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Allen Park

1:44

Hey Sporer, what do we think happens with Oswald Peraza this year?

Paul Sporer

1:47

A lot of it likely hinges on DJ LeMahieu's health. I remain a fan as a post-hype guy. He didn't anything worthwhile in 2023, but that doesn't push me off the 24-year old. He still had 16 HR/14 SB in 300 PA at Triple-A. He's got an MLB-viable glove so if a spot opens up, I think he could be a sneaky producer. He's someone I've nabbed in a couple Draft Champions leagues (50 round Draft & Hold)

Guest#1937

1:47

Morning Paul. Am I missing anything about Wilyer Abreu? He's got an ADP of 400+ on fantrax, but he's got a relatively everyday job in Boston, decent power and strong OBP. Good defense according to scouting so that should keep him in the lineup. Performed well in the minors and his cup last year. I see solid upside at a position without much depth. Easy target at the end of a draft?

Paul Sporer

1:50

Totally agree with you on targeting him at that ADP. He should at least be a strong side platoon with pop and even a bit of speed (11 SB in 448 PA). And if they let him have the full role, there is some major upside. I'm a fan for sure!!

Snapshot

1:50

How broken do you think Alek Manoah is? Do you think there's a chance he even gets to, say, 75% of his 2022 season? Or did the pitch clock break him beyond repair?

Paul Sporer

1:51

He was pretty broken last year, but there is absolutely a chance to return to prominence. We've seen countless pitchers rise from the dead so he wouldn't even be unique on that front and with an ADP near 400, it doesn't hurt to take the gamble if you still believe. I certainly hope he can get back as he was really fun to watch in 2021-22

Ceaseless Turmoil Seething

1:51

Will the ChiSox regret not taking the Burnes Package+ for Cease?

Paul Sporer

1:52

I don't think so because they should be able to get something pretty comparable with the extra year of control for Cease covering the skills gap between the 2. Apparently they're asking for the stars & moon and maybe this deal brings them back to reality a bit. I think the bigger regret would be just keeping him

Guest

1:53

I've been offered 3 years of Tarik Skubal and 1 year of Pablo Lopez for 1 year of Trea Turner. Am I getting enough in return?

Paul Sporer

1:53

I think so, yes. It's tough to take arms for bankable hitters, especially someone like Trea, but both pitchers you're getting have frontline upside and you get Skubal beyond this year. I can see both sides of the deal, it's fair enough for me

Miguel A

1:55

Who do you think will be the most exciting prospect that I could get in the middle to late rounds of a 3 player keeper league?

Paul Sporer

1:56

Someone like Junior Caminero perhaps. He has bonkers pop and could play himself into a keeper role for 2025

1:56

Hi Paul, Big fan, first chat question. How optimistic are you about Chris Sale’s chances of finishing as a Top 25 starter with the Braves on a per inning basis? Would you rather have him or take a chance on someone like Bryce Miller?

Paul Sporer

1:57

Definitely prefer Sale over Miller. Sale's upside is still very rich and moving to ATL is very exciting. I ranked him 40th but we know the risk is health over skills so if he can get 150+ IP, he has a great shot to land in the Top 25

Robert

1:58

Cole Ragans- believe or don't believe? I'm on the fence as to whether to protect him or not in a 12 team league with K's

Paul Sporer

1:58

Fully in, I'm a huge fan! Without knowing the full context of your other keepers, he's a yes for me

rob

1:58

For a keeper league, can keep both for same price - do you prefer hunter brown or Kyle bradish

Paul Sporer

1:59

I'm still a big Hunter Brown fan (touted him heavily last year and I'm not quitting him), buuuttt Bradish is the choice between these two for me.

Insert Witty Name Here

1:59

I Think last week you (or Justin) mentioned the find a league post that someone puts up to get people into leagues. Any update on that?

Paul Sporer

2:01

Yes, I had mentioned it. Mike Podhorzer runs it and usually posts it around this time of year. You can ping him on Twitter to see when he plans to do it. I'll also ask internally and answer next week if you remind me! https://twitter.com/MikePodhorzer

Ducky

2:02

What should I make of Nolan Jones? Those k’s and that babip worry me. He is more or less risky than Royce Lewis?

Paul Sporer

2:04

I'd say a little more risky. Lewis's risk is entirely health-based for me and while it is a legit risk given his history, I still lean toward the guy with the skills in place v. someone like Nolan Jones who rode a colossal BABIP to his success last year. That isn't to say he was just some lucky dude who didn't do anything well, but with his swing and miss, he needs to run a strong BABIP to drive his value. He is in the right park to drive another high BABIP, but it's always a little nerve wracking to bet on BABIP

Big in Japan

2:05

how long will LA go with Barnes over Feduccia as their backup catcher?

Paul Sporer

2:09

If Barnes hits like he did last year (or didn't, as it were) then the Dooch could be knocking on the door pretty quickly. Diego Cartaya isn't super far off, either. He sputtered in AA this past season, but a .216 BABIP was a big culprit, so he'll be a call away this year, too. Fedducia is 27 so nothing really left to prove at Triple-A, can definitely see him getting a shot to win that backup role in Spring

2:09

If Brooks Lee gets called up this year, where does he play? I'm assuming the Twins would slide Joulien to 1st and put Lee at 2nd.

Paul Sporer

2:10

Kinda depends if it's an injury that brings him up and who that injury is to. Because Carlos Santana is playing 1B right now with Kirilloff at DH. If Kiri gets hurt to fuel a Lee call-up, then it works easily to shift Santana to DH, Julien to 1B, and Lee to 2B.

2:11

OK y'all, I'm gonna head out. I'll be adding more SP profiles to the rankings late this week or early next. Thanks so much for coming out!!

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