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Paul Sporer

2:11

I am, yes. Not anti-Bassitt, but just love that price on Hayes

Kate

2:11

I hate to say this, but is Oneil Cruz a sell in dynasty right now if you're a contender? He's super fun and the upside is HUGE, but there still seems to be significant hit tool risk there. Would it be worth exploring deals for more established players?

Paul Sporer

2:12

10000%. His market value remains, but if he doesn't take a step forward this year, the bottom will drop out. I would absolutely sell high on Cruz. I like him and I'm rooting for him, but he has substantial bust potential

Jung Bong Jovi

2:12

Thanks Paul! A most hap-hap-happiest of holidays to you!

Paul Sporer

2:12

Same to you and everyone in chat!

2:12

It seems like this has been a very busy Nov/Dec for FA. Maybe the past few seasons have just been really slow (I know last year was strange) but it seems like almost all the top 25 FA could be signed by Christmas. No real question, but I like it.

Paul Sporer

2:13

It's definitely the latter. Remember 19 was the disaster slow season when studs were signing in late-January. The 20 offseason wasn't as slow, but still pretty blah and then 21 had the lockout. This is the first return to a "normal" offseason in quite some time and I love it. I'd love to see the trade market really heat up now!

Kate

2:14

You all sounded kind of down on Toronto as a landing spot for Bassitt. While I don't agree that this probably moves him down a bit, I kind of feel like we end up overrating these park moves a lot of the time (at least the ones that aren't to the extreme parks like Coors, GAB and Oakland and the other major pitchers parks). This feels like a slight downgrade than something major, no?

Paul Sporer

2:15

I can't recall precisely what we said, but I think Justin was trumpeting the move as more of a negative than myself as Toronto plays a lot more neutral since the humidor. I'm not too worried about the move, more just worried about a 34 yr old finesse arm than anything else... and worried overstates. I'm just not super into him. Totallllyyyyy agree that park moves outside the outlier parks are wildly overrated

Insert Witty Name Here

2:15

While I agree with Lahoo that people watching other people play video games or unboxing stuff is dumb, I also realize I’m in a chat talking about what essential boils down to just number counting. Let people be people, control your own self.

Paul Sporer

2:15

In fairness, they didn't say it was dumb

2:17

Let's not pile on Lahoo, I don't mind being asked about its appeal. It 100% will not be for everyone, but a lot of people enjoy it and I totally see why. Heck, there are elements of my streams that are similar to these chats in that we're always talkin ball and I have no problem answering fantasy Qs. For my streams specifically, if you like baseball, there's a good chance you'd enjoy yourself. Even if you don't play MLB The Show or Out of the Park Baseball -- my 2 most played games. It's a place for baseball fans to hang out with other diehards and enjoy this wonderful sport!

Duchess

2:17

Am I crazy or would Drury be an excellent fit for the Brewers

Paul Sporer

2:18

I can totally see that! And while it's not Cincy, I would love him to get back into a plus hitters park

Insert Witty Name Here

2:18

Better hitter in ‘23, Bohm or Stott? I think Bohm is going to be the surprise of next year. Elite (?) contact, just getting his man strength now. Always good to have contact ability at a young age, right?

Paul Sporer

2:20

I actually like both to jump next year. Stott also makes good contact (7% swinging strike rate) and has the speed element, too! Neither is particularly expensive so they don't have to break out to be worth it. Flip a coin on your favorite as they aren't far apart!

Teflonzo

2:20

Any one who doesn't understand the appeal of watching people play video games obviously hasn't watched Paul force himself to put the controller down because somehow, as an adult male that is gainfully employed and 50% responsible for two dogs, he does not possess the will power to take the first pitch if the controller is in his hands.

Paul Sporer

2:21

This is very true. The best way for me to draw a walk is to literally just leave the room! I have run to get a drink at times and come back to a nice 3-0 count that I probably would've turned into a first pitch pop up, lol

Kyle

2:21

Just listened to your 2021 Nick Pollack and friends podcast - was funny hearing about your poker and dealer days. Do you have any good stories from then?

Paul Sporer

2:22

Had a great time talking with Nick on that pod! Most of the best stories probably aren't fit for this chat... but my Twitch stream on the other hand would be a great avenue to share such stories!

Robert

2:22

How does Haniger fare in SF?

Paul Sporer

2:23

I don't think the move will hurt him. When healthy, he is a quality power bat. A late-100s pick accounts for the health risk enough for me to still draft him

2:24

Ok y'all, I gotta get going! Thanks so much for coming out! Follow me on Twitter (@sporer), Twitch (sporer), and Instagram (p_sporer). I’ll be streaming on Twitch tomorrow (perhaps later tonight, too, but that isn't guaranteed so I don't want to promise it) and you can definitely come by and ask questions about fantasy there. Have a good one, y’all!

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