JotCast | Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

Paul Sporer

1:00

Hello everyone, thanks for coming out!!

Coffee

1:00

I know you like MLB The Show. Have you ever given Super Mega Baseball a try? Incredible game. SMB4 comes out in just a few weeks.

Paul Sporer

1:00

I looooove SMB!!! Really got into the last version, will definitely scoop this. Not sure I have a ton of time to balance all 3 games (add OOTP in there), but I'll definitely have 'em all

Greg

1:00

Bryce Miller is a top ____ start over the rest of the season.

Paul Sporer

1:00

1:01

Solid chance to be better, but that gives the rookie some wiggle room

Sabey Sabes

1:01

What should I make of Jake Cronenworth? Advanced numbers look fine. Multiple positions are nice. But doesn't feel good.

Paul Sporer

1:03

Yeah, there hasn't enough fantasy juice (HR/SB) which makes him tough in anything shallower than a 15-team. Not cutting, but maybe reserving at times in a 12?

Ted

1:03

Tork coming to life??

Paul Sporer

1:04

It's looking like it and obviously the talent is there!

Bruce Live in 2023

1:04

I know we'll see tonight, but is Lance Lynn a good buy low ? 12T mix daily roto

Paul Sporer

1:04

I think so, the core skills are still there

Kyle

1:04

Brandon Pfaadt looks bad, even the body language and demeanor on the mound. You sticking w him?

Paul Sporer

1:06

I'm OK moving on as it looks really bad. SF this wknd & at PIT next wk. I generally give guys I believe in 4-5 starts before making a decision, but given the flood of prospects coming up, if there's someone you really like in a 10 or 12 teamer, I don't mind cutting him

Mr Red

1:06

What are your thoughts on Cease? Buy low candidate or damaged?
I was offered Cease for Miguel Bleis, Nootbarr and Josiah Gray in my dynasty league. Idk what to do

Paul Sporer

1:09

I don't think I'd do it. Cease is volatile bc he has 40-grade command (at best). Throw in some severe BABIP regression from last yr and the BB start stinging a lotttt more. Tough part is that I don't see it as a super actionable. I'm still starting him despite the tough results thus far bc I kinda signed up for this when I drafted Cease

Adbert's Cousin

1:09

Can my cousin become closer or will ML Jr. keep rocking?

Paul Sporer

1:10

With Fulmer on some fantasy rosters, I'm still holding out hope for him, but I'm a big Adbert fan and wouldn't be mad if he took over the role. Right now it's up in the air, so Alzolay is a worthy gamble if you're chasing SVs in deep lgs

Pray for Me

1:10

I've lost Springs, Fried, Wright and Alvarado to injury...and Taj to Tampa Rayin.

Paul Sporer

1:11

Mannnnn that is rough! The only silver lining is that there's been a lot of premium pitching coming onto wires so far so hopefully you've pulled a couple to replace your losses

Squirrels

1:11

I have Josh Lowe on my team as utility, should i replace him with free agent Nolan Arenado?

Paul Sporer

1:12

You should get Arenado, but surely you have someone else to cut? General PSA: please include league type & team count for better answers and like this question did, please include the cut if you have a pickup question. If Lowe is truly your worst player, then yeah, I'd cut him to pick up Arenado

Taj Bradley

1:12

When will I be "5 days rest" ready?

Paul Sporer

1:12

Wish I knew, really want him back for my Main Event team

Armadillofury

1:17

Are the rule changes leading to more pitcher injuries this season?

Paul Sporer

1:17

Not sure we can really say definitively one way or the other. I haven't seen any studies on it (not that they'd be useful this early anyway)

Matt

1:24

Who gets more PAs at 3B ROS: Jose Miranda or Royce Lewis?

Paul Sporer

1:24

I'd say Royce if he can stay healthy, but that's obviously been his biggest challenge

Camrin

1:24

I picked up Eric Haase when Travis d'Arnaud got injured. Travis d'Arnaud is coming back, but Eric Haase is starting his hot streak. Who should I stick with?

Paul Sporer

1:26

A bit of a coinflip, might just lean TdA because he's on the better team so his R/RBI should be better -- https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=0...

What Is Happening?

1:27

I'm getting lit up weekly by guys who were not on anyone's radar coming into the season. Is the ball juiced? Meanwhile, established guys forgot they were major leaguers.