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3:46

How concerned should I be about Maeda in a QS league? Roberts seems to be determined to limit exposure to a third time through the lineup, making 6 ip hard to come by.

Paul Sporer

3:49

Only has a 44% QS rate since last year -- 80th in the league

Moltar

3:50

My anthem for Jason Vargas:

JD15

3:50

Chase Headley....meaningful start or SSS lucky start?

Paul Sporer

3:52

Sharp cut in K% and rise in BB% has me at least paying attention. Line drive fueled right now, but even with a return to earth, a healthy Headley can go something like 18-20 HR/~15 SB

Wooo

3:52

Pick 2 for my 14 teamer 5x5: R. Davis, Renfroe, Kiermaier, Souza, Moreland

Paul Sporer

3:52

KK and Souza

3:52

How close are Panik and Pedroia?

Paul Sporer

3:54

Very IMO. http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=0&...

nic

3:54

Do you see Albert Almora having an expanded role going forward? I'm in a very deep league. Thanks!

Paul Sporer

3:54

Not without injury

Guest

3:54

14 team league, someone just traded Thames for Abreu and Oh. Fair?

Paul Sporer

3:54

Yeah, that's fair. Classic sell-high, buy-low. Abreu seems like normal slow start, but Oh has real concern and could be out of role soon.

Beastmaster

3:54

Is Trevor Story ok? Would dealing Schwarber for him in a dynasty be ok?

Paul Sporer

3:55

I'm not terribly worried, even w/the massive K%. I don't think it's out of bounds to make that trade, but I still prefer Story

Pauly Shore

3:55

Trade high on Thames?

Paul Sporer

3:55

if you can fetch a mint

Jobu

3:55

Seems like Mike Clevinger is crushing AAA early on and might eventually take Tomlin's spot. What do you expect from him this year?

Paul Sporer

3:56

I was pretty high on him last year and he showed flashes, but couldn't quite put it together. I will be eagerly awaiting his second go-through.

Ryan

3:56

Is Joe Jimenez up for good or will he be sent back down when Iglesias comes off the 7-day DL?

Paul Sporer

3:56

I think he'll get a chance to stick

Ryan

3:56

I just wanted to reference Casting Aspersions. I MISS IT!

Paul Sporer

3:57

Ohhhhhhh our favorite segment!!!!! I completely missed this fantastic joke. Sorry for being a clown. I thought you were referencing something else entirely

JD15

3:57

Do you think Treinen and Dyson will have maintain value in hold leagues? Obviously a much less firm role, but will they be late inning pitchers?

Paul Sporer

3:57

Ya, they will

Dyson might be hurt, though

Tom

3:57

Please tell me Kyle Hendricks is going to be at least serviceable this year.

Paul Sporer

3:57

I've had him tabbed as a mid-to-high 3.00s ERA guy

David

3:57

Trade Benintendi/Keuchel for E. Encarnacion?

Paul Sporer

4:02

Not a slam dunk for me, but I get it. I'm inclined to think this is just a standard EE slow start, but he's never had a >30% K rate in any of those Aprils. Might just be pressing w/new team, but I have enough concern to at least pause on this deal.

Dan

4:02

I have Goldy, Miggy and Freeman in a 10 team roto. Looking to trade 1 for pitching. How far apart are these 1b men? Should I trade the one that gives me the best pitcher or should I try to hold onto any of them?

Paul Sporer

4:02

Goldy
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Miggy
Freef

4:03

I'd hold Goldy w/his SBs then deal one of the others

Hack Wilson

4:03

Lance McCullers for Andrew Benintendi? 6x6 OBP and QS

Paul Sporer

4:03

Prefer McCullers, but it's fair

Moltar

4:04

So I find myself with a love for Archie Bradley bordering on irrational. Multi-inning relievers are just so valuable in my points league. Think he keeps firing off 2+ inning stints at a time? Becomes closer when Rodney implodes? Gets stretched back out? Am I wrong to hope he doesn't get stretched?

Paul Sporer

4:04

I'm OK speculating, espec. w/your league factors

Bell

4:04

Could Thames hit 40HR this season?

Paul Sporer

4:04

Yeah, he could

Sterling Mallory Chris Archer

4:04

Paul Sporer and a 40oz for Eno Sarris and a sammich. Which side does Cistulli take?