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1:39

Would you trade Colt Keith for someone like Waldron? or aim higher? Need SP help and hes been on my bench despite his hot streak.

Paul Sporer

1:39

I think that seems like a fair range of arm

Kate

1:39

Angel Martinez has quickly and quietly seemed to carve out an everyday role in Cleveland. At a minimum, it seems like there is some good plate discipline here for OBP leagues. Is there enough impact in the power / speed categories to make him interesting going forward in a 15?

Paul Sporer

1:41

He's about a 15/15 HR/SB guy in his MiLB career so if the rate stats remain an asset, I see 15-team viability. He's batting 2nd everyday on one of the best teams in baseball so I don't mind rostering him in 15s rn and maybe even being a Band-Aid for some 12s

Kate

1:42

Are JT Realmuto's days as an SB asset finished? Or does he go back to running now that the knee is fixed (maybe not this year, but next)?

Paul Sporer

1:43

At age-33, my expectations were lighter coming into the year and remain so halfway through. A small handful perhaps, but I'm not sure it returns as a meaningful part of his game as he enters his mid-30s

chris

1:43

just picked up miranda in a 12tm h2h. would you cut bregman based on that? i have 2 util slots that are both full so its tough carrying both

Paul Sporer

1:46

Huge fan of both players so it's a tough choice. Breg's been on a heater since late-May when his OPS dipped below .600 -- .896 OPS, 7 HR, 23 RBI in 170 PA (30-98 full season pace). Miranda of course has been arguably the hottest hitter in baseball lately... boy, I'm really agonizing on this one. Are you sure you have to cut one?

Dave

1:47

Hold on Buehler in case he comes back dialed in for the stretch run? Could snag Schwellenbach/stream for now.

Paul Sporer

1:48

Let's hold Buehler through the break and see where we are after that

Guest

1:48

Rodon whyyy

Paul Sporer

1:50

Horrendous command w/8 HRs and 10 BB in his last 23 IP yielding a 10.57 ERA and 2.00 WHIP. Unfortunately w/Carlos Rodon's history, that does lead us to start wondering about his health. Curious to see if he starts this weekend or just packs it in for the break.

Trade proposal

1:51

Redraft league. One guy in our league has wayyyy too many guys on the real life IL and not enough fantasy IL spots to keep them. Unfortunately for him, they are all pretty good players so I get why he isn't dropping some guys. From my end, I have 6 OF (no eligibility elsewhere) on my roster and only 5 spots I can play them every day (3 OF, 2 UT). Was thinking about offering my James Wood for his Trout. A lot of question marks on both sides of that deal but wanted to see what you thought of a deal like that.

Paul Sporer

1:52

Definitely a good play there. Makes sense on both ends. I like that you've though about how it can help the trade partner and not just yourself. Too many folks come into trade talks focused on the player they want, not even understanding if it makes sense for the trade partner to move them! So yeah this well thought out and definitely a worthy offer

chris

1:52

are you a james wood fan in redraft leagues? blew my entire FAAB on him and wondering if i already have buyers remorse

Paul Sporer

1:53

Always scary to go big bc there's so much expectation, but I'm a huge of his overall. Rookies are always a gamble, but there is HUGE upside here so I understand those who went big for him. I'm FAAB-poor so I wasn't a legit player in the sweepstakes this past weekend

Mart Mart

1:53

Give me permission to drop Gleyber plz. 16 team h2h OPS league.

Paul Sporer

1:56

I don't think it's unthinkable, but I am curious who you're picking up. Is it some Lenyn Sosa type beat? I think I'd just ride w/Gleybs at that point

Street Lou

1:56

Hey Paul, seems like Torkelson is being written off by many. He’s still very young. Am I wrong to still like his chances of being a good player?

Paul Sporer

1:57

Not wrong at all. Reminder that I am a Tigers fan, so I'm definitely in the bag for Tork, but I also don't think it's blind homerism to recognize that there is still plenty of upside in his bat. It hasn't been the perfect trajectory for the former #1 overall pick, but he has shown legit success in MLB and can do so again

Kate

1:57

I never thought I'd say this, but is Harrison Bader like kinda good now? Been running him out there in a 15 recently and I don't hate the production I'm getting.

Paul Sporer

2:01

You're talking to one of Bader's biggest fans, so I don't appreciate that backhanded compliment for him!!! I've always felt like he has 15 HR/30 SB type talent but just never stays healthy enough to flex it. Easily a 15 team start with some 12 team viability, too

Kate

2:02

What happened to the chats with Eric this year? Thought I remembered you saying you guys were going to do that again, but I'm guessing other projects got in the way?

Paul Sporer

2:02

Yes, just wasn't able to make the time. Felt terrible about it... love chatting w/Eric and I just learn SO much about prospects

Biscuit

2:02

Should we really expect Imanaga to bounce back? He's typically pitched 150-160 innings a year in Japan, with longer rest between, and is on the small side for a starter.

Paul Sporer

2:07

If bounce back means gets back under 3.00 ERA then absolutely not. I think he has definitely pitched his best ball of the year, the question will be how good he can be the rest of this year and it'll come down to the HRs. I think his projections are still a good guide -- 3.75ish ERA/1.20ish WHIP which is about what Luis Castillo has been so far this year and it's slotted him as the 51st SP on the Player Rater

Biscuit

2:07

Is Correa a significant upgrade over someone like Caballero ROS?

Paul Sporer

2:07

Yes unless you need Caballero's speed

B'Ryce Hammer, Smasher of Baseballs

2:08

Remember when the White Sox had peak Giolito, Cease, and Rodon on the same roster as Louis Robert, Moncada, and Eloy Jimenez? And they decided Tony Larusa was the man to try and steer that ship?

Paul Sporer

2:08

I do indeed

Fan Page

2:10

Is Castillo a significant upgrade over Valdez ROS at the cost of Bichette and possibly remembering how to hit

Paul Sporer

2:11

No, love both SPs and I'm not out on Framberto

Halp!

2:11

Start or Sit today? Sevi, Cris Sanchez and Canning. 16-team 5x5 with QS's instead of W's

Paul Sporer

2:11

Start Sevvy/Sanchez; Can Canning -- I keeeep falling for him, but I'm weening myself off Canning lol

Guest

2:11

Paul, why do the Tigers keep putting Maeda out there? Manning, Madden, SOMEONE at AAA can at the minimum do the same job or better.

Paul Sporer

2:14

Yeah these last 2 duds are pretty brutal. He was at least showing some flashes through June, though the ugly starts would always erase 2-3 good ones. But not even getting through 4 let alone 5 is brutal and like I mentioned w/Rodon earlier, you always start thinking health once Maeda is bumpy... especially at his age

Eminor3rd

2:14

Gleyber droppable in 12-team at this point?

Paul Sporer

2:15

12 is much easier, yes. The 16-team Q earlier was a bit tougher bc I don't know if you're getting anything worthwhile off the wire

Matt

2:16

Just swapped Crochet and Mason Miller to receive George Kirby for the second half. Smart move? (For reference…12-team roto, currently in first by 15 points and +90 Ks/IP with second-best ratios and middling QS)

Paul Sporer

2:17

I like that. Consolidation of talent, especially w/any potential limits either Crochet or Miller might face. Solid move!

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