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Paul Sporer

1:21

It is very close, but I'll lean Albies here

trubull

1:21

cut 35$ sale in otto?

Paul Sporer

1:21

Ya, that's too high

Favre

1:21

Spencer Howard or Clark Smight from yankees for mlb success this year?

Paul Sporer

1:21

I lean Clarke Schmidt

1:22

Need some help with my last keeper. Snell (rd 13) or Moncada (15)? 5x5 plus OBP, TB, QS instead of wins, IP, and K/9

Paul Sporer

1:22

I love Snell, but when things are close between a hitter and pitcher, I lean hitter, especially at a 2-round discount. Gimme Moncada

Bryan

1:23

Do you think Gregorius will put up a decent year when all is said and done? His spring so far has been... not good.

Paul Sporer

1:24

As long as he's healthy, I do. I'm not particularly concerned about his spring

Vader

1:24

Are you hearing anything on Carrasco? Is he going to be back to normal? Indians are going to need the old Carrasco back.

Paul Sporer

1:25

Here's the last thing I've seen

Carlos Carrasco’s MRI ruled out any structural issues and confirmed mild inflammation in his elbow. He’ll be down throwing for a couple more days.

dave in slc

1:25

amed rosario seemed to be a different player end of last season but you have him in the tier below dejong and gregorius. you just believe big in them or just not as much in rosario?

Paul Sporer

1:26

More the former. I like what Rosario did to close the year, including his defense which isn't directly fantasy relevant, but keeps him from potentially getting ousted at SS. That tier above Rosario isn't THAT far above them so I'm OK if you lean toward his speed over a DeJong or Didi

Lando

1:26

Given the uncertainty with Scherzer's injury and Verlander should I be drafting Buehler ahead of them and number 3 overall

Paul Sporer

1:27

Definitely over JV. JV has moved down a good bit. I'm OK pushing Buehler over Max, too

Vader

1:27

I hear conflicting opinions on how good Julio Urias is and can be. How do you view him, and do you think the Dodgers will actually keep him in the rotation and give him 140 innings?

Paul Sporer

1:28

His talent isn't in question as far as I'm concerned. He's incredible. It all comes down to the IP they give him and I do think they'll give him 135-150.

Tim

1:28

Are you buying a bounce back from Krhis Davis this year? I'm shocked at how far hes fallen in drafts. He's always had a high hard hit rate and played through some injury last year. Why cant he got back to 40 HRs and his .247 AVG?

Paul Sporer

1:31

I'm surprised he's tanked thiiiissss far. He is dealing with a calf in spring, but it's not expected to be a thing beyond a few days off. He's never been any good in spring so I'm not worried about his #s. The poor season plus the UT only are conspiring to sink his price, but I think he's an easy buy if you don't get one of the other UT-only gems early (Cruz, Alvarez, Ohtani).

Sandy Ravage

1:32

In an AL only, you think Isiah Kiner Falefa is worth a stash? Has C eligibility, having a great spring, chance to play a lot of 3B in Texas (especially if they option Guzman)

Paul Sporer

1:32

Yes I'm keen on him for AL Only. He also got a mention on the upcoming pod as I always love non-catching catchers. His upside isn't immense, but playing time and some sneak speed from a C2 in AL Only is really nice

dave in slc

1:32

arcia and brinson both hitting well in ST after being bad last year. are you a believer that either or both have found something? Would you still be drafting urias over arcia?

Paul Sporer

1:34

Lewis Brinson rakes every spring. Literally: https://www.mlb.com/player/lewis-brinson-621446?stats=career-s-hitting... ... I'm more bought in on the Arcia surge. Urias' injury opens the playing time, too. I was bought in on Arcia previously so I'm thinking I might've just been early. He's a sneak tip MI late

Rutherford The Brave

1:34

Carlos Martinez - 155 IP || 165 K || 3.80 || 1.20......doable?

Paul Sporer

1:34

For sure. I still love CMart

Jeremy

1:34

absolutely love your podcast bro! Thoughts on Zac Gallen making rotation? Innings cap?

Paul Sporer

1:35

Thank you so much! Big Gallen fan for sure. He threw 171.3 IP last year so there shouldn't be any real restrictions on his innings this year.

dave in slc

1:35

correct assumption that your RP ranks will have a section for good ratio guys who arent closing but could?

Paul Sporer

1:36

Correct indeed

Clay

1:36

Do the recent injuries to stud SPs push other guys up? Or are you more inclined to build your staff deeper in the draft?

Paul Sporer

1:36

It will definitely push others up in the market. Team construction will decide whether or not I pay the new prices, but I don't want to get completely left on the top 25-30 or so

Roger

1:36

Do Happs splits against LHP concern you? Everything else looks absolutely rosy according to statcast and even results.

Paul Sporer

1:37

Nah, he's not GODAWFUL against them to the point where he must be platooned. Last year's .770 and his career .707 are such that he'll lose a start here and there against them if he doesn't improve them, but that's it

Bryan

1:37

Is Jesus Sanchez a worthwhile stash or is he stuck in AAA all year?

Paul Sporer

1:38

Depends on league size

Nate

1:38

How far are you dropping Yordan (if at all?)

Paul Sporer

1:38

I was already suspect on taking him as a 2nd/3rd rounder if only because Cruz is so much cheaper so it was less about him and more about what else was available, but now with the knees, I'm pushing him down the board

#Bostonstrong

1:39

Will fans give Verdugo a chance this year to show he’s a capable replacement for Mookie? I’m not saying he’s Mookie, but I feel he’s getting unfair treatment on a trade made beyond his control.

Paul Sporer

1:40

Truthfully, it doesn't matter how fans react bc Boston will give him the shot once healthy. He's not a Betts replacement, though, in that he won't touch the heights that Betts did, but he can be a very solid RF for them with a strong, multi-faceted profile on offense and defense

Little Tiger

1:40

No love for Jake Fraley on your team after pick 300 ?

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