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Paul Sporer

1:35

I'd love to check out the LLWS, but Messi Mania is a close 2nd

chris

1:35

is maeda actually good? i know his recent stretch of opponents hasnt been the highest of quality. but hes been killing it regardless

Paul Sporer

1:38

He absolutely is! Pretty much always has been, tbh. A little off in '21, but always a highly skilled pitcher. I was actually talking about how he hasn't been getting his due for this hot streak: 2.36 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 25% K-BB in 50 IP coming into today (couple HRs have put 3 ER in 4 IP but also has 6 Ks)

Jinho

1:39

Interest in Lawrence Butler? Short sample size alert, but he has 4 Barrels in 5 Games (25%, with a 111 Max EV) and a palatable 15% K rate. I know it's extremely early but does he pique your interest in 5 OF leagues (12-15 tm context)?

Paul Sporer

1:39

Fringy in 15 tm 5 OF, just not enough R/RBI juice in OAK so even their glimmers of goodness in the lineup can be tough to roll with in anything but the deepest formats, but Butler is on my radar

1:39

Will Yoshida start hitting the ball in the air? Or is he a drop in 10T for someone hot? Feeling very conflicted

Paul Sporer

1:43

He's the 20th ranked OF which might feel weird given the 12 HR/8 SB seeming light, but the AVG/R/RBI really sustain him. I'd hold, gotta have someone worse to cut IMO

Toronto

1:43

Eflin has had a few bad starts lately. Any concern?

Paul Sporer

1:43

Nah, seems to always bounce back after a dud: 5, 0, 5, 0, 1, 6 ER totals over his L6 starts

konstantinov

1:43

why won't dusty play yainer every day

Paul Sporer

1:44

Especially w/Abreu out! But thankfulyl Yanier Diaz is C-eligible so not playing daily is totally OK and he's still raking when he plays!

Youngins

1:44

days of SPs hitting 200 innings regularly a season a thing of the past? new norm is 160 - 180?

Paul Sporer

1:46

Yeah, there's a handful of 200+ each yr, but now we're at a point where we should consider making 150 the qualifying figure for the ERA title

Last Starter

1:46

Hi Paul! Bello, Sears, or Medina?

Paul Sporer

1:46

I like 'em in the order you list 'em

Sorry if I'm asking this twice...can't remember

1:46

Can Manoah get back on track next season?

Paul Sporer

1:46

He certainly can and I'd imagine his price will be low enough to take the gamble if you still like him

1:47

FYI - gotta wrap up a little early today as I have a pod guest appearance coming up so I'll only be able to get a few more Qs!

Cole World

1:47

Cole "Best Pitcher Named Cole (first name division)" Irvin gets A's 2x. How shallow is he a start for both?

Paul Sporer

1:48

There might be a team or 2 in a 10-teamer that can swing it but mostly just 12s and deeper

Matt

1:48

How to you balance maximizing potential vs minimizing damage? For ex, 9 starts left this week, 11 options. Definitely sitting T Anderson vs TBR, Medina vs BAL. But should I also sit Miley @LAD, Clev @CHC and only go with 8 starts?

Paul Sporer

1:49

At this juncture, my standings are driving questions like that. How susceptible are you to gaining/losing pts in ERA/WHIP. Let that be your guide on how risky/safe you play things down the stretch

playing for the future

1:49

Urias a starter for the Dodgers next year or do they turn to their farm? Pepiot, Stone, Frasso, etc.

Paul Sporer

1:49

I imagine they will spend money on some starters, but I'm not sure if Urias is in their plans to bring back

Chickie

1:50

Drop India for Royce in a Dynasty with no contracts?

Paul Sporer

1:50

I would, yes

Oddball Herrera

1:50

What does it mean for Kyle ROS that he is not fully a Brad but is merely Brad-ish?

Paul Sporer

1:50

I think it helps him... never wanna go full Brad!

At the Taj

1:50

If Taj Bradley comes back up, what level pitcher are you dropping for him in an AL only?

Paul Sporer

1:51

I mean I'd cut my lowest P, but I'm not chasing him. I've done the Taj experience this year and it's been a pain in the ass. Still really like him long-term, though

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

Kevin

1:51

Is Hunter Brown going to the 'pen permanently? Can't believe they'd rather roll with this version of Javier.

Paul Sporer

1:52

No, not permanent at all IMO

OK bye for real!

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