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mario mendoza

3:47

Could you elaborate why are you so huge on Polanco? Steamer, ZiPS, Pod projections, and xStats are all pretty yawn inspiring -- basically 100 wRC+

Paul Sporer

3:51

Ya they see him being the same guy he's been to date, but I just think his power evolves and yields more homers and base hits offering a .280/30/20 upside. He has 1551 MLB PA so the projection systems are just going to lean on that, they won't project growth. It's more of an eye test thing, but I see a guy just scratching his surface. Furthermore, his triple slash could be more of a 105-110 and still wind up as a breakout if it's with 25/25/90/90 in 155 gms. Multiple paths to improvement for El Coffee

Greg

3:51

Who do you like more for 2017: Morales or Thames? Also, Polanco or Yelich? Thanks!

Paul Sporer

3:51

Morales over Thames and Polanco over Yelich, though Polly and Yelich are a razor's edge apart, tbh. Yelich is my backup plan if I miss Polanco

JD15

3:52

How much value does Jose Ramirez add if he gets 2B eligible especially in MIF leagues?

Paul Sporer

3:53

Any added positions help a player. I may value that flexibility higher than others, but I love having 3-5 guys who can move around, espec. in Only leagues or 15+ team mixers bc then it opens me up to more free agent possibilities. Nothing worse than having a nice bat on the wire and I can't get him bc no spot for him

BRB - gotta take Charlotte out

3:56

Justin

4:01

I've definitely posted this too many times and I don't think you answered it when it posted earlier, but this is driving me nuts.....Points league dilemma - can keep Bregman, Schwarber and Sanchez for last round value, but if I keep all 3 I can't keep one of Donaldson or Sale. League values K's and OBP/average the most, leaning toward no Bregman. Any advice?

Paul Sporer

4:02

But what are Sale & JD's costs?

Ultimate Boner Jamzzzzzz

4:02

Why is OBP and SLG better then AVG and OPS? My league is debating which two to use for hitters rate stats.

Paul Sporer

4:03

Not sure one is better tbh

Burke

4:03

Who lowers their walk rate the most: Ray, McCullers, Rodon, Liriano

Paul Sporer

4:06

Rodon already lowered his a bunch last year, so I'll say McCullers

Guest

4:07

Do you think 2016's record HR totals were merely a one-year outlier or the beginning of a long-term trend? Seems as though hitters incorporated new knowledge last year and pitchers might swing back in 2017.

Paul Sporer

4:09

I don't know that they necessarily rise again, but I think they stay relatively stable. Swing changes, the ball, and hot weather all contributed IMO. Some pitchers will counter, but runs didn't go up THAT much to necessitate a major pitcher change

coconut

4:09

Keep Rendon (18th round) or Benintendi (22nd) in standard H2H?

Paul Sporer

4:09

Rendon

Andrew

4:09

Think Carlos Martinez can finish as a top 10 sp?

Paul Sporer

4:09

Possible, yes. I think he's on the ace track.

MarinerDan

4:09

Am I undervaluing guys like Quintana -- I hate guys that don't punch people out. What are your thoughts on that ilk (e.g., Quintana, Stroman, Iwakuma)?

Paul Sporer

4:11

We all love strikeouts, but the absence of a major K rate doesn't prevent a guy from being successful. Q had a league average mark which means he's above average for fantasy purposes. If you're pairing Thor and Q or Scherzer and Stro, that's a great combo

Ted

4:11

Steven Matz or Zack Greinke in a keep forever league?

Paul Sporer

4:11

Matz. I have Greinke ranked higher, but the keep forever closes the gap and has me leaning Matz even with his obvious health concerns

YOAT

4:11

What's with the poop emojis?

Paul Sporer

4:11

Not sure. Someone let their kid read the chat today?

Evil Jeff Karstens

4:12

Freddy Galvis is......good?

Paul Sporer

4:12

poop emoji on that comment coming in 3... 2...

lol I don't think he is that good, no

Waka

4:12

What do you expect out of a full season for Dallas K? 200+ innings w ~3.7 era, 170 Ks sound fair?

Paul Sporer

4:13

If the shoulder holds up, yes, but I am worried about his health so I'd bump expectations down to 180 knowing that 200+ is a reachable upside

Burk

4:13

12 team new ottoneu league, auction is paused until Monday. Have Kershaw, Maeda, Eickhoff as my SP so far. Carrasco then Felix are best pitchers remaining. Not much money left for anyone.

Do I go after one of them or save my money to get lots of $3-5 pitchers?

Paul Sporer

4:14

If the cost is fair, I'd roster either and then supplement them with some gamble arms

ChicagoCardinal

4:14

Thanks as always for reading any questions you get to!

Paul Sporer

4:14

No problem. Y'all are killing it filling the queue so I apologize that I can't get to all of em

Joe

4:14

Am I screwed with a rotation of Lester, Odorrizi, Iwakuma, VV, Nova, Walker, Cotton, and Kennedy in a 12 team points? Auction prices for pitching were totally insane.

Paul Sporer

4:15

No, I think this can work, especially if Lester stays ace-like. Good balance between risk and high floor, too.

Waka

4:15

Why does no one like Nova? He's out of the AL east and in NL, has Ray Searage watching over him, and an excellent OF defense. Is it just the lack of Ks? Cuz I think an 8k/9 really isn't a reach

Paul Sporer

4:15

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