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Paul Sporer

1:54

Gimme the RP. I'll sit on the sidelines for Greene against the Champs

Henry

1:54

Need to IL deGrom. Both are being hyped up, but would you rather scoop Luzardo or M. Keller in his place?

Paul Sporer

1:55

I'd go Luzardo right now. Really like the steps he has taken w/MIA to get back on track. Last year was just a lost season so I'm not throwing him out completely just based off one bad year

If you’re not first you’re last

1:55

Brash, Gonsolin or Detmers?

Paul Sporer

1:56

https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/paul-sporers-2022-sp-ranking-with-commen... reverse order of how you listed 'em, though in fairness that was before Brash broke camp so he & Gonso are closer to a coinflip. I'm a huge Detmers fan!

Chip

1:56

Ottoneu, thinking of trading a similarly priced Polanco for Clevinger. I have A TON of MI. Acceptable return?

Paul Sporer

1:57

It's acceptable, but I'd really aim for someone currently healthy unless you're just shooting for the big upside of what healthy Clev can deliver

Trevor

1:57

What are your expectations for Kirilloff in '22?

Paul Sporer

1:58

So much hinges on how healthy that wrist is, but I like the projections of high-teens HRs with a good AVG

First Time Caller

2:01

12 team head-to-head. All other things equal, who would be your priority waiver pickup: J. Lowe, D. Castillo, N. Lodolo, R. Detmers

Paul Sporer

2:01

Detmers, Lowe, Castillo, Lodolo

That's Diego Castillo from Pittsburgh, right? If it's the Seattle RP, he'd go below Lodolo

Pan

2:01

What are your expectations on how long til Oneil Cruz makes the majors? Don't worry not holding you to it. Just curious as I think your guess is better than mine.

Paul Sporer

2:01

I'd say about a month in AAA

Slapshot

2:01

Who do you feel more confident in replicating their spring stats come the regular season - Casey Mize or Jesus Luzardo?

Paul Sporer

2:04

In terms of the changes, I'd say Luzardo. I could see Mize adding Ks this year, but I wouldn't necessarily bet on it. I do still rank him above Luzardo, though, in terms of overall output

Guest

2:04

Lynn

Paul Sporer

2:04

Lance

Cody

2:04

I have to drop one of late round fliers. Mitch Keller or Luis Patino?

Paul Sporer

2:05

I'm gonna actually say Patiño here bc I think he could be managed into 3-4 IP starts for a bit while I think Keller will be allowed to go 5-6 more consistently off rip

Rick

2:07

Drew Steckenrider, Rowan Wick, Domingo Acevedo - who has most saves, who has best year overall?

Paul Sporer

2:10

I think Steck will be the best by a good margin, espec. w/Giles already nicked up. I think they prefer Sewald in the fireman role so Steck will the majority of saves while others mix in. I took Acevedo in my Main Event w/my last pick, but I've already dropped him (for Kyle Wright) as I think Trivino gets some decent run to start the season after a strong spring

Michael

2:10

Tyler Mahle

Can I repeat as a top 30ish pitcher or is the park and team context too much to overcome?

Paul Sporer

2:11

I wouldn't quite tab him for Top 30 bc it puts SUCH a burden on road work given how bad he's been throughout his career in Cincinnati (5.09 ERA, 1.40 WHIP in 221 IP).

Chip

2:11

What do you expect out of Steven Kwan this year? Will he hit the ground running?

Paul Sporer

2:15

I'm really intrigued by him. It'll be mostly AVG, but there is some budding pop that could ensure he isn't just "empty average". There should be plenty of playing time in Cleveland, too

ROBOCOP

2:15

If CJ Abrams makes the opening day roster, where do you think the Pads bat him in the order and do you think he will play enough OF to earn eligibility?

Paul Sporer

2:16

I'd say bottom third. It'd probably take some time to get OF elig. as he will likely play SS/2B until Tatis returns and even then I think his OF time will be sporadic

Random

2:16

Is Sulser still a hold and see? Or drop and find any number of other/better options?

Paul Sporer

2:19

With Floro hurt right now, I'd wait & see a little bit and see what Miami does first

Colton Anderson

2:19

As an injury replacement for Sale, would you go Ober or Ryan if you had to choose?

Paul Sporer

2:19

I'm a Joe Ryan guy, though I freely acknowledge that the two aren't terribly different

Jimbo

2:20

Perdomo or CJ Abrams break camp, and do they play?

Paul Sporer

2:21

I think Perdomo does and Abrams is still up in the air. I definitely don't think either would be called up to sit on the bench, so if they break, they'll play

Kyle

2:21

Diego Castillo or Will Smith? I'm not going to specify on either, I'm just going to have you rank every combination....

Paul Sporer

2:22

lololol Smith Castillo Castillo Smith

you figure it out now :)

Dan

2:22

Ian Happ had a really good 2nd half. You think it continues and he gets over 30 homers?

Paul Sporer

2:23