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2:49

Yo Paul..curious how you broke into this business..what was your major in college and your first job out of college

Paul Sporer

2:51

I've been writing online since about 2001 or so at various outlets including my own blog. I did the SP Guide as a giant message board post on Rotojunkie.com for years before finally making it a separate thing. the SP guide gave me a little presence but the big break came when I asked BP if they needed anyone for fantasy writing and they did. worked with them for a little while before moving here to FG.

Brian

2:51

Any shine off of Benintemdi long term?

Paul Sporer

2:52

Nah, honestly this is pretty much what I expected. He's regularly drawn Yelich comps and those feel even more apt now after 2/3rds of the season

Brian

2:52

8 back in keeper roto. I have Devers and a small chance of winning. Cash him in or ride it out with him?

Paul Sporer

2:53

At least field some offers and see if you can make a big impact where you have the most available points, but if the offers come up short, hang on

Kevin

2:53

Are you worried about Manaea? Two straight bad outings, and I'm really hesitant about starting him tonight.

Paul Sporer

2:58

Sucks to give 2 away against nice matchups (LAA, SF), but I'm still using him in just about every format. Velo down a little, but I don't see anything else (although it was a cursory look at his profile) that has me running for the hills

Brian

2:59

Cano days as elite keeper are long past, right?

Paul Sporer

2:59

Ya, hard to view any mid-30s player as an elite keeper. Just a lot can go wrong. He hasn't matched his awesome 2016, but he's been fine

Kyle

2:59

If the price is acquire is low, would you acquire Thames for ROS and as a low cost keeper?

Paul Sporer

3:00

It should be low for sure, so if it's not, then pass. But yes, I'd still buy in on the cheap.

MooseknuckleCurves

3:00

In a one year keeper league, which pitcher do you keep for next year? Berrios, Honeywell, Kopech, or Lopez?

Paul Sporer

3:00

I think that's the exact ranking I'd have

Walker

3:00

Start me at cubs tonight?

Paul Sporer

3:00

Walker. Walker.... Walkerrrr.... TAIJUAN!!! I couldn't think of it at first. Yeah, I am.

Mark

3:00

Is Springer having a breakout season?

Paul Sporer

3:02

For sure. Three years of really good production (120s wRC+) and now a 150+ flourish

Contreras

3:02

If I'm not coming back till September at earliest what size league do you hold onto me in?

Paul Sporer

3:03

Surely you can DL him, no? If not, I can see cutting him in 10 teamers to get someone in there

Brian

3:03

What round do you think Acuna goes on next year?

Paul Sporer

3:04

Probably way too early whatever round it is. If he gets a September look and does anything, it'll be something very stupid like early-double digits. Otherwise, it'll be mid-to-late teens

Big Tuna

3:04

If I'm in it, do I trade keepable Fulmer for non keeper Kershaw? Worried he only makes like 2 starts.

Paul Sporer

3:05

Ya I kinda agree with the emoji. I can't do that

Kyle

3:05

Thoughts on a replacement for Contreras? My choices are Wellington, C. Vasquez or d'Arnaud atm. Thanks!

Paul Sporer

3:05

Beeef!

Guys, what makes you think I'm going to answer questions about Zeke Elliott's draft stock? lol

3:06

I play fantasy football, but I'm not going to start answering NFL Qs, lol

Porcho Villa

3:06

Grandal is killing me! Any ideas for a waiver wire replacement (12-teamer, 1 catcher)?

Paul Sporer

3:06

You'd have to let me know who's available

Harold

3:06

Is it time to drop Thames and Alonso? I'm feeling like Derek Fisher and Hoskins will perform just as well or better ROS.

Paul Sporer

3:07

I imagine 10 teamer? In 10 teamers, I'm open to cutting either for someone you prefer

Cory

3:08

Ryan McMahon is coming up for Colorado... Excited? I'm worried about no position...

Paul Sporer

3:08

They're not calling him up to sit him, though. Anyone coming up to Colorado has me interested

Rob

3:08

I have my choice of Carrasco, G. Cole or Quintana for Rizzo. Would you take one of those three?

Paul Sporer

3:09

Cole and Carrasco are VERY close, so I'll go NL & PNC Park as the tiebreaker

Porcho Villa

3:10

Is it breakout time for Rodon? Dominant for his last three starts, and walks are way down.

Paul Sporer

3:12

I was looking for a breakout this year before the injury so I'm definitely in on Rodon. http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/pitcher-spotlight-eight-pitchers-wort...

Batman

3:12

My playoffs start in 3 weeks and I am hesitant to drop Felix or Cueto even though it would help relieve some depth/cap issues. Thoughts?

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