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ScottTINSTAAPP

2:15

LOL Mason...that's so funny, at least he didn't draft 7 red suitcases this year before claiming bad injury luck haha

Paul Sporer

2:16

How many did he actually draft? I know it was more than 1 and then after a few injuries in season, boom his entire reserve roster was merked

Vic

2:16

Liking the production I am getting from Avisail Garcia. His Statcast numbers seem to back it up. Thoughts on him going forward.

Paul Sporer

2:17

Big ups to Derek Carty & The BAT for putting me on Avisail Garcia. He had a huge projection before the Jackie Bradley Jr. signing and even though the proj. dipped after that, I stayed bought in bc I've been on the JBJ train enough to know it usually doesn't even leave the station.

Scotty

2:17

12 team Dynasty league with 20 keeper spots... is Logan Gilbert worth keeping?

Paul Sporer

2:17

Yeah, I feel like we've seen enough for him to be a top 240 pick

Marlins Rotationj

2:17

Did Zach Thompson lose his position in the rotation? It seems so but I haven't seen any info on it

Marlins Rotationj

2:17

Scratch that. I see he's scheduled for Friday now. Is Zach Thompson going to lose his rotation spot when Trevor is activated, or is it Cabrera or a 6 man?

Paul Sporer

2:18

Shouldn't it be Luzardo? Let's stop the bleeding w/him and hope he can get right for '22 and beyond

Tim Whatley

2:18

Alec Bohm worth holding onto heading into 2022 or time to cut bait?

Paul Sporer

2:18

Definitely depends on league settings & # of keepers, of course

Abraham Toro

2:18

Am I a legitimate 2022 fantasy sleeper/breakout candidate?

Paul Sporer

2:21

I think so, yes. We learned he was surprisingly divisive after the Graveman deal as a decent number of folks hated the trade bc they don't like Toro as opposed to the "optics" of the deal. I like Toro and think he has 20-something pop w/.270+ AVG capability. If this year's 4 are any indication, maybe we could sneak 6-9 SBs as well over a full season. And just to stay on today's theme, his 2B elig. helps, too!

Clown Question Bro

2:21

Are we witnessing the "quitting on the team" by Trevor Story? He took an 0-8 yesterday...thoughts?

Paul Sporer

2:23

It's hard to put that on someone w/out knowing their true feelings, but it seems pretty clear Story hates that he's still in Colorado - and rightfully so, they're so remarkably stupid for not trading him - but I'm not going to say he's quit on his team just bc of an 0-for-8 doubleheader against a bad team. His 2H OPS is actually still 20 pts higher than 1H

IowaBoy1327

2:23

Do we finally see Mckenzie Gore before season is over, with SD having so many problems with pitching I'm kinda surprised?

Paul Sporer

2:24

I think the fact that he hasn't come up speaks volumes about where he's at right now. Reminiscent of Forrest Whitley in HOU when they just kept passing him over. He's still just 22 so we can't completely discard him, but his stock has plummeted and I'm not sure we see him at any pt this year

Guest

2:24

How high would you take Trout or deGrom in a 2022 redraft league? Do the significant injuries this year knock them into the second round?

Paul Sporer

2:24

No, I'm still taking both in the 1st round as of now (if they got worse news that altered their future, obviously I could pivot).

Alex in Austin

2:25

It seems like you're 20-30 spots higher than other on Zach Thompson. Why so high?

Paul Sporer

2:25

Why are they so low?

2:27

I'm not trying to be flippant, but if some are 20-30 spots lower than my 51 ranking, that's kind of wild to me. I know the Ks are down a bit lately, but I just don't see how there are enough useful pitchers to put someone w/a sub-3.00 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in the 70s or lower

Dave

2:27

Have you heard any scuttlebutt on what exactly has gone on with Matt Manning? He seemingly hasn't been the same since the shoulder issue last year... but they're pitching him, so the Tigers don't seem to think it's a health thing (I'd hope). What happened?

Paul Sporer

2:29

I haven't heard anything directly, though I'll be asking some folks about him when I go to First Pitch Arizona in October. The shoulder injury you mentioned could be healed enough to pitch but may've altered what he can do on the mound since we've seen such a different version of him. It could also just be a trough in his development path. Don't forget: prospect growth isn't linear. He will be dirt cheap next year and I'll gladly take the gamble

Rudy

2:29

For next year, please rank these utility guys all eligible at 3B: Toro, I. Diaz, E. Rivera, Chang. Thx!

Paul Sporer

2:30

Definitely Toro & Diaz far above the other two. Would need to see if Rivera/Change get full-time spots at all or even 5 gms a week type play. I swear I've seen all 5 of Chang's HR and his 2 3B bc every time I see him, he's doing something big and then I check his season line and it's .205/.242/.385

Matt

2:31

Not a question, but the Wander Franco adjustment has been pretty cool to follow.

Paul Sporer

2:31

It really has. I love watching development in real time. His has delivered many more results than Kelenic's, but watching Kelenic almost day-to-day, I'm also seeing some improvements w/his approach. Very excited about the future for both!

IowaBoy1327

2:31

For ros who would you take from Reds bullpen?

Paul Sporer

2:31

Givens for SVs

Brandon

2:31

Thanks for the new rankings, always look forward to it. I was a little surprised on how low you were on Logan Webb. Do you see something in his profile to be concerned about?

Paul Sporer

2:32

Is 39 low???

2:33

Again, not being flippant, but I really like Webb so 39 felt good to me

Darum

2:33

Paul, where would Urquidy slot in your sp ranking when he gets back? Also, any chance Javier gets back in the rotation in September?

Paul Sporer

2:34

I stilllllll see a Javier/Garcia flip even though it hasn't happened or been discussed. I'm starting to be like Justin w/the NL DH, lol. But I truly cannot fathom them using Garcia all season in the rotation as he likely wouldn't have any gas in the tank for October. So it seems like an easy switch w/those 2. As for Urquidy, he'll be top 40ish off rip upon return, but we'll have to see if they ease him back in tandem starts and things like that. If so, he's more top 70, espec. if he's only getting 3-4 IP at the frontend of games w/Javier piggybacking

ScottTINSTAAPP

2:35

Update to my main event IL list:

Round 1: Degrom
2: Stanton
3: Snell
8: Gennett
9: Odor
10: Severino*
13: Meadows
15: Nelson*
18. Sano*
19: Strickland
20: CMart*
22: Odubel Herrera
26: Kingery
27: Michael Fulmer

*Drafted hurt

Paul Sporer

2:35

Yeah drafting 4 hurt guys is a tough strategy

KCBbq

2:35

Who do you like more in 2022, Eli Morgan $1 or Patino $3? 12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league using W+QS.

Paul Sporer

2:35

Prefer Patiño, but Morgan is likely to make my sleeper lists next year

2:36

Another homer for NL ROY, Jonathan India!

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