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Paul Sporer

1:25

I wouldn't get too caught up in Kim's spring struggles, but he seemed to be ticketed for AAA even before that given their depth. Freeland could get some more spring PT but I don't see any way he cracks this team

Greg

1:26

I have a complicated keeper situation but it boils down to this question... I think I have the best team in my keep forever points league, but knowing that, would you rather head into this season with Jared Jones as a last round keeper OR use my first round pick on Imanaga or Sasaki? I know that question doesn't line up to make perfect sense, but that's the question I'm facing with some of our keeper parameters.

Paul Sporer

1:27

Big Jared Jones chat today with a couple Qs including him. I'm going for Jones here. Nothing against Roki & Imanaga, I just love Jones and the last round keeper is too compelling to pass up

1:28

BTW, I meant to post this at the outset of the chat, but the SP rankings a fresh coat of paint late last night with plenty of rankings movement and a buncha new profiles -- https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/starting-pitcher-2025-fantasy-rankings

Acadia

1:28

12T roto, who would you rather keep for this season and next: Abrams in the 6th round or Santander in the 12th? I'm leaning Abrams due to his upside but Santander in the 12th also seems like quite good value...

Paul Sporer

1:29

You're not wrong about Santander's value being solid in the 12th, but in a 12-teamer I want as much super high impact talent as I can get since the waiver wire is more flush than in a 15-teamer and as such that leads me to CJ Abrams who has 1st-2nd round upside with his do-everything profile

Kevin

1:29

Morel plays outfield full time for Tampa next year right? With some time at 3rd if caminero struggles or gets hurt?

Paul Sporer

1:30

Should get a real shot as they love and he can smack the piss outta the ball when he makes contact, but he has to improve on what he did w/TB after the trade last yr or he will lost PT. As a post-250 pick, I'm willing to gamble on him and hope TB has some things in store to help him improve but there is a wide range of outcomes w/someone who has that much swing-and-miss

2B...Psyche!

1:30

Bregman isn't actually going to play 10 games of second base... is he...?

Paul Sporer

1:31

An unsatisfying answer to be sure, but it depends! I do think there's a strong chance, though, with Devers going back to 3B once he's healthy and then Bregs over to 2B. The big wrinkle that could change that would be a Casas trade that opens up 1B for Devers. If that happens, Breg's chances at 2B would sink IMO

comish4lif

1:33

Who would keep in a 1 catcher league: Joey Bart at $1.00, Hunter Goodman at $3.00, JT Realmuto at $17.00 or None of the Above?

Paul Sporer

1:34

Prob none of the above and see what the auction gives me, but I do like the Bart buck. But again, you can prob just get him for a buck in the auction again so I'd rather use that keeper spot elsewhere in a 1-C league

Kevin

1:34

Listening to your outfielder pods, I didn’t really hear you guys talk about average as much, which I understand why. But for guys like Jrod, I think lack of average is a big deal given how hard it is to find in later rounds

Paul Sporer

1:35

His .270s is solid enough when he's putting up 30/30 and as a 24-year-old there is still upside to be a .290s kinda guy, but ya it does fall a bit short of being a true 5-category bc .270s doesn't really move the needle, especially in 10- and 12-team leagues

Shandy Koufax

1:38

ESPN points league, last keeper is done to Yandy Diaz or Riley Greene. I like Yandys stability and better median projection, but Greene feels like there’s more upside.
do you think Greene can cut some more strikeouts to find a new level?

Paul Sporer

1:38

Agree with your outlook and it's that Greene upside that pushes me toward him. I definitely think there's another level and it's not impossible to see it coming this year so he's my choice

Idiotic Failson

1:38

Is Mason Wynn a good enough SS to be the starter on a championship fantasy team? 12 team, points. I might be able to package a deal for something better, or reach at the auction, but I hate to overpay

Paul Sporer

1:41

It's a bit light for a 12 so hopefully you're just loaded elsewhere throughout the lineup. There is upside for him to push into the Top 12, but I'd entertain upgrading whether it's via trade or even at auction. Who's slated to be available in the auction?

Chucky

1:41

Any mid/late ranked closers/set up pitchers you have your eyes on. Saves and Holds as separate categories so that diminishes Saves quite a bit.

Paul Sporer

1:43

Honestly w/it being SV/HD, I wouldn't worry too much about RP in general. Closers are still better bc the top end guys log bigger numbers, but there are just sooo many options that you can cycle through. Some mid-later guys of note include Jeff Hoffman in TOR, the Arizona guys - Justin Martinez & AJ Puk (don't sleep on Kevin Ginkel, either!), Jordan Roman in PHI, and Tyler Holton with my Tigers as AJ Hinch loves putting him in leveraged spots so you can even snake some cheap Ws

ransofast

1:44

in a 16 team keeper, 5x5 OBP, 260 budget, would you keep any of the following: Pasquantino at $18, matt chapman $12, riley greene $23? on the pitching side, g cole at $15, imanaga $16, bryce miller $19, ober $18?

