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Paul Sporer

1:41

Part of that is the Colorado factor, but I do love Captain Jack so I like the comp you're making. I also have some real reservations about Jones at a 60 ADP as y'all will see in my Busts article (out later today)

Colton

1:41

Second year in a row I feel like Suwinski is being underrated. I think some of his strikeout issues can be attributed to him being too passive at the plate, and his zone contact, while not great - is far from unmanageable. Any strong feelings on him at all?

Paul Sporer

1:41

I posted your comments out of order, my bad

1:43

But yeah, just underscoring what I was saying already - I do like Suwinski. A 250 ADP for what is essentially a poor man's Nolan Jones as you were suggesting is totally worth it.

daro

1:43

SP targets after round 20 in a 12 team league?

Bruce on Curb

1:43

Two( or more ) SPs you like most post 200 ADP ? 12T Roto TY

Paul Sporer

1:52

We can kinda double up here with these 2 Qs as there is some overlap: Ryan Pepiot, Shane Baz, Aaron Civale, Reid Detmers, Lucas Giolito, Cristopher Sanchez, Griffin Canning, Clarke Schmidt, Luis Severino, and John Means Business

Sonny

1:52

One of my leagues recently downsized to 10t. As a formerly very deep 12t that rewarded volume how would you approach this change? My typical 10t strategy is to hoard stars and work the wire but there's FAAB limits and drop penalties at play

Paul Sporer

1:53

Yeah you still want to consolidate star power the best you can in a 10-teamer but you can't just spam the wire looking for the next start bc the penalties you mention. It's still worth churning the best you can within the framework of your rules, though, bc star power will carry the day in these shallower leagues

S2H

1:53

How early in a roto draft are you comfortable filling in your MI or CI, if players are there that you like (say, two shortstops)? Or would you rather draft another position and grab your flex spots later?

Paul Sporer

1:54

I'm not afraid to it really early if the draft falls that way. I understand the inclination to leave it open for a bit since there is some flexibility to it but if there are 3 elite MI that all fit in my setup by round 7 or something, I'm not going to let filling the MI cause me to bypass the best player

Colton

1:55

Thank you for the input, I felt like I was going crazy when I was comparing them. Some people in my home league are willing to spend like $30+ on Jones but won't do league min on Suwinski and I felt like I was on an island about it lol

Paul Sporer

1:55

The Jones love is insane right now. I know Coors can help a BABIP god stay hot, but the crazy thing about his season is that he was OBSCENE on the road including a .434 BABIP and there's just no way that's happening again

brew crew

1:55

What's your $$$ limit for Acuna in an NL only auction - I mean, at some point it becomes cost prohibitive, despite the gaudy numbers, right?

Paul Sporer

1:56

Yes, there is a point for sure. But I think upper $60s is usually where I cap myself in single league auctions for the undisputed best (a little higher in keepers where inflation plays a role)

tmh1968

1:56

follow up to earlier question - $2 DL Hall or $9 C. Sanchez?

tmh

1:56

Have a dilemma (NL only) - can keep 5 prospects in minors but DL Hall, who was on my AL team, was traded to Milw. Minors filled w/ J. Williams, T. Troy, B. House, M. Shaw & J. Misiorowski. So, trade a prospect and keep Hall in minors...allowing me to keep Cristopher Sanchez @ $9 - or just dump Hall or one of the othe r5 prospects....whaddya think? PS. - love the podcasts w/ Justin..great work!

Paul Sporer

1:57

I want to keep Sanchez at $9 so I'm inclined to make that a priority. If you're big on Hall (which is fine, there is upside and I like the move to MIL as they should let him start), then entertain that trade to get him in your minors so you can hang onto both

captainjameshook

1:58

Dynasty, deep rebuild, Eury, J Walker, EDLC, or Caminero? No pitching on my team to speak of as is.

Paul Sporer

1:59

I'd still go for one of the big hitters even with your lack pitching. Honestly, that's a great trio so I don't have a HUGE lean. Despite hating EDLC's redraft ADP right now (top 25), I still like him plenty in dynasty so he's my pick of those 3 studs

Insert Witty Name Here

2:00

Following up on that league sign up post?

Paul Sporer

2:00

I think Podhorzer's league classified post is coming next week, I will give another nudge reminder, but it is coming!

Rated Rookies

2:01

I like to draft one AAA/young guy if I can for cheap. OBP league. Who do you like best of Caminero/Rocchio/Rafaela/Kjerstad/Mead?

Paul Sporer

2:01

I gotta go Caminero there, but I want to point out that I love Kjerstad, too so if you can nab both somehow, I'd recommend it. If I gotta pick on, it's Cami.

Rated Rookies

2:01

PS - I loved the pod you did last year about prospects from a fantasy perspective. Found a lot of names off it. Hope you do it again!

Paul Sporer

2:02

Yes, I will be reaching out to Eric Longenhagen again to run it back!

Justin Mason

2:02

Be mine?

Paul Sporer

2:02

Forever!

2:03

And with that, I gotta head out. I'll have my Busts piece up shortly, in the meantime, check out Jeff's: https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/2024-fantasy-busts-zimmermans-picks/

Guest

2:06

I'm always up for a valentine's day conversation about fantastic busts. Or did I read that wrong?

Paul Sporer

2:06

Yooo, chiiillll!!!!

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