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Paul Sporer

2:17

Lange protest tanking because he wasn't traded? lol

(jk jk... kinda wish he'd have been traded given how hot the market was, but maybe Harris just didn't see the returns stacking up for a multi-yr RP)

Farhandrew Zaidman

2:17

Anyone who faults E-Rod for exercising his contractual right to block a trade is lame. Man wanted to be closer to family, you can't argue with that.

Paul Sporer

2:19

100%. The BS about it being a commentary on his will to win is gross, too. The idea that every move you make in your livelihood is entirely predicated on winning a World Series is insane. Of course you want to succeed and win, but everyone ranks their priorities differently. He earned the NTC by being a damn good SP and exercised it. I can separate being bummed the Tigers didn't get some theoretical haul from LAD while also fully respecting E-Rod's choice!

ScottyB

2:19

do you like gilbert on the road? im on the splits page but cant find home/away record

Paul Sporer

2:20

No issues with him on the road. Check splits here: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/logan-gilbert/22250/splits?position=...

Tom Henke

2:20

Hold up…FTJ for Kirby?

Paul Sporer

2:21

Yes the trade was Tatis Jr. for Kirby. I think Kirby has ace upside so I don't think it's insane or anything, but the person trading FTJ is selling a bit short. Could almost certainly get Kirby + a decent bat in most cases

Tim

2:21

I'm in a 14T H2H dynasty, I have Lux stashed on IL...do you think LA will revisit him at SS next year and how do you like his prospects in general?

Paul Sporer

2:21

Yes, I do. I love Lux and was SO excited for a breakout season this yr. I really hope he comes back healthy and ready to rock again.

Jason Adenolith Heyward

2:22

Honestly, I want my league-mates to feel like they came out of a trade with a win, but I don't ACTUALLY want that for them because I want to pull away from everybody not pull both of us ahead. That being said, a trade that helps both of us is better than not getting the help at all.

Paul Sporer

2:23

Yeah I just don't want to be seen as the shady trader or anything. Winning deals isn't shady, but trying to get over on ppl constantly gets around a league quickly. Totally hear you about not really wanting your trade partner to exactly pop off after the deal, but I don't mind if the players I give them do well so they don't have a sour outlook on trading w/me

Franky Alvarez

2:23

Am I going to start playing every day now that the Mets are pivoting to the future? Am I a better ROS C than Tyler Stephenson?

Paul Sporer

2:24

I don't know that he will play a ton more than he currently is, but I don't mind taking him over T Step, particularly if you need the pop. I'm a big T Step guy and really liked him for the year, but he's iffy in 1-C leagues right now. Still an easy play in all 2-C leagues, though (ranked 15th this yr)

McBoatface

2:24

Would you trade 3 years of Mason Miller for 2 months of Max Scherzer? Realistically only trying to hold on for 2nd place. First place is out of reach

Paul Sporer

2:25

I probably would, yes. I don't have super high hopes for Miller's future w/his health. Maybe he becomes a stud closer and I can live with that

Buster

2:25

Is Carlos Hernandez now a reliable closer?

Paul Sporer

2:25

Reliable? Can't go that far yet, but he's guy to target IMO

B'ryce Szymbobski

2:25

Acuna gonna make 40 bombs?

Paul Sporer

2:26

I don't rule ANYTHING out with him. Just 15 away and has months of 7 and 9 earlier this yr (May/June) so it's definitely in there. And if he's within a few over the final 3 wks or so, he will sell out for the pop IMO

Luzing It

2:27

It seems like Luzardo is a bit better at home than on the road. Do you think that' sactionable at all?

Paul Sporer

2:29

Nah, I'm still starting him everywhere. A few duds on the road, but 5 of the 9 on the road have still been good. Most Ps are better at home in general and then he adds a favorable home ballpark so it makes sense

Sad, Confused Marlins Fan

2:29

hi Paul. been a while since ive jumped on these chats. but hoping you can help. 2nd year for me in a 12 team dynasty OBP league. how do you gauge trades in dynasty? valuing picks, age of mlb players, etc. sometimes i get trades and i think they are awful but idk if i am reading them right

Paul Sporer

2:31

It can be tough to assess them easily compared to redraft league trades. Gotta do your best to assess where you're at in your contention window which will determine the kind of prospects you're trading or trading for. The first answer to all trades is "it depends" and that ramps to another level with dynasty trades given the complexity of the context

Jobu asks….

2:31

AL only Dynasty league, Jordan Montgomery over Max or JV?

Paul Sporer

2:31

Honestly, I think I'd still value the fogies over him.

2:32

OK y'all, I gotta get going! Thanks so much for coming out! Follow me on Twitter (@sporer), Twitch (sporer), and Instagram/Threads (p_sporer). I’ll be streaming on Twitch tomorrow morning and you can definitely come by and ask questions about fantasy there. Have a good one, y’all!

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