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Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

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Jason

1:29

When are you dropping your top 100 starting pitchers list and how often do you expect you will be updating your list? Thanks.

Paul Sporer

1:30

Big things coming for the RG Rankings this year. Stay tuned! (coming in Feb.... which started today, so yeah, soon!)

Kate

1:31

How do you think the Diamondbacks rotation shakes out to start the year? Which of Jameson, Nelson, pfaadt make it? Davies isn't really going to steal a spot from one of these guys right?

Paul Sporer

1:34

Davies will probably get one to start unfortunately, but it's weird bc all 3 of those prospects had 130+ IP last year so they don't need to be all that protected volume-wise. Roster Resource has Nelson penciled into the 5 right now, but I think it's an open battle b/w the 3 so we'll have to stay tuned in Spring Training

Matt

1:34

Does pete fairbanks become the next alex colome in tampa?

Paul Sporer

1:36

In terms of being a true closer? Yes, I think so as long as his health allows. He will probably still have some outings where he comes in for the 8th and then someone else closes, but I think a healthy Fairbanks has a good shot at 30+ SVs

Chip

1:36

Is Ty France a decent starting 3b for a contending fantasy team?

Paul Sporer

1:37

Yes, that's no problem. You don't have to be top tier across the board and I really like what France has been the last 2 yrs

tony twist

1:43

Hi Paul, could you please rank the following for 5x5 dynasty? Michael Harris II, Vinnie P, Gunnar, Chourio, Lawler, Elly De La Cruz, and Drew Jones

Paul Sporer

1:43

Harris, Gunnar, Chourio, Vinnie P, Elly, Lawler, Druw

Bob

1:44

Would you keep Realmuto over Woodruff or Cease in 12-team HTH Categories league

Paul Sporer

1:44

I'm certainly open to it. Are you keeping any SPs?

Insert Witty Name Here

1:44

What’s the earliest you’d draft Harper this year in an OBP league with only 3 IL spots?

Paul Sporer

1:46

Like pick 180-200? It's nice to have the IL spots, but you still have to get through half the season with 1 of your IL spots locked. I love Harper, but he's pretty much a pass for me this year

Shaft

1:46

How many SP and RP should I aim to start the season with on my roster in a league with a 1500 IP cap? Starting lineup is 5xSP and 5xRP.

Paul Sporer

1:46

How many roster spots do you have?

Farhandrew Zaidman

1:47

Do you think any of the 2022 CBA rules (pre-arb pool, service time for awards, draft pick comp for the same) has had the desired effect of getting young guys up sooner? Or too soon to tell?

Paul Sporer

1:47

Still too soon to tell. It might've just been a banger rookie class that would've happened regardless of the rules, but I'm eager to see this year and the next couple and how it impacts calling 'em up

Weej

1:49

Any idea what to expect from Conforto this season

Paul Sporer

1:53

I'm not suuuper optimistic. 475 PA/16 HR/.248 AVG

Lonnie

1:53

How long a leash do you think Vaughn Grissom has in Atlanta in 2023?

Paul Sporer

1:54

It really depends if the defense improves enough to hold the position... which I'm not super confident in right now

Dawg

1:54

Paul, long time fan, love your work....please go easy on Justin, he's sensitive. Question: As a Tigers fan, what's your confidence level in Alex Lange as a closer?

Paul Sporer

1:58

LOL, we love goin back n forth at each other, especially when we disagree on a player! I think Lange can be pretty damn good. He really went off last year: 30% K, 19% SwStr, 56% GB. It did come with an 11% BB rate but that's an improvement for the Tigers closer given where Soto sat (13% career)

My Name is My Name

1:59

Think K'Bryan Hayes can get back to 15-20 homers?

Paul Sporer

2:00

Well it'd be getting to, not back to, but yes I do! Justin (https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-112...) and the comments (https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/paul-sporers-2023-third-base-ranking...) didn't agree though! I fully acknowledge it'd be a new level and will take some growth, but I'm willing to place the bet

operationalex

2:02

that jjezora guy thinks he knows everything, eh?

Paul Sporer

2:02

lololol JJ was a good sport in the PitchCon chat!

2:03

His takes were rough, but he didn't take it personally when we were giving him hell and I always appreciate when someone can roll with the punches on stuff like that since at the end of the day, it's all just sharing our opinions

Duchess

2:03

Man why are the projections dragging Oswaldo Cabrera so hard?

Paul Sporer

2:05

I'm not too sure, but I'm a fan! I have him for 15 HR/17 SB and think he's a great DraftChampions pick

Justin Mason

2:06

What analyst is this year's Justin Mason?

Paul Sporer

2:06

Probably him again

Duchess

2:06

Steamer seems a little down on Drury. Is there some "prove it" regression going on here? Seems like a solid candidate for 550 AB in a decent park with a solid lineup

Paul Sporer

2:08

Are you just setting me up to talk about my favorites, Duchess? I like the buyback on Drury given his price and triple eligibility. LA is a nice place to hit... not Cincy, but still nice! I understand the prove it aspect, but the price provides that cushion IMO (pick 205)

Syllogism

2:09

Can Ty Anderson bring some LAD magic he picked up to LAA?

Paul Sporer

2:11

I'd think at last some of it and I made a joke that only went to LAA so he could bounce over to Chavez Ravine if he struggles to some more tips from Prior

2:12

But yeah, he can maintain a strong changeup and remain fantasy viable

The Money Shot

2:12

What kind of leash do you think Adolis is workin with?

Paul Sporer

2:12

Probably a decent one bc of his defense, but I just don't trust the bat

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