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Paul Sporer

1:52

I think his health is probably a bigger concern than his K rate given just 78 IP last year. He doesn't always bring a top tier K%, but he's in the 23-24% range which totally works if he gets back to 180+ IP

Greg

1:53

Can you help with my last keeper? You can keep players forever in these rounds: Max Scherzer (5th round), Nate Eovaldi (6), Brandon Pfaadt (9), Shane McClanahan (10), Yu Darvish (13), Pete Crow-Armstrong (25), Roman Anthony (25), AJ Smith-Shawver (25), Junior Caminero (25), Heston Kjerstad (25), Colt Keith (25).

Paul Sporer

1:56

That IS tough. Even given the risk associated with injuries, I think I want to ride out the McClanahan injury and keep his ace upside in the 10th round, especially with the keep forever. The other Ray, Junior Caminero is probably my 2nd pick.

Tony

1:57

Got any super deep pitching targets for deep best ball points leagues? 40 rounds. Essentially every no-doubt SP has real value.

Paul Sporer

1:57

https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/starting-pitcher-2024-fantasy-rankings/

Timmy

1:57

Years ago, I mentioned how much I appreciate that you frequently repeat player names when discussing them on the pod. You still do it and I still appreciate it. Thanks! Makes for much easier listening without replaying/rewinding.

Paul Sporer

1:57

Happy to help! As an avid pod listener myself, I didn't want our show to be one where you lose track of the player bc you're busy doing something else while listening so I'll shoehorn it in sometimes just to keep from going too long without a mention!

tumtum

2:01

Pasquantino is getting sleeper love from a few guys. Given his right shoulder was surgically repaired, doesn't that seem like a huge risk for a lefty bat when following through the swing? Anyway, how would you approach the first season back for guys coming off shoulder surgery? My conventional thought is the power will be down. Is there something else to it?

Paul Sporer

2:06

Totally agree the shoulder adds risk with Vinnie P. I'm generally OK with the 178 ADP but if I'm being honest, I've passed him over in all my drafts so far. I like a lot of the guys in the early 200s ADP range so he's been easy to pass

2:07

I love Vinnie P's plate skills and could see an AVG surge come to counter the potential power dip

Greg

2:07

Today Jake wrote that he talked himself into a low cost Zack Littell, would you keep a $3 Zack in a 16 teamer despite the bearish projections?

Paul Sporer

2:08

Who are the other options? I have no issue w/him at $3. He's not in the Rasmussen/Springs tier for me, but I was intrigued by his run last year and that price can't really hurt you even if he flops

Rasta

2:09

Matt McLain or Nolan Jones over the next couple years?

Paul Sporer

2:15

I'm a huge McLain fan. Jones really surprised this year and that .401 BABIP played a big role. Despite his residence in COL, we can't bet on that to continue which makes that 30% K rate loom large on his AVG. McLain just feels like a future pwr/spd stud. He also plays in a great park and while he did have a 29% K rate in his MLB sample, his history suggests he's more of a low-20s K rate (lower SwStr rates than Jones, too).

2:17

OK y'all, great chat. I'll get a marathon one in here soon (2+ hrs) as we trudge through the winter. Hope everyone is staying warm... it's creeping back up here in Austin, TX and we're supposed to be back in the 60s by week's end. Thanks so much for coming out, have a good one y'all!

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