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South Sider

2:30

Which side of this trade do you prefer for an OBP league? Skubal for Ragans and Yordan

Paul Sporer

2:32

I adore Skubal and think Yordan's knees are 38 yrs old but I would still do this deal for Ragans/Yordan. Skubal's better than Ragans, but not Yordan better. Even an injury-struck 100 gm season from Alvarez is worth more than the difference b/w two lefty arms

South Sider

2:33

If price is not a concern, how do you rank these three in a 6x6 league (OBP, SLG, no AVG) this year and over the next five years? Gunnar, Carroll, Caminero

Paul Sporer

2:35

Corbin/Gunnar/Caminero. SLG being counted helps Cami close the gap between the other two, but their speed keeps him a clear third

haderade

2:36

Josh Hader might not be ready for opening day. How deep a discount would you need to buy, or is it an opportunity?

Paul Sporer

2:43

Honestly, I'd take a couple round discount and then just bust Bryan Abreu up the board a bunch to cover. If things are worse than we think w/Hader, I've got the guy in Abreu. If they're better, I just cut Abreu early into the season. Initially, I'm not TOO bothered by this w/Hader. March drafters will have more info so it'll be easier to know how much time he's expected to miss, but if you're drafting in the near-term, take the discount as he creeps toward 100 and hit the handcuff in Abreu. Might be a sneaky way to get premium saves at a non-premium price

Chris

2:43

Hey Paul - One thing I've always wondered. What metrics/data do you look to when deciding on adding a player mid-season? In the past, I have just looked at if the guy was "hot" and fit a position of need, but this always leads to a lot of turnover on my roster (and tough when our league only allows 3 moves a week). Is it just a gut feeling? Or do you go over some data to see?

Paul Sporer

2:47

Core skills - plate approach (K, BB, SwStr), power and speed metrics. How do those factors against whatever numbers but them on my radar in the first place and then from there, are they going to keep playing? We don't usually get much sample to go off of these days so you'll be wrong plenty, but that's OK. We're dealing with small samples and incomplete info, so you can't be 100% correct!

2:47

While Imai and Ponce understandably get the attention in FYPDs as being ready made MLB starters, do you think Foster Griffin and Ryan Weiss are being slept on a bit?

Paul Sporer

2:48

I sure do, and possibly Drew Anderson with my Tigers. No spot for him right this moment after the JV signing, but he impressed overseas, too. The whole NPB/KBO back to MLB group this year has some deep league intrigue for me

colorado of

2:48

any preference between doyle or beck? thanks

Paul Sporer

2:52

I lean Doyle. Last yr stunk, but he was dealing with some off the field awfulness and these guys are still human! Even w/the major issues, he still went 15 HR/18 SB so I think his 23/30 from 2024 is definitely in play for 2026

Forever Ferrer

2:52

Will Jose Ferrer get any saves this year in Seattle? Id he #3 or #2 in the bullpen?

Paul Sporer

2:53

Probably a couple here and there, but Brash is likely the #2 behind Muñoz!

OK y'all, great stuff! Got another SP update coming soon, though it's a sad one as it's laced w/all the injury news we've gotten the last couple days. Take care and talk to y'all next week at this time!!

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