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Paul Sporer

2:29

This plan looks like you're going for a more affordable approach to saves than the premium mega studs and this is a good setup if you're taking that approach. I'm nervous about Megill's health in addition to thinking Uribe can be a legit stud so I like him as the ace closer on a bargain bullpen and then Jansen as your SVs collector who might have shaky ratios.

I know his ratios were good last yr but he rode a tiny BABIP and we just can't bank on that again. I wouldn't love Vest on his own bc I think Jansen has a decent chance to hold all yr if he's healthy, but since you have Jansen and you are speculating a bit on SVs overall with none of the top dogs, I like putting a nice Vest over Jansen to keep him warm!

Tim

2:30

Another SP question: how dos Christian Javier look as a deep league option?

Paul Sporer

2:33

I'm in. I've got him a couple spots. Let's see what a fully healthy Javier can do now. Not committed to holding him all year with a post-300 pick, either

Dynamic Duo?

2:33

Logan Henderson along with Matthew Liberatore. What say you? I don’t think Logan has been given a full go as of yet??

Paul Sporer

2:38

I like Liberatore. Eager to see if his spring improvements are more than just some Spring Training run-hot. I'm always encouraged when a young arm puts up a full season of work, almost regardless of the results. It is a big deal to prove you can make it through the 6-month grind and Libby did that last year. Skills weren't off the charts or anything, but he was competent and at a level where even a click or two of improvement is enough to make a tangible difference.

It's 10 ST innings so obvious all the caveats are in play, but he was excellent w/a 33% K-BB as both sides were elite - 35% K, 2% BB. There isn't the classic pitch mix or mechanical change to latch onto for the reason behind the results, but that doesn't mean they aren't viable. Let's be clear that even fully believing in them only means that I would make an adjustment to his projection, not an overhaul. So I think he can be a sub-4.00 ERA, sub-1.25 WHIP guy against a projection set that averages to about 4.35/1.30

2:39

I'm off Logan Henderson w/the health. They have too many options to hold one open for him, too. He might throw this weekend, but I'll revisit him in-season. I've turned my attention toward Sproat/Harrison (so bummed about my boy Priester going down w/injury)

King Buzzo

2:39

I went heavy on stars in my keeper league and will have to draft scrubs. Who are your favorite 2B/3B $1 lottery picks?

Paul Sporer

2:39

I need a league size & context to know who the $1 guys are!

Hooha

2:39

Does the Seiya injury open playing time for Matt Shaw?

Paul Sporer

2:42

Yes, if Seiya avoids the IL, I could see them mixing in off days for him and giving them to Shaw. Barring a major anywhere, Shaw will likely bounce around and give guys breaks regularly.

2:42

To what extent do you believe the reports that Evan Carter is going to get a chance to face lefties this year?

Paul Sporer

2:45

They're set up to not really do it with Cutch as a perfect platoon. They have Cutch/Duran to pair with Carter/Joc and that just lines up really well. I love Carter and I want to see him be an everyday guy, but we just rarely see guys get a chance to dig out of a hole like this and even acknowledging it's only 68 PA across parts of 3 seasons, it's a brutal .275 OPS vL (.128 BABIP is a bit unlucky, but 31% K is not). That's OK, though, strong side platoon bats put up excellent fantasy seasons allll the time, especially in today's game when so few guys play 162

PiratesLady > Me

2:46

6x6 10-team league auction league. Keep two of the following, all that the same cost ($7 of $303): Keashall, Bradish, Soderstrom, Baldwin, Goodman

Paul Sporer

2:47

Ooh that's a fun group. Gotta go for the premium upside in 10s, so I'll go Bradish and your favorite of the Cs.

Moelicious

2:47

Adolis Garcia with only a 5% K% all spring. Are you buying (ADP 230)?

Paul Sporer

2:50

For the first year ever I'm in on him and I didn't even know about that bonkers Spring! 16% BB, too. After the 2021 breakout, I was concerned his plate skills would tank him and I obv ate shit on that for two years with 2024-25 looking like the type of seasons I was worried about. But now the price has sunk low enough that even another 2024-25 season wouldn't be the end of the world with the upside to return to previous heights, especially in light of the big plate skills improvement in ST, assuming any of it holds

Matt Damon

2:50

MATT. DAMON.

Paul Sporer

2:51

I waited an extra 50 minutes for you!

Matt Damon

2:51

Sorry was late, cheers Paul!

Paul Sporer

2:51

LOL no problem

SAGNOF

2:51

Saves ain't got no face, baby!

Paul Sporer

2:54

That's right! Especially if you're not running with the studs. I've been a pay-for-SVs guy and I still want to pay for them, but I might be looking a little deeper this weekend for the Main. During Draft Champions season when you can't make waiver moves, I'm all for the Masons, Cades, Jhoans on the world. I don't hate 'em for a waiver-based on competition as I really don't like speculating for SVs on the wire, but I'm faaarrrr more open to playing the middle of that top 12-14 group as opposed to committing one of those first 3 rds which is where the elite are going

Brandon

2:54

Carroll or Tatis if the choice between the two comes up?

Paul Sporer

2:54

Carroll for me

Guest

2:55

is Shane McClanahan healthy. What are his projections?

Paul Sporer

2:57

Certainly looking so right now, especially after a gem on Sunday. I'm treating him as healthy and I don't think the Rays are going to curb his innings too much. Feel like his previous career high of 166 from 2022 is a reasonable target this year

2:58

OK y'all, I gotta get going. If you missed it earlier, big SP rankings update coming before the weekend! (No later than Friday AM)

Good luck this weekend!

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