 2-month run

Hugh

3:59

Are you dropping Schoop in dyansty roto? Feels like every time I convince myself it's time he gets hotter than the sun

Paul Sporer

3:59

In dynasty? That's tough. I gotta hang on there

Kevin wears a t-shirt to BP

3:59

Would you beat Willians Astudillo in a race?

Paul Sporer

3:59

No way, he's a stud

Scott TINSTAAPP

3:59

can you rank this poo poo platter of two start guys for next week? Framber (SEA/LAA), Keller (PIT/DET), Suarez (SD, STL)

Paul Sporer

4:02

Keller, Framber, Suarez

4:02

Keller (@PIT @DET), Miley (CIN @PIT), or Suarez (@SD @STL) next week?

Paul Sporer

4:02

in that order you listed

Parts and Gleyber

4:02

Congrats on the 600!

Paul Sporer

4:02

Thanks! Coming out soon!

Arms

4:02

Love ya man but can you explain why you hate Shane Bieber so much? In your chat last week you said he won’t be a top40 arm next year? IMO he’s atleast a top30 arm. Dude is legit

Paul Sporer

4:04

Top 30 is soooo lofty. Sure, it's *possible*, but saying he's *at least* that is crazy to me. He's a hit machine. It's not just happening to him, he peppers the zone w/hittable pitches. Dig the Ks and he doesn't walk guys, but there's a lot of work to be done before he's top 40 let alone 30

Kyle Gibson's Landscaping CO.

4:05

Is Mikolas getting 2 starts for sure next week? He was dropped in my league and I could use one for the playoffs next week

Paul Sporer

4:05

Yes, he's slated for it with a start on Monday

JohnJacob Jingle...

4:06

In a 5x5 Roto Keeper League, who would you keep between the two: Carlos Carrasco or Zack Greinke?

Paul Sporer

4:06

Probably going Carrasco

Iggy Pop's Raw Power

4:06

Stream Mike Minor or Shane Bieber Sunday? Need to protect my ERA/WHIP lead while competing for W and K against an opponent with lots of SPs. 1 add left this week so it's the Final Countdown (keyboards).

Paul Sporer

4:07

Can you use both against their lame matchups? I'll lean Biebs

Parts and Gleyber

4:07

Rolling dice on shoemaker in al only tonight vs. Sea. Barring disaster, will want him vs Oakland next week?

Paul Sporer

4:07

Yeah I'm going for it in AL Only

Bill Hall & Oates

4:07

Starting Flaherty vs. Dodgers or Gio Gonzalez vs. Pirates?