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Dan

12:45

What can I predict from Acuna this season?

Paul Sporer

12:49

He'll be just 20 and as amazing as his season was, we gotta be careful getting too insane with expectations. Assuming he gets 2-3 months of time, I can see .265/10 HR/15 SB ... lol I'm so bad at random prospect projections, sorry

Josh

12:49

Brewers resigned Chase Anderson to an extension today. How much do you believe in his gains he made this year?

Paul Sporer

12:50

Gonna do a quick write up (prob up tomorrow), but the velo and skills improvements and the emergence of his cutter have me excited

Zotto

12:50

Who is a consensus #2 overall pick in a 2018 fantasy draft?

Paul Sporer

12:51

I don't think there is one, tbh. Altuve, Goldschmidt, Harper all viable there, too. Altuve did go 2 in all of Justin's mocks - https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/2018-too-early-mock-drafts-final-adp...

Marcus Banks

12:55

Next Yankee Manager - Jason Giambi

Paul Sporer

12:55

Or.... A-Rod?

Nathan

12:55

Has anyone looked at the effect that a base stealer (at least 20 bags a year type guy) on 1st base has on the efficacy of the pitcher and hitter?

Paul Sporer

12:56

Hmm, I can't recall a piece on it, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was explored

Moltar

12:56

Sure, Franceser knows nothing about baseball, but I would not be shocked if he has lunch with Randy Levine on a weekly basis. Those are two peas in a pod. He probably knew what he was talking about with Girardi.

Paul Sporer

12:56

Ya I could see him being connected despite how little he knows about the game. I realize he's an institution in NY, but when it comes to baseball, he should be IN an institution.

Fat Steve

12:56

6x6 H2H, which side do you prefer? Rizzo and Kershaw or Correa and Donaldson?

Paul Sporer

1:00

dang, that's really close. think I'd go with Kershaw side by a hair

Oddball Herrera

1:00

Last night's game is going to be underappreciated by history because it wasn't a clinching game, and it will be mostlly forgotten if the Dodgers win the series. If it had been a game 6 or 7 this would've instantly been declared an all time great.

Paul Sporer

1:00

I think it could still get its due, but ya I could see it falling down the list a bit if LA wins

Fat Steve

1:01

The super early mock drafts show that most people are still in on Machado as a fringe first round pick. Are you worried that he might not rebound to previous levels? Lots of IFFB and not a ton of walks compared to some of the guys he’s going in front of.

Paul Sporer

1:03

Nah, I'm not too worried. Really seemed that his base hits just weren't falling early in the season and then he rallied in the summer. He even swiped a few bags after that crazy 0 last year

jjp

1:03

What does your crystal ball tell you about Ryan McMahon next year? Is he fantasy relevant?

Paul Sporer

1:07

I don't think there's a spot from the jump with Desmond going back to 1B, but I can see him getting some burn in the summer and I like his skills and of course Coors helps. I wouldn't draft him in mixed leagues, but definitely keep an eye on him

Dave

1:07

Miggy or Zimmerman at 1B next year? Same cost.

Paul Sporer

1:08

assuming Miggy comes in healthy, I'm taking him

Mike

1:08

Does managerial salary contribute to luxury tax? Could that have been a factor ?

Paul Sporer

1:08

I don't *think* so, but I'm not certain

1:08

Who's the highest rated NL player at the end of next year in a standard 4x4 roto?

Paul Sporer

1:09

Trea mf'n Turner

Seth

1:09

Where do you think Stanton plays next year? No way it’s the Marlins, right?

Paul Sporer

1:09

I wouldn't say "no way". I certainly think they'll explore dealing him for sure, but finding a taker won't be easy

1:10

Is Acuna a top 20 OF next year?

Paul Sporer

1:10

I doubt it

ARubio15

1:10

Last nights implosion of the Dodger's bullpen was hard to watch with them giving up 6 of the 7 runs. Should this be a worry going against a Houston team that has the best home record in the postseason?

Paul Sporer

1:11

I mean, they were on a 28 IP scoreless streak. Had to see some runs scored sooner or later. But ya, this Houston offense isn't going to back down

Steve O

1:11

I hate to defend Francesca but what year was that from? I don't think it was this past year right?

Paul Sporer

1:11

here's the thing, it was never correct so it doesn't REALLY matter when it's from

HamPorter

1:12

Paul! Happy Bday, MF!