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Paul Sporer

1:23

Maybe not a 1:1 unless they bring back the Rabbit Ball, but I don't think he goes 0 HR again! I put Dom down for a 20 HR season in 535 PA

1:23

Is Ohtani a slam dunk #1 pick in daily formats?

Paul Sporer

1:24

100000%

robert person

1:24

buying Ronny Mauricio's resurgence?

Paul Sporer

1:25

He was a 20/20 guy at AA last yr so I'm not sure it's a resurgence, but I presume you're referencing his excellent Spring start and I do like it but I don't see him making an impact in the majors until the 2nd half at the earliest and probably more of a September callup this year. That said, I do like Ronny Mo long-term

Brew

1:29

Can Varsho carry over his solid production in Toronto this year? Guy seems to struggle against lefties.

Paul Sporer

1:32

I certainly think so, yes. He definitely struggled vL last yr, but then was great against 'em in 2021 so I don't think we know his true talent there just yet. That said, I'm OK if he loses a few starts vL bc he'll do enough vR to have a great season as a C-eligible stud

Zev

1:32

How are you feeling about CJ Abrams? If I'm a dynasty owner, should I be looking to move him while he still has some prospect shine or are you bullish?

Paul Sporer

1:33

Justin is the bigger fan b/w the 2 of us, but I like him well enough to stay bought in. We discussed him on our Post Hype episode -- https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1152-po... -- and I came away feeling he should be better than he was last year but maybe still not a full on breakout yet

Bucco

1:37

You're pretty high on Ke'Bryan, a guy who's slugged about .360 in his last 1,000 PAs. What do you see in the profile that makes you think he'll put it together?

Paul Sporer

1:40

I feel like I've outlined it in a couple pods, it's not really anything more than I've said on those pods -- I believe in his pedigree. He was given a 50-grade Raw Power and while we haven't seen it at the big league level, I still think he can tap into it. He's really only had the one full season (last yr) and we haven't seen the best of him just yet. He's at 10 HR/600 PA so I'm not even projecting much a surge by seeing a 14-17 HR potential. A fully healthy Hayes is better than the guy we've seen and I'm hoping we get that version this year

Dave

1:41

Boyd Boyd Boyd Boyd Boyd

Paul Sporer

1:41

#BoydBoyz stand up!

Broken Bat

1:41

TBR… so Mr. Mead, you sign the contract and we bring you up now, don’t and roll the dice. Do you think the Atl. Formula is now being copied cat?

Paul Sporer

1:42

I think it was around before Atlanta ran with it as we've seen these signings sprinkled across the league for a good while now. I think it's a great way to operate and while some will lose (Singleton, Evan White), it's still worth it for the teams and players in most cases

norman

1:47

Bae make pirates opening day roster.? Eaton start for the Royals ?

Paul Sporer

1:50

Bae doesn't necessarily have an everyday spot carved out so if they want him getting consistent PA, he might hit AAA again. I'd say 60/40 he makes the roster. Eaton has a chance to make the starting OF with the Drew Waters injury and should at least be on the team even if it's in a backup position. I like Eaton more than Bae

dave k

1:52

How does Pitching work in the type of leagues you play? Is it based on starts or IP or something else I don't even know?

Paul Sporer

1:53

I primarily play 5x5 leagues so W, ERA, WHIP, K, and SV. So Volume is definitely a major factor

1:53

Think Edward Cabrera beats out Braxton garret?

Paul Sporer

1:54

I do think Cabrera gets the gig with Garrett being the 6th

Lucca

1:54

Hi Paul. I am in an NL only league. Prospects like Carroll are gone, called up last year. Assuming Jordan Walker makes the roster this year, what NL prospects would you prioritize, perhaps your top five that are not on the big club the beginning of the season. I have the 2nd pick in our supplemental draft. Thanks.

Paul Sporer

1:56

Here's my Top 120 dynasty prospect rankings -- https://www.fangraphs.com/prospects/the-board/2023-fantasy-rankings/su... -- are you doing re-draft or keeper/dynasty?

robert person

1:56

Brendon Donovan now gonna hit HRs?? you buy this?

Paul Sporer

1:58

Not quite yet, but I'm keeping tabs on it. Power is one of the stats to watch in Spring. If guys are hitting well above their established power norm, that can be a big indicator. Here's the front page article about Donovan for anyone who missed it: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/brendan-donovan-but-with-homers/

Matt

2:06

I have 12 SPs and 10 RPs in my DC, is that enough?

Paul Sporer

2:06

That's a bit light. I usually go closer to 24-26 pitchers, but I'm not some DC master so I might be wrong

Bill

2:07

Should I get a shamrock shake?

Paul Sporer

2:07

Definitely

YessirNosir

2:07

Hey Paul, How far you dropping Yodran Alvarez in ADP. Even if you're completely out, is there a point where the risk is worth the reward?

Paul Sporer

2:08

I'm not out and I'd be willing to take him in the late-2nd round or later

Dan

2:08

Where does Ohtani rank in weekly leagues?

Paul Sporer

2:08

Still an easy 1st rounder for me

Matthew

2:08

What's your new OOTP job?

Paul Sporer

2:09

I'm the Content Director for the Perfect Team mode so I'm working with a team to create the gameplan for the cards that will come out over the course of the season

Kate

2:09

Also, I'm dying at Eric's nickname for Szymborski! Danny ZiPS haha!

Paul Sporer

2:09

I LOVED it, too

ToothGnasherSuperFlash

2:09

got any Adalberto shares?

Paul Sporer

2:10

I do not. Recovering Mondesi addict

John

2:10

Are you concerned about Wheeler's injury outlook? 32 years old w/ shoulder/foreman issues in the past year? should i fade him based on injury worries?

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