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Paul Sporer

1:01

Good afternoon, y'all! Thanks for coming out!

Faz

1:01

does Dansby Swanson continue his strong ‘22 campaign?

Paul Sporer

1:01

I think so, he's hinted at star upside multiple times before!

Faz

1:01

Brandon Lowe a buy lowe? Story vs Lowe ROS excluding steals?

Paul Sporer

1:03

Sans SBs, it's reeeaaalllyyy close IMO. Lowe working back from injury and Story hit in the hand yesterday. I'll lean slightly toward Lowe if we're not caring about SBs

Yerminator

1:03

"I'm back"

Paul Sporer

1:03

I'd love to see a big 2H from Yerminator!!

Rodney

1:03

Isaac Paredes - you buying the sell-out for pull power as a sustainable change? Looks like he can be something - esp with the positional flexibility.

Paul Sporer

1:05

Initially it was a pure sell out with like a 55% FB rate, but now it's at a fair 46%. Additionally his K% and SwStr% aren't very high, either. I'm definitely down to ride the lightning here and see how it goes

Don Juan

1:05

Is there any player who is widely unowned who you have your eye on for the second half as a difference maker?

Paul Sporer

1:07

I've been a Harold Ramirez fan since his TOR minor league days (some might even be bigger fans dating back to his PIT minors days) and he's still just 37% at Y! and 19% at ESPN! He's hitting .333/.381/.453 and batting in the middle of the order damn near daily

Guest

1:07

Is Nelson Cruz a HOFer?

Paul Sporer

1:08

Kinda depends how the electorate looks during his voting period & how they feel about DH types. It's close, but probably no

Martin

1:08

Is cronenworth's best skill the fact that he bats 1st, 2nd or 3rd? He seems, downright avg tbh but still carries a decent razzball ranking YTD.

Paul Sporer

1:09

You nailed it! Full burn and batting high up drive the value. Positional flexibility with volume are his assets. Great 15-teamer.

Bob

1:09

Who is your preference at 2B--Ketal Marte or Jorge Polanco?

Paul Sporer

1:10

Polanco for me

Brian Snitker

1:10

Why do I continue to bat Michael Harris 9th

Paul Sporer

1:12

I'd say mostly the hierarchy thing of being a rookie on a team vets. He's been excellent, but it's 163 PA, too, so they don't wanna overreact. Also his batting ninth could be helping a bit in terms of how he's approached (that isn't to suggest he'd melt if he batted higher or anything). I know we'd like more volume from him, but I'm not too worried about it overall

seth

1:12

was 2021 a flash in the pan for Tyler O'Neill? Do you think he can get back to a 30-20 threat next year?

Paul Sporer

1:13

I wasn't the biggest fan coming into the season. The plate skills just didn't scream sustainability. The raw skills are there and the health has been a big part of the problems this year, but I'm not exactly floored by this https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/5-players-im-removing-from-my-draft-...

Pitching

1:13

Hi Paul, who do you prefer ROS: Perez or Baz?

Paul Sporer

1:14

I imagine that's Martin Perez? I'd still lean Shane Baz. His volume could be challenged at times, but I still want him over Perez

Sean

1:14

was the cinci outing for baz just a rookie hiccup? he was cruising before that

Paul Sporer

1:15

Ya he has 2 mega duds in 6 starts. It's just volatility that comes with such a young arm. I was worried that he'd relieve after returning from the injury and was wrong there, but I can't rule out them putting him in the pen for a spell or two to protect his IP over the 2H

Bob

1:15

Are you all in on Corbin Carroll when he gets the call? When do you think he's up?

Paul Sporer

1:16

Very! No idea when he's up, but I looove the player! Maybe if he gets going in AAA (He has just 2 gms there so far) over the next 2 wks or so and then gets the call after the deadline?

Pablo

1:16

Leody or H Ramirez? (H2H 6x6 with OPS/SLG)

Paul Sporer

1:16

If you don't NEEEED the SBs, I'm going Ramirez for sure... and I say that as a Leody stan

seth

1:16

Brujan got demoted but hasnt played yet in AAA, I can only assume he is being traded

Paul Sporer

1:18

Hmm that's really interesting. No news of any sort of injury, either. Could be cooking up a trade, still wild to just sit out a week with no word

Dave

1:19

Is Miggy a sneaky SB play now?

Paul Sporer

1:19

LOL, yessss

Sean

1:19

you starting either greene or lodolo in stl this weekend?

Paul Sporer

1:19

In 15s, yes. In 10s/12s, maybe... team dependent. Certainly not must-start in those formats. StL isn't destroying the ball lately, but they are still an offense I respect

Insert Witty Name Here

1:20

Do you prefer playing in a league where one or so guys dominate this most years (like MLB) or more parity (NFL)?

Paul Sporer

1:20

Whattya mean? Individual players? Fantasy? Teams?

NFL's parity is as overrated as MLB's is underrated in terms of teams and playoffs

Red Clay

1:20

Cronenworth or Semien in a points format?

Paul Sporer

1:22

Semien, still. His bottom line is still rough, but he's hitting .282/.340/.547 with 12 HR and 9 SB since getting that first HR on May 28th. It'll take a bit more to work off the .497 OPS from his first 43 gms, but he's pretty much back over the last 6 wks

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