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Pedro Cerrano

3:25

Am I crazy or is there not a huge difference between Joc Pederson and Ryan Schimpf?

Paul Sporer

3:26

You're not crazy, but I think there's a difference in potential. Pederson has room to grow whereas I think Schimpf is what he is - big pop, nothing else. Joc stole 30 bags per 600 PA in the minors. I still think he could bring some of that to the majors soon.

Pedro Cerrano

3:26

Why can't we just admit that Yasiel Puig is what he is?

Paul Sporer

3:27

Because there has been injury reasons behind his less than impressive play and so the upside remains in play with any kind of health. Unfortunately, both hamstrings have been an issue and it could just be something that always lingers

George is Curious

3:32

Final keeper: $50 Altuve or $24 K. Davis?

Paul Sporer

3:32

What is your budget and league type?

3:33

What's your best guess as to Mazara's peak batting line (BA, HR, RBI)?

Paul Sporer

3:33

.310-28-108

Chaco Chicken

3:36

In your many and sundry auction drafts have you found you stick to a fairly consistent allotment of $$$ between hitting and pitching? If so what's the range, roughly?

Paul Sporer

3:36

Ya I'm probably in that upper-60s hitting/low-30s pitching range. I don't mind swimming in the bargain pool for SPs so it makes it easier to spend less for me

Jimbo

3:39

Most pre-season rankings have Stroman in the 30-40 range for SPs. If he can build on his 2nd half form of 2016 (2nd in xFIP, 1st in GB%, raising his K/9 to ~8.5), do you think he can be a top 25 pitcher?

Paul Sporer

3:40

Sure, he could. But I'm comfortable with the range he's in right now

Joel

3:40

What kind of SP do you want back for BHam in a dynasty? My leaguemates seem to be really highly high on him. What should I ask?

Paul Sporer

3:40

If they value him high, shoot high!

Guy Incognito

3:40

I have Sanchez & Posey in a one-catcher league. Currently planning to play Posey at 1st (Morales as a backup/UTIL guy). Stand pat or trade one for a traditional 1B?

Paul Sporer

3:40

Trade! Never start two catchers. I know Posey is one of the few who regularly play 600+ PA, but it's not worth the risk. Trade trade trade!

Guy Incognito

3:41

QS is literally the only stat that isn't listed on player pages and I never see mentioned in write-ups.

Paul Sporer

3:42

Ah dang, well I always recommend using Fangraphs AND Baseball-Reference so it works well that BR has QS stuff

kdallas

3:42

What sort of production do you expect from Bregman?

Paul Sporer

3:45

I kinda buy his projections - .267/20/9 ... if that's what he's being projected for, that means he's got upside for more. I'm a Bregman fan for sure

berezin

3:45

rank in order: Manaea, Bundy, Z.Davies, J.Gray

Paul Sporer

3:45

Gray, Manaea, Bundy, Davies

Mike

3:45

When you shopping in the mid-teens rounds of a mixed league 10 or 12 team draft, gamble on a Harvey or Keuchel type as a number four SP, or hammer hitters, while filling out the rotation with upside guys late?

Paul Sporer

3:46

I'd probably do the latter and focus on the later tiers of SP. In a 10- or 12-teamer, you can replace them if they flop

Pedro Cerrano

3:46

I just don't get the Addison Russell love (fantasy-wise, I mean). What am I missing?

Paul Sporer

3:50

23 year old w/2 full seasons under his belt, went 21 HR/95 RBI last year. Big pedigree suggests more is on the way. just love the talent

Password is Taco

3:53

Can Brocail turn around Andrew Cashner?

Paul Sporer

3:54

Maybe, but I have to see something now. I bought on faith enough

tbone

3:54

I was offered a $7 Paxton for my $24 K. Davis in an 11-team $260 AL-only league. Pull the trigger or stand pat?

Paul Sporer

3:54

That's a pretty fair deal. But I think I'm sticking with Davis.

3:54

AL only 15 teams, who do you like better as back end SP depth? Gravemen or Martin Perez

Paul Sporer

3:55

I don't have statistical backup, but I just feel like Perez could still make a jump. He's still just 26.

Bored

3:55

Who is a second or third tier catcher you're targeting this year?

Paul Sporer

3:55

http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/early-adp-thoughts-catcher-first-base/ Cameron Rupp, Tom Murphy

3:56

OK y'all, I gotta get some lunch

So I'm going to cap it here. Thank you so much for coming out. As always, you can reach me on Twitter @sporer. If you play MLB The Show, I stream on Twitch at twitch.tv/psporer24 and you can ask questions like these in the chat. I'll be streaming tonight if you want to come by!

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