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Paul Sporer

1:44

Another dud yesterday, this time v. Pit. Despite the stark home/road split, I'm still starting him v. WAS this weekend. Thankfully his last start is AT Pit next week

Mike

1:44

Would you start snell in his first game back off IL?

Paul Sporer

1:45

Not if it's next week as they close w/at LAD, at SFG... they're so f'd

Guest

1:45

What does Cincy do this offseason? Is Barrero ready to take over aat SS or 2nd. Not much ML experience there.

Paul Sporer

1:49

Probably some dumb shit, let's be honest, lol. Anyway, Casty is probably going to bounce. I do think Barrero will be the SS. I imagine they'll discuss trading Gray or Castillo. I just think they'll be underwhelming and continue to waste their talent

RAGBRAI

1:49

Suarez has looked great as a starter. Do they keep him there or does he ended up back in the BP? Who are Phillies porjected starting five as of todaay fo 22? Do they added a SP via trade/FA?

Paul Sporer

1:51

I'm pleasantly stunned by how great Ranger Suarez has been. I'd be surprised if they took him out of the role given how successful it's been. He will 100% be in my SP rankings as I assume he's starting until I hear otherwise. Wheeler, Nola, Suarez, and Gibson are in with a 5th likely to be bought or traded for

RAGBRAI

1:53

What is in the water in STL? 10 game streak, have taken two from the Brewers. Do they hold on for a WC? Who do they match up better with for the WC game?

Paul Sporer

1:55

Cardinals Devil Magic is backkkkkkk!!!!!! Lester & Happ acquisitions at the deadline? No problem, it's playoff time baby! lol. I don't think LAD or SFG presents a markedly better matchup for them, though LAD's offense has been cold of late so maybe them based on that flimsy notion (flimsy since they can get hot on a dime)

Cito

1:55

Daily points league and Senzatela faces SFG at home this week. He's been good the past month, but he should be on the bench.... or should he?

Paul Sporer

1:56

I'd say the best case is about what he did yesterday v. LAD - 6 IP/4 ER/3 K so if that has some value to you and you can afford a potential negative (which is the downside) then go for it. But the risk is substantialllll

Guest

1:57

Paul, please tell me that the Yankees wont do the worst possible things this offseason like sell low on Torres, Voit, sanchez or urshela and sign Correa? Please tell me they will be smart and keep Stanton in OF, make Sanchez a permanent DH, trade J Montgomery and DJ for spects and bullpen arms, and sign JV for 2/$50MM and Max for 3/$105MM and sign a real C and let velasquez handle SS until volpe is ready

Paul Sporer

1:57

I mean they are a pretty smart org. Cashman is an elite GM and it's not just his resources that make him so. I don't think they will necessarily follow your blueprint to a t, but I expect some activity and it's often smart activity for them

Jeff in T.O.

1:58

So Kiermaier and the scouting card... good play, bad play, meh?

Paul Sporer

2:00

Mostly meh. EVERYONNNNEEEEE picks it up except that dweeb Alex who called himself out of bounds in the championship game. I call complete BS on anyone climbing their moral high horse here

Alex:

RAGBRAI

2:00

How quiet will it be from the end of the Series to Dec 1 on the FA signing and trade front. Will FO's want to get things done before Dec 1 or will they be more inclined to take a wait and see attitude?

Paul Sporer

2:00

I think it could be very quiet before the CBA is situated. It might be a very bizarre offseason

Dave

2:00

Are you a Lane Thomas believer for 2022? Even if Robles reclaims his position, the Nats could easily move Thomas to left field.

Paul Sporer

2:02

He's just 25 and I think there is some upside. I obviously wouldn't just extrapolate his 34 gms w/WAS, but I wouldn't be at all surprised if he was the Opening Day starter

brb gotta let the dogs out then we'll do a few more Qs!

Porcho Villa

2:07

Eloy has looked lost for over a month now. Think there might be a hidden injury? Would you drop him for a streaming offense spot (available bats include Sano, Rodgers, Siri, Varsho, H. Dozier)?

Paul Sporer

2:11

I don't know that he's hurt over just slumping (.515 OPS, 29% K, 0 HR in Sept.) but I'm not averse to moving on for a hotter hand. Obviously wouldn't do it mid-season, but this late you're going for every stat you can get and I'm not against dropping a slumping guy like this (wouldn't do it w/like Juan Soto or something) who hasn't played much this yr and been hurt a good bit

Guest

2:11

Of these young pitchers, who do you like most going forward? Luis Gil, Carlos Hernandez, Christian Javier or Brady Singer...

Paul Sporer

2:15

I'm not fully out on Javier despite my L regarding him taking over for Luis Garcia to save Garcia's IP but I think he's 2nd to Carlos Hernandez. He's got a 4-pitch mix, throws super hard, and has shown bat-missing ability that suggests his 22% K rate can really surge

Two-Ways Shohei

2:15

Re: where he should go in 2022 draft.

Paul Sporer

2:15

He's an easy 1st rounder for me

Chris

2:15

I'm hanging on by a thread in ratios but also need wins to keep a point in my roto league. I've already got Wheeler starting today. Should I start Patino against the Blue Jays as well?

Paul Sporer

2:17

No, I don't think his win potential is nearly high enough to take the ratio risk

2:17

Man just reading through this, why is keeping Gary Sanchez as a full time DH even in the cards? Dude is a sub .800 OPS guy, the fact that he is a catcher is the only reason we care who he is

Paul Sporer

2:20

Yeah I don't think there is a NEED to keep Sanchez at DH at all but I also don't think he's done behind the dish just yet (not that I see upside, but just expect him to keep getting reps)

Duuuude

2:20

Ryan over Sale tonight?? What are you smoking?

Paul Sporer

2:22

they are 4-5 (https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/starting-pitcher-chart-september-22nd-20...) lol. and despite the Cubs actually holding a good wOBA vR lately, I still prefer Ryan's matchup to Sale's (NYM)

Theo

2:22

Would you bench Eloy for Mountcastle the rest of the way, or at least until Eloy snaps out of his funk?

Paul Sporer

2:22

Like that even better than cutting, but also not averse to cutting him as the other person was looking to do

Kate

2:22

Aaron Ashby has looked pretty damn good since that first horrid appearance. I love that he gets both Ks and grounders at a high rate, and the control has actually been solid. Saw recently a fairly prominent dynasty prospect list moved him above all the prospect arms. If the Brewers put him in the rotation from Day 1 next year, is this a major breakout candidate?

Paul Sporer

2:23

We actually had an early Ashby Q and I really like him. The Brewers just keep pumping out pitching and I think he could be their next big gem

Duuuude

2:23

Re Ryan: I hope you're right; I'm starting him and need a big game!

Paul Sporer

2:23

I like his chances!

Duuuude

2:24

No way bro, if you aren't drafting Will Smith as top catcher, you're crazy.