JotCast | Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

Return to

Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

Paul Sporer

1:01

Welcome to the chat!! Thanks for coming out!

Guest

1:01

Hi Paul. Pick one or two to keep in a 12 team roto league. No CI or MI and 3 OF: sale 5th, Naylor 9th or Flaherty 16th. If I keep one I get a first round pick. Other keepers are: Betts, Soto, j. Ramirez, J. Rodriguez and Crochet. Thanks!

Paul Sporer

1:04

Let's pair the guys traded for each other and lock in Sale for the 5th rounder!

Chris

1:04

Grant Holmes worth it around pick 240?

Paul Sporer

1:05

Ya that's in line with his Main Event ADP. I'm a big Grant Holmes fan, I'll pay that price

Matt

1:05

Need and CI and OF to cover injuries for the first few weeks. Do you go high floor or high ceiling? Going with A CES/Jordan Walker, or a safer Nate Lowe/Larnach or Abreu?

Paul Sporer

1:06

While I do like CES and I'm holding out hope for Jordan Walker at least one more, I'm huge on Nate Lowe this year so I'm going w/him and Larnach! I think Lowe can have a great season in Washington and be this year's Jesse Winker in terms of random guy who drops a double-digit SB total outta nowhere

Guest

1:06

am i in danger if shaw is my only real 3b

Paul Sporer

1:07

A bit, yeah. He is still a rookie. If the league is shallower, you'll be able to find something on the wire if things go south, but I'd try to get at least someone else on the roster who can play 3B

TLS

1:07

After Luis Garcia's (WAS) mini breakout last season, what do you think he'll do in 2025? Is there even more potential there?

Paul Sporer

1:08

Maybe more with the AVG is a perfect season where the BABIP spikes, but I'm not projecting any substantial growth in the HR/SB, I think that 20/20 range makes a lot of sense for him

Matt

1:08

Favorite SP flyer to keep on bench to start the year. Weathers, Birdsong, Leiter?

Paul Sporer

1:09

On pure talent, I'm a Weathers guy, though I have been impressed w/what Birdsong is doing this spring. I'd check the schedules and try to map out who they might face and see if that helps your decision bc it's a compelling trio of arms for sure

Arms and Troubles

1:12

Is Cantillo gonna take that job from Luis L. Ortiz?

Paul Sporer

1:13

I haven't seen anything to that end, though I am a huge Cantillo fan so I'd love to see him get the shot. Both guys are walking the yard during the spring including Ortiz's 6 in a recent outing. I think things are still leaning Ortiz's way right now

Hold the Mayo

1:13

Is mayo worth holding in a short bench al only keeper league?

Paul Sporer

1:14

I don't think so. Dreadful spring, no room, and short bench suggests it could hurt to keep a stash like that

ACC

1:16

Who do you like in Sv+Hlds leagues??

Paul Sporer

1:16

Everyone! I punt until late in the draft and then play the wire. Not a spot where I invest too many resources unlike SVs-only leagues where I pay up

Peter

1:16

Thoughts on Jordan Lawlar this year? Will he get a shot?

Paul Sporer

1:22

Maybe if he just forces his way up by slamming it at Triple-A, but otherwise I really think they're in a good position to let him get some games under his belt since he's missed so much time to injury. I know he's had a good ST but there's no room in the starting lineup right now and they aren't gonna bring him as a bench player so I'm not drafting him in redraft leagues

Rocking tonight

1:22

With Rocker and Leiter both making the rotation for now, who do you prefer? Rocker has the higher prospect pedigree, but Leiter has looked better this spring (and may have added a sinker to help solve some of his issues).

Paul Sporer

1:27

It's a toss-up for me, but I'm leaning toward Rocker. I know his spring hasn't been terribly impressive, but that slider is just sooo damn good that it covers a lot and I think once we fire up real games, he'll be back on track. We don't always have details on what young arms are working on in spring, either, so sometimes the stats are truly meaningless to the team bc of what they're working on. Not saying that is definitively the case for Rocker, but I do wonder since his arsenal definitely needs some work outside of the slider

Peter

1:27

Hold Cam Smith in 12 team rotor redraft leagues if he gets sent down?

Paul Sporer

1:29

Yes, I'd at least wait it out. I know Jeff planted his flag on Zach Dezenzo in his Bold Predictions today, which I do get since Dezenzo is already on the 40-man, but I'd at least ride it out for Cam -- https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/jeff-zimmermans-2025-bold-predictions/

Peter

1:29

Worried about Masyn Winn ST stats? Looks pretty bad so far (according to stats)

Paul Sporer

1:31

Nah, not too worried. It's been brutal with some ugly plate skills underneath the struggles, too, but a .133 BABIP is also hampering him. I haven't seen anything to suggest his job is in danger as that glove keeps him locked in at SS

Peter

1:36

Worth picking up Alex Vesia in 12 team roto redraft leagues after today's saves? I need names.

Paul Sporer

1:36

No, I would not.

Sherfdog Millionaire

1:36

Pick two from Lawrence Butler, Ozuna, Teoscar, 12 team roto,

Paul Sporer

1:37

My fellow Butler-loving brethren are gonna kill me, but I'm going Teo/Ozuna. I do love the LawDog but Teo and Ozuna are just a lot more bankable

Festa

1:38

AL Only keeper league with 3-man bench: worth holding Zebby or Festa, or let them both wait for call-ups (at which point they can't be kept)?

Paul Sporer

1:39

I'd probably pick my fave from the duo if I'd keep either. Too short a bench to lock up 2 spots (so annoying that neither of them are in the MIN rotation). I lean Zebby, but that's pro-Zebby, notttt anti-Festa

Insert Witty Name Here

1:39

Any worries about CJ Abrams after his suspension last year?

Paul Sporer

1:40

Are you talking about the gambling demotion? Nah, things happen. Ya can get a pass on first infraction of something like that. He seemed to respond well enough to it and realize his error. I'm still good w/him

Fant'sy Feast

1:41

Hey Paul, thanks for doing these. Already in a roster crunch: would you keep Bleday for the high floor or the upside of VScottII? Similarly, which of these RP would you cut loose first: Estrada, CSmith, Kerkering? (5x5 roto w/ weekly lineups)

Paul Sporer

1:46

I'd go with Bleday. I know Scott is blasting off in Spring, but it's against weak competition and I'm just not sure he can hit enough to flex that speed. As for the RPs, I think it's Cade. He can offer ratios & Ks, but he's a looong way from SVs as Clase will get a huge leash even if there are some struggles

Jared

1:47

Pick 10 in the main event who are you targeting?

Paul Sporer

1:52

I'd look for Gunnar/Tucker to fall or go for one of Chourio/Tatis/J-Rod/Lindor. SP on the table if that's a way you like to go as both Skubal & Skenes could be available to you, but I'm almost always going hitter there. 10 would be a new high for Lindor but it's your only shot at him since he almost certainly won't make it to you in the 2nd

1:52

Jonathan India. Entering his prime, batting lead-off for new team and in front of one of MLB's best players. Decent historical well-rounded numbers. Injury history, yes, but great spring showing. I can't help but feel like his ADP is a steal right now. Am I missing something?

Load More Messages

Connecting…

Your current subscriptions

None

E-mail Address	Chat Owner	Status	Remove

Enter your email address to be notified when Paul Sporer hosts a chat