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Paul Sporer

1:02

Hello everyone, thank you for coming out!!

Richard

1:02

Paul it's 2024 not 2023!!!!

Paul Sporer

1:06

And I put the podcast pic on the tweet. Y'all, I'm losing my mind!! https://twitter.com/rotographs/status/1750231733855740220

Kyle

1:06

Was surprised to hear you used to smoke cigs- how'd you quit? Was it rough?

Paul Sporer

1:08

Some chest pain during softball was the turning point and did a pretty solid cold turkey run after that. Maybe 2-3 more in the following week, but otherwise done. Kinda crazy that I even started bc both my parents did/do and I never liked it. Just got caught up w/it as a freshman in college bc I liked the people who hung out in the smoking area, lol. The dumbest reason to start something like that, but thankfully got out before it had too much of a grip on me bc I know quitting is NOT easy

Loop

1:08

Hi Paul, Thoughts on Hoskins landing in Milwaukee?

Paul Sporer

1:11

I love it! The park move doesn't really hurt at all as Milwaukee still favors righty power, too, and I'm just not sure they are going to get rid of Burnes and Adames like many believed at the start of the offseason. Even without Woodruff, this still looks like a team that can compete in the NLC

Eric

1:11

Any chance Franco returns to MLB? Or do you think he's done? I have him for cheap in an ottoneu league and not sure what to do

Paul Sporer

1:12

It's looking pretty heinous so it seems like he's cooked, good riddance too as these revelations come out

Pumpsie Green

1:12

Does Brayan Bello take a major step forward this year?

Paul Sporer

1:13

Hard to say for sure, of course, but I am a fan! Really liked watching him last year and definitely think there is more to his game, especially as he gets more comfortable as a big leaguer. I think there is strikeout upside and if he can hone the command to cut those HRs while adding Ks, then a huge breakout is certainly on the table

Don Von Handburger

1:13

You should write an article about Miami's SP Perez and title it "Summons for Eury Duty"

Paul Sporer

1:14

LOLOLOL that's fantastic. I think we can definitely get Nick Pollack of PitcherList to do that at the very least!

1:14

I’m asking everyone, and it’s about 50/50 so far. Bibee or Ragans as a 16th rd keeper in a 12 team mixed 6x6 (standard plus holds). Other keepers are Bryce Harper (6), Gallen (8) and Eury (16). Can only keep 4.

Paul Sporer

1:14

I'm fully aboard the Cole Train and can even make a case as the conductor with my preseason interest! (Not that I had him becoming one of the best SPs in the 2H last year like he was, but I did say keep tabs on him as he got his velo back)

Kyle

1:15

FYI the "Change" column on your SP rankings doesn't appear to be working. Alongside Paxton it should show some number there but still is at zero.

Paul Sporer

1:15

Dangit, my b. I'll get that cleaned up post-chat.

More SP writeups in the next update, too (prob early next wk)

Dingle

1:15

Hi Paul! For my last dynasty roster spot, do I want Kirilloff or mR. McMahon? Thank you.

Paul Sporer

1:16

I'm gonna go McMahon. He has kinda rounded into a boring-but-solid bat in Colorado but three straight 150+ gm seasons is very appealing especially when compared against someone like Kirilloff who has battled health throughout

Don Von Handburger

1:21

My league might switch to SV+HOLDS this year. Do you think it is more fun or less?

Paul Sporer

1:22

I like that it gives more RPs viability and makes chasing SVs less of a grind/luck of the draw. I'm definitely fine w/HDs in leagues

Scared of trades

1:22

Should I try to move $6 Bobby miller or $15 zac Gallen in a keeper for $6 Gunnar Henderson?

Paul Sporer

1:24

If I could do it for Gallen, I'm definitely in. Nothing against Gallen, but I'll take a $6 rising superstar in that case for sure. I love Miller and think he has legit ace upside so I'd much prefer to keep him. If your trade partner will only do it for Miller and you're deadset on getting Gunnar, I totally get it. All things equal, hitters are the better long-term investment so I can understand going for him!

Josh M

1:25

Does Bauer sign with mlb this year? or ever?

Paul Sporer

1:26

I don't think so this year, but I could see maybe next year. I'm not sure what the feeling is in front offices rn. There will be a blowback regardless, it's a matter of whether or not the team thinks the talent is worth the heat

Jordan

1:26

Think Crochet has potential as a SP this year or is that more of a future seasons play?

Paul Sporer

1:27

I'd be surprised if he made noise at SP this year, but could see him becoming something down the line. He has an insane arm!

Jim Leyland Palmer

1:28

I am pursuing a trade for Bo Bichette this offseason. Outside of the steals, which aren't really my concern at the moment, do you see him as a pretty steady bat for next handful of years? Any reasons for concern about the core hitting skills?

Paul Sporer

1:28

No major issues on his bat. Yeah, it's just the SBs that I don't trust, but if you're good on that, then I think you can confidently buy the bat!

Matt

1:28

Was I looking at somehting wrong? Pulled up your updated SP ranks and didn't see a writeup for Stroman or a ranking for Fedde even though that was outlined in the changelog

Paul Sporer

1:28

... one moment, lemme look

1:30

ok check now, sorry about that

1:31

I'm ALLLL over the map today. Messed up the chat date, put the wrong pic, and put up old text for the SP updates, lol. Might as well just go back to bed!!!

Richard

1:31

***Please hold as Paul takes out his dogs***

Paul Sporer

1:31

A chat veteran! Sees a 5+ min lull and knows the pups needed a bathroom break!

1:31

what are your expectations for Zac Gelof this year?

Paul Sporer

1:35

I think he will be solid, but I'm close to the projections that have him more of a 20/20 as opposed to extrapolating his insane 2023 run and projecting something like 30/30. If I were to veer from the projections, it'd be the steals with something like 17ish HRs and 30 SBs. Modest AVG/R/RBI due to park and team context. His 134 ADP isn't egregious but probably a little higher than I'd like to pay

Guest

1:35

A followup to DVH: As pitching usage has changed it's really mucked with fantasy categories... we've gone to SAVOLS from Saves and long ago from W to QS... but even the QS is dying with many SPs limited to 2x thru the order. What are your preferred pitching categories?

Paul Sporer

1:37

Yeah QS used to be a great answer to lowering of Ws, but now even those are becoming more sparse. I still mostly play traditional 5x5, but I don't mind stuff with Holds or QS or stuff like that. I gotta be honest, I don't mind straight up IP as a category, too, as SP IP counts drop more and more

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