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Cory S.

4:22

How would envision a McCutchen to the Nats looking?

Paul Sporer

4:26

Discussed it yesterday w/Eno (http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-407-cespedes-to-mets/) and we settled on something like Reynaldo Lopez, A.J. Cole, and Brian Goodwin for Cutch. Some of the rumors we're hearing suggest maybe one of the top guys - Giolito or Robles - could be involved, but I imagine including one of them would lower the secondary pieces

4:26

thoughts on the Cutch rumors? Hearing Robles, Joe Ross OR Rey Lopez, and a lottery ticket in low minors.

Paul Sporer

4:26

Whoops, should've included that w/Cory's Q

One of Ross, Giolito, or Lopez is definitely going, IMO. Depending on who it is will determine the rest of it

4:27

How would we perceive Soler if he hadn't seen parts of 3 seasons in majors so far? Guy is still 24, had good BB%, and not horrible K% for a power hitter. If he had his first cup-o-coffee this year instead of 2014, he'd be a top tier prospect right?

Paul Sporer

4:29

Ya it's weird how quickly we (as a fantasy baseball community) move away from top prospects after small samples of modest work. He has just over a full season 107 OPS+ which actually isn't all that bad for someone in his ages 22-24 seasons. I'm sure he's still coveted by many teams and I can still see him being a centerpiece in a deal this offseason

Jason

4:29

What type of number can young catchers like Blake Swihart and Austin Hedges put up? Which do you prefer?

Paul Sporer

4:30

Is Swihart still a C? He won't qualify there in fantasy next year, but that doesn't mean he's done behind the dish. I generally prefer him to Hedges, though. Hedges isn't just a defense-first catcher, he's a defense-only one.

Will

4:30

Yasiel Puigs last 600 at bats rival that of Stephen Piscotty, yet Puig is called horrible and Piscotty is called amazing. What gives? They are the same age too.

Paul Sporer

4:31

I hear ya, I'm an avid Puig supporter. I just don't get the hate on him. He has fallen off from the 2013-14 pace for sure, but he's also dealt with injuries. It's hard not to think a healthy Puig is still a middle of the order bat

Terry

4:31

What type of stat line is Byron Buxton putting up in 2018? Are you a fan?

Paul Sporer

4:33

That's an interesting hypothetical since 2017 is an unknown, but I'll take a stab: .260/22 HR/35 SB

Goat Fountain

4:33

Congrats, full-time fantasy dude! Love the pod. I have a crappy team (standard roto, 10 teams) from which to pick three keepers. These craptacular choices include: McCutch, Tulo, Thor, V-Mart, Dee Gordon, Trumbo, Archer, Carrasco, and Chapman. Which of these three definitely-not-top-30 guys should I keep?

Paul Sporer

4:34

Thanks so much! I don't think you're too bad off, even in a 10-teamer. Gimme Thor, Cutch, and Carrasco and then just pound offense like crazy to make up for keeping 2 SPs

Minty

4:34

For eligibility purposes, does Jon Jay signing suppress Baez' PT this year but keeps him moving around?

Paul Sporer

4:38

I think Jay is a platoon w/Almora. I still think Baez bounces around, but primarily plays 2B.

Macky Sasser

4:38

In 10 team AL only 4x4 (no runs, to k) keep 4; Which 4 should I keep out of Altuve, Encarnacion, Khris Davis, Evan Gattis, Kevin Kiermeier, Edwyn Diaz, Cody Allen

Paul Sporer

4:41

Altuve, EE, and Davis for sure. The 4th is tough. Even with Ks not counting, I'm interested in Diaz since SVs get a jump up in 4x4, but I think push come to shove, I gotta go Gattis. I've never been a huge fan, but 30 HR at C in an AL only is nice.

Ceej

4:41

Who should I realistically be hoping for in a Cutch to Nate deal?

Paul Sporer

4:41

Giolito or Ross. Reynaldo Lopez plus other stuff wouldn't be awful, but I'd def prefer one of the others

Kloppo

4:47

Given recent upward trend in power hitting and inverse trend in swiping bases, does punting SB as a category make more sense to you than ever?

Paul Sporer

4:47

Absolutely

4:48

There are only a few true rabbits so if you don't get one, just stock up on the hitting categories and build a stout staff

Drew Pomegranate

4:49

I'm in a 15 team dynasty league and have Syndergaard, Cole, Norris and Matz as keepers all very cheap Do you think it makes sense to load up on hitting at auction and take a flier on $1-$3 SP types to fill out the rotation?

Paul Sporer

4:49

Ya, this is perfectly viable. There's obviously risk with that quartet, but I wouldn't spend TOO much on my arms from there. Maybe one established guy and then gambles beyond that

Drew Pomeranz

4:49

Heyyyyyyyyyyyyy, how am I gonna do in Boston for a full season?

Paul Sporer

4:51

I still like you! I think you'll be a solid arm: 3.30-3.80 range (which isn't too many runs over 180 IP) with plenty of Ks

Tom

4:52

Do we see any kind of closer time-shares next year, like say Miller/Allen each getting 20+ saves ?

Paul Sporer

4:53

I think Miller will get some SVs, but Allen will be the primary closer. I'd see more of 30-35/10-12 split

Creamy

4:53

Thoughts on Jon Gray this season? Given his high K rate but bad ballpark to pitch in, what round (12 team draft) presents good value to take the plunge?

Paul Sporer

4:54

I love Gray, I actually think he has the stuff to survive Coors and dominate on the road. I'd take him in an early double-digit round of a 12-teamer

Tim

4:54

First closer to lose gig for non-injury reasons next year? Jeanmar Gomez favorite? Familia is my dark horse to lose it to Reed since Mets seem to have had their faith shaken at the end of last year

Paul Sporer

4:56

Familia is a facing a suspension for DV charge so he's definitely atop my list

Ceej

4:56

Is Springer a fantasy sell high or ride it for a couple more years?

Paul Sporer

4:56

I'd be open to selling, yes. I really like him as a real life player, but his numbers just weren't THAT great

Buctober

4:57

Fun Fact about Ian Happ. In addition to being a switch hitting SS in High School, he was also a side-arm / submarine throwing reliever