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Paul Sporer

2:53

No, if JJ's healthy, I think he'll play

Rotorola

2:53

AL only auction keeper. I really want Trout, but I'm not sure what to set my limit at. Is it unwise to pay $50-$55 on him?

Paul Sporer

2:54

Not necessarily, no. It's a massive investment, but he's the best.

Chris

2:54

Long term, OBP league. Would you rather have Reed or Vogelbach? I have a choice of one, and do not need the 1B bat this year.

Paul Sporer

2:54

I'd lean Reed, but I'm not that geeked on either tbh

Pizza Pie

2:55

You a fan of Greg Bird? What's the most you could see from him this season in terms of HR/RBI/AVG?

Paul Sporer

2:56

Yes, I am. Love the power. Something like .265/24

i have clones

2:56

I kept both Charlie Blackmon and AJ Pollock -- they're similar players, but value is value. Which one would you suggest trying to move if they're both healthy and playing well in April? Mixed keeper league.

Paul Sporer

2:57

Depends what the market will yield, but I'd imagine Blackmon would be more sought after

Maxamuz

2:57

What are your thoughts on G. Polanco this year?

Paul Sporer

2:59

Big fan, think we could see a major breakout. Could go 25/25 with a .275 AVG

Big Dave

2:59

Is Valbuena actually going to take AB's from Cron?

Paul Sporer

2:59

It seems that way, which is... interesting

3:02

I'm trying a hybrid of your and Eno's pitching strategies and drafting 2 aces (non Kershaw, Scherzer, Bum) and 2 top 10 closers, and then going all $1-$3 pitchers for the rest (10tm standard auction), I assume I should be targeting "safe" aces because the rest of my pitchers will be risky, what 2 aces would you recommend?

Paul Sporer

3:04

Hmm, you kinda ruled out the truly safe ones, but I'd say Thor, Kluber, Sale, JV, & Cueto

Moltar

3:04

I'm usually a really active FAAB guy and I've noticed that OF always has the most options mid-season in terms of hitters. With that in mind, would it make sense for me to go after only cheap OFs in the auction and bank on my waiver wire prowess? My IF is stacked with keepers.

Paul Sporer

3:05

Not *only* cheap OF, but maybe 2-3 of your OFs are cheap gambles go for and then if they don't pop, you hit the wire

Rich

3:05

In a 8 x 5 league (with 3 extra hitting categories), how much does that devalue Ps? What would your max bid for Kershaw be ($260 budget)?

Paul Sporer

3:06

That takes quite a chunk out of them. I'm probably only go about $35 at that point.

t-BONE

3:06

Should I be targeting auction dollars or in-season free agency dollars in offseason deals? What's the general ratio you use in comparing them, eg. $__ FA worth $1 AUC. Hope that makes sense. Thanks.

Paul Sporer

3:07

The ratio really depends on your league, but I'd opt for FAAB dollars generally speaking

kdallas

3:08

EOD keeper deadline help! Who's your final keeper, 12 team roto: $12 Hanley (would be UTL) or our hype machine $5 Keon Broxton? My other 6 keepers are Goldy ($15), Rizzo ($33), Story ($11), JD Martinez ($10), Darvish ($18), Hill ($5) . . . I personally love the idea of Keon more than Hanley, but I think even the hyped-up Keon doesn't go for more than $8 at auction, right?

Paul Sporer

3:08

Go with your guy! I have no issues opting for Broxton in this scenario

3:09

Do you think ML pitchers will be able to more effectively exploit Odor's aggressiveness this year?

Paul Sporer

3:10

I am curious to see how the league adjusts. His power is undeniable, but he hasn't been a sharp base-stealer and as you say, he's quite aggressive. He could be an AVG liability for sure.

Clarkers

3:10

11T NL only 5x5 - Glasnow at $10 vs Folty at $8 vs Nova @ $6

Paul Sporer

3:10

Nova, Folty, Glasnow in that order

Arizona Bound

3:10

Have you been to Arizona for Spring Training before? I'm heading out there next week and would love any tips you can provide!

Paul Sporer

3:12

I have and it was awesome. I don't have any hard and fast recos, but just try to find the rosters with players you're most interested in watching and have fun. In fact, you don't even have to get too crazy about seeing specific guys, just enjoy the baseball and sun

Nick

3:12

Have second overall pick in keeper league draft with odd rules for keepers. OBP/SLG instead of Avg/HR. Best available are Kershaw, Miggy, Votto. How do you rank them?

Paul Sporer

3:13

Votto, Miggy, Kershaw

Charlie Blackmon

3:13

Charlie Blackmon is good this year?

Paul Sporer

3:13

Yes?

$11 of FAAB

3:14

Better strategy for throwing out first overall player at auction in long-term, very deep home league: (1) mid-tier guy I really want in hopes he goes right at expected value before the hyper-inflation kicks in, or (2) go Trout at $1 below my number for him in hopes the shock and awe prevents runaway bidding?

Paul Sporer

3:14

#2!

Rufus T. Firefly

3:14

If Benintendi ends up batting second does he become worth a reach in a 12 teamer-- say the 10th round?

Paul Sporer

3:15

He's already going around there, so I think a reach would have to be around the 8th round. I get the hype, but I'm not going that high

Flossy

3:15

Paulie, need keeper help. 12 tm h2h points. Last keeper Story or Marte? Almost all top SS being kept. Story yes?