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Roger

2:52

I'm in a 10-team $260 AL-only keeper league. I get the sense early on that my league mates will shy away from Francisco Lindor at the auction for fear that he gets dealt to the NL mid-season. I'm also terrified of this reality, yet I'm not sure I can resist the temptation of having Lindor as my SS. How would you approach him at the auction?

Paul Sporer

2:53

If there's going to be a discount commensurate with that worry, dive in. I'd also consider switching from a shit-out-of-luck league in AL or NL only. It just adds an extra level of volatility that fantasy players have zero control over.

Upton Funk

2:54

Who do you like most as a UTL gamble in 12 teamers, Justin Upton, Andujar, or Khris Davis? All seem to be available quite late...

Paul Sporer

2:54

Dig 'em all and I gotta be honest, I'd likely just take the cheapest of the bunch.

Sheila

2:54

I'm in the midst of preparing for my NL-only league auction and I'm trying to determine my strategy. What advice would you give me if I'm leaning towards a stars and scrubs approach? Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Paul Sporer

2:55

Get an idea of the stars you want to build the team around and then make sure you have lengthy lists of scrubs because you'll definitely miss out on some of your faves when they go too high. Make sure you have contingencies everywhere.

2:55

Cesepedes' claims he's going to be ready for the start of the season, just standard preseason fluff or someone to keep an eye on in deeper leagues?

Paul Sporer

2:57

Definitely someone to keep an eye on. He's out there working out with them and busting his butt. I don't mind him as a late gamble in 15-team mixers and NL only leagues

The Amish

2:57

8 keeper league. ALL THE CATEGORIES. You keeping Bo Bichette or Luis Castillo? There are two IF positions in addition to filling each IF spot.

Paul Sporer

2:57

Big fan of both so with it being close, I lean toward the hitter

Ben

2:58

Why hasn’t Puig signed at this point?

Paul Sporer

2:58

I imagine he's not getting blown away with offers. At this point, it's hard to even find starting roles for him in many spots.

MH252525

2:59

With Pujols getting even older and a new manager with expectations of at least competing for a WC spot, is this the year Albert sees a series decline to his playing time?

Paul Sporer

2:59

Maddon is the guy who could execute it, especially when Ohtani is hitting every day to start the season

Sitck to Sporer-z Ball

2:59

Choose one to keep Calhoun ($6) of Kepler ($10) -12 Team OBP league. Thanks for the chats, Paul!

Paul Sporer

2:59

I imagine that's Willie Calhoun and while I do like him, I gotta go Kepdog

Big Joe Mufferaw

3:00

What should be the approach for steals in 2020 fantasy? Seems like 1, steals stud can win you the category?

Paul Sporer

3:03

Yeah, I'm not bending over backwards for SBs the way many seem to be. If you get a stud and the nickel and dime contributions elsewhere, you'll be fine. Hell, even if you don't get the stud, but rather a couple 20s and then nickel & dimes, you'll be fine

Eric

3:03

Same question as Dave but - low price NL only closer gambles

Paul Sporer

3:04

Daniel Hudson, Giovanny Gallegos, Corey Knebel, and Michael Lorenzen. None of them have a set job, but the guys with jobs aren't really low priced in the NL

Big Joe Mufferaw

3:04

Sports.Yahoo fantasy league gives updates on every player, I drafter Soto, and this is the update they gave... : Advice: Soto is just 21 and has never played in Triple-A, so it's hard to say whether he's truly ready for the majors yet. Nonetheless, the Nationals are set to hand him the starting job in left field this spring. If it doesn't work out, they have Mac Williamson waiting in the wings.

Paul Sporer

3:05

I believe this originated on Rotoworld and it's still up. It doesn't appear to be a gag so maybe it was someone from a different sport filling in and just going off their limited MLB knowledge because if you somehow didn't see his '18-19 stats, I guess I sorta see how you'd get here... but it's pretty bad lol

Dougie

3:06

The Astros will steal a) less, b) more, or c) the same amount of bases now that they're not cheating?

Paul Sporer

3:06

Maybe a touch more, but unlikely a tangible effect

Mark Matheny

3:06

Sano or Schwarber

Paul Sporer

3:06

I prefer Schwaber, but I've warmed up on Sano after being way out for a while

Mooseknuckle Curve

3:06

Caleb Smith, Luchessi or DeSclafani at the end of drafts? Been listening to the podcasts, don’t remember much about those names. They seem to pop up in every mock towards the end

Paul Sporer

3:07

Smith and Lucchesi are in today's upcoming episode so you'll get some real talk on them. I'd lean Smith of the three, though I was highest on the episode on Lucchesi as his deception and churve are working for him despite ranking very low in Stuff and Command numbers that Eno uses

tom

3:07

how come noone is using the emoji things???

Paul Sporer

3:08

Not sure. They get used here and there. Maybe they aren't available on mobile or maybe ppl don't know about them?

Dave in London

3:08

How likely is that the Mariners fast-track Julio Rodriquez a la Soto and Mookie? I hear he's a remarkably advanced hitter for his age.

Paul Sporer

3:09

Very unlikely as the M's just aren't in a competitive window that makes starting the clock that early worth it. I'd be REALLY surprised if he forced his way up in '20. I'd say '21 at the earliest even if he goes off this year

Brood550

3:09

How many MLB starts does Deivi Garcia get this year?

Paul Sporer

3:10

Sitck to Sporer-z Ball

3:11

Sorry for the repeat question...didn't give enough context last time. Willie Calhoun ($6) or Max Kepler ($10) in a 12 team Mixed 5x5 league. $150 max keeper salary out of $260 total

Paul Sporer

3:11

I'm still sticking with Kepler, but appreciate the clarity of information

Enlightening Round

3:11

11 team NL only, kinda have to keep a $1 A. Almora right? league depth is pretty sparce

Paul Sporer

3:13

Ehhhh, I don't think you have to. I used to feel that way in my NL Only and felt like most $1 were worth it, but then I realized I was eating up roster spots that I wanted back come auction time. I'd pass on Almora. You could feasibly get him back, tbh

onomatopoeia

3:13

Do you ever miss doing the SP Guide?

Paul Sporer

3:15

I do, yes. Just last night I was listening to an album that dropped when I was writing an SP guide and I just listened to it on repeat that winter. It definitely brought back some nostalgia for those long nights writing SP entries

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