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Jake

1:37

How would you value Jacob DeGrom in a dynasty league?

Paul Sporer

1:38

Not terribly well. More of a luxury gamble or a shoot the moon lottery ticket

Sean

1:39

I've seen a couple folks pick MacKenzie Gore as a 2024 sleeper but he's ranked as a stream for you. Not as optimistic, I take it?

Paul Sporer

1:40

I'd imagine even those ranking him as a sleeper see as a streamer to start with the chance to be something legit. I totally see the path to a breakout and I'll have more on him when I do the write ups for the Streamer section. Definitely a viable late round target

Bart

1:40

I didn't see T Wells or C Holton added either. Am I missing something?

Paul Sporer

1:41

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

Daro

1:41

Josh Naylor or Vinnie P as my 1b keeper in an OBP SLUG league?

Paul Sporer

1:41

I'm going Naylor. I really do like both, but I'm a little nervous about Vinnie P's power this first yr back off the shoulder issue. Naylor has his own injury issues that have hindered him recently, but I believe in his power more this year

Richard

1:46

Do you plan to wake up early to watch the LAD-SD series in Asia?

Paul Sporer

1:46

Absolutely!!!

Bob

1:46

Whats are your opinions on the Tyler O'Neill to the red sox trade.

Paul Sporer

1:47

I quite like it. TON is a player I like, but always want to buy low on bc of his health and volatility. So now that he's back in the 200s pick range, I'm buying back in. It didn't seem StL mgmt really liked him either so I'm glad he's out of that situation and hopefully he can flourish with Boston. Park and lineup are certainly nice, if the health cooperates, he can be a stud again!

1:48

15 Team Roto/ I can keep one out of Tanner Scott or Yainier Diaz, both for $10

Paul Sporer

1:51

I'm going Diaz there. Even with it looking like Scott should be the closer in Miami, I still prefer a big bat $10 C!

Richard

1:51

Do you think MLB should subsidize contracts of superstar players so that small market clubs like Pirates/Cubs/Reds/Brewers could sign some of these players? Just not sure how some teams can compete with the Dodgers/Yankees of the world.

Paul Sporer

1:52

No, I don't think so. All owners are rich and while they aren't all equally rich, the small and mid market teams can afford big deals. They choose not to dole them out and instead use their teams as cash cows

Don Von Handburger

1:52

Would I be crazy to draft Cedric Mullins ahead of the likes of Brian Reynolds and Evan Carter?

Paul Sporer

1:53

Not crazyyy if you believe in a rebound, but can I ask why? I get the SBs, but I'm just nervous about his bat profile in comparison to those other 2 and I'd rather go for one of them and get SBs elsewhere

Josh M

1:53

What do you expect from Ha-Seong Kim this year?

Paul Sporer

1:54

Some peelback off his big breakout, but essentially the same shape: 13-18 HRs, 25+ SBs. I still think he could have an AVG spike, too. I'm not projecting it, but it's in the cards and I wouldn't be at all surprised if he dropped a .290+ for us this year

Don Von Handburger

1:56

In an OBP league, do you like Tristy Casas this year, or do you LOVE him?

Paul Sporer

1:58

I'm a huge fan. He was one of my guys last year and it's hard not to stay bought in on your dudes when they click for you. While his price is up a good bit at 112 ADP, I don't think that's out of pocket for someone with legit 30/100 upside. He popped 24 HRs in just 502 PA last year, so 30 is definitely in play with 600+ PA, especially if he builds on his elite second half

Don Von Handburger

1:59

Mr. S. Porer: I play in a league that uses OBP and TB instead of AVG and HR. Does that bump Yandy Diaz up into the realm of being drafted in the 30's in a mixed re-drafter?

Paul Sporer

2:01

In the auction calculator, he jumps from 51st HITTER in standard 5x5 to 37th in setup you mentioned. So maybe not quite top 30 overall player, but I can get behind a top 50 overall pick, especially if you really believe in his 2023 when he was the 25th best hitter -- https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy-tools/auction-calculator?teams=12&lg...

You can tweak the settings and everything with that Auction Calculator following that link

Richard

2:01

What was your last text to Justin that contained more than just three words?

Paul Sporer

2:02

"yeah nice double whammy move"

Kyle

2:02

Let's say you already drafted Jake Burger in an auction league and now Max Fried has come up. I guess my question is if you'd like Fried with your Burger?

Paul Sporer

2:02

LOLOLOL, I'm all for making memes outta your team especially with quality players and I definitely don't mind getting Max Fried in the rotation

Ted

2:03

Wrong to think Alvarado can be more than half a closer in Phi? No more top RP's on the market so likely they will ride with him to start. Wondering his value as a $5 keeper in a 15 team combined 5x5.

Paul Sporer

2:03

Not wrong, no. I will say Jeff Hoffman is one of my favorite specs, but that's not an anti-Alvarado take, but just pro-Hoffman and my thinking that they could be the lefty-righty 2-headed closer stud for PHI.

Kevin

2:03

What do you think the likelihood is that Glasnow pitches 150 innings or more this year>

Paul Sporer

2:04

I'm bad at these, but like 20%? I know he's literally never done it, but that doesn't mean it's 0% or anything, at least not in my opinion, but I'm planning for 130 IP and going from there

John

2:04

What is your opinion on Oneil Cruz heading into 2024?

Paul Sporer

2:05

How is he still a top 100 pick?! I want to love him, but I'm shocked there is virtually no discount coming off the injury washout season. I will say, I'd rather go for him than Elly at pick 22!!!!

Bruce back Live for 2024

2:07

Sleeper catcher pls rate in a one C roto : O'Hoppe, Bo Naylor, Campusano. TY

Paul Sporer

2:08

O'Hoppe & Naylor are in the same tier for me and 1 rank apart so I can flip the coin there: https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/catcher-2024-fantasy-rankings/

Mustache Boi

2:08

Any thoughts on the dropoff between Framber and Eflin/Bradish in a keeper? I would probably be leaving one of the last two out as my last cut, so thinking about dealing Framber, given there might be net gain.

Paul Sporer

2:08

I kinda think I want Framber/Bradish and then maybe dangle Eflin in deals. I'm huge on Framber. That volume is just so good!!

Matt

2:09

Any thoughts on Ivan Melendez making his debut this year? Been doing pretty good in the minors, and likely the D'Backs need a 1B/DH.

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