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Bobert

1:59

Should I drop Springer for Riley Greene?

Paul Sporer

2:00

No, even in a shallower league, I think you gotta have someone worse to cut. I do want Greene, though, so let's see who else you could feasibly cut

SlidePiece

2:00

lol Bello on the IL 1 day after i grab him. So fantasy baseball typical.

Paul Sporer

2:00

This damn game can really piss us off sometimes for something that's supposed to and often does bring joy!

Chickie

2:01

Corbin Carrol, the new Joe Charboneau? Pat Listash? What’s going on? I mercifully benched him this week. Had to move Mookie back from 2B to do so.

Paul Sporer

2:03

I get what you're going for, but neither Charbs nor Listach were anywhere near Carroll's rookie year. At any rate, while I understand the frustration, I wouldn't have benched him. He still has 8 SBs and 13 Rs (56/92 full season paces). The pwr output and AVG are the drags right now. The power wasn't completely unforeseen given the shoulder issues and while that same shoulder issue is likely contributing to the AVG depression, I don't believe his .247 BABIP will stay that low and I'd gladly scoop him on a discount in trades

Help please

2:03

NL only, cutting Michael A Taylor for Blake Perkins, Mike Tauchmann, or Alex Canario? How would you rank them ROS? Thanks!

Paul Sporer

2:04

In the order you've listed them with Tauchmann maaaaybe leapfrogging Perk if Belly hits the IL (X-rays were negative, though, thankfully)

Bobert

2:04

Should I drop Michael King for Jack Flaherty?

Paul Sporer

2:04

I wouldn't, no. Anyone else you can cut for Flaherty?

YANDY

2:04

Utility bat in a dynasty league, Matt Mervis or Addisson Barger the better pickup?

Paul Sporer

2:07

Really torn there. I'm inclined to lean Barger just bc 1B is just generally easier to fill so Mervis has to really stand out at that position. I do like both, though

Kate

2:07

Any interest in Slade Cecconi is a 15? Had some prospect cache once upon a time and now seems to have an opportunity with Merrill Kelly going down.

Paul Sporer

2:08

He's on the radar as a streamer, but I'm just not sure he misses enough bats to be consistent at the big league level. Pass on SD next week

Moneyball

2:08

Can we be contenders this year with production from Butler, Muller etc...

Paul Sporer

2:08

No, but I do think OAK will just be a standard bad team (mid-to-high 60s Win total) as opposed to be a horrendously bad one so that's something at least

Luis Robert’s strain

2:09

Wilyer Abreu is apparently only starting against righties, is Will Benson a better pick up ROS in a points league?

Paul Sporer

2:10

Doesn't Will Benson only start vR, too, though? Big fan of both, tbh, but have hard time splitting them much. Maybe lean Benson w/the park boost (not that Fenway is a bad place to hit)

Brian G

2:10

Projections still have Naylor about even with Torkelson and Vinnie P for OBP format. That seem accurate to you? or have you seen enough to think that Naylor is launching a new ceiling?

Paul Sporer

2:11

Projection systems aren't going to move a ton off 93 PA so I understand that. I love Naylor, though. Health is his primary issue. Frankly, he doesn't even need to hold these standout skills to have a breakout, he could definitely have a playing time breakout if he can have his first 500+ PA season and even push 600 with a super healthy season

Diablo

2:11

Degrom worth a stash in an 11 team, 4 IL spot league?

Paul Sporer

2:11

For as long as you can, but once you need that IL spot, I'd move on

daro

2:11

would you trade triston casas for luis robert in a dynasty OBP league?

Paul Sporer

2:12

Yeah probably so. I have some concerns about Robert just in general, but OF v. 1B and the speed component are enough for me to lean Robert's way

Rick

2:12

Walker was sent down. Has your view of him changed Long-term? I hope the Cardinals have a new manager by the time he gets called back up.

Paul Sporer

2:18

I'm a little concerned about Jordan Walker, but maybe more just who his manager is than him as a player. Similar to Tyler O'Neill before he broke free from Marmol. I just don't know wtf is going on in St. Louis and I'm still surprised they extended him

Guest

2:18

Was 2nd half 2023 an outlier for Torkelson?

Paul Sporer

2:18

I don't think so, he started slowly last year, too. Maybe just not a cold weather guy perhaps?

Brian G

2:19

Red Sox SPs! Does either Houck or Kutter Crawford seem like a believable step forward? Enough to be a solid SP3/4?

Paul Sporer

2:20

Oh for sure! I am a fan of both and loooved Kutter in particular coming into the season!

Duck dynasty

2:20

At what point is prospect pedigree irrelevant (if ever)? Gavin Lux was a 70(!) grade prospect with supposed plus plus power. Is that still in there or have injuries sapped it out? Similarly guys like Nick Senzel, Jo Adell, and Brendan Rodgers have me clinging onto that slight possibility of becoming close to what we thought

Paul Sporer

2:21

Probably after 1000 or so PA. But until then, I'm someone who still gives credence to pedigree

2:21

Naylor is running a pretty inflated HR/FB, given minimal other changes to his batted ball profile.

Paul Sporer

2:22

Oh for sure, and anyone toting a near-200 wRC+ is going to be running an inflated stat or three in their profile. He's also smacking the piss outta the ball, though, so while the 2x'd HR/FB (up to 24%) probably won't hold all year, it's not a complete fluke, either, given how well he's hitting!

Bobert

2:22

Re: Greene v. Springer, my other cut options would be Tork, Melendez, or Mullins (10 team 5x5 OBP). Seems early to cut bait on Tork and OBP is improving so hopefully seeing the ball better. Mullins has been great for HR/SB so far and is climbing in the order, even if lacking as usual in OBP. Melendez is streaky, but he has C eligibility in my league and mixes in nicely. It's been hard to tell whether Springer is unlucky or whether we're seeing early signs of age-related decline. Thanks for weighing in!

Paul Sporer

2:24

Well I certainly see how you landed on Springer! Totally agree w/your takes on the others. The C-elig. is saving Melendez or he'd be the guy. I'm OK making the move for Springer, but I want to be clear that it's a pro-Greene move not an anti-Springer one as I believe Springer will be fine... his plate skills are intact and he has 2 HR/3 SB so maybe you end up picking Springer back up soon. Just keep tabs on him

The Batman

2:25

I just want to say that while I know it could be SSS for my entire team and dark times could be waiting, I'm currently top 20 in NFBC's overall standings in my first year playing it and it feels insane. The work you all do here has been essential for me, so thanks for everything you do.

Paul Sporer

2:26

That is so awesome! And hey, those are banked stats regardless so it's always good to start hot. Stay diligent on the wire and don't rest on your laurels and thank you for the kind words. Good luck as the season continues!!

Jung Bong Jovi

2:26

Hi Paul! What are you doing for the series in Mexico? I think I need to sit Ronel Blanco, but not sure. 10 team mixed h2h, if that helps.

Paul Sporer

2:26

Yesss def sit him. He's the only potentially viable SP going in those 2 games and he's a sit. Start ANY hitter who's playing in that COL/HOU series this weekend!

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