JotCast | Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat | 5/24/2023

Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

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LFC Mike

1:19

Paul. Thoughts on Kirilloff ROS? Playing time issues when Kepler returns? Thank you

Paul Sporer

1:20

No I think they're bought in on a healthy Kirilloff so when available, he plays. I just hope he can stay healthy bc I really like the player, just didn't draft him anywhere bc of his wrists made of shredded cheese... I don't even know what that means and yet it feels like an apt description

Justin Mason

1:21

What's wrong with me?

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Paul Sporer

1:21

This is just a regular chat, not a marathon one so I won't have time for allllll that

Guest

1:21

Jo adell and Nolan Jones will they play MLB 2023?

Paul Sporer

1:21

At some point, I'd assume so, yes

reggie

1:21

we see this every year with paul dejong. any hopes that some of it will stick with the new shift rules?

Paul Sporer

1:22

Probably not. He's just a streaky guy who looks excellent when hot and like he should be in High-A when he's cold

Houck

1:22

Kluber going to the bullpen, so they've got some confidence in Houck. Do you?

Paul Sporer

1:22

Yeah I've got some. The stuff is there and he shows his upside for periods of time. Still kinda learning on the fly how to be a good, consistent MLB starter

1:23

Even when I'm not starting Houck, I bench him instead of cutting bc I believe in his upside

Steven Seagal

1:23

Hey Paul, appreciate the chat as always! I'm pretty set on pitching but need hitters. I've shopped around and got offered a few deals. My Bieber and ober for his J. Lowe. My Sandy and Arcia for their Gorman. My Ober for their verdugo and either Sewald or Jhoan Duran. Any of those seem worth it? 12tm 5x5 standard league

Paul Sporer

1:24

Bieber AND Ober?! No shot. That Sandy offer is criminal! The 2nd Ober deal is more fair, but Verdugo isn't going to move the needle enough if you're in big need of bats. I realize Bieber's Ks are down, but he should be enough for Lowe as a 1-for-1 IMO

Dylan Cease

1:24

Am I droppable in shallower league formats?

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Paul Sporer

1:25

For who? Any drop questions really need to include who you're picking up. I doubt you're getting anyone w/his upside and you almost certainly have more cuttable guys on the roster

Kate

1:25

Where has Ian Happ's power gone this year and last? Is this just who he is now (good OBP, moderate pop)?

reggie

1:25

where did happs power go? he's all of the sudden turned into an empty batting avg/ walk guy. are you okay moving on in shallow leagues?

Paul Sporer

1:26

(Those were actually back-2-back!)

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1:27

We're 800+ PA into this solid-but-unspectacular power profile and I tend to think it's indicative of who he is these days

Frank Thomas the Tank Engine

1:28

Is this the start of Jose Ramirez age decline? He's still productive but both power and speed are down. Should I sell shares to patch multiple holes while he will still fetch a premium?

Paul Sporer

1:29

No, he's like a HR & SB away from being at his 2022 paces. The RBIs are way down but that's bc the Guardians offense sucks. I'm inclined to hold J-Ram

Steve

1:29

Is Taylor Ward droppable in 5 OF leagues (12 team) h2h categories? Other options on the w.w. are Taveras, Senzel, Doyle, Raley, Wisdom, Larnach, Moniak, Berti, Dom Fletcher, Pratto

Paul Sporer

1:29

Yeah, you can pick the best upcoming matchups or guy that best fits your needs. Ward is cuttable in 12s, though

Schmidt Canning

1:29

Two guys you've expressed curiosity about--Houck and Canning--pitched well this week. Are you back in? Deep league, cut would be Schmidt or Sears. Thanks!

Paul Sporer

1:30

Yeah I was cautious on starting either in their respective matchups v. the explosive LAA & BOS offenses, but I'd take either over Schmidt. Probablyyy over Sears, too, bc while I do like Sears a bit, his W probability is non-existent

Kate

1:32

Is Wiemer's glove good enough to keep him in the lineup for a while while he works out the kinks with the bat?

Paul Sporer

1:33

He's teetering. A 71 wRC+ is tough to swallow but playing a legitimately strong CF certainly helps. Probably needs to be in at least the upper-80s to keep getting consistent PT

Number 6 Ogre

1:33

Expectations for when Civale is back?

Paul Sporer

1:34

Business as usual if healthy -- solid streamer in deeper formats w/occasional shallow lg potential in the right matchup or a good 2-step

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Eury-ka!

1:34

Eury Perez looks awesome but how many innings can we expect him to throw before getting shut down? Worth dealing him away for M. Kelly or J. Montgomery? (10-team NL-only, H2H)

Paul Sporer

1:36

Impossible to guess w/out the team already giving us some insights, but he only threw 77 IP last yr & has 45 this yr. I could see around 120 or so? I'd be open to the trade bc his impact in the IP he does throw has some major upside

Barria

1:36

Jaime Barria did well for the Halos the other night. Gets the white sox next. How does he compare rank-wise with Canning for you?

Paul Sporer

1:37

I've always had a soft spot for Barria! Maybe it's the good birria tacos I've had in my day influencing me, but he has bouts of quality before and I can definitely see some stream appeal. I favor Canning a bit, but Barria is firmly on my streaming radar

Kate

1:37

Have we come full circle on Bassitt? Is his value all the way back to where it was before the ST velo drop at this point?

Paul Sporer

1:39

Certainly should be. Had some BB issues after that season opening dud but looks like normal Bassitt lately and I'm trusting him in most spots as I was coming into the season

Number 6 Ogre

1:39

Are you still a Bieber believer?

Paul Sporer

1:42

I am, yes. Even w/the drop in Ks, I'm still starting him everywhere pretty comfortably. I definitely wish his Ks would at least return to last yr's level let alone previous levels, but he continues to find success despite some of the skill giveback

Marty McFly

1:42

Who you taking to fill your last bench spot Gurriel or Suzuki?

Paul Sporer

1:42

Suzuki, loved him coming into the season

Matt W.

1:42

Michael Kopech is my hero.

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