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Paul Sporer

2:23

It is SO maddening. He was leading off all spring and raking and now he's persona non grata?! (i think I'm using the phrase properly, but maybe not). He's also sputtering so it probably makes Hinch feel justified. I would still buy low, particularly in 15s or deeper, but I totally understand if you're cutting in 10s and 12s right now. If you do, make sure to watchlist him so you can pounce once he's gets going, but it's been super frustrating for someone I absolutely loved coming into the year... and not just bc I'll take a fat L if he flops, but also bc it's my favorite team

Donnie

2:23

Better rest of season value - Cooper Hummel, Luis Campusano or James Mcann?

Paul Sporer

2:25

I like Hummel, but he's on the short side of the platoon rn which is tough to roster in anything but super deep formats. So I'd go McCann over him and maybe even Campy with him getting some DH burn

Webster

2:25

Should we expect Ketel Marte to come around?

Paul Sporer

2:26

I think so, though the elevated K% and corresponding SwStr jump are somewhat alarming. It's not actionable (meaning I'm not cutting or benching him right now), but I'm keeping a close eye on it

EldridgeCleaver

2:26

Who do you like better, Pham or Laureano?

Paul Sporer

2:26

Laureano

Homer

2:26

Safe spaces deserve to be made fun of you overgrown child

Paul Sporer

2:27

He says as he begs for one in fantasy baseball. Do you not realize how you're dunking on yourself? I almost feel bad making you look this ridiculous.

Literally you 10 minutes ago, big dog: Homer 2:16 Let the virtue signalling begin! It's okay for men to have a space that's theirs you know.

2:28

so you want a space wherein you feel safe from the scawy wimminz

Oliver

2:28

Is Alex Kirilloff still worth stashing in a 10 team league?

Paul Sporer

2:29

Mehhh. I worry about the wrist and without pop, he's quite pedestrian in a 10

Ty France

2:29

Breakout fantasy (and also real life) player of the year?

Paul Sporer

2:29

He certainly could be. I'm a huge fan. Could be a .300-25 season coming

Homer

2:29

Are you serious? There's nothing inherently wrong about men wanting to start league that allows men. I'm sure then you think space for women, people of color, and any other group is wrong as well?

Paul Sporer

2:29

So you want a safe space, but they also deserve to be made fun of? Got it!

Nelson Cruz

2:30

Am I cuttable in a standard 12 team roto? Or should I try to hold a few more weeks?

Paul Sporer

2:30

I'm holding a bit longer as the plate skills are fine and his .192 BABIP should regress

Webster

2:30

Do you think Kyle Farmer will be supplanted by Jose Barrero?

Paul Sporer

2:30

I certainly think he should. I was sooo bummed when Barrero got hurt

Tom

2:30

How would you rank Eugenio, LeMahieu, and Hayes as 3B options in a points league?

Paul Sporer

2:30

DJLM, Hayes, Eugenio

Jeff

2:31

Think Cedric Mullins and Ketel Marte can shake off their slow starts?

Paul Sporer

2:32

Included this for Mullins since I just had one about Marte. I'm not worried about Ced at all. .261 BABIP will come up and he's pacing for 20 HR/30 SB otherwise

Dr. Brown

2:32

Anyone who's ever played softball knows ... men/women leagues are better! The same goes for fantasy baseball leagues. Having members with enthusiasm is #1.

Paul, Reid Detmers has been dropped a few times in my 12-team dynasty league. We have long benches. Is he worth holding for a bit? What's his ceiling?

Thank you, as always!

Paul Sporer

2:33

LOL, right? Like it's fine if your league is all men, but explicitly banning women for absolutely no reason is some weird shit. It's not virtue signaling to just not being a weirdo for no damn reason. And yes, I'd hold Detmers a bit longer. I really like him and think there is still plenty of upside this year

Calvin

2:33

Can Andres Munoz be a closer this year? Thank you for the great chats

Paul Sporer

2:34

Yes he definitely can, but that is a crowded 'pen so he might not be given the job outright at any point soon

Everyone

2:35

Don’t engage with that clown Homer

Paul Sporer

2:35

You're right, you're right. But sometimes some super dumb shit just needs to be shutdown, but yes you are right.

#notapril

2:35

Bro… you gotta check that E. Suarez xstats and k%. He’s back

Paul Sporer

2:39

I was looking at him this morning, but yes I'm underrating him. The bottom line is those 3 3B - Hayes, DJLM, and Suarez - are super close, but I'll re-rank with Suarez jumping Hayes and going: DJLM, Suarez, Hayes

Matt

2:39

How much do you value early season team stats vs. what you expected for offenses coming into the season when trying to decide which teams to sit pitchers against?

Paul Sporer

2:40

About 90% preseason/10% current stats and then that stats % rises slowly as the sample gets bigger

Calvin

2:40

Anything to be worried about with Justin Turner's slow start?

Paul Sporer

2:45

sorry got a phone call, Justin Turner wasn't tripping me up that much lol

I'm not too worried. Feels like a standard slow start that could be turned around with a hot week. Sit tight for now

Daniel

2:46

Will Jorge Mateo keep his job all year ... and be top 5 in SBs?

Paul Sporer

2:47

Not at this pace, no. Baltimore isn't teeming with options, but it's not hard to find someone better than a 69 wRC+ (not nice in this instance). He just Ks ways too much to be anything close to a consistent bat.

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