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tumtum

2:42

Jeremy Pena's got some fantastic sprint figures. Could he received a big boost in steals from the new changes?

Paul Sporer

2:42

He certainly could, but I do worry a bit about his poor OBP which could in turn hamper his SB chances

Driveline

2:43

Is there empirical evidence that going to Driveline boosts pitchers? News just dropped that Joe Ryan, Griffim Jax, and Caleb Thielbar went, as did Tyler Mahle

Paul Sporer

2:43

I haven't seen a study. My guess would be mixed results, tbh

markusbarkus

2:43

Am I crazy to keep Melendez at $3 over Vlad Jr. at $36 in my AL only?

Paul Sporer

2:44

Not necessarily. I'd make sure to calculate the inflation, though. If Vlad is likely to go $60+, then obviously that $36 looks a whole lot better. That said MJM at $3 is great no matter how you slice it

Boris

2:44

What happened to Logan Webb's K%? Expect a rebound to 25+%?

Paul Sporer

2:46

A 2-pt. dip in swinging strike rate hurt for sure. He could recover it, but I didn't get him allllll the way back with 191 Ks in 200 IP

2:46

Did your conversation with Eric give you any hope for Tork? Seems like not

Paul Sporer

2:46

Not anymore than I had, no. I'm taking a shot bc the price is low, but I don't expect a HUUUGE season or anything

Jason Heyward

2:47

Do you buy that I’ll be the main AB getter in CF for the Dodgers?

Paul Sporer

2:48

Is that being said? Perhaps if the swing change works and gets his bat on track, but as it stands right now, I doubt he's the guy (again, unless I missed news on that)

Pedant Pete

2:48

Why are the Rockies?

Paul Sporer

2:48

Wonderful question! If I had the answer, I could probably be their GM, tbh

S+H

2:48

Too cute having Munoz and Duran on the same S+H squad? Or awesome maybe?

Paul Sporer

2:49

No, the Holds aspect makes it much more viable. Hell, I've done 2 elite closers in SV lgs, so this is just that for S/H and likely cheaper than I paid for my 4th/5th round duo of closer studs yrs ago when I pulled that gambit

Bobbo

2:49

Who has a better year - Jonathan India or Andres Gimenez?

Paul Sporer

2:50

Gimenez, his SB output gives him an easy edge over India

Get Lowe

2:50

Is Josh Lowe gonna trick me again? Been getting regular run and batting leadoff, not too many k's...

Paul Sporer

2:51

Probably, but at a much cheaper price at least!

Jeff

2:51

How worried should I be about Helsley's velo and injury? I need to make my last keeper decision and it's Helsley $10 vs. Devin Williams $14 since all my other options are hurt (S+H league)

Paul Sporer

2:51

I have some concerns and would go to Williams in your case

Ethan Hunt

2:51

Is there any hope for Mateo sticking at SS the whole season?

Paul Sporer

2:51

Some, but not if he totes a .267 OBP again

Max_Mantis

2:51

I nearly missed this chat b/c I was listening to the marathon AL overview with Longenhagen. Really, you guys spoil us.

Paul Sporer

2:52

I was super happy with those episodes and I'm so glad y'all have enjoyed them!

Damian

2:52

Why is luzardo 62 on your sp ranks? Health concerns , lack of wins or....?

Paul Sporer

2:54

I gave him a 3.54 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 161 Ks, and 8 Ws in 144 IP and that landed 62.

Anonymous

2:54

Ever play in a league that distinguishes RF, CF, and LF? (Or at least COF)

Paul Sporer

2:54

Years ago, yes

Ethan Hunt

2:54

Do you think Volpe will end up playing the majority of the Yankees SS this season?

Paul Sporer

2:55

No, not yet. I agree with Eric that Oswald Peraza is the guy this year

Craig

2:55

Johan Oviedo emerge in PIT as a starter? Had a nice season in 2022, across STL and PIT... increased K per 9, reduced HR per 9.... 3.21 ERA, 3.74 FIP. Had success both as a SP and RP.

Paul Sporer

2:56

Yes! I'm an Oviedo fan!! Already got him in some Draft Champions leagues and he'll definitely be a watchlist guy in my redraft leagues and possibly a reserve pick if he secures a rotation role (on the outside looking in right now)

Ethan Hunt

2:56

Jose Abreu - monster season or continued power decline?

Paul Sporer

2:56

I see him taking advantage of the Crawford Boxes and bringing some pop back for sure

Bart

2:56

Ref is Mining the news about Heyward (ie he has a leg up on CF)

Paul Sporer

2:57

Ah yes, my bad on not recalling that -- https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/mining-the-news-3-7-23/ If he can carve out the strong side platoon, there could be something there

Anonymous

2:57

if Jordan Walker makes the team opening day, who's the first FAABapalooza guy? Eury Pérez?

Paul Sporer

2:58

I think he's more of a summer guy. I'd say Pfaadt, Baty, or one of the Dodgers SPs -- Miller/Stone

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