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Big Tuna

2:37

Some Fangraphs writers have suggested selling Stanton because of is typical health concerns. Do you back this play?

Paul Sporer

2:38

I don't have Stanton so I haven't really paid full attention to his season

'Member Berrios

2:38

Mallex or Maybin ROS, need steals...

Paul Sporer

2:38

Great handle, lol ohhhhhh I just realized the KK injury is spurring all the Mallex questions

I'd still lean Maybin right now

Tommy

2:38

Hey Paul. Top-notch audio on yesterday's pod with Eno. I'm a Villar owner, H2H categories league. Fortunately was able to scoop Elvis Andrus a few weeks back. Andus' production at this point is basically what I hoped for out of Villar--and then some. Safe to drop Villar to free up a roster spot? Or do you take Villar over Andrus ROS?

Paul Sporer

2:38

Thank you! I think we finally have the issue resolved

2:39

Can you try to move Villar for SOMETHING? I know he's been rough, but still 14 SB and 6 HR

BTW yall, gotta be a quick chat today (until about 3:30 CT). Have to finish my piece and run some errands at places that close at 6 PM

Rouse

2:39

What do you think of Sean Manaea? Is he pitcher you are looking to add right now?

Paul Sporer

2:40

Absolutely. http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/three-american-leagues-arms-to-buy/

Guest

2:42

Rank these outfielders ROS: Kemp, Holliday, Trumbo

Paul Sporer

2:43

I think you just did!

Hannah Hochevar

2:43

Any interest in any of these ALOnly WW pitchers? Buck Farmer, C Bergman, Gaviglio, Alex Meyer, Mejia, Hammel... or am I better off with a long reliever? Thanks!

Paul Sporer

2:48

Farmer is very interesting. Big gains in swing and miss while also cutting his BB% sharply in Triple-A and now the majors. Like him best of the bunch for sure. Don't buy the two Ms at all, Meyer still walks the yard, and Mejia & Hammel are meh. Hammel has been better of late, but still too many blowups

Pops

2:48

12 team roto - ok to drop Maeda and Pederson for saves specs (Nicasio and/or Neshek) or Biagini?

Paul Sporer

2:48

Ya I'm OK with that. They can both be cut in 12 tm

Pres

2:48

Would you trade Gallo for Bregman in a dynasty league?

Paul Sporer

2:48

I would, yes

Steve

2:48

Thoughts on Luke Weaver in a 5x5 roto league for this year?

Paul Sporer

2:49

Love Weaver. Think he can make a real impact this year. He's crushing at Triple-A

Dallas

2:49

Starting pitching is awful. Do hesitate moving a big offensive piece for arm given the overall dumpster fire SP has been?

Paul Sporer

2:49

If I can get an ace, I'm going for it ... within reason, but I know they cost a lot

Mike

2:54

Should I be looking to trade Abreu, Thames or Khris Davis for pitching help? Same for Jake Lamb and Beltre??

Paul Sporer

2:55

If you need pitching help, yep

SP depth

2:55

Can you rank Hoffman, Snell, J Ross and Biagini?

Paul Sporer

2:55

Ross, Biagini, Hoffman, Snell

2:56

BTW, Watson officially out - http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/mlb/539095/pirates-remove-tony-wats...

Big Tuna

2:56

Andrelton or Motter as a MI option in an OPS league?

Paul Sporer

2:56

Andrelton

Larry

2:56

Will the real Joe Ross please step forward?

Paul Sporer

2:56

He's a 24-year old, there will be growing pains

Hobbs

2:56

Any worries about Degrom? He's been bad last two times out.

Paul Sporer

2:57

Definitely. Big spikes in BB & HR are concerning

Winston

2:59

Drop Cesar Hernandez for Castellanos in 5x5 h2h? Cesar isn't stealing any bases recently and Casty looks like he is starting to get things going.

Paul Sporer

2:59

Ya I can get behind that. Castellanos has been striking the ball well all year. I think there is at least some bad luck in his numbers and hopefully he's starting to come out of it

Big Tuna

3:00

Howie Kendrick has been sneaky good. Do we care in fantasy leagues?

Paul Sporer

3:00

He's riding a .420 BABIP, but I think he's viable if you need AVG help. He should hit .285 or so rest of way w/chip-ins in HR/SB

Josh

3:00

Thoughts on Keon Broxton? I know he is streaky and can get hot, but with Brinson in the minors is he going to keep his starting job?

Paul Sporer

3:01

The horrific plate skills (he's not even walking now) yield insane lows and it might just be more trouble than it's worth