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Paul Sporer

1:41

Deep prospect on CLE's list - https://blogs.fangraphs.com/cleveland-guardians-top-50-prospects-2023/ -- a bit of intrigue just bc of how strong they are at developing arms. He could be interesting if he can miss some bats while starting, but I do still see him at RP in the long-term as I mentioned in the SP 16-30 Positional Preview

Guest

1:41

In a keep forever with slight emphasis on this year, Brandon Pfaadt or Bobby Miller?

Paul Sporer

1:41

Maaaan that's tough. I really like both. I'm gonna lean Pfaadt

brb, gotta let the pups out

Guest

1:45

Are you holding Hendriks in a 12-team if he's not on the IR?

Paul Sporer

1:45

Walker

1:45

Is Jordan Walker being overhyped? What’s his realistic fantasy impact in 2023?

Paul Sporer

1:47

Could be, that's always a risk with a rookie, but I'm a fan. It's gonna come down to keeping his whiff rate in check. I have him for a .261/.332/.470, 20 HR, 9 SB in 486 PA

Christoph

1:47

Looking for a 2B/SS eligible player, would you prefer: Urias, Stott, Rengifo, or Nick Gordon?

Paul Sporer

1:47

Urias if it's Luis and then Stott/Gordon are a coinflip in 2nd place

Craig

1:47

Looks like E Montero will be the starting 3B to start the season. I know Moose and others are there, but what do you think of Montero prospects for this season? 12 team, NL only… worth a shot?

Paul Sporer

1:47

A starter in Colorado is absolutely worth a shot in NL Only

Peter

1:47

Would you rather have Fraley, Friedl, or Ozuna in an OBP league with K's as a hitter category? Also, Jung or Kelenic in the same league?

Paul Sporer

1:48

Fraley and Jung

Peter

1:48

Or Paredes over Jung/Kelenic in that OBP/K league?

Paul Sporer

1:49

Hmmm Paredes is boosted in a league like that. I think that puts him in lockstep with Jung and you can pick your fave b/w those 2. Paredes could still be light on PT with the Rays so I'll lean Jung but not so much that I'd clown you for going Paredes if he's your guy

Rick in Hawaii

1:49

When do we see Akil Baddoo back with the major league team?

Paul Sporer

1:52

I guess he just doesn't have it bc if he can't make the 2022-23 Tigers, then it's hard to have a ton of confidence in him. I'll continue to track him, of course, but the team doesn't dig him and it's almost certainly bc of his strikeouts. If he can make an adjustment there in Triple-A, there's still at least some upside. I was a HUGE on him last yr, but my confidence is waning as the team just seems to be saying they're not in on him

1:53

To answer your question more directly, I'd assume he's sometime in May if doesn't fall on his face at AAA

Hello!!!

1:53

Any hope for Gallo or Casty? I got ‘em for cheap.

Paul Sporer

1:53

More for Casty than Gallo for me. WYSIWYG with Gallo. I still think Casty labored through his first year in Philly and he's better than what we saw, especially if he's healthy

1:54

what spring injuries should we worry about being worse than announced?

Paul Sporer

1:54

Obliques terrify me

1:54

Alex Lange ceiling if walks are kept somewhat in check? the moon?

Paul Sporer

1:55

I mean, yeah but that's a BIIIIIG "if" right now. And maybe not the moon bc the Tigers are still pretty crummy, but he could be a major gem if he can reign in the control without damaging his whiff capabilities

Bobby

1:56

Follow up on cutting Walsh. Need a power 1B and pickings are slim. Belt, Voit, Dom Smith?

Paul Sporer

1:57

I like Dom Smith for a rebound season. Always been a Voit fan, but Dom's PT is much firmer

Emilio Estevez

1:57

Carlos Estevez' last four spring appearances: 4ip, 0bb, 3 hits, 1hbp, 1er, 8ks. Just saying

Paul Sporer

1:58

And Ben Joyce sent out. I've been drafting Estevez all offseason so it's nice to see him stabilize down the stretch in spring

Lorenzo

1:58

Which players do you have the most shares of in your leagues? Batters and pitchers.

Paul Sporer

1:59

Jake Fraley, Reid Detmers, Patrick Sandoval, Seiya Suzuki (pre-oblique), Alex Bregman, Eloy Jimenez, Max Muncy, Wil Myers, Oswaldo Cabrera, and Nick Martinez

Joe pignatano Jr

2:00

who would you drop to pick up Wesneski? C Schmidt, T Walker, or J Shustter?

Paul Sporer

2:06

I've always been a big Walker fan, but it's gonna be him. He kinda is what he is for fantasy purposes, especially in Philly. Shuster is an unknown, but I'll take the shot on him over Walker rn

Kyle

2:06

E.Ruiz lead the league in steals?

Paul Sporer

2:06

If he hits like he did in spring, but I'm dubious. I'll take the L if I'm proven wrong, but he was a fade for me this spring

Werkbunnst

2:06

Lots of steam for Graham Ashcraft -- seems like an out of nowhere ace

Paul Sporer

2:12

He was poppin 100 mph sinkers last year but couldn't get anything else going. Now the cutter and slider are workin and giving him something to miss bats with which could make him a gem

Torks lighter bat

2:15

Who would you rather start week 1: G. Marquez or Mitch Keller? Keller has better matchups but Marquez isn’t in Coors

Paul Sporer

2:15

Out of Coors but at SD and then at LAD next week. Keller isn't muuuch better at CIN/at BOS. I guess if you have Marquez you gotta kinda go with him outside of Coors and hope he can stay hot after the big spring

Guest

2:16

Why Olivares over Isbel? What do you prefer about him?

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