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Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

Paul Sporer

1:30

Welcome to my weekly chat!! Thanks for coming out!

Ben

1:32

who are your favorite lower tier closers to target for cheap?

Paul Sporer

1:34

Doolittle/Hudson (I like to take both), Kela, and Jimenez are my favorites on the cheaper end

Chuck Norris

1:34

I think we're going to be OK. I heard Matt Wieters got coronavirus. . . .and now the virus is in 14 day quarantine.

Paul Sporer

1:34

Aww Matt Wieters facts were so fun back when he was supposed to be amazing

SBDaGOODness

1:34

Votto blamed his subpar 2019 on mechanics and process, trying to emulate his 2017

Paul Sporer

1:34

I'm still holding out hope that he can rebound

Ben

1:37

How does the COVID-19 delay affect when prospects will be called? Do you think it's more likely that we see high-tier prospects like Wander Franco be called up earlier than anticipated?

Paul Sporer

1:38

It depends what they fully decide regarding service time but it seems like players would get a full year so I'm not sure we'd see an accelerated path for any of those guys we weren't really expecting this year like Franco

Gerrit

1:42

Paul! Know you're a big fan of MLB: The Show -- we've got a team of baseball fans doing play-by-play announcing on a full season sim for Meals on Wheels over at mlbotball.com. We've already got guest stars like Steven Brault and