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Paul Sporer

1:46

It is true indeed! Can't wait to talk with Patrick for the BHQ pod which will go live on Friday!!

Adenolith

1:47

Im dreaming on a Carl Crawford stlye season for Victor Scott (as unlikely as it may be). How long would you be holding on to him in a league that rosters 240 total players?

Paul Sporer

1:51

I try to see these types of players out for 3-4 weeks depending on the rest of my roster. If you get lucky on health and don't have to make too many moves bc you're losing guys, you can lengthen your leash on gambles like Scott. And then of course, it depends on him a bit, too. If he's hitting like last yr (40 wRC+), then maybe we just move on after 75-80 PA, but if he's just meh (say like an 80-90 wRC+), then I'm riding it out into May

Guest

1:51

Victor Scott II or Jacob Young for cheap steals

Paul Sporer

1:51

Scott, higher chance for a more dynamic bat

Morning Dove Lenny

1:51

Royce replacement at CI- J Aranda, Torkleson or K Hayes? Thank you Sir.

Paul Sporer

1:52

Tork or Aranda and I lean Tork bc he's a full-timer whereas Aranda is almost assuredly going to be platooned. Jeez I'm picking the Tigers in all the toss-ups, not dodging the homer allegations at allll! lol

Richard

1:52

Should I trade Bregman for Burger if he is a better fit on my roster? I could use the extra 1B eligibility.

Paul Sporer

1:53

Absolutely no issue w/that given the info laid out here!

Rook'ed

1:53

AL OBP league: which A’s MI are you taking, Wilson or Muncy?

Paul Sporer

1:56

This is ATH Max Muncy for those unaware. I lean Wilson - a bankable top skill w/the contact plus some MLB time under his belt already

Just Curious

1:56

Who do you like to close in CIN?

Paul Sporer

1:56

Rob Dibble!!

1:57

jk jk, it's a mess, though. If I'm spec'ing, I go for Ashcraft or Rogers. I just don't trust HR-happy Pagan as a closer in Cincy at all

Dude

1:57

Okay let's test your homerism: Jack Flaherty. Does he have a full year of 2024 Tigers performance in him, or does the LAD stint persist into 2025?

Paul Sporer

1:58

I'd love to think he can run his DET sample all year, but it's unlikely. I've got him tabbed for a 3.40ish ERA/sub-1.20 WHIP and >25% K rate

Torchestral maneuvers in the dark

1:59

Is Tork going to get the PT? Solid ST. Has he found his stroke? Only 25, granted with 1K mlb PA’s.

Paul Sporer

1:59

I think so, yes. He won that DH gig and hopefully he can run with it. Still too early to give up on him despite the ups and downs. Both former #1s have a chance to really transform themselves for the Tigers this year

Re: on the Lowe

2:00

So are you thinking Brandon Lowe might also be every day? (Palacios has a broken finger, in case that matters)

Paul Sporer

2:00

I do think there's a chance, yes and I'm already super high on him so extra PT, even if it comes w/a lesser AVG vL, only adds to my excitement. I'll take the supplemental counting categories for a little AVG hit

Max

2:00

Hi Paul, I have Kyle Harrison in a keeper league, I held on to him until now. Would you stick with him ? Thinking of dropping him for Jack Leiter ? Would you ?

Paul Sporer

2:00

I'm not fully out on him bc he's still too young to quit, but in your situation, I would swap for Leiter

Rhazen24

2:01

Hey Paul, sneak peak on OOTP cards for TWIPT tomorrow?:)

Paul Sporer

2:05

There will be a tsunami of cards that will roll into lineups/rotation like a big train running down the tracks or a tough card drivin down the roads. Y'all will be blowning bubbles of excitement as these cards will come just in to max your lineup. The future is now, old man!

Guest

2:05

What your thoughts on Oneil Cruz?

Paul Sporer

2:07

I generally want a much more pointed question, but I'll let ya off the hook early season here. Usually I ignore "what are your thoughts" questions bc they're too vague. But I can entertain this one with Cruz. He still has crazy upside and I'm eager to see the full-season move to the OF. He went 20/20 last yr barely breaking a sweat. There's definitely 30/30 potential here and I totally understand why he remains such an expensive fantasy asset

Guest

2:07

Buxton kind of quietly looking dominant again at the plate. He's even stolen a few bases! Is he an early season WW gem now that everyone seems to have given up on him

Paul Sporer

2:09

Damn is he on y'all's waiver wire?! I'd definitely scoop him if so. I'm a deep league kinda guy with most of mine being 15 teams (btw, deeper leagues aren't better than shallower ones... so I'm not saying that, each format presents its own challenges) so he's getting drafted, albeit cheaper than ever before and I've taken the shot in one league just in case he can spike some health. I have my last Main Event tonight (streaming on twitch at 7pm CT, btw --- twitch.tv/sporer) and would definitely consider him in the right build

Bubba Gump

2:09

When do you think Bubba Chandler will be called up given Jones injury/Skenes fast track last year? Think he will throw a pitch for the Pirates this year before Jones?

Paul Sporer

2:10

Yes I do think he debuts in 25 before Jones unfortunately. He's probably on the Skenes timeline so early May

Tom

2:10

Underrated late round 2B?

Paul Sporer

2:11

Need league info on questions like this going forward, but I'll give a few to acct for different league types -- Gavin Lux, David Hamilton, Colt Keith, Michael Massey, and keep tabs on Spencer Horwitz w/his recovery. I'm still a big fan but he is working back from wrist surgery so he could take some time to get going

Guest

2:11

H2H pts 12tm..room to add one.. J Hicks or Wesneski ?

Paul Sporer

2:12

Wesneski by a mile. I just don't buy Hicks as a starter

C Success

2:12

Austin Wells or Logan O'Hoppe in a 12T H2H 5x5?

Paul Sporer

2:12

O'Hoppe, but they are ranked back-to-back for me so it's a true coin toss

Insert Witty Name Here

2:12

Someone asked Justin this Monday, which are the best stream able teams? SF @ home, Rox away games…who else?

Paul Sporer

2:14

MIA, CWS, LAA, PIT, STL. And I'm not running away from CLE/ATH starts. Both lineups have star level compelling pieces, but as a whole, they can be beaten

mario

2:14

the the Athletics and Rays MiLB parks going to be a bloodbath for pitchers?

Paul Sporer

2:15

Could be pretty tough. I still think the Rays have enough talent to overcome so I've been buying some of the discounts on 'em but I do understand the concerns in Steinbrenner Field

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