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Guest

1:18

The only thing left to post on the "2024 Fantasy Draft Kit" is the "Expert Ranking Tool". When is going to be published?

Paul Sporer

1:19

Late this week or Monday. Ranks are input, getting all the technical aspects handled, so coming v soon!

SP Question

1:19

Any preference between Luis Castillo & Kevin Gausman ? 12T Roto

Paul Sporer

1:19

Much stronger lean to Castillo. Gausman taking a pretty big hit in my next SP update

Joe

1:20

Freddie Freeman - how does Ohtani increase his value?

Paul Sporer

1:20

Maybe just more RBI opps

Ryan Raburn

1:21

In long term keep forever league, categories, I have Strider and am interested in swapping for a top end OF bat. Looks like potentially Tatis or Tucker could be acquired. All of these three guys are same, very low keeper cost. If you were me, would you be willing to throw additional compensation on top (picks) or if that's what it takes walk away because they're too close in value? I prefer bats to keep, seems like the league does as well..

Paul Sporer

1:22

I'd really try to hold firm on getting a 1-for-1, but as someone who favors the top end bat over arm in a keeper, I do understand why they might be asking for a throw-in. It shouldn't be anything too substantial, though

Guest

1:25

Nolan Jones has a 43% K rate in Spring Training and has yet to have a hit in any of his seven plate appearances. Are you still targeting him in drafts this year?

Paul Sporer

1:25

He's on my Bust List, I'm not targeting him. He's a player I like, but I'm splitting the heart from the head and not paying that top 60 price point

Guest

1:26

Who's a 2B sleeper with either power or speed?

Paul Sporer

1:28

Gavin Lux, Ryan McMahon are 2 I like a good bit

Guest

1:28

Would you rather be a bat boy or a ball boy? 1B coach or 3B coach?

Paul Sporer

1:29

Bat and 1B, more chatter time at 1B. Seems like ya gotta focus up more at 3B bc you're close to scoring

Well the player is, not you as the coach, but you know what I mean!

Uncle Kaz

1:35

Do you have any guys in the later rounds that you've noticed youre not leaving drafts without?

Paul Sporer

1:37

Alek Thomas. I'm a long-time fan of his, liked the little power surge in the playoffs, and think his glove guarantees the PT. (BTW, I'm not overrating the playoff power, that's just a little bonus, not the reason I'm on him)

Guest

1:37

What's a good place for a 'new' auction draft person to join a league?

Paul Sporer

1:38

Check out Podhorzer's classified post! https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/looking-to-fill-your-league-or-join-...

Brown Frown

1:38

When experts recommend to draft Hunter Brown because of all the talent, but his results are hideous. What are they really looking at? Or is it just a shot in the dark?

Paul Sporer

1:44

I'm among those reco'ing him and it's not just a shot in the dark! It's a bet on him honing his command to cut the HR rate because his 19% K-BB rate is near elite, sitting at 21st among pitchers with at least 150 IP. When accounting for ties, it's 7th highest. So the skills are absolutely there. I'm willing to bet he cuts his 21% HR/FB rate and thus shaves the 1.5 HR9 en route to a strong season. I loved Brown last year and I'm not moving off him at all

Captain Awesome

1:44

Doing a DC now; picking 15/16 (turn) - have you gone pocket aces in any drafts? How did the build end up looking?

Paul Sporer

1:45

I haven't, no, there's just so many great hitters that I'm always interested in a stud to go with a pitcher like Cole or Burnes (Strider never makes it)

Guards Fan

1:46

What do you make of Elly De La Cruz this year after his slow finish?

Paul Sporer

1:47

He's a bust at his insane price -- https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/2024-fantasy-busts-sporers-picks/ -- the talent is immense, of course, but there is absolutely zero wiggle room with a Top 25 price point and I just can't do it

DougD

1:47

Rankings and draft positions are appropriately factoring in risk, but what do you think Yamamoto's upside is if everything clicks?

Paul Sporer

1:47

To 5 SP for sure

Guest

1:47

did you watch skubby snacks pitch today or was that not on tv?

Paul Sporer

1:47

twasn't on TV, just listened a bit

Re: Raburn

1:47

Definitely hold strong on 1:1 for Strider/Tatis or Tucker etc.

Paul Sporer

1:48

Yeah this is referencing an earlier comment where someone is shopping Strider and could get Tatis or Tucker. Totally fair to hold firm and just not budge on the 1-for-1

Salty

1:49

Goldy's average ADP is currently hovering in the low 70's. I feel that's way too low because I think he might be a dark horse MVP candidate, though maybe I've been drinking too much of the Driveline Kool-Aid. Do you think he's a real value at that price or is low 70's (5th/6th round depending on league size) appropriate?

Paul Sporer

1:49

I do think he's a great pick there. I don't think you're out of pocket at all.

Guest

1:49

I have both Rutschman and Will Smith in a Dynasty League. If I trade Smith, what kind of return should I be looking for?

Paul Sporer

1:49

A pretty big one. Top 75-type player for sure

Guest

1:52

Late upside pitching in NL only to target? Won't have a ton of money to spend as I am keeping multiple players on sa very strong offense

Paul Sporer

1:53

Gavin Stone, Bryce Elder, Ryne Nelson, Steven Matz, Wade Miley, Jordan Wicks/Hayden Wesneski -- https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/starting-pitcher-2024-fantasy-rankings/

1:53

Hi Paul - who do you prefer in an AL only: $11 L Gilbert or $22 Pablo Lopez? Thanks!

Paul Sporer

1:54

Love Lopez, but he's not 2x Gilbert so I'm definitely running Gilby there

Definitely not a Brand

1:54

Because I'd appreciate the heads up - Tmobile's back with free MLB TV, but you have to register between March 26 and April 1.

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