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Paul Sporer

1:37

Yes, definitely fine

Bobby

1:37

Keep 4 four next year: Bellinger, Lindor, Soto, Mullins, Olson, Semien. Thanks for your input.

Paul Sporer

1:38

Soto, Semien, Olson, and Mullins.

Bobby

1:38

Drop Darvish and Hendricks in favor of good middle relievers for ratios and sneaky wins? Or keep these two downward spiral SP for next week's finals?

Paul Sporer

1:38

Definitely dropping Hendricks and I'm not averse to dropping Darvish if you want the roster spot instead of just reserving him

Dr. Teeth

1:38

Thoughts on Lamet in current role and next season? How patient should keeper owners be?

Paul Sporer

1:40

He's a one-pitch guy with major injury issues so it makes sense. I still think he will get a shot to start again next year if healthy, but I'm not terribly surprised by his lot in life right now. We've seen his peak (last year) so I wouldn't be bending over backwards to keep him

Chico Esquela

1:42

12-team 5x5 we can keep up to five players in place of picking in the first 5 rounds. I have Acuna, Burnes, Merrifield, Semien, C. Seager, Rendon. Would you keep Seager or Rendon, or would you let them go and instead pick in the fifth round? Thanks.

Paul Sporer

1:42

I'd probably keep Seager as a 5th

Gest

1:42

Have you liked what you’ve seen from Elieser Hernandez since his return?

Paul Sporer

1:43

My main concern for him hasn't been improved: he's a home run machine. He's at 2.2 in the 5 starts since returning, either

Guest

1:43

Does Javier take over for Odorizzi?

Paul Sporer

1:45

If they want to keep the 6-man. I was dead wrong about Javier taking over for Garcia, they just left Garcia in all year much to my surprise

Rick

1:45

Marsh has been getting lots of playing time and showing some positives along with contact negatives. Do you think he is s starting OF next year and beyond?

Paul Sporer

1:46

In fantasy or for the Angels? I think he starts for LAA and likely has viability in 5 OF leagues w/12+ teams and if he develops, he could definitely be an all-formats guy

Grim

1:46

Assuming he doesn't go absolutely crazy in the playoffs/spring training, where do you think Wander gets drafted in redraft leagues next year?

Paul Sporer

1:47

I'd imagine Top 50. Plenty of people will be pushing him up

Steve

1:47

Jahmai Jones seemed like a great pickup based on his first half in AAA, but the Orioles didn't call him up, he slumped in the minors and although he is hitting poorly since getting called up, he is getting passed over for playing time. This seems like the exact opposite of the approach that the Orioles should be taking in trying to find value in potential regulars for their future.

Paul Sporer

1:48

Ya you'd think they want to give a 23-year old all the time they could to see what's up with him

Bhl

1:48

Deep points league playoffs. Using up my waiver moves. Should I risk a Reynaldo Lopez start tomorrow? Angels mostly stink..

Paul Sporer

1:49

I mean, he can see now - https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/mining-the-news-8-19-21/ - so I don't hate the gamble if it fits your needs

JuanGOATo

1:49

Which of the TA4 players are you most excited about (mlb the show)

Paul Sporer

1:49

He's my personal ranking of them: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lE6pYaAW9M2FPMMpVW9uXvXeq4tyV5...

SirFartsALot

1:49

Am I nuts or is Erick Fedde worth picking up?

Paul Sporer

1:52

For next week's 2-start at MIA and at CIN... in deeper leagues, it can definitely be worth it but just make sure you can handle the potential downside.

Kate

1:52

Fair to say Miranda not happening in Minnesota this year? Does this say anything about his chances of breaking camp or ending up with a starting role at some point next year?

Paul Sporer

1:52

Ya I don't understand how he's been passed over. I'm not sure it impacts anything next year, but it is surprising he was passed over

SirFartsALot

1:52

Stick with Ian Kennedy or pick up Matt Barnes?

Paul Sporer

1:53

Go for Barnes slated to return this weekend

SirFartsALot

1:53

When Winker comes off IL, should I drop Cronenworth, Grisham and/or Matt Chapman?

Paul Sporer

1:53

Depends on Croney's finger injury, but if he's healthy I'd likely cut Grisham

Nick

1:54

Need to keep 3 of these SPs in a 12 team points league. Have Tucker and Tatis as my other 2 keepers. Also if I'm looking to trade one who's perceived value is higher than their actual in your opinion.
Castillo-12th
Burnes-3rd
Giolito-21st
Rogers(Fla)-25th
Flaherty-17th
McKenzie-25th
Ray-23rd

Paul Sporer

1:55

Even if we don't fully believe in Ray's surge, he can't hurt you at a 23rd rounder. Giolito is a lock, too. From there it gets a bit tougher w/Rogers, Flaherty, and McKenzie. I'd probably eliminate Flaherty based off injury and then it comes down to Rogers & McKenzie. I lean Rogers in that battle

Guest

1:55

I'm in first, on bye, and scooping up Michael Wacha. Will he make me look like the genius that I am?

Paul Sporer

1:56

He faces TOR his next two starts (though one is today which won't impact you), but I'd be surprised if he makes you feel great about that

Mighty

1:56

Keep for next season Wheeler at $19 or Alcantara $12

Paul Sporer

1:56

They're too close not to take the discount

Salty

1:56

Looking for help across all categories, with more weight on Wins, who do you like btw Hearn (facing CHW/Cease) and Mikolas (facing SD/possible bullpen game)? Hearn has been the better of late, but faces a tough lineup and Mikolas may have the better chance at a W.

Paul Sporer

1:57

Mikolas has the better supporting cast, but I'd go for the better SP right now and that's Hearn. Ws are so tough to predict and I think I'd just rather take the guy more likely to deliver quality innings

Kate

1:57

What do you make of Matt Manning? I'm not really concerned about the surface stats, but the underlying numbers (K, contact, whiff percentages, etc.) look really bad. Is there an injury here somewhere? Has the stuff just backed up from added workload?

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