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JoeG

2:06

Aaron Hicks or Max Kepler as a Daily Roto bat ?

Paul Sporer

2:06

Probably look at the matchups to decide, but lean Hicks

KC Pain

2:06

Is there a worse division than the AL Central for hitting AND pitching? Guardians only team w decent pitching, Twins I guess best hitters. Everyone else in both categories are pretty trash.

Paul Sporer

2:06

LOL yeah, especially w/the NLC's summer surge

Christian

2:06

What's the ideal league format for me if I prefer more of a weekly setup like fantasy football, rather than daily leagues where those cycling the day's starters have a massive advantage?

Paul Sporer

2:07

The NFBC sets pitchers on Monday for the week and then there are 2 hitter periods: Mon-Thu and Fri-Sun so not ENTIRELY weekly, but close enough. And it's not just the Main Event, there are several other price points to get in at. With my time, weekly (or modified weekly like NFBC) is the way to go for me!!

Gipson-Long

2:08

Nick Pollack had some slight enthusiasm for Gipson-Long who faces Kenny Rosenberg (similar enthusiasm) next week. Where will they be on your SP chart? (If you're not asleep on the couch)

Paul Sporer

2:08

Actually just cued up Nick's vid on SGL to watch with my lunch!! And yes, if they're on the docket to start, they'll be on the SP chart as long as I don't fall asleep like yesterday lol!

2:09

(for those that missed it, I passed out early on the couch last night which is why there was no SP Chart today... I guess if I'm gonna miss a day, chat day is the right one to miss since I can answer the start/sit Qs here)

Guest

2:09

how did the Braves get to be this scary, they're tied with 2019 Astros for best non-P wRC+ in the last 45 years. when Wheeler isn't safe no one is. still a start his next matchup with them though I guess?

Paul Sporer

2:10

Excellent development and some shrewd moves to add great pieces, too. They're an absolute force and I don't blame anyone for sitting ANYONE against them. Only Wheeler will get a 3-x next week from me with a note similar to what I just said about not blaming anyone for passing. Nola will get 1 or 2 x's and no one else will get a single one (Sanchez and Nats are the other guys going against 'em)

The Taj

2:11

Taj doing Taj things today: 4 innings, 4 runs, 4 hits, 3 walks, 7 k's. So tantalizing. Will he fare better vs. LAA?

Paul Sporer

2:11

He might, he's always riding that line between good and meh. I still love him for next year

FightingFor1st

2:11

Are you starting Braxton Garrett today at MIL?

Paul Sporer

2:11

I am, yes!

KC Pain

2:11

Think the Tigers will regret Max Clark over Langford? Heck, just the timelime hurts imo, they could use another bat in a year, vs 3-4.

Paul Sporer

2:12

No, I'm certainly OK with it. Both are very intriguing prospects, but the Tigers aren't in a position to draft for the shorter term. Even if Clark takes a little longer, he still has insane upside and should be ready by the time Harris is really putting the finishing touches on a hopeful contender

Guest

2:12

Nola was my biggest bust this year. How do you view him for next year? Some of his peripherals are fine,but the prominent use of his new pitch- the meatball - makes me want to stay away

Paul Sporer

2:14

Yeah he's been pretty dang frustrating over his career, though a decent portion of the inconsistency does come from the poor defense behind him. Though he can't blame the defense for his 1.6 HR9 this year!! Where he goes in free agency will really determine my interest level next year. Would love to see him in a more pitcher-friendly park w/some sharp defenders behind him... StL perhaps?!

Andy

2:14

P.S. it's amcg here from Rotojunkie :-)

Paul Sporer

2:14

Yo, how's it going? Glad you ID'd yourself. RJ... so many amazing memories from the RJ heyday

Tanner Houck

2:15

How much confidence in me today? (12 tm 5x5)

Paul Sporer

2:15

Medium at best

Joey Luccessi

2:15

Would you start me tonight for desperation?

Paul Sporer

2:15

Yeah he's a worthy Hail Mary throw

KC Pain

2:15

Thoughts on Josh Naylor? Put my Vlad Jr numbers in like 30 fewer games. Think he is a sleeper for top 1B next year?

Paul Sporer

2:16

Yeah I'm a huge Naylor fan. He was one of my big breakout picks last yr and I stuck w/him this yr in a couple lgs to pleasant results. Health has been a bit of an issue, but the production rules!

Armadillofury

2:16

Is Ronny Mauricio underhyped? He has serious 70 grade power (117.8 mph max exit velo), steals bases, and doesn't have strikeout issues (18% strikeout rate in AAA) - what else could you ask for? Low OBP doesn't matter for fantasy.

Paul Sporer

2:17

I felt like he and Dominguez were underhyped upon arrival. Dominguez then went crazy and got everyone back on board before his injury (which sucks so much!). Ronny Mo might have some K issues in the majors, though, as he is a free swinger who doesn't take many walks... that said, he has fantasy juice (HR/SB) so even if he has severe ups and downs because of his plate skills, there's still a lot to like, espec. bc I don't think he will be super expensive even being on an NY-based team

HappyFunBall

2:18

Who do you like for their career, having seen both of them for a couple of months on the big stage...Elly or Royce?

Paul Sporer

2:21

This may be controversial, but I'm on the Lewis side. That's entirely due to Lewis love as opposed to any Elly hate. I've been in the tank for Lewis from the jump and just desperately hope he can stay healthy for a full season. I don't think you can go wrong w/either Lewis could be a decent bit cheaper, too.

In the Pull Hitter Pod's early 7 rd mock, Elly went in the 2nd and Lewis didn't go. A few weeks later, Todd Zola ran a 6-rounder w/a group of industry folks and Elly went in the 2nd again while Lewis went in the 6th. Their prices will likely tighten over the offseason, but I still doubt Lewis goes over Elly so that makes him the easy pick for me since I like Lewis at equal prices already

Bee

2:21

Should I worry about Goodman not getting as many starts with Bryant surprisingly back in COL?

Paul Sporer

2:21

Yes indeed

Dan

2:21

Hi Paul. I have Justin verlander in keeper league what are your thoughts next year on him? Worth keeping as 11th round pick for next season?

Paul Sporer

2:22

At that price, yeah I'm OK w/it

Gipson-Long

2:22

Following up, I meant to ask WHERE on the chart they'd be, if you think he and Rosenberg are decent enough for a 12-team dice-roll

(But thanks for the charts!!)

Paul Sporer

2:26

Ohhhh... SGL gets OAK so he'll probably have 3 X's meaning he's streamable everywhere and Rosenberg gets DET so he'll probably get at least 2 X's for the matchup (he's not as dominant as SGL and I still prefer facing OAK over DET hence the difference)

2:27

OK y'all, I gotta roll. It's the homestretch, keep that pedal to the metal to bring home those titles. Thanks so much for coming out! Follow me on Twitter (@sporer), Twitch (sporer), and Instagram (p_sporer). I’ll be streaming on Twitch this weekend and you can definitely come by and ask questions about fantasy there. Have a good one!

Bee

2:28

It would be super helpful to out out the daily SP chart the day *before* so that we have better data for pick-ups...seeing it day of is too late sadly in my leagues

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