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Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

Paul Sporer

1:09

Hello everyone! Welcome to the chat!!

1:17

Sorry CPU restarted outta nowhere

Salty

1:17

What do you think of Luis Garcia on the Cards? Velocity seems good and he's been on some kind of run. Does he get the most saves in St. Louis ROS?

Paul Sporer

1:18

He's been great, but it's not something that has a lot of fantasy relevance given his age & role

Cedric Mullins

1:18

Am I drafted as a top 2 rounder next year?

Paul Sporer

1:19

Very close, probably depends on league size. Think he ranges somewhere in the 25-40 area

Johnny5Alive

1:19

How many Luis Garcia are active in mlb right now?

Paul Sporer

1:19

3! The two youngsters on HOU and WAS and then veteran RP on STL I just mentioned

KCBbq

1:20

Do you like any of the following AL starters in a 12 team only H2H 5x5 keeper league using W+QS ($260 budget) Patino $3, Eli Morgan $1, Sandoval $2....and a closer Joe Barlow $1?

Paul Sporer

1:22

I like all 3 SPs at their prices (depending on Sandoval's injury, though I know he's out for the rest of this year). Patiño at 3 is great and Morgan is intriguing for a buck in AL Only. Pass on Barlow, not even sure he'll close next year

Guest

1:22

How do you come back from a 2/41 day from your hitters in 5x5 H2H playoffs? Stream for power bats and give up on AVG entirely? Or just keep riding with what got ya there?

Paul Sporer

1:23

That absolutely stings, but I'd probably stick with my guys instead of trying to "fix" the hole they dug

Johnny5Alive

1:24

Speaking of the was second baseman Garcia, he's still so young, and actually had more pop this year in the minors than in the past. What do you see from him fantasy wise moving beyond this season?

Paul Sporer

1:25

Oh I really like him for the future. I think he's a great late round scoop for '22 as I don't see his price rising too high at all. There's a ton of upside from him and he'll be just 22 years old next year

McDude

1:26

Better stream this weekend: Blackburn v Texas, Kluber v NYM or Patrick Corbin v Pittsburgh?

Paul Sporer

1:26

Oof, there is a lot of risk w/all 3, but I'd probably go Blackburn or Corbin. I'm pretty out on Kluber rest of season

Jon

1:28

Do you know what's wrong with Cody Bellinger, and if so, can you tell him? He still ranks highly on the dynasty league lists I've seen, but I'm having a hard time buying into him for the future.

Paul Sporer

1:28

It has to be the shoulder still ailing him. There's just no way I'd buy that he's anywhere near 100%. Capable of still playing, but not 100%

Greg

1:28

I'm convinced that Snell started to pitch well because you said you'd keep him out of your top 50 2022 starting pitcher ranks. I think we may have forgotten that the guy won a CY YOUNG. Talk about disrespect!!!

Paul Sporer

1:29

Love Blake as y'all know, but it was bleak and I had to drop him. Couldn't just keep him highly rated bc we're internet homies. He has COMPLETELY turned it around, though, and he's pitching some of the best ball we've seen outta him!

Johnny5Alive

1:29

Luzardo has been better lately -still not great, but better. He was a highly regarded prospect, although the A's don't usually give up on guys like that. His control had declined. He's still young. Can he fix it in Florida? And/or can he get his k rate high enough where the higher walk rate isn't as problematic?

Paul Sporer

1:29

Can absolutely get fixed, but it's not a foregone conclusion and I worry him name value will keep his price higher than it should be for next year

Gleyber Torres

1:29

Am I worth hanging on to as a speculative keeper in a 12 tm 6x6 OBP league for $15?

Paul Sporer

1:30

It's not a TERRIBLE price, but in a 12-teamer, you probably have several better options

1:30

who are you going to roster the most next year: Alcantara, Framber, Manoah, Means, Trevor Rogers, and Ynoa

Paul Sporer

1:31

I kinda split them up as first 3, second 3 as the first 3 will have a good bit higher cost than the second 3 so I'll pick one from each group: Manoah and Means

billyjojimbob

1:33

Logan Webb....keeper in a 14 tm at $11. Yes right?

Paul Sporer

1:33

Slam dunk! His rise has been fun to watch!!

KCBbq

1:33

12 team AL only H2H 5x5 keeper league ($260 budget). Would you extend Canha for 1 yr @ $11 and Bichette for 2 yrs @ $19 or 3yrs at $24? draft day inflation runs 30%+ for first third of draft.

Paul Sporer

1:33

I'd do both if possible with Bichette getting the 3 years as $24 in AL is just bananas!!!

1:37

thanks Paul! think we get anything meaningful from Baz this season? think young Lowe sticks around to be rosterable?

Paul Sporer

1:38

No, I think he'll be an RP if he comes up. Just not sure there's room at the inn for Lowe once Arozarena is back from paternity

1:40

Need some streaming guidance rest of week in my semis. Deep 16 tm H2H 6x6 with QS + K:BB. I have 3 adds left. Senzatela, Wacha, Otto, Mikolas, Freeland, Dobnak, Archer, Morgan, Jax, Crowe are some avail options.

Paul Sporer

1:41

I'd have to know the matchups, tbh, but I like Otto, Mikolas, Morgan off the top. I'll be updating the SP chart regularly rest of season: https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/starting-pitcher-chart-september-8th...

Alex

1:41

With the latest UCL update, would u recommend selling Degrom in keeper or holding on for next year? Thanks for these!

Paul Sporer

1:43

I'm not sure you'll get full price so I'd be inclined to hold

Salty

1:44

Fun Fact from Gary Cohen - Soto has driven the runner in from third with less than two outs at a rate of greater than 90% this season. Seems simple enough, but many of today's hitters have been far less successful. Just another reason why he's one of the best in the game.

Paul Sporer

1:45

There's definitely skill in that. We rightfully scoff at using RBIs as a great talent measure on its face bc context matters so much, but there are legit RBI guys who get it done in those situations more often than others and it is a skill. Cespedes is one who leaps to mind. Always got the guy in from 3rd whether w/the flyball or a groundball to the right side (or of course a hit).

Kate

1:45

Jose Miranda going to get the call at some point in September? Seems silly for the Twins to not get a look at him.

Paul Sporer

1:46

HOW IS HE NOT UP YET?!?!? Obv not yelling at you, but it's just insane to me

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