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Paul Sporer

3:00

Hello everyone, thanks for coming out!

Nate

3:00

Hey Paul, quick breakdown of the Mondesi deal? Thanks!

Paul Sporer

3:01

He is still SUUUUCH an injury risk that it's hard to get too excited, but just him being in the news will probably raise his price. I'm OK taking the shot anything past pick-200 as he can make an impact in as few as 75 games, but don't put all your SB eggs in his basket!

ScottTINSTAAPP

3:01

Vegas Main Event Saturday is officially 2 months away, can't wait!

Paul Sporer

3:01

I am so excited already!!!

Oil Can Baggins

3:01

Hey Paul, if you had any hints for market manipulation on OOTP in advance of your new set dropping on Thursday - could you very cryptically hint at it? If I should load up on historical Tigers, blink twice.

Paul Sporer

3:01

Tryin to Pelosi me out here!

panictime

3:02

Do you have any Ottoneu teams? Which league(s)?

Paul Sporer

3:02

Justin and I will be running a team together this year!

3:02

Hi Paul! Which pitcher would you rather lock in for three years - $6 L. Castillo or $1 Cease? Both great deals, obviously, but is the presumably better health forcast for Castillo worth the extra $5? Thank you!

Paul Sporer

3:02

Tremendous deals, but I do think Castillo is worth the extra $5 because of his skills. He has just proven to be the better pitcher and Cease's command still leaves a wiiiide range of outcomes for him

Fill in the _____

3:02

______ will be the leadoff batter for the St Louis Cardinals on May 1st

Paul Sporer

3:03

Tomars Nootman

panictime

3:05

Salted Nootbaar

Paul Sporer

3:05

Mmmm, Nootbaaaaarrrr

Rickey

3:07

Do you like Dom Smith and/or Candelario as playing time bargains?

Paul Sporer

3:07

I do, yes. Park improvements for both and standard regression should make both useful deep lg scoops

Larri

3:08

Aaron civale or mitch Keller? Highest upside for dynasty?

Paul Sporer

3:09

Civale for me. Keller was better last yr w/his new found velo, but still not super fantasy-relevant while I see Civale improving that ERA based on his core skills

Matt

3:10

You have pick #5 in FYPD draft, and Jones, Holliday, Termarr, and Green are all gone. Who is your guy at #5 with the highest upside?

Paul Sporer

3:12

I'm certainly open to Senga/Yoshida, but if you prefer a younger player, I'd go Cam Collier or Brooks Lee

Jason

3:12

What pitchers are going to have the hardest time adjusting to a pitch clock and throw over limit?

Paul Sporer

3:16

I wish I knew that ahead of time! However you might find some potential strugglers by seeing who currently takes the longest with our Pace stat: https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=1... (for more on Pace: https://library.fangraphs.com/pitching/pace/)

ScottTINSTAAPP

3:16

How do you see the Royals infield playing time breaking down with Mondesi gone? I like Michael Massey's barrel rate and skills and I think there's a chance he can work his way into every day PT but it's a touch crowded there with Witt, Lopez, Dozier, Eaton and Massey between 2B, 3B & SS

Paul Sporer

3:19

I also like Massey and have been looking to get some shares in my Draft Champions lgs (50 rd draft & hold for those unfamiliar w/the format). Dozier could be pushed out of PT if he doesn't show something, too

Adam P.

3:19

Oops, trying again. NL only, 10 team, 23 active and 17 reserves. What do you think of these possible keeper salaries: Edward Cabrera $10. Lane Thomas $15. And Nolan Arenado $40? Thanks.

Paul Sporer

3:24

I'd have to know the inflation to decide on Arenado, but I'm not completely against it if the studs go like $60+. Between the other 2, I lean toward Thomas even at the higher price as I think he can be a solid double-double bat (10+ HR and SB)

Rob

3:24

Forever keeper - Oneil Cruz or Strider. Roto.

Paul Sporer

3:25

I usually lean hitter in these kinda picks, but I'm just not sure Cruz will be able to consistently outrun his ugly plate skills and be as good as his peaks suggest so I'll go with Strider and his insane stuff!

Pat G

3:28

Carrasco or Megill for a dynasty league? Team is win now, but my pitching depth laps the field already (McClanahan, Scherzer, Rodon, Wheeler, Castillo, Lynn, Webb, Snell, S Gray, Taillon)

Paul Sporer

3:30

I'm still going to lean Carrasco because he has a rotation spot. Both have legit upside so give me the guy with the job!

Guest

3:30

Hi Paul!

Paul Sporer

3:30

Hello!

Rob

3:30

I see some people hyping Cristian Javier based on skills and others fading him based on a six man rotation. What's your forecast?

Paul Sporer

3:34

Are they going 6-man? I haven't seen anything on that. I lean toward loving Javier because his skills are just so good and he's kinda the AL's Strider. He is just so overpowering that even when planning for regression on his 2.54 ERA, it's hard not to see a strong season coming this year

ScottTINSTAAPP

3:34

yea me too, just grabbed Massey in round 31 of my current DC...I think he's even Main Event viable, seems like an ideal reserve round bench hitter with some upside

Paul Sporer

3:34

I can totally see that, especially if he secures his spot throughout Spring

Galen

3:34

Love me some Nick Gordon, but where does the playing time come from?

Paul Sporer

3:37

Everywhere? He seems like a perfect super utility type that spells guys at all 3 OF spots plus 2B, 3B, and SS. While Arraez leaving doesn't directly help him because he's not going to play 1B, it is one less mouth to feed so it's still a positive for his PT. I like dual-eligibility reserve, especially when it includes infield & outfield capability (currently 2B/OF)

3:37

Hey Paul - thanks for hosting a chat! I'm in a H2H league that also includes OBP and SLUG as categories. I have the first overall pick. I feel like I have to take Judge, right?

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