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Mr. Hotdog

1:49

are you selling on Tatis if you can add for a playoff run

Paul Sporer

1:49

Definitely

The Catalyst

1:49

I like this Catalyst nickname! If he hits middle expectations, is Greene a $19 keeper in AL OBP league?

Paul Sporer

1:50

It wouldn't be an amazing discount at middle expectations, but he'd certainly be keepable in that range

Bert

1:50

Baz for Oneil Cruz. Keeper. Which side are you on?

Paul Sporer

1:50

Cruz, but fair deal

Homer

1:50

Paul...F. Peralta has had two seasons with shoulder injuries and missing meaningful time. In a keeper league where he's still a value, are you comfortable with the long term outlook on a guy like that, or should I capitalize on the keeper value and move on?

Paul Sporer

1:51

Even absent the potentially chronic issue you mention, I'm always open to moving pitching like that in keeper leagues for bankable bats. Not a revolutionary strategy of course, but it's still my foundation

Homer

1:52

Judge...I saw an article last year that said a hot first half, is generally not followed by a comparable second half. How you feeling about him ROS?

Paul Sporer

1:52

It's hard to stay that hot all year, but he's also one of the best players in the league and players like that break norms

Dr J

1:54

Urquidy or Detmers more than streamers in 15 team?

Paul Sporer

1:54

Not right now, no. Urq impressed last night, though

Sean

1:54

Are there any potential innings limits for injury returners severino or verlander?

Paul Sporer

1:56

I don't see JV being limited in the slightest unless he's hurt. I also don't think NYY is going to be super cautious on Sevvy. He has 2 190s under his belt and while he might not get all the way there this year, I don't see him being sidelined for any amount of time. Occasional skips, maybe early pulls w/big leads here & there, but that's it IMO

Not so Merry-Field

1:56

Is Whit toast? A good buy low? You can't steal first base, especially at 33.

Paul Sporer

1:57

Last 40 gms: .290/.333/.414 w/3 HR, 6 SB (12/24 full season pace). He's back and fine, but he's working off an impossibly bad .139/.179/.167 line so it will take some time for the bottom line to look right. As such, I'd still buy if the overall line is creating a discount

1:58

Kirk HR again

C to Shining C

1:58

What are the Jays going to do with all these catchers? I'm so psyched about all three, except that they are in a death match for playing time. Trade?

Paul Sporer

1:59

C is a toughhh position so the depth doesn't hurt. They don't haaaave to trade it. We want them to bc all 3 are fantasy viable, but it makes plenty of sense to keep 'em all espec. if Kirk was primarily the DH and playing daily when Jansen is healthy

need4speed

1:59

What would make Berti slow down? Other teams have to know he's running already

Paul Sporer

2:01

The .375 BABIP will likely come down, but I don't see him being slowed on the bases. This is giving me major Rajai Davis vibes from the late-2010s before he became a known commodity

Homer

2:01

C to Shining C...best name of the chat. Well done!

Paul Sporer

2:01

lolol

Richard

2:01

Do you see Dean Kremer as having any value in AL-only leagues going forward? How do you see his value compared to Tyler Wells?

Paul Sporer

2:03

Wells is a perfect name to bring up! They have remarkably similar statistical profiles and as such, Kremer definitely has some AL only viability

murks

2:03

Who to bench out of these starts? Baz vs NYY, Joe Ryan vs COL, Gonsolin @ ATL, Mahle @ SF, or Strider vs LAD

Paul Sporer

2:04

In 10s and 12s, I pass on Baz v. NYY and probably Strider v. LAD. In 15s or deeper, I use 'em all

Farhandrew Zaidman

2:04

Catman obviously isn't going to keep up a sub 2.00 pace, but the gains this year seem legit, right?

Paul Sporer

2:05

They really do. He got his control back in check after last year's walk issues. Still has a hiccup here & there, but 8% BB is completely fine with a 25% or higher K rate. His 3.74 SIERA is a good guideline for what I expect rest of season

Connor Joe Mama

2:05

Despite average skills and underlying metrics, Martin Perez continues to shine. Is he more than a Vargas rule? I feel like he's gonna have a 5 ERA after I pick him up.

Paul Sporer

2:05

Nope, still a complete Vargas Rule

2:06

Shouts to Nick Pollack. Vargas Rule: It’s a rule that’s applied when a pitcher who is historically not so great is performing at a high level we didn’t expect. You keep starting him until he gives us a reason not to, inspired by Jason Vargas‘ ridiculous start to the 2017 season.

Vargas stayed hot through June and wound up with a 4.18 ERA. Perez is one of the longest Vargas Rules since the phrase was coined

Mr. Redlegs

2:06

Was offered Leiter for Meyer straight up. I'm giving up Meyer. Thoughts?

Paul Sporer

2:07

I prefer Meyer personally

Barry

2:07

Bethancourt ok as 2nd catcher in 12 team mixed? Other options are Navaerz, Raleigh, Stassi

Paul Sporer

2:09

Yes. He's already coming off his hot streak w/a 2-for-22 run including 9 Ks, but he has some pop & speed so I'm cool holding for now. If this cold streak expands beyond a standard downturn, move on

John

2:09

I have Semien and I need more power, I have a good lead in SB. In an OBP AL only league, who would you try to target?

Paul Sporer

2:11

Taylor Ward, Josh Naylor, Jared Walsh type deal

Chris

2:11

Is flaherty worth holding in a 10T keeper league where he cost me nothing?

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