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Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

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Underachiever

1:50

I'm in a roto league where most players are kept, and I find myself in the position of the Cardinals: last place, despite having good reasons to believe I had an above-average roster. I haven't had many major injury issues, so I could still turn it around, but ... this is a big hole.

How soon do I pull the plug on this? By being the first person to fold, I can easily get injury stashes like Diaz or Hoskins (both unowned), and maximize the return on my rental types.

party

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Paul Sporer

1:51

I definitely go until mid-to-late May before making any major decisions like that so I'd give it another 2-3 wks and then give a hard look to standings to see what I'd realistically have to do to get back into contention & how viable it is that I'm able to pull it off

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Cliffy

1:51

What sort of OF return should Graham Ashcraft get in a trade? Nimmo too much? Esteury Ruiz?

tongue

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Paul Sporer

1:52

Nimmo is in the play. If you need Ruiz's speed, I get it even though I'm not a huuuge fan

vomit

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Guest

1:52

Last night against the Dodgers was rough, but what do you think of Matt Strahm going forward?

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Paul Sporer

1:52

Strong 5-and-dive but his bad outings can have outsized impact bc he doesn't get enough volume to kinda pitch through them and soften the blow

party

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Steve

1:52

What's the case for Wesneski? His underlying numbers just look terrible right now. I know he's on a bunch of lists for breakout candidates for this year but im just not seeing the potential

tongue

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Paul Sporer

1:54

Well the swing and miss hasn't been there & that's a key piece to any breakout. He missed bats last yr & in spring so there was reason to believe they were on the way. I'm sticking w/him, but if the whiff rate doesn't start improving, I will look elsewhere, especially in shallower formats

angry

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HansDog

1:54

What's Nate Pearson's role at the end of 2023 season? 2024?

cool

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Paul Sporer

1:54

Late-inning reliever, but not the closer unless something happens to Romano

sad

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Thisguy

1:54

ETA for Taj to come back up?

cool

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Paul Sporer

1:55

No idea, unfortunately. The vagaries of rostering Rays prospects... or just their players in general

laughing

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Armadillofury

1:55

Re: Suwinski, the Pirates are committed to running (manager said so and they lead MLB in SB's), so it could really push up his value since not that many players with legit 30/20 chance

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Paul Sporer

1:55

That'd be so awesome. I love that they're running so much

yawn

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Taj

1:55

FINALLY the Rays are bringing up the dude we've been waiting for. It's Chase Anderson Time!!!

crying

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Paul Sporer

1:55

lololol

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Guest

1:55

How sustainable is Eduardo Rodriguez's start to the season?

tongue

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Jose Abreu

1:59

If I don't start hitting fastballs, ok to drop in a 12tm 6x6? Is the Astros confidence in hitting me 4th still giving you hope?

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Paul Sporer

2:00

Yeah and there's some classic slow start stuff that has me giving him some leash, but the pwr outage last yr plus this ugly start has me concerned. I'd prob hold a bit longer, but I can't blame 10s and 12s looking to move on

crying

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Jason

2:00

Do you think Arenado will turn it around?

tongue

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Paul Sporer

2:01

I do, yes

yawn

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Emoji Troll

2:01

The emoji reaction limit is capped to like 3 in 5 minutes. I still don't understand how these trolls keep doing this but perhaps I am not versed enough in coding to know

angry

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Paul Sporer

2:01

I just turn 'em off, not sure what the end game is for that dweeb lol

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Mustin Jason

2:01

Still feeling a bounceback for your guy KaBreezy?

tongue

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Paul Sporer

2:02

Yes believe it or not. Launch Angle, Barrels up... need some HR/FB luck to go his way with just a 3%, although only an 8% career so not like he's owed a ton of regression per his historicals

angry

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TJ

2:03

Hey Paul! Little late to the party here, so this question will probably be last in the queue...BUT...you like Phillips or Graterol more for saves? Fairbanks to IL and I don't have a slot to spare...time to say buh bye to him :)

trophy

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Paul Sporer

2:03

I'm still on the Phillips train. He just gets so many more Ks and you don't really want the ball in play, especially in late game situations

tongue

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Don Von Handburger

2:04

Do I drop Berrios for this Bryce Miller chap?

yawn

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Paul Sporer

2:04

No I wouldn't do that. I'm buying into the bounce back by Berrios and it's too soon for Bryce Miller to bypass him for me

tongue

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nick

2:04

e-rod more than a streamer?

angry

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Paul Sporer

2:06

Yes, no worse than a team streamer in shallow lgs. Would love to see the swing & miss tune up a bit to have more confidence in just starting him outright, but yeah I'm keeping him rostered even when he isn't starting for me

party

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Phil

2:06

Hey Paul, I’m hoping you can help me mull over my trade options. In a dynasty 12 team 5x5 OPS, QS league w 40 man rosters my SS are Stott and Tovar so I’m looking at an upgrade. The Correa owner is talking offers but I’m way ahead in OPS and hurting in steals and QS. Is moving Giolito for Correa worth it when I might not benefit at all from his OPS advantage over my guys? The Tommy Edman guy wanted my Devin Williams but saves are a dogfight right now

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Paul Sporer

2:07

No I think you stand pat there. While Correa is better than Stott & Tovy, your guys fulfill your speed need muuuuuch more and thus are the play for me

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Re: Fairbanks

2:07

This is why I use the chat. Didn't even know he was on the IL. Someone in my league dropped 12 FAAB on him last night before the news dropped. So happy I lowered my bid to 3 and lost lol

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Paul Sporer

2:09

Don't worry, it juuust happened. The Raynaud's Disease flared back up and your league mate likely just guessed it would require an IL stint. Justin can collect his dub on Fairbanks bc he was out specifically due to the health. I knew the health risks, but liked the gamble bc his talent is so high. I just gotta stop wishing that consistent injury guys will miraculously find a way to stay healthy, especially relievers

Josh Jung goes boomtown off Pfaadt!!!

Marty McFly

2:09

Thanks for the preseason lede on Josh Jung, was able to be the last person to fill 3B in the auction draft and he's a stud!

Paul Sporer

2:09

Huge fan of his!

JT

2:09

Strahm, Smyly, or Cobb as pitching depth from the waiver wire?

Paul Sporer

2:10

Smyly, Cobb, Strahm for me

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