JotCast | Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

Paul Sporer

1:01

Hello everyone! How about that insane night of baseball last night?? Just so many electric games for a random Tuesday in August!!

Terry

1:01

Sewald or baustista ROS? 10tewm points league

Paul Sporer

1:03

Bautista is the THE guy for Baltimore, whereas Sewald is more like a 85-90% guy

wes

1:03

India or Segura ROS in a 5x5 12'er?

Paul Sporer

1:03

Segura for me. Not 100% out on India despite the tough year, but just have always loved Segura

Lonnie

1:04

You buying Detmers’ recent performance?

Paul Sporer

1:05

Big time. I even remember mentioning in a Fireside Chat w/Nick when we discussed him that he could be a big summer breakout. I was drafting him in case he broke out immediately, but I ended up cutting him during the demotion only to see him breakout as I suggested he could lol. Oh well, I knew what could happen when I cut him. But yes, I buy it and think he's really taking a step forward

Owen

1:05

Torkleson or Casas long term?

Paul Sporer

1:05

Still Tork for me. Brutal start to his career, but I'm not moving off him

Mike

1:05

How do you see Tatis performing once he returns? Do you expect there to be a lack of power with the wrist injury?

Paul Sporer

1:06

Generally would plan for a bit less power, but the unicorns do stuff differently. Remember we thought Acuña wouldn't steal coming off the ACL and he has 31 attempts in like 75 games! Still plan conservatively, but I won't be at all surprised if Tatis is insane

Mr. Fister

1:06

Vaughn Grissom worth an add in 12 team 5x5 roto? Would be replacing an ice cold Luis Gonzalez SF.

Paul Sporer

1:07

I'd take the shot! Grissom has been electric in A+/AA so far and let's see if he can stay hot in the majors. Worst case is you hold for a couple wks and move on if he doesn't pop

Insert Witty Name Here

1:08

Wtf to do with Hader? In a saves/holds league should I see about selling low and grab Luis Garcia, Neris, or Poche off the wire?

Paul Sporer

1:08

I'm OK grabbing Garcia in case they give Hader a breather, but I'm still not quitting Hader

Ian Anderson

1:08

What’s my long term outlook?

Paul Sporer

1:12

He will go as far as the control allows. It has been an issue throughout his first 266 IP, but it didn't start biting him badly until this year.

Nick

1:12

What do you think of the Lodolo/Sale comps? Does he have that type of upside in a dynasty league?

Paul Sporer

1:13

It's hard to avoid w/the slingy lefties even though I know some people are like make ANY other comp but Sale for a lefty, lol. I love Lodolo and see major upside for him. He CAN reach Sale's heights, though an ace outlook is always the low-percentage potential outcome and that park could cut into Lodolo's performance a bit as he figures it out in these first couple MLB seasons

Tim

1:13

Any concerns with McClanahan regressing?

Paul Sporer

1:15

No, not really. It's suuuuper difficult to maintain a sub-2.00 ERA. Sucks that he dropped a mediocre one at DET of all places, but he's still been elite as elite gets

Mr. Fister

1:15

I recommended to my friend that he play Logan Gilbert this week with a double start. I felt like he was a must start, even with his recent struggles. My friend's ratios are now trashed in a week that is crucial to his playoff push. How do I make it up to him? Was my advice terrible just because of him having a start against NYY?

Paul Sporer

1:15

Oh I started him, too, and never thought twice about it. NYY has spoiled his ERA a bit, but I stand by the process of starting him even w/that tough matchup

wes

1:15

Pena back to JAG after the hot start and injury? Barrels and max EV still nice and good lineup but tough results. thinking of trying Grissom at UTIL in 12'er

Paul Sporer

1:18

It's been rough, but as you mention the pop has still been there. Since 7/1: .202/.228/.364 - objectively bad, but still 6 HR in 136 PA (31 full season pace). .217 BABIP really hurting while K and BB rates still holding while power metrics are there, too, so I'm not panicking. Is there ANYONE else you can cut for Grissom? I like taking the shot on him, but I'm reluctant to move on from Peña, even in a 12

Will

1:19

How would you rank Doval, Munoz and Bednar in a dynasty league?

Paul Sporer

1:19

In reverse order of how you've listed them

Barnsy

1:19

Will Matt Barnes find his way?

Paul Sporer

1:19

Not really, he's just never had anything close to consistent command

Joe

1:19

Why is Connor Joe sitting?

Paul Sporer

1:23

Iiiiice cold since July: .149/.265/.253... the .200 BABIP is definitely hurting him most here as his hard hit rates and plate skills are still fine. They should let him play through this, but they've decided not to

holds are important too

1:23

can we only ask fantasy questions td? or are general baseball ones ok too

Paul Sporer

1:23

All baseball... real life, fantasy, video games... any of it as long as it's baseball!

John

1:23

Is Grandal officially cooked? I have him on my bench in case the power comes back but it's looking almost impossible at this point.

Paul Sporer

1:24

Probably for this year as there's just no juice in the bat. Could see myself buying on the cheap next year if we get some assurance that's healthy once again, but I've lost a lot of hope for the remainder of '22

Langerhans has mcclanahands

1:24

Long term Tucker or L Robert?

Paul Sporer

1:24

I'm a big time Tucker stan

i love mets but dont wana jinx

1:24

Mets v Dodgers pennant. whos coming out? both red hot, esp mets. dodgers offense more reliable than mets but mets starting pitching is so powerful

Paul Sporer

1:25

If the Mets rotation is full strength, I'd give them a slight edge