JotCast | Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

Paul Sporer

1:07

Hello everyone! Thanks for coming out!

Brandon Wood

1:07

Greetings Mr. Spider,

Paul Sporer

1:08

Good day!

Justin Mason

1:08

NERD!!!

Paul Sporer

1:08

Rude!

Brandon Wood

1:08

Do you expect Jordan Walker to rise up boards like Julio Rodriguez did last season?

Paul Sporer

1:08

If StL confirms an Opening Day spot, yes

L’Chaim

1:11

How do you rate the odds of Tovar being COLs opening day SS?

Paul Sporer

1:12

Around 20% or so? His appearing in the majors to end the year helps a bit, but he would essentially be skipping AAA and I don't trust Colorado's prospect mgmt so I'd be careful drafting him TOO much

Kate

1:12

How do you think saves shake out in the Twins pen between Lopez and Duran (at least to start the season)?

Paul Sporer

1:13

I think Lopez got bit by an ugly small sample in his MIN work as opposed to his BAL work being a fluke so he opens the year in the role & Duran remains the fireman. If Lopez does regress hard or flop, they will go to Duran

Mitchell

1:13

Sneaky value with Turnbull this season?

Paul Sporer

1:14

Yes, got an extended TJ recovery and should be ready to go with no real restrictions this season

Justin

1:14

How do you feel about the STL bullpen this year?

Paul Sporer

1:14

If Helsley is healthy, it's his job. Nice to have GG as a backup

Kate

1:15

Assuming no injuries, what do you think the Astros do with Hunter Brown to start the year? Bullpen or AAA?

Paul Sporer

1:17

If they don't give Brown multi-IP relief outings in the majors, they should probably send him to AAA to keep him stretched out. I love Brown and I'm drafting him even without a locked role because he's 1st man up once they need someone

Kate

1:17

Do you think the Davies signing affects the security of rotation spots for the D-Backs young arms? Or is he just depth / emergency starter?

Paul Sporer

1:17

It probably puts Jameson/Nelson in a battle for now

Chip

1:17

Is Vidal Brujan worth rostering this year?

Paul Sporer

1:18

In a deep enough league, I'm not fully quitting him, but I have lowered my outlook on him quite a bit

Justin Mason

1:18

Why are pancakes better than waffles?

Paul Sporer

1:18

They aren't. Pancakes are lazy waffles

Mitchell

1:18

Will Crochet throw enough innings to provide fantasy value?

Paul Sporer

1:19

Certainly could have value in a deep enough league where a multi-IP relief flamethrower has juice but I'm not drafting him anywhere right now

1:19

If Jordan Walker does make the Opening Day roster, where do you slot him relative to other rookie talents like Caroll and Gunnar (and Jung, Casas, Alvarez to a lesser extent)?

Paul Sporer

1:20

I think he'd be in the Gunnar range for sure (90s ADP) with a locked spot

Nate

1:21

Curious of what you expect out of Anthony Rizzo this year? Given his low spot in your 1b rankings

Paul Sporer

1:22

He's 1 spot lower than his Steamer ranking and a couple spots below ADP at 1B (14th, which matches where he finished last yr). It's just that the position has some depth to it. I don't think the shift rule change immediately boosts him back up to .284 like he hit in 2014-19 so I don't really see myself as down on him

Justin Mason

1:23

youre a lazy waffle

Paul Sporer

1:23

Fired.

Justin Mason

1:23

Over/Under 69 wins for the Tigers?

Paul Sporer

1:23

Can definitely see over, but the hitting needs to greatly improve. It starts with guys like Greene & Tork developing

1:24

Please ban Justin from this chat. He can ask you questions any time.

Paul Sporer

1:24

Ok!

Kate

1:24

Any chance Laureano gets moved before the season? Or do we need to hope for a deadline move to get him a park / lineup upgrade?

Paul Sporer

1:24

Definitely a chance. I think we see a couple big trades in January. Not sure what they are, but the FA pool is dry in terms of game-changing talent so if a team wants to improve, trade is the best route & Laureano still has some appeal

Jack

1:24

Lazy Waffle is a solid "nickname seeks player" candidate.

Paul Sporer

1:25

Great call!

L’Chaim

1:26

Who is up first? Brennen Davis or Colton Cowser?

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