Paul Sporer

1:46

Not super keen on any of those hitters at those prices in an OBP setup. If I had more confidence that Chapman would repeat those 15 SBs or even get 9-10, I can see him being worth it at $12. Otherwise, I think I just prefer the pitching group in general. Cole/Ober are my faves. I do worry about Imanaga's HR rate pushing that ERA up, but he should still have a great WHIP, tons of a Ks, and good W potential on the Cubs so $16 isn't too bad.

1:47

Sleepers SPARS for H2H ?

Paul Sporer

1:50

Is that SP as RP? I think the CBS guys call 'em SPARPS w/that extra P at the end. I know he just got cooked in his recent ST outing, but I like Andrew Heaney in Pittsburgh. Definitely fit the sleeper mold. Grant Holmes is a big time fave of mine this yr, but maybe not a sleeper for SPARP. I like Nick Martinez, but I think he's known for SPARP. Jackson Jobe def has some sleeper juice in that role.

1:50

What do you think a year looks like for Yordon Alvarez if he ever "puts it all together"?

Paul Sporer

1:50

.325-50-125 in a dream fully healthy seaosn

Kevin

1:50

How many DCs have your drafted so far? How many OCs? How many are you planning for both?

Paul Sporer

1:50

5, 0... prob done on DCs and maybe doing 1 OC

Ben

1:52

Am I crazy to be intrigued with Jerar Encarnacion? Sounds like he has inside track to DH job .. Giants could use his thump in the lineup

Paul Sporer

1:53

Not at all, he has some deep league intrigue IMO. SF isn't the best park for hitters, but it's much worse for lefties so a righty like Jerar with legit power can still put up 20+ in a breakout season

Idiotic Failson

1:53

Re: SS - Trea Turner (for a king's ransom), Bichette, and then...nothing? 40 man rosters so not a lot shook free.

Paul Sporer

1:54

While he's not my fave, I might take a shot on Bichette if he's available at a discount given last year's struggles. Again, Winn won't kill ya and has some breakout potential so you don't need to bend over backwards to upgrade the position right now if you're just not feeling it

Jay

1:54

Larry Butler or Cody Bellinger?

Paul Sporer

1:56

Ooohhh that's a tough one. The hype train is zooming up the board with Butler so I wonder if the relative discount on Belly makes sense at this juncture. I love Butler and believe he can payoff even with his hype, but Bellinger is 40 picks cheaper in recent Rotowire Online Championship leagues (12-team FAAB lgs) few guys had a better park change than Belly going from Wrigley to Yankee Stadium, so I think I lean him given their costs

Perry Gaylord

1:56

Saw a note that Marc Church is in consideration to close in Texas. Thoughts on him?

Paul Sporer

1:59

Saw that same note or at least a similar note referencing Church possibly being in the mix. He's mid-to-upper 90s with a nasty swing-and-miss change so if he keeps his BB% in check, he could find himself getting chances in leveraged situations and maybe even the 9th. I'm still drafting both Chris Martin and Robert Garcia ahead of him, but I could see a late round pick in a 50-round Draft & Hold for Church or a SVs spec in AL-Only, especially if you don't have an ace closer

Ray

2:00

Hi Paul, loved your talk on SP with Nick Pollack the other night. Pure gold. You two have great chemistry. I am looking for a high upside OF and MI in rounds 25+ in a 15-team 5x5 NFBC. Could you give me a couple of your best?

Paul Sporer

2:04

That's so much, Nick rules, truly love that guy! Interesting OF: Austin Hays, MJ Melendez, Chandler Simpson if you need some speed, I'm still on the Miguel Vargas train as an everyday guy in Chicago, Kyle Stowers, Tirso Ornelas, and I can't quit my guy Alek Thomas just yet. MI in that range: really wish Spencer Horwitz wasn't hurt or I'd be all over him but I don't love drafting IL guys in NFBC so I'll go with guys like Caleb Durbin, Brooks Lee, Michael Massey, Josh Smith as a super utility guy in TEX, and I'm giving my guy Brendan Rodgers one more year as HOU seems committed to this Altuve-to-LF move in order to play Rodgers daily

O's fan

2:04

How much of an impact will the new OF fence have on Ryan Mountcastle and do you think either Mayo or KJersted get regular rolls out of spring training?

Paul Sporer

2:05

Should help Mounty cop a few more HRs at home. Absolutely zero room for Mayo right now and while I am a big fan, I think Kjerstad is limited to a part-time role right now

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