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Paul Sporer

1:37

Langford, I really think he has a great shot to just hit the ground running in a big way

Colton

1:38

I'm so happy I've brought you and Justin over to my side on Suwinski, it's his year!

Paul Sporer

1:38

Citation needed

I've been a pretty big Suwinski since the summer

Devin Williams

1:38

I'll be ok right???

Paul Sporer

1:39

I certainly can't guarantee that!

Austin

1:39

Hey Paul!

Paul Sporer

1:39

Hi!

Buff

1:39

Does Lawrence win the closer job in Colorado? Does he hold it?

Paul Sporer

1:39

Does it matter?

1:41

jk jk, I know saves are saves, especially in deeper leagues. He certainly has a good shot. Seems to be down to him or Tyler Kinley.

Jay

1:42

How many IL spots is enough to take deGrom in a keeper in the 24th round (of 26) (kept as a 24th rounder in '25)?

Paul Sporer

1:42

I miiiight do it with 3 given how cheap he is, but I'd probably prefer 5+

Pumper

1:42

Hi Paul, I always read your chats, but this is the first time I've been live and able to ask a question.... Am I unreasonable to be excited about a bulked up Luis Matos raking in spring training, or is he going to breakout big when regular playing time is open ?

Paul Sporer

1:46

No, I don't think it's unreasonable. A 22-year old who has been a well-regarded prospect having a big spring is definitely worth getting excited about. At the very least, he will get run vL, but he will have to fight for PT vR w/the OF pretty well set as long as Conforto & Yaz are healthy (and Lee in CF)

Jett

1:47

Are you in on Luis Matos as a 5th OF'er in a deep, 20+ team dynasty? Giants OF'ers will be aging/injuring out soon, no?

Paul Sporer

1:47

Meant to include Jett's Q w/Pumper to cover Matos in one fell swoop

JayBook

1:47

In updating my rankings for a draft Saturday, I noticed that the ADP for healthy starting pitchers seem to have improved considerably, in some cases by 20 or more points in the last few weeks. Are fantasy managers responding to a rash of injuries or is this something that happens often this time of year?

Paul Sporer

1:49

More the latter. We also switched our site ADP from the 50 round Draft & Holds to the 12-team Rotowire Online Championship which are 30 round standard waiver leagues and pitching gets pushed up there, too. There's even another jump of SPs once the Main Events start over at the NFBC as well. But yeah, just the closer we get to the season, the more SPs get pushed up as ppl feel more confident in the ones who are at least healthy right now

Purple Tricaretops

1:49

Should I get Nolan Jones off the FA Market

Paul Sporer

1:49

Definitely. I'm skeptical on his Top 60 ADP, but free off the market is a slam dunk

Big Joey

1:49

So initial reports is Cole misses a month or two and comes back in May or June. No tear! (supposedly). Anyway, with this news, does Cole's value still take a major hit in a H2H league where I'm pretty much guaranteed to make the playoffs? I just need him in the 2nd half/playoffs

Paul Sporer

1:50

Ah just saw it -- https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/yankees-gerrit-cole-out-one-two... -- his draft price should still take a pretty big hit, yes, but if you already have him and you're very confident about making the playoffs then I understand seeing this news as somewhat positive

Stick to Sporer-tzball

1:51

Hi Paul- thx for the great chats. Thinking about trading Seager ($23) for Rutschman ($11) to get younger and save budget. The extra money will allow me to keep Waldrep($1) and Pepiot($4). Thoughts?

Paul Sporer

1:51

While I do love Seager, I'm also a huge Adley fan and with the savings, it's an easy yes for me! Huge Pepiot fan, too, so that only sweetens it for me

Please

1:51

Gil or Beeter or Warren as NYY SP5 in 2024? What about dynasty?

Paul Sporer

1:52

I've got a couple shares of Gil so that's my lean right now

Guest

1:53

Paul, who is way too rich for your taste this draft season?

Paul Sporer

1:54

These guys! https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/2024-fantasy-busts-sporers-picks/

Cant Beat the Beibs

1:54

We buying into the Beiber training at driveline and getting his velo back up?

Paul Sporer

1:54

I'm a long-time Belieber, so yes. I think he's fairly priced, too

Insert Witty Name Here

1:54

Re: dansby/gunnar my bad. I apparently can’t read numbers good. I was probably mixing up the projection systems. Anyway, who do you like better between the two?

Paul Sporer

1:55

No problem! I think that's literally the only system where Dansby has some edges over Gunnar

1:55

How much of a discount before you're interested in cole if the word is he may only miss 1-2 months?

Paul Sporer

1:57

I think I need him after pick-150 to start considering him in the NFBC universe where there are no IL slots. Maybe 25-30 picks in leagues with multiple IL slots

Honeybooboo

1:57

Our leagues commissioner apparently spent our league dues and the first place winner and myself(2nd place) have not been paid in full yet. Should we allow this guy to play this year? I don't mean remain commissioner just play at all period

Paul Sporer

1:57

100% out, that's insane

Guest

1:57

whos gets those MIL chances is the big guy is out?

Paul Sporer

1:57

I like speculating on Abner Uribe

Jay

1:57

I want to apologize in advance to your real life fan interest for tanking the seasons of Skubal & Meadows since they're on my team