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Paul Sporer

1:59

Wait, what? You literally CAN'T get a win if you don't go 5 and the guys we're talking about are consistently held under 5 so they have an infinitely better chance at a W in the 2018 Yarbrough role than starting games

2:01

Is Lindor the way back?

Paul Sporer

2:02

I think so, yes. I was in on a bounce back coming in the year. Feel like last year was a transition season a la Beltran when he went to NYM

2:02

*all the way back

2:02

Please tell me Duran is closer to being the...closer now. Pagan shaky and I've been stashing Duran based on his filthiness...

Paul Sporer

2:03

I don't think it's set in stone but I do think he eventually gets the role. Duffey is getting used in the 6th/7th and Pagan is a HR machine

I am the Walrus

2:03

MI RP's like Duran, Strider, Schmidt, Whitlock who give 2-3 IP twice a week and can get wins, saves and K's and %, are they the new market inefficiency?

Paul Sporer

2:03

Yeah I think so. I'm a big fan of them. Contreras is another who will eventually be back for PIT (though he could be in the SP role next time up)

96mnc

2:03

Hey Paul, how do I contact someone with feedback/suggestions for the format of the Closer Depth Chart page?

Paul Sporer

2:03

Jason Martinez on Twitter https://twitter.com/JasonRRMartinez

You Lee

2:04

Drop Votto for Yuli? Any concern about Tyler O'Neill? 12 tm 5x5 keeper. Thanks!

Paul Sporer

2:05

Sure. I have some concerns. I was out on TON this year just bc I didn't want to buy those plate skills at full price, but the interesting thing is that his plate skills have greatly improved but the results aren't there so despite my lack of interest coming into the season, I'm kinda intrigued by these changes if they stick. Hold out w/him for now

2:05

I drafted Kyle Wright with my last pick. Am I the greatest, or is all my bragging now going to look bad in a few months?

Paul Sporer

2:05

It can always go south, but I'd feel quite good rn. I copped him for $1 in the FAAB buy before the season started and feel pretty good about it!

Zach

2:05

re: the pitcher rankings, its less about week to week variance and more about how do I need to read those? Are you saying here is how I prefer the SPs and how I see them performing ROS?

Paul Sporer

2:07

I haven't read Nick's latest this year, but I feel like the preamble in both our rankings lay all that out in terms of identifying the value they are meant to have. When I post my in-season ones, I always outline that they are 4-6 wk rankings bc things are so volatile

Tim

2:08

Was the conversation about Whitlock him being an opener vs a Yarbrough role? The person's question was starter vs Yarbrough role I thought?

Paul Sporer

2:08

Question was: Salty 1:30 Any truth you moved Spencer Strider up in your ranks due to that killer 'stache on his (formerly) Rotoworld page? And would you rather see him as a starter or Yarborough-style reliever?

2:09

so Strider types who aren't fully stretched for 5+ IP are much better in the Yarbrough style role than starting bc they have a MUUUUUCH better shot at wins. Am I missing something in terms of the communication here? Not trying to be flippant

Jerrica Heart

2:09

I'm in a 12-team perpetual keeper league and have re-built my roster in just 3 years.

I have Varsho, Stephenson, Freeman, Belt, Chisholm, Wander, K. Hayes, Moncada, Bichette, Soto, Tucker, Robert, Yordan, Teoscar, R. Greene, Brujan, Arraez, Casas, House, Peralta, Tr. Rogers, Manoah, Skubal, R. Contreras, Clase, Iglesias, T. Rogers, and Romano.

There is no question ... just a flex.

The point? Let women play in your league! =)

Love your work, Paul!

Paul Sporer

2:10

Anyone not letting women in their league is a clown. I certainly hope we don't have anyone doing that kinda crap.

Gonso Ball

2:11

Is Tony Gonsolin ever anything more than a twice-through-the-order guy with the Dodgers? Or will they eventually stretch him out a bit further?

Paul Sporer

2:16

Yeah I'm a bit nervous that the control hasn't improved at all. I was hoping it was an injury anomaly last year but it isn't so I do think he might just be a 5-and-dive type. If he stops walking the yard, they could start stretching him back out for 6+

Webster

2:16

Is Chad Green a cut at this point in save/hold league?

Paul Sporer

2:16

Yes. Rarely a reason to hold a struggling RP in SVHD

Homer

2:16

Let the virtue signalling begin! It's okay for men to have a space that's theirs you know.

Paul Sporer

2:16

LOL

2:17

It's virtue signaling to let women play fantasy baseball? Gimme a fucking break.

Spoken like someone who makes fun of safe spaces and calls ppl snowflakes but then behaves like this if women want to play fantasy fuckin baseball, lol

RP Futures

2:18

Would you drop Diekman or Robles for R. Montero? (SV/HLD league)

Paul Sporer

2:18

I'd be OK moving either. Probably lean Diekman

Bobby

2:18

Would you be looking to sell high on Straw, or medium on Arozarena? 15-team OBP league with Acuna coming off IL. I'm concerned by Arozarena's downward trend in power and complete lack of walks this season.

Paul Sporer

2:19

I think it'd be a sell low on Arozarena right now so I'd rather hold. Straw you can sell if you have enough speed to cover. Usually teams with him need his speed, but if you're stocked, sell to the highest bidder!

Salty

2:19

More likely comeback this year - successful return and contribution from Dustin May or the birds re-entering your place?

Paul Sporer

2:19

LOLOLOL them birds be creepin'!

Leo

2:19

Hi Paul, how would you rank Megill, Joe Ryan, and Gore ROS in a points league?

Paul Sporer

2:19

Just like you've listed them!

Tim

2:20

I think the communication is messed up in that I figure the question re: Strider being a starter is asking long term as opposed to his first start (likely being under 5 innings). But maybe that was just my interpretation?

Paul Sporer

2:21

I'm not sure we necessarily get to a point where he's firmly trusted for 5+. He had just 9 such outings in the minors last year. That said, even if we got a spot where he was consistently getting 5, he would still be in a MUCH better position to get a win pitching innings 2-6 or 3-7 than 1-5 so I'm not sure much changes with my original answer.

Jerrica's Boyfriend

2:22

Paul, I can't think of a better person to answer this.

What the HELL are your Tigers doing to Baddoo? Batting him 9th and sitting him vs. ALL LHP = psychological trauma. Talk about setting up a young player to fail!

What's going on? And would you buy low on Baddoo?

Thanks!

Sincerely,

The Other Paul

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