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12T H2H OBP + SLG

1:51

further proof for my Char = Travis Bazzana comp

HappyFunBall

1:51

Speaking of guys who it's never been about talent, but rather health ... Royce Lewis or Josh Jung?

Paul Sporer

1:52

Ooh, great inclusion in that category, totally agree w/Jung. That said, I lean Royce w/the speed component giving him a richer fantasy game

Kevin

1:52

I'm desperate for steals. Who do you like most from this group: Marsee, Stott, McCarthy, Keaschall, McLain? 5x5 OPS league

Paul Sporer

1:52

Gimme McLain in that group. As mentioned earlier, I think he's doing some good things and we could see his AVG coming around now, too

Thank you.

1:52

Several years ago I asked about Ben Rice right when he got called up and you gave him the much-sought-after "He's a dude" tag. So I picked him up for a low single digit bid in my AL only keeper league. So thank you Paul, to quote Billy Madison - "Man I'm glad I called that guy."

Paul Sporer

1:53

You're very welcome!! I love the player he has rounded into and it's fun to say Ben Aroz!!

Doc Estes

1:53

Queen Charlotte rocking the Bartolo bod

Paul Sporer

1:54

I'm 20-grade at saying no to giving her lil nibbles of dog-friendly foods (aka various meats & cheeses I eat). She is 1 lb. over, but her vet said she's OK. Not in any danger zone. We are skimpin off the top of her food lately, though. Flat cupfulls instead of the rounded ones she much prefers. Needless to say, she's pissed about the change.

My Name

1:54

Trade McGonigle for McLean? dynasty league

Paul Sporer

1:55

No, I want the hitter long-term in a dynasty when it's close. The trade on its face isn't bad, but pitchers just break, that's what they do. No guarantees on McG's health, but hitter over pitcher

Mike

1:55

McLain has to be Lucy pulling the football away again right?

Paul Sporer

1:56

Probably. My dumbass bit on spring. But like I've been sayin there is fantasy juice if you can eat the AVG. The problem is my WHOLE team is hitting my weight, not just 1-2 guys, so it's been rough (I have him on my Main Event squad)

12T H2H OBP + SLG

1:56

Just wanted to say thanks as always for these chats! What would be your dream Skubal haul for your Tigers?

Paul Sporer

1:58

You're very welcome and thank you to all who come out to share questions or even just read! Truly doesn't happen without y'all! I'm likely wanting to raid the Dodgers system if we don't go on a 10 of 12 type run to get back in this soon (we almost certainly won't, that bullpen SUCKS). Lance Brozdowski did an amazing breakdown of potential trade packages on his YT channel that I can't recommend highly enough!

2:00

I can psyche myself into the Tigers run a smidge bc they are getting Skubal/Mize/JV back almost all at once which will reinforce the bullpen by virtue of moving Keider and maybe (probably?) Melton there. I'm a huge Melton fan and want to see him excel as a starter but w/all 3 guys coming back, it does make sense for him to head to the pen w/Keider and that would be a huge boon. At any rate, I'm not deluding myself too much. Skubal will almost certainly be dealt and while it will be a bummer, the returns should be amazing

Kevin

2:00

Can Bryce Eldridge keep this up? Not many guys see their K% rate fall when jumping up to the majors.

Paul Sporer

2:03

There is a corresponding Swinging Strike rate with it that at least gives this run more merit. Now will the 4 pt improvement hold? That remains to be seen and it's marrying with a big BABIP for a fast start here, but I'd still use his .240s-ish projections as my guide and rely on him for power first. If the AVG holds, it's gravy

Jarred

2:03

I somehow have both Adley and Cal on my team, who should I drop or trade?

Paul Sporer

2:04

Someone's only gonna try to rob ya on Cal right now, so the move is trade Adley on a high. I love him and I'm so glad he's back this year so I don't think you have to sell high before some fall off but just that someone should pay up for him to the point where you needn't cut either. I know trading is hard, but surely someone will give ya more than the waiver wire for either. Push come to shove, I would hold Adley over Cal

Seiya Genesis

2:04

On a scale of 1-10, where's your concern level for Seiya Suzuki?

