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Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

Paul Sporer

1:33

Hey y'all, pardon me for being late!

Scott TINSTAAPP

1:34

Paul my man. Have you given up on Daniel Lynch for this year? I was really encouraged start of the season but the walks have returned and I'm getting worried that he's a cut even in 15 teamers here soon.

Paul Sporer

1:35

He's one of those guys on the cusp. You pick them up hoping they're breaking out and can be reliable, but you know that there is still a chance, a pretty good chance that it's not and they will be a cut eventually. He will almost certainly be pickup-worthy again in the near future and could go through that cycle 3-4 times this year if it isn't his leap year

Gabbagool

1:35

Patience on Baez is wearing thin...what's going on here?

Paul Sporer

1:40

Pitchers aren't giving him fastballs and it's hurting. His fastball rate is down 10 pts with 6 pts of that going into sliders which are eating him alive (.318 OPS in 44 PA... sliders have ended almost as many of his PA as fastballs at 45 - he has a .791 OPS against heat)

David

1:40

Any thoughts on how soon Vinnie Pasquantino is called up and his ROS numbers when up?

Paul Sporer

1:42

Call up predictions are impossible because timelines are immediately blown up by injuries, but he's raking so he has to be high on the list of potential call-ups for KC. He's not on the 40 and they're full, so it will require a roster move to get him up.

David W

1:42

Has Hunter Greene figured things out or just a good couple of outings?

Paul Sporer

1:43

I doubt it. I kinda see him that Lynch area of guys who will cycle around a bit but merit the continued chances because of the high upside. The command is still an issue, but the stuff is so good that sometimes it overpowers and he still succeeds.

Roy Donk

1:44

How would you rank these ROS: Grandal, Melendez, Jansen

Paul Sporer

1:44

Just like that but little separation between 'em

Kyle

1:44

You mentioned in a prior chat that Justin was going to do chats this year - is this no longer true?

Paul Sporer

1:44

It is still true. We need to iron out the schedule on that but should have info soon!

John

1:45

Pick 1 SP ROS: R. Contreras, A.Wood, J.Gray

Paul Sporer

1:45

Alex Wood

B'Ryce Hammer's Luscious Locks

1:46

Paul! I've been mashing that f5 button for an hour! Dylan Cease is the latest dude to break my heart this month. My team is just wallowing, in spite of serious star power everywhere. I just cut Aroldis Chapman for crying out loud!

Paul Sporer

1:47

I was only 30 mins late!! So brutal that Cease basically gave back al the goodness with the two duds in his last three. At least he's still getting Ks

Roy Donk

1:47

Strider and Houck: who do you think is more likely to get a shot in the rotation? If both were guaranteed a rotation spot, who would you rather own?

Paul Sporer

1:49

I don't think I favor one over the other to get in their rotation as I imagine both will kind of be in and out. I do prefer Strider over Houck

MF Luder

1:49

I got offered Wander Franco for Julio Urias...thoughts?

Paul Sporer

1:50

That's fine if needs align

Quill

1:50

saw you arent sitting springs vs NYY. thats a scary proposition

Paul Sporer

1:51

I agree. I thought Peterson at SF/v. PHI was scarier, but that isn't looking great so far w/his gem at SF

Kyle

1:51

Thoughts on Pivetta?

Thoughts on Semien?

Paul Sporer

1:51

Kyle...

B'Ryce Hammer's Luscious Locks

1:52

Dats just the Javy Baez experience bro

Paul Sporer

1:53

He can be quite volatile, but this is a pretty low low for him

John

1:54

Would you play either Morton or Wright in COL next week? Both have 2x starts against ARI (good) and at COL (bad)

Paul Sporer

1:59

Yeah I'd probably start both because of the 2-step. Scary, but I'd do it

Char's #1 Fan

2:00

Slow start out of the gates for Laureano, but plate discipline metrics look really good. Safe to say there is some better luck coming?

Paul Sporer

2:03

Yeah he is definitely contributing to his low BABIP by not hitting the ball terribly well, but like you said the plate skills are great and he has also attempted 4 SBs (2-for-4)

Char's #1 Fan

2:03

Arozarena slowly turning it around, but still some mildly worrying metrics (lots of grounders and popups and o-swing is way up). I still feel like he is just a streaky guy who ends up with a nice end of season line even if it's a rollercoaster ride to get there. Agree?

Paul Sporer

2:04

He definitely seems to fit that profile. His speed gives him a high floor for fantasy value, too

Kyle Lewis

2:04

What do you expect out of him this season? Had a good outing in his season debut.

Paul Sporer

2:05

He is a plus bat, it all comes down to health

Colton

2:05

Do you think Michael Chavis has any relevant fantasy value? A bit of an inflated BABIP and seemingly no ability to take a walk, but his power potential is interesting at 2B

Paul Sporer

2:09

He is fringe in 12-teamers but I like him as at least a reserve in 15-teamers or depeer. If he keeps the Ks in check, I think he can be solid

Big Joey

2:11

Does Cronenworth turn it around?

Paul Sporer

2:12

Yes, I think so. He is putting the ball in the air too much which plays a role in his low BABIP, but I still see it regressing back toward his .287 career mark (.256 this yr)

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