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Rocco

12:50

Brendan McKay's results have been very subpar after the strong start -- still start him vs. SEA and DET?

Paul Sporer

12:51

The SD start sucked, espec. w/the 6 BB, but even with that he has a very useful 21% K-BB. I'm definitely starting him against dregs like SEA & DET

Matt W

12:51

Bradley a set&forget closer from here on out?

Paul Sporer

12:52

Yes I think he FINALLY got his hands on the gig

Beefy 1b's

12:52

Hi Paul! Obp league: Mike Ford, ji man Choi, rowdy Tellez? Thanks!

Paul Sporer

12:53

Choi, Ford, Tellez

Closers

12:53

Who would you target: Hendricks or Osuna?

Paul Sporer

12:55

Hendriks has been INSANELY good, but if I just want the saves, I gotta go for the guy on the better team and that's still Osuna. If it isn't strictly a saves play and you're looking complete package with the ratios & Ks, then I lean Hendriks

The Final Boss

12:55

How do you think widely available Statcast will affect the fantasy offseason? Will guys like JD Davis and Gio Urshela balloon in value?

Paul Sporer

12:56

They're gonna balloon in value bc of how they performed, not so much just bc of anything StatCast-related. I think the SC data has boosted guys here and there, but I can't recall many scenarios where someone was boosted solely due to SC data without any performance behind it

Tony

12:57

Could you imagine a scenario where someone won Rookie of the Year twice? Like what if there were no obvious candidates, then the top pitching prospect comes up on August 15th and finishes with 7 GS, 49 IP, 2.00 ERA, 2.5 WAR (maybe helping get his team to the playoffs)... he'd be under the IP & days on roster limit, so wouldn't he be considered a rookie the next year, too?

Paul Sporer

12:57

I guess there is a scenario where it COULD happen. Gregg Jeffries finished top 6 twice: https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/jeffegr01.shtml

Coming up short

12:59

Who you like best: Tim Anderson or Jorge Polanco? Obp league.

Paul Sporer

1:02

I'm a Polanco guy if needs are equal. If you need the speed, gotta go TA

Hector Boyardee

1:02

What do you make of Josh Rojas? Is Arizona's player identification better than Houston's? Does he have a future in MLB? Who would you say he profiles as? I've heard Carlos Beltran but that seems to be a stretch.

Paul Sporer

1:04

Certainly don't think ARI's player ID > HOU's. Houston knows what they're giving when they make deals. Rojas has a future and could be one of those guys who consistently produces beyond what his tools would suggest. He won't be anywhere near Beltran, IMO

Scared

1:05

I traded Will Smith (RP) and Paddack last week for Scherzer. My other closers were Doolittle, Hader, Oberg, and Melancon. Should I be ecstatic AND terrified?

Paul Sporer

1:06

I imagine you're going for it thinking you have closers to cover Smith while Paddack will face an IP limit and Scherzer is due back so I totally understand the thinking. You should be relatively happy... of course we need to see Max back out there dominating

Jim Leyland Palmer

1:06

Paul, is there any realistic free agent bat you could see the Tigers pursuing this winter? They have money, and the pitching will be here to stay next year

Paul Sporer

1:07

It's gonna be small plug-in moves still for them. They're obviously still AT LEAST 2 years from even thinking they can do anything of note (meaning like 75+ Ws) and that's if all the pitching clicks... more likely 3 years so they should just make small FA moves, trade Boyd, and continue their development plan

Jason

1:07

Who is more valuable in July 2020? Luis Urias, Isan Diaz, or Nick Madrigal?

Paul Sporer

1:07

Urias

Gimme a Reason to Believe

1:07

Regardless of one's personal like or dislike of Bryce, Hot Bryce is fun Bryce!! His post-GS dash around the bases was filled me with joy. Yay Baseball Moments like those!

Paul Sporer

1:07

I f'n loved it. I'm also a Bryce fan, though, but I hear you, even the haters gotta dig the majestic HRs like last night's

Rocco

1:08

Who are the next Tauchmann's and Punisher's on the waiver wire to nab right now?

Paul Sporer

1:08

I wish I knew that so I could win my leagues! But perhaps the aforementioned Josh Rojas is someone who could become a fantasy standout as he gains more playing time

Miggy?

1:08

Hi Paul. I'm struggling at first. Is miggy still a good target in obp league? Would cut Brett Gardner.

Paul Sporer

1:11

I guess if you need the OBP from 1B instead of OF since Gardner's is pretty similar

Rocky

1:11

Is Daniel Murphy cooked? Assuming the only opportunity cost is devoting a roster spot, is he worth keeping RoS and/or next year?

Paul Sporer

1:13

He was awesome in Jun/Jul, but then has cratered in Aug. I'm fine cutting in shallower leagues and prob won't be going for him next year.

1:13

Which 2b/OF do you like best ROS in fgpts: VanMeter, Rojas, or Happ?

Paul Sporer

1:13

I like em as this order: JVM, Happ, Rojas (Rojas could leap Happ if he takes a full-time role)

Trent

1:13

Pick one to start today: Eloy Jimenez versus the Angels, or Christian Vasquez versus the Orioles?

Paul Sporer

1:15

I'll go Eloy, but it's hilariously super close

Will G

1:15

Aaron Nola or Luis Castillo rest of the way?

Paul Sporer

1:15

I'd scan the schedules and go with that bc talent-wise, they're too close to really separate

Nick

1:15

Once everyone is healthy, I'll have an infield roster crunch of Hiura, Lowe, Mondesi, and L. Gurriel. Which two of those four would you hang onto ROS?

Paul Sporer

1:15

Mondesi, Hiura

bleepbloop

1:15

Who do you prefer long term for 10tm h2h dynasty with OPS. JD Davis or Franmil?

Paul Sporer

1:16

Davis due to positional flexibility

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