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Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

Paul Sporer

2:28

Hello everybody! Check out the new SP ranks - https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/july-starting-pitcher-rankings/ -- and feel free to ask any questions about them (or anything else!)

Jack

2:29

Pick one RoS in a league that punishes HRs significantly: Godley or Samardzija.

Paul Sporer

2:29

I'll go Godley because he's actually shown a modicum of HR suppression recently (last yr)

Bruce

2:29

How are you feeling about car mart?? He had a stretch where he dropped 21 walks

Paul Sporer

2:31

Yes, that was right off the DL (and he mentioned trying to dial it down to protect himself shortly after returning), so I'm not as concerned as I might be if it was out of nowhere. He's been better the last two times out and I think he's feeling better.

Good Steve

2:31

What are you expecting from DeJong the rest of the way? Is he a top 10 SS option ROS?

Paul Sporer

2:32

Thereabouts... maybe top 12-13. I'm happy to see him add some walks. I was really worried about his 2017 profile, but it's improved and he continues to mash. Must-roster for sure

Fick

2:32

Shark finishing the year top 50 SP, crazy talk?

Paul Sporer

2:33

Yeah, I mean he already has 8 starts of a 6.56 ERA to work off. He'd have to be AMAZING in the second half

Kyle

2:33

I've been surviving on the pitching front while being stuck with Thor and Darvish. I really need hitting help. What do you think I should target for Thor in a 12 team pts league?

Paul Sporer

2:33

Some really good hitting.

2:34

lol... I'm just messin around... but I'd target a high profile bat as opposed to multiple lesser guys. Get a centerpiece bopper.

Jonah

2:34

Matt Olson hits the ball harder than anyone on the planet, but is he 10-team material?!

Paul Sporer

2:35

Yeah, I'd say so, especially with CI. But even if not, he should probably be someone's UT at least.

dan

2:35

Hey Paul. With Shohei (P) being removed from the DL, are you burning a bench spot for him or cutting loose in a redraft? Thank you!

Paul Sporer

2:35

I'm planning to cut him in NFBC this weekend

Gorky

2:35

You holding Nimmo in 10-team amidst a horrific slump?

Paul Sporer

2:37

Yes or at least trying to trade him for something better than the top waiver options. His .951 season OPS is still going to carry some weight. I know trading isn't always easy, but try that or hold on a bit longer. We knew he wasn't a 1.000 OPS-level player, so it had to come down.

Hecho

2:37

15 Keeper league, need an MI bat for stretch run: should I send my E-Rod (controlled through 2021) for his Gennett (controlled through 2019)?

Paul Sporer

2:38

Yes, that looks good for your needs. Scooter has been fantastic since arriving in Cincy

Bubba

2:38

Pivetta - start him in Pitts tonight?

Paul Sporer

2:38

Yes, I am. He's really only been bad against Washington.

Clemson

2:38

Is Nimmo regressing to the mean or still shaking off the HBP to his hand?

Paul Sporer

2:39

Perhaps both. I forgot about the HBP which is why I popped another Nimmo Q so quickly. If the hand is impacting it, he does have the break around the corner.

Bubba

2:39

Your ranking of Pivetta was pretty strong. Do you feel it's too early to consider him a FIP under performer? I'm scarred from owning Javy Vazquez all those years.

Paul Sporer

2:41

Scrolled over that before you asked about starting him. Yes, it's too early IMO. And Vazquez was pretty good even if rarely met the lofty expectations. Pivetta allowed 13 runs in 2.7 IP to Washington; he has a 3.42 ERA otherwise. One team seems to have figured him out, the one that drafted him.

Nels

2:41

Just spun Familia to bring back Jose Martinez in my 10-teamer. You down?

Paul Sporer

2:41

If you need saves, sure!

Matty P

2:41

Dylan Bundy a play tonight in a 10 teamer @ min

Paul Sporer

2:42

I'm doing it in my H2H league, let's roll!! :fingerscrossed:

LInus

2:42

Is Jesus Aguilar really gonna go .280/30/100?

Paul Sporer

2:42

Actually 35 HRs!

Ryan

2:43

Do you believe Foltynewicz can be a top 15 pitcher for ROS and beyond? His slider is so nasty!

Paul Sporer

2:45

He hasn't even been top 15 so far this year so I can't see him ascending to that level. I dig him, though, and have him slotted at 25

Kyle

2:45

With Willians Astudillo catcher eligible, worth a flier? If so how deep of a league would it take?

Paul Sporer

2:46

In 2C, I could see 12+. I've taken a few shots myself, including cutting Lucroy for him in one. If he doesn't pan out, I'll find someone as good as or better than Lucroy on the wire (he's been awful)

Rick

2:47

Where does Suarez rank ROS among third basemen for you?

Paul Sporer

2:47

Like, 7 or 8 off the top of my head

Fick

2:48

Jack Flaherty is at 67 IP right now, will cardinals be careful with him or is 150 - 170 innings possible?

Paul Sporer

2:49

He'll be good to go at least that. I have run the data for IP limit guys to watch, but I haven't posted yet. I need update it and run it next week! Flaherty had 170 last yr, he shouldn't have any worries despite his age

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