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Paul Sporer

1:40

Yes, this is well within the range of outcomes. His 2H has a pretty wide range, too, and I wouldn't be surprised if he popped off, but I'm not expecting him to just yet. I'd love anything around a 100 wRC+ w/his pwr & spd. That'd be eminently playable!

1:40

In a Dynasty format, would you drop Brayan Bello for a guy who can help you this year, like a Braxton Garrett or a Max Ramirez?

Paul Sporer

1:42

I'm not Mr. Dynasty guy as my experience centers more on redraft and limited keeper leagues (4-6 player type leagues) but I feel like it's too early to move on from Bello. Hell, he could be the guy who helps you down the stretch this year. I don't think it's likely given where his command is, but it's not impossible. Overall, the stuff is too rich to let go of so quickly. I would find a way to get Garrett, but not by way of Bello

sox05fan

1:42

I'm addicted to riding the Jonathan Schoop wave but this year has been brutal. Any evidence of a bounce back 2nd half or is his power cooked?

Paul Sporer

1:44

Justin theorized that guys like Schoop without top of the scale power would be hurt most by the soggy ball as many of their homers would now be warning track shots. Seems to be hitting Schoop and Candelario just as he suggested. Each have hinted that a big wave is coming and it never materializes

Where in the world is Char-men San Diego?

1:44

How are you feeling about Baddoo going into the second half? Seemed to get back on track in the minors before getting called back up. Can he rediscover some of what we were hoping for coming into the year?

Paul Sporer

1:46

Yeah I'm definitely not out after 60 crap PA or whatever it was before the send down. He was excellent in Triple-A and he can 100% get back on track in the majors. The hits will start falling (.178 BABIP)

Rick

1:46

Jesus Sanchez was pretty impressive last year in his half season, but has struggled a lot this year. Growing pains or just a mediocre outfielder long-term?

Paul Sporer

1:47

Growing pains for sure. Prospect growth isn't linear and this is a classic case... so far as he could have a nice second half

Colton

1:47

Thanks for the input! I was trying to wrestle Kershaw away instead of Mahle but we settled for him obviously. Hoping he gets dealt to a better team/park before the deadline

Paul Sporer

1:47

I meant to mention that re: a trade! That'd be ideal w/Mahle for sure

Homer

1:47

I'm staking my opinion that they Kershaw pickoff of Ohtani was a balk...he clearly moved towards the plate.

Paul Sporer

1:48

So many left handed pickoffs are such clear balks. We have no clear definition

Where in the world is Char-men San Diego?

1:48

I'm still holding strong on Taylor Ward as an impact bat moving forward despite some recent struggles. I know you had voiced a similar sentiment a week or two ago, but wanted to check if you're still in that same spot.

Paul Sporer

1:49

Absolutely! He's positively icy going into the break w/a ton of Ks, but I wouldn't even be worried by a bit more regression. I believe in him, though!

1:50

Based on the Marlins history of relatively agressive pitcher promotion, do you think Eury Perez might get a cup of coffee or potentially a second half call up next year?

Paul Sporer

1:51

Absolutely! If he dominates at Triple-A in the 2nd half this year, he will 100% be drafted in some redraft leagues (I'm not saying I would do it, but some will because there will be reasonable chatter about a 2023 debut).

Homer

1:53

Did you see Julio Rodriguez's shoes at the ASG? Confident young man...

Paul Sporer

1:53

.@JRODshow44’s All-Star Game cleats 🔥

He's amazing!! His success is why people will take shots on guys like him, Witt, Wander. Unproven, but elite prospects. Plenty will fail, but everyone's chasing the Julio

Dave

1:53

Had fun yet tryng to fgure out a Soto trade to the Tigers? For the Mets its always fun to imangine ways to spend Uncle Stevie's money

Paul Sporer

1:54

LOL yes. It's not an impossible deal when you bring in Corbin's money, but it definitely isn't the right move for the Tigers

Tony

1:54

Traded for kebryan Hayes and Yoan Moncada. Hayes' statcast is red and Moncada had a good run up through the all star break. Do we see turn arounds or do you feel like it will be more of the same?

Paul Sporer

1:56

I'm not sure we see a power explosion from Hayes, but I was drafting him for speed & AVG this year and I can see that .251 headed upward in the second half! I'm kinda out on Moncada at this point. He doesn't run, doesn't have much of an AVG, and his power isn't terribly impressive.

Christoph

1:56

Currently have K Hayes as my third baseman. Would getting Bregman be a massive upgrade or just a moderate one?

Paul Sporer

1:57

Probably moderate because of the SB dropoff

Don’s Late-Inning Decision

1:57

best guess at saves for Miami ROS.. is it Tanner Scott? Floro? Someone else on the team, somewhere else?

Paul Sporer

1:59

I think it'll change after the deadline. So it kinda depends who is still around. If Zach Pop could miss a few more bats with his stuff, he could be a fun longshot. He has a 63% GB rate, but just 19% K.

Roy Hobbs

2:00

Are the days of Austin Meadows being fantasy relevant over? Injuries have just crushed him. Is he droppable in a 12 teamer?

Paul Sporer

2:01

Definitely droppable right now. He may get back to health but until then, it's bleak. And then with Paredes popping off, it's looking pretty lopsided for TB.

Homer

2:01

Loved watching Manoah pitch in the ASG...seems like a fun dude, and a great pitcher...

Paul Sporer

2:01

Arguably the best mic'd up moment ever

Pedro

2:05

Have seen conflicting opinions about Giolito’s likelihood of bouncing back. Where do you come down? Advanced metrics seem to favor a rebound thx

Paul Sporer

2:07

I feel like he's already in the midst of his bounce back over the last four. There wasn't just 1 thing to fix, but rather inconsistent command throughout his arsenal that varied start to start. Outside of a tough final inning v. DET, he's been nails lately and I like him for a strong 2H

2:08

Hunter Renfroe ROS outlook? Droppable in 12 team leagues? Thanks!

Paul Sporer

2:10

He's back from the IL, I wouldn't cut him. .250 with 15 HRs rest of season is still 12-tm viable

DubsIn6

2:10

Back to Grandal...an immediate pickup or given his 1st half, wait-and-see?

Paul Sporer

2:10

I'd pick him up right away

Bob

2:10

Do you think Lance McCullers will be effective when he comes back?

Paul Sporer

2:11

There's a good chance, yes. I would definitely take a shot on him where available

Dan

2:11

True or False? The Orioles could have afforded to sign Robbie Ray and Freddie Freeman. True or False? If they had signed both of them they would have a better record than the Blue Jays right now.

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