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Paul Sporer

4:19

Try now. It's reposted under today's date

Alastar

4:19

14 team keep forever. My team has a chance to win this year. Would you trade Correa for Donaldson and Scherzer? I could play Machado at short but he might not be eligible there after this year.

Paul Sporer

4:19

Definitely. Flags fly forever

Mike

4:19

Hey paul great stuff as always . A lot of hype/upside for the following guys. Can u rank or chat about a few ? Mclrz, pax, shoe, rodon, manaea, GR, gaus, pineda, snell, cobb, bundy Thanks

Paul Sporer

4:20

Thanks! I'd point you here for rankings - http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/february-rankings-starting-pitcher/ I love McCullers' talent, but health is of course his issue. Paxton and Rodon are leap year candidates for me. Manaea has very nice upside. Pineda frustrates me, but I recognize the skills. I think Cobb is a nice late value.

Guest

4:20

AL only 12 team $260 - would you trade an $18 Trumbo for an $8 Judge and $15 Jarrod Dyson?

Paul Sporer

4:21

Ehhh, I probably wouldn't. I'm not much for Judge or Dyson, tbh, though I realize Dyson will likely meet or exceed that $15 value with SBs alone. Hell, I'm not even a huge Trumbo guy, but at $18, he's nice

AL Only

4:21

Where are these SBs coming from this year?

Paul Sporer

4:23

Outside of studs like Trout, Altuve, and Betts, look at Rajai, Kiermaier, Leonys, Dyson, Revere (sooo cheap), Buxton, and Billy Burns could rebound if some PT opens up

4:23

Myers 40/40 - yup

Paul Sporer

4:23

LOL

dave in slc

4:23

will bartolo colon be worth keeping in an nl only for a buck?

Paul Sporer

4:23

Nah

Beau

4:23

Do any of the following guys take their big step in decline this year: Beltre, Longoria, Miggy, Adam Jones.

Paul Sporer

4:24

I wish I knew, but Beltre's age makes him scariest of the group bc injury can really start to get late-30s guys

Tamps

4:24

What say you on Raul Mondesi Jr.? Is he a starter in an 11-team AL-only?

Paul Sporer

4:24

Ooh another name for the AL SB question. He could be an MI in that format

James

4:25

Matz + Clint Frazier for Yu Darvish. Which side do you like more?

Paul Sporer

4:25

Without knowing league format, I'd say Yu

Jesse

4:25

Last saves+holds question, only because I cannot find any information on ADP rand rankings for it... Where would you start taking the top closers (Jansen,Chapman,Britton) in a draft? They start coming off the board around pick 50 in regular leagues. What about for saves+holds?

Paul Sporer

4:25

I'm not sure I'd move those three too much bc like I said, they're four category guys. But guys you draft just for saves, I'd say a couple rounds later

dave in slc

4:26

how much do you throw at bumgarner in an nl only where all the other elite pitchers are kept? my next best guys I have are nola and mcarthy so I feel I kind of need an anchor. wont even be much in the mid range to bid on this year I think

Paul Sporer

4:26

$40?

Lonnie

4:26

I think there is a good shot that Keon Broxton hits 15HR and steals 40 bags? I feel like Milwaukee loves running and the park may boost a guy like Broxton's power by a few HR. Am I crazy? Thanks

Paul Sporer

4:26

Not crazy bc even with his hideous K% impacting his AVG, he has the BB% to protect his OBP and give him a chance at those bags

Eric

4:27

Re: Bryant at first, he also has OF eligibility, which seems shallower than usual this year

Paul Sporer

4:27

I think OF is always shallower than most recognize

Kenny

4:27

Roto or H2H categories and why?

Paul Sporer

4:27

I just prefer Roto bc it has less volatility than H2H, but I've come around a bit on H2H

Aidan

4:27

How many games do you think Pomeranz starts this year? How many IP?

Paul Sporer

4:27

~170 - we actually discussed him on the pod a bit

M. Pineda

4:27

What's my problem?!

Paul Sporer

4:27

Command. You throw way too many bad strikes in the zone that get crushed

Minty

4:28

to trade Moncada for Bellinger+ in a keeper, what would you want the + to be?

Paul Sporer

4:28

These questions are virtually impossible, tbh. So many factors go into it, namely your leaguemates. Another solid prospect?

John

4:28

Lots of questions on Beninintendi around the fantasy world. Some think he has better skills than Mookie and see that as his upside. Others say, eh. In a points league, do you see him as someone who could turn into a Betts or we looking at a mid-tier "good" fantasy player?

Paul Sporer

4:28

I don't think he has the same skill set as Betts, not for '17 at least. But we're looking at someone who should develop into a strong top 60 or so player, IMO

Tom

4:28

Do you know when/if 2017 player profiles will be updated on the player page?

Paul Sporer

4:29

They will be. Early March is the target!

Yuk Yuk Puk

4:29

Does Ken Giles finish as a top 10 closer this year?

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