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Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

Paul Sporer

1:03

Hello everyone, thanks for coming out!!

Luke

1:03

Is Jorge Mateo's hot start just a fun product of a small sample size or does Mateo have potential to be a roto breakout star this year?

Paul Sporer

1:05

Nothing is real yet for anyone, but I'm keeping a close eye on Mateo's improved K & BB rates. His swinging strike rate is down massively to 8% and if he makes real improvements there, we could see a true breakout season. We need a few weeks before those numbers start to stabilize, though.

Bill

1:05

Dude, you better be watching deGrom vs Gray Rod during this. I do expect slower than normal response times from you.

Paul Sporer

1:05

Of course, I am! HUUUUUGE set of day games, I love it!!!

RAGBRAI

1:05

When Grichuk returns I have to cut either him, Moustakas or B Johnson (SF). Do I have to cut Johnson based on playing time or will he outperform Moose by the end of the year?

Paul Sporer

1:07

Moose isn't exactly playing a ton, either, but I'd still lean toward cutting Johnson among that group right now

Chuck

1:09

Larnach or Laureano for my Eloy replacement?

Paul Sporer

1:11

I'll lean Larnach. I'm so bummed about the Eloy injury. Can't really be surprised, but definitely bummed

Guest

1:11

My offense is loaded a dynasty league, I need pitching help. In a points league with emphasis on IP and Ks, would you trade Gunnar Henderson for Cristian Javier?

Paul Sporer

1:11

That's OK, but I feel like Gunnar should bring a top 10 ace, no?

Bob

1:11

What do you make of Lugo's and DeScalfani's last starts? Do you think they should be rostered in 12 team H2H categories league?

Paul Sporer

1:12

Both team streamers (so just reserve them when not using instead of cutting back into the pool for your leaguemates to possibly get).

Bob

1:12

Does Duvall look like he might go for 30+ HR in Fenway this year?

Paul Sporer

1:12

He certainly can as he's done so 3x in his career, but we know how volatile he can be, too, so just keep tabs on him and don't get complacent starting him without knowing what he's doing bc you can wake up on June 1st to a .200 AVG and 14 HRs and that's just not worth it

Achy Breaky Start

1:12

I know it was just one start, but Andrew Heaney looked AWFUL. I rage dropped for Justin Steele. Not looking for advice. I just can't believe how bad he looked

Paul Sporer

1:13

It was BRUTAL. And any time he struggles, it's hard not to think about his health history. I probably would've held, but it seems like you're in a 10- or 12-teamer where there are good options on the wire and I quite like Steele so I get it

Mike

1:13

Is Donovan for Jordan Walker a no brainer in AVG + OPS league?

Paul Sporer

1:13

I'm on the B Donny train this year, but I'm taking Walker every time

1:14

JOEYYYYY WIIIEEEMMMEEERRRRR!!!! 3-run bomb!!!

wes

1:15

Man am I crazy to be bullish on Siri even in 12'ers? Pop, speed, great lineup (maybe he moves up?), defense. I think I like him better than most of the hot pickups: Anderson, Turang, Gallo, Bae, Mateo, Wiemer.

Paul Sporer

1:17

I think he's in line with the likes of Bae and Wiemer with power & speed. And like I mentioned with Duvall, you need to keep tabs on Siri bc he can sink your average in a hurry. Plus he bats 9th which dings the R/RBI, so if he's hammering your AVG/R/RBI, the HR/SB might not be worth it. I'm open to picking him up and seeing where it goes, but he has terrible plate skills so it could be super volatile

Salty

1:17

Ty O' seems to be in the doghouse. Considering the team's depth, think that's a big issue or something that blows over soon? Skipper really seems like he's not ready to move on.

Paul Sporer

1:17

It'll blow over if he plays well. Otherwise, they have several good options they can turn to in his stead

Guest

1:17

Buying Luke Raley?

Paul Sporer

1:19

Only in 15+ teamers right now as he's a platoon guy and we know Tampa Bay will manage the PT. As long as he's playing vR consistently, I think it's worth chasing where you need a bat in a deeper format

Chas

1:19

Do you see anything interesting in Jimmy Herget, especially in a SVS + HLDS league? 147 Stuff+, behind only Adam, Helsley, Ohtani and Chapman.

Paul Sporer

1:19

I can get behind taking a shot in SV/HD leagues, yeah. Estevez isn't guaranteed as the closer, either, so Herget could find himself getting SVs again soon which would of course broaden his appeal

Guest

1:20

I thought Gunnar would return a top 10 ace as well. The Strider owner laughed at me and thought I was crazy though. Appreciate your help!

Paul Sporer

1:21

OK, well if your market is balking at anything at the high end and Javier is your best chance at an impact SP, I'm OK with it. Javier is kind of a Strider Jr. right now anyway, so maybe he jumps a level and ends up being your Strider!

Bubba

1:21

Texas seems to be avoiding Bubba Thompson completely—not even giving him a chance to pinch run. What's the deal with him?

Paul Sporer

1:21

Just not sure he can hit enough to draw much PT right now

Mugghead

1:21

H2H points league with extra points for QS. Worth dropping Boyd or Stripling for Megill? (I swear the rest of my pitching is really good, btw)

Paul Sporer

1:22

I'd probably rank them via their upcoming matchups. I don't have a huge split in terms of pure talent

Choices

1:22

I have whitlock coming off the IL next week. Should I drop LeClerc, Boyd, A.Champman, Turnbull, or Kikuchi to make room for him?

Paul Sporer

1:22

Chap or Kikuchi

At work

1:22

Please refrain from live game updates, many of us are working and DVRing games to watch later, thanks

Paul Sporer

1:23

With all due respect, that's a tough ask in a baseball chat with nine games going on

Dr. Funk

1:23

Crushed with injuries to Noot and Eloy and looking for OF replacements. Friedl, straw, grisham, larnach, oswaldo are some of the options I'm looking at. Any of these stand out from the crowd?

Paul Sporer

1:26

Frield, Larnach, Grish. I'm a big Oswaldo fan, too. He hasn't done much yet, but I'm not judging anything off 12 PA

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