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Paul Sporer

1:03

Hello everyone, thanks for coming out!

1:03

put a bet on Rocco Baldelli manager of the year, money in the bank

Paul Sporer

1:03

You like Minnesota big this year? I feel like there could be some stiffer competition in the Central this year

1:03

I feel like the hype on Evan Carter is a little out of control. Is he not pretty similar to TJ Freidl except that Freidl just did it for a full season? Am I way off here?

Paul Sporer

1:05

You're not way off, no. He is a platoon threat which is tough for a Top 150 pick. I'm a big fan of his game, but some of that is more about his real life game (excellent eye and defense) so I understand being cautious about his rising draft price. He is definitely the big Playoff Tax guy this year. Always seems to be 1-2 a year

1:05

In an 8 team, 5x5 roto, keep 10/20, who is a more valuable trade assest: Adolis Garcia or Randy Arozarena?

Paul Sporer

1:06

They're likely pretty close, but I think Garcia might generate a bit more in the market right now

Nick

1:06

10-team NL-only dynasty league, $100 cap instead of $260... I have $12 Bryce, $7 Josh Bell, $6 Christian Walker, $3 Rowdy. Want to keep Bryce and Rowdy. Don't think I'll get anyone to bite on Bell. Would you swap Walker for Seiyza Suzuki or Jake Berger?

Paul Sporer

1:07

I'm still a huge Seiya Suzuki fan. I was bummed by his spring injury last year that put a damper on his season, but he still finished strong and my interest remains strong

Quarantino Martinez

1:07

Is Ben Joyce going to factor into saves for the Halos any time soon?

Paul Sporer

1:08

He could, but he really needs to reign in his control a bit before he's really going to push for that role. Robert Stephenson is the guy to get if you don't buy into Carlos Estevez

Raggin

1:08

Is the Ragans Helium too high? Debating him or Woo, who is lower in your ranks but pitches for a team that wins. (FWIW, all the projections have Woo ahead in the auction calculator, but all the big rankers/ADP prefer Ragans.)

Paul Sporer

1:11

I much prefer Ragans. I'm not out on Woo, but just think Ragans is a better pitcher. I'm not quite sure where the projections are getting Woo besting him so much in WHIP from as that appears to be their only real difference. Seattle does have a better outlook than Kansas City, but that's not enough for me to take the lesser skilled SP. I could also see KC getting a bit better this year to improve Ragans' W potential

1:11

Do you think there's anyway Ricky Teidmann breaks camp with the team? He obviously doesn't have enough innings to start for a full season. Have you heard any rumblings about potentially being a starter/reliever mix for him?

Paul Sporer

1:15

I'd be floored if he broke camp. He'd have to really wow the team in a colossal way to make that kind of impression. I just think they want him to keep starting and as such, he needs to work out his kinks in the minors

Bruce on Curb

1:15

For Roto; Casas or Nolan Jones ?

Paul Sporer

1:16

Jones brings the speed, but Casas is a good bit cheaper (~60 v. ~120 ADP) so I think I take the discount and run Casas b/w those 2

Bruce on Curb

1:19

Will Reese Olson pitch 150 innings and finish with an Era under 3.99 ?

Paul Sporer

1:19

Maaaaybe, but that's not what I'd project. I'm more in the 4.20 for 140 range which means he's a stone's throw from the numbers you're looking for

Quarantino Martinez

1:21

Odds Shane McClanahan pitches this season?

Paul Sporer

1:22

Very low.... maybe a taste at the very end of the year

Only Guys

1:22

AL Only, 10 team OBP. Pick 2 or 3 of: Ragans ($10), Woo ($10), Jarren Duran ($12), Luis Robert ($30), Davis Schneider ($10), Rodon ($19), Devers ($36)?

Paul Sporer

1:23

I don't know what y'all's inflation looks like I'd probably go with the 2 superstars - Devers & Roberts - as sub-$40 feels pretty good for both and then throw in Ragans at a dime!

Raggin

1:23

Thanks for answering!

Paul Sporer

1:23

No prob!

Ragans

1:23

Does Ragans' 3 wild pitches in a row against the Jays where he threw 3 in a row to the backstop make you nervous? I know the rest of his season was great but I've never seen anyone else do that.

Paul Sporer

1:24

No, just a weird event and like you said, he was fine after. No need to tie any concern to that, IMO

Mike

1:24

30 team league… Do you see Grichuk or Hicks providing any value? Looking for a 3 positional OF

Paul Sporer

1:29

I still like Aaron Hicks... I'm a sucker for him and have been forever lol. But on the Angels, he could definitely carve out some time, espec. for a 30-teamer.

Where is Grichuk these days?

Oh he's a FA! So yeah, def don't go with him right now

Guest

1:30

Will Lucas Giolito provide any fantasy value this season?

Paul Sporer

1:32

I like him on the buyback. I'm giving a pass for the dreadful summer that included 2 cross country trades and a divorce. The White Sox version was fine: 3.79 ERA/1.22 WHIP and I believe he can live around there in Boston

Porcho Villa

1:32

OMG @ 30 team league. Not sure that I even know 30 people, much less 30 people that play fantasy baseball!

Paul Sporer

1:32

looool. I haven't play a 30-teamer in quite some time. Not sure I'm up to the challenge these days as you really gotta dig in the pool. Respect the grind!

Nick

1:37

Buying or selling Mitch Keller this season? Rough 2nd half but still healthy and capable?

Paul Sporer

1:39

I'm fine with him. Not super in, but definitely see an avenue to keep improving. His 167 ADP isn't bad. I prefer some others guys around there, but if they're gone, I'm OK w/him

Mike

1:40

@Porcho Villa… This 30 teamer is 14 years and going!

Paul Sporer

1:40

14 years? That is AWESOME

Colton

1:40

Piggybacking on Suwinski comment: just looked up Nolan Jones issues and they seem to be far more severe than Suwinski's and they're being drafted at completely different spots.

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