Paul Sporer

2:08

0? He seems to have already emerged from his bleh May w/a fast start here in June, already matching his HR total of 2. He was def part of Chicago May Malaise... or Maylaise if you will (you have to, I already wrote it!), but even extending back into the last wk of May, he's got hits in 10 of 12 w/a .289/.333/.444 line plus those 2 HRs

My Name

2:08

What do you think of Grisham? Statcast loves him. Are the results actualyl catching up?

Paul Sporer

2:11

He showed last yr why us stat dweebs have a hard time moving of these guys even when they're hitting .190 as he did in 2024. He's batting rn, would be fun if he went yard. Anyway, I don't think any of us thought he'd rip another 34 HRs, but he has severely cut his K% and been reward with an 8 point DROP in AVG somehow, lol. He does deserve better than a .244 BABIP, but his flyball nature leaves him prone to below average outputs there, as evidenced by his .262 career mark. If you can take on the modest AVG, he's worth keeping for pwr/spd and the potential that he can at least hike that AVG up to the .240s. He walked, btw

And then swiped 2nd!!

2:12

Remember that .227 isn't what it was years ago, either. It's not good, but 7-8 yrs ago, it was unrosterable almost regardless of the HR/SB around it, but in today's world, it's a lot more palatable

Freddy

2:12

Is Brandon Young legit?

Paul Sporer

2:16

I elevated him to Standard Streamer status in the latest update but a 3rd straight QS the day those were released has me wondering if he's more of a Team Streamer right now, even in shallower leagues. Schedule does present some challenges including a 2-step at SEA/at LAD next year followed by WAS and then a trip to CIN after that. So ya, he's straddling that Team/Standard Streamer depending on league size and what kind of SP depth you have already

Doc Estes

2:16

Should we be paying attention to Ryan Vilade in daily line up leagues?

Paul Sporer

2:21

He does slam lefties and the schedule has blessed him of late, including three straight against Boston. None this weekend at LAA, but then 2 v. LAD (Lauer/Wrobleski) and potentially 3 in a row v. KCR the week after next. So yeah, deeper leagues with daily lineups, I can see it.

Guest

2:21

Is the Trout question a joke? On pace for 30 homers and 100 runs, xwoba over 400....

Paul Sporer

2:22

Depends how punishing the Ks as they did mention that, but yeah I wasn't sure if i was missing something bc I feel like he's been doing enough to overcome them

HappyFunBall

2:22

After coming out of the gate strong, Chase DeLauter has been fading all season. If my need is SLG, do I drop for Nootbaar? Or Jesus Sanchez?

Paul Sporer

2:27

Yeah it is quite light since the 5 HR opening week barrage: .243/.324/.333 w/just 2 HR/SB. I can see making the move for either, tbh. Maybe lean Sanchez if power is a bigger need

Taj Bradley

2:27

Am I following my usual pattern of elite starts and horrific collapses?

Paul Sporer

2:32

Yeah, it seems so. i was definitely hoping for a more consistent season because I think he's super talented. But raw stuff can only take you so far. He's still good enough to remain a Team Streamer for me, but if he starts fumbling some of the bankable starts (like the upcoming at ARI next wk), then he could fall to a Standard Streamer

Marte v Lewis

2:32

12 team mixed, H2H, I excitedly grabbed N Marte off waivers as bench bat with upside. Very disappointed so far. Should I replace him with Lewis? Playing time risk v injury risk.

Paul Sporer

2:32

OK we'll cap it off with one more about Royce Lewis, lol. I would go for him. He has true superstar upside still.

Matt

2:32

Re the Trout question: I guess I got hung up on his last month...but his season stats are a bit inflated with a first month BANG. But he already has 70+ Ks, which is more than Aranda at 69, then 3rd on my team is in the 50s

Paul Sporer

2:33

No problem, I wasn't dogging you out. I've seen scoring systems where the Ks can get pretty oppressive.

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