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Paul Sporer

1:50

I play an Ottoneu, H2H, and Best Ball pts league. As for other categories, I really like the 5x5 setup, but I've played with OBP, Holds, quality starts, innings, net steals (SB-CS)

Chuck

1:50

My league does Net Stolen Bases, does this affect how you draft steals or are you more likely just to draft as normal?

Paul Sporer

1:54

Speaking of Net SB! It doesn't greatly change my strategy but I'll be mindful of guys who consistently have CS issues like Arozarena recently

Guest

1:55

I need to keep 2 of Luzardo / Giolito / Glasnow in a Dynasty League. Help!

Paul Sporer

1:55

I'd go Luz and Gio. Glasnow's health just makes him too tough to keep. It's just so constant that it's hard to bet on him for even 100 IP let alone a full season's worth

Guest

1:55

In a 12 teamer, is gambling i can cut and re-add Winker later worth the stashing on IL of Bader?

Paul Sporer

1:56

Yes, I'd roll the dice there

Mike

1:56

Is Oswaldo Cabrera a Sleeper? Seems like he is in line skill wise and playing time to well outperform his draft position but not hearing much on him.

Paul Sporer

2:00

Heck yeah he is! I love Oswaldo and he will definitely be in my OF Breakout piece coming soon. I think he plays a lot of RF and has the pop/spd combo that plays very well in fantasy \

Mike

2:01

Which 1 or 2 backups of the top closers should I be targeting?

Paul Sporer

2:02

I know I was super high on Giovanny Gallegos last year as a primary closer and he got usurped by Ryan Helsley, but I still quite like him and he's obviously much cheaper now. I see low double digit saves with great ratios and plenty of Ks

Curious George

2:02

Who of Peterson, Megill or Wesneski has the biggest impact?

Paul Sporer

2:03

Wesneski for me. He should be starting from day 1 while the 2 Mets are more uncertain (well, Peterson is penciled in w/Quintana's injury, but I still like Wes over him)

Lt. Caine

2:03

Do you think Michael Massey can hang onto the KC 2B job all season and put up numbers that are Gleyber-Lite? maybe 20/15 over a full season with a .255 avg? Is he a legit piece for a 20 team dynasty?

Paul Sporer

2:04

You're gonna like my 2B breakout piece! https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/3-breakout-second-basemen-for-2023/ -- I'm a huge fan of his and think he's totally underrated right now

Saving Pirate Bryan

2:04

What % chance would you put on Pirates trading Bryan Reynolds before the deadline this year?

Paul Sporer

2:04

38%

BTinVT

2:04

Ruiz/A’s…Your thoughts? Thank you.

Paul Sporer

2:06

Not a huge fan. I know the speed is electric, but can he hit enough to leverage it? I'm not so sure and I've bought into this player type before to disappointing results. Plus, he's not exactly cheap, either, with a 226 ADP

Jeff

2:06

Would you consider Segura a high-floor (unsexy) 2B?

Paul Sporer

2:07

Yep, feels like an easy double-double at a great price

Rusty

2:07

Buying Volpe's hot spring? Better option for MI in 2023 only than Rosario, Hoerner, India, etc tier?

Paul Sporer

2:08

Not to break camp, I still think Volpe starts in the minors. I prefer Rosario most among that trio

Salty

2:08

The list of injuries we're already seeing this year is unreal prior to Opening Day. Considering your height, you may want to start a throwing program now. It's a longshot, but you're in close proximity to two ML teams, and I'm sure you've seen those stories of guys off the streets serving as backup goalies when NHL teams are desperate.

Paul Sporer

2:08

Happens every year and it's always such a bummer. We get SOOO excited for the season to start and then crushing disappointment of injuries starts to hit

Stick to Sporer-tzball

2:08

Hi Paul - thanks for the chat. on your pod with Eric it sounded like you wanted to see something from Royce before you are optimistic on his future. I can keep him for $2 in a keep forever annual increase of $3 league. Total budget is $250 for keepers and drafted. Keep him?

Paul Sporer

2:09

Royce Lewis? I'm good at that price. Obviously the injuries have sucked, but I'll take the chance at a bargain bin price

Windy City

2:09

Are the White Sox the best team in the AL Central? Is it their depth is the issue?

Paul Sporer

2:10

They're in the mix with CLE and MIN. I have a hard time declaring one of the three to well out in front. Depth is an issue for CWS, yes

Sleeper or Creeper

2:10

Hi Paul, see any hope in a Grisham bounce back or should I give up on the tools?

Paul Sporer

2:11

I'm taking the discount (323 ADP) bc it covers the downside, but I have some nervousness about him being a lot more than he was last year. Hang on for a few weeks and see what's up.

Herb Winningham

2:11

Hey Paul, inadvertently hit enter twice. Oops. Love seeing Expos playoff runs in OOTP. In an AL only 11 team OBP $280 cap two catcher, I’ve got two questions: 1) Who would you keep? $11 Logan Gilbert, $1 Jose Leclerc, or $2 Hunter Brown 2) I have Raleigh $1 and MJ Mel for $8 - at auction Kirk, Varsho, and Salvy all up for auction - I never have more than 2C but MJ and Varsho at OF and 1C at UTIL seems an amazing way to corner a market and trade for MI help. What am I missing for potential downside?

Paul Sporer

2:14

Wasn't it Herm Winningham?

I'd keep $2 Brown in that group. I'm a HUGE fan of his. I have such a hard time putting a catcher anywhere but catcher, it just takes so much value from them. Varsho's numbers are enough to hold an OF spot and I can see what you're saying about draining the pool a bit w/3 Cs in an AL Only, but I'm still a little dubious on the gambit as I just greatly prefer to uses Cs at C.