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Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

Paul Sporer

12:01

Good afternoon, everyone! I'm back after a week off, let's talk some baseball!!!

Zipp

12:02

I hate catchers, that is all

Paul Sporer

12:02

But Will Smith is an absolute monster!

Don Juan

12:02

What do you think the upside for Aaron Sanchez is?

Paul Sporer

12:04

I mean it's hard not to be excited about what the Astros could do for him given their recent successes. It might not click until next year, but I'm willing to bet on spec in most leagues that he can be a low-4.00s guy with solid win probability

Rickey H.

12:04

A Duvall in Nl

Paul Sporer

12:04

Correct

Glenn Spankman

12:04

With Voit on the IL, is Urshela someone to target?

Don Juan

12:04

Thoughts on Gio Urshela? Seems underowned to me.

Paul Sporer

12:05

Ya I mean he's still hitting .311, scoring runs, and even driving some in (full season paces of 85 and 91, specifically). He should probably be on more rosters. I know I have him on one where I just keep him on the bench bc he's not quite good enough to crack the lineup, but too good to cut

Guest

12:06

Hey Paul, beautiful day here in Michigan. What do you think Nick Anderson's chances are of grabbing at least a share of the closer's job in TB this year or next.

Paul Sporer

12:06

Always possible with TB. If you pitch, you can get saves for them. I'm sorta surprised that Charlie Morton doesn't randomly have 2 saves lol

Philip Christy

12:06

Is Vince Velasquez for real yet?

Paul Sporer

12:08

He is who he is... every time I buy in on him as something more, he burns me. I haven't seen enough to change my outlook

Dave

12:08

You starting Gingergaard tonight in 12-teamers?

Paul Sporer

12:09

I'm down to do it!

Chuck

12:10

Hey Paul, I have a Veto question for you. (14 tm, H2H, 12 Keepers) Severino for Morton and Muncy was vetoed. Is this ridicules? Or am I overreacting? Thanks!

Paul Sporer

12:11

Are there any values tied to it? It's a bad trade, but I'm anti-veto unless you can prove collusion in which case, boot them and move on

12:12

Hey Paul, thanks as always. Quick non-pitching question: Puig or Ozuna for the upcoming week? Puig, facing 6 RHP and a wRC+ in the 70s since the break, while Ozuna has been tearing up his rehab and looks to pick up where he left off.

Paul Sporer

12:12

I still lean Puig bc of the SBs. (though make sure you're aware of how his suspension appeal is playing out)

michk54

12:13

Is there a change that given a full time job Reyes holds more value than Puig in an AL only rest of season?

Paul Sporer

12:13

I'd lean against it again bc of Puig's SB prowess

Todd

12:14

Hello. I'm leading most hitting categories but need help with pitching ratios and QS. Currently in first. Do I pull the trigger on this trade? Segura(or Anderson) and Sale for my Bogaerts?

Paul Sporer

12:14

Yeah, getting an ace and a viable replacement for Bogy really works

Don Juan

12:15

Reynoaldo Lopez ROS is...

Paul Sporer

12:16

playable... he might be my new Velasquez where I get the rug pulled out from under me whenever he starts going well, but I'm buying in, especially with that division (though he unfortunately misses the upcoming DET series)

Dave

12:17

Follow-up to your answer on Urshela-- what do you perference for those bench spots at this time of year? Guys who could credibly fill in (e.g. Urshela), or possible impact call-ups (e.g., Adell)

Paul Sporer

12:18

Really depends on my team construction. I have some wobbly guys that Urshela could slide in for so I'm keeping him, but when I have a stronger offense, I'm more inclined to take those kinds of gambles

Jose Jose Jose!

12:19

Paul!!! Drop eloy for Cease, Gingergaard, or the like in a 10 team H2H? Keep rotating Conforto, Eloy, Y Alvarez between two spots

Paul Sporer

12:20

Maaaaaayyyybbbeee for Gingergaard (aka Dustin May for those unaware)

Jonesing for Andruw

12:21

Thoughts on Sano for next year? He has come back strong this year after his injury. It seems he is approaching "Keeper Status" (5 keepers only in my 12 team roto league) but not sure what the peripherals are saying and projecting to next year. Thanks for the chat!

Paul Sporer

12:22

I've always been a bit tepid on Sano compared to the general community. His power is undisputed, but I'm not sure he's a top 60 guy given his AVG issues that don't seem to be going anywhere

Salty

12:22

How would you rank the following: Stroman, Disco Tony and the Shark?

Paul Sporer

12:23

August SP ranks out Monday btw, but I think I'm ranking in the order you listed (though I will be looking into upcoming schedules more aggressively for this month's ranks so that could shift some things.) The 3 will be relatively close whatever the order is

Jose Jose Jose!

12:23

Also, I flipped Pete Alonso for J Ram 5 weeks ago. No one here would comment on my buy low, but what do you think of it now?

Paul Sporer

12:24

It obviously panned out brilliantly, well done! It was hard to have confidence in Jose Ramirez. You sold high on a rookie and bought an established star vet

12:24

Need a replacement for Voit. Because of position flexibility, could use a 1B, 3B, or SS in the spot. Most intruiging options on the waiver wire are DeJong, Bichette, Pujols, VanMeter, Urshela, and Sano. Anyone stick out at you from that group? 12-team points league, currently in 1st trying to hold on.

Paul Sporer

12:26

I'm smitten with VanMeter, especially after the Puig & Gennett deals so I'm definitely open to going for him. I also like Bichette and he's off to a fast start. I'd put DeJong, VanMeter, and Bichette together and pick your favorite as they're all close

Zack

12:26

Hey Paul, do you think Tauchman's hot July has any sustainable value moving forward? Seems LF is wide open with Gardner and Stanton on the shelf.

Paul Sporer

12:29

He's an Alex Chamberlain favorite and I can understand the interest. There's some viability for deeper leagues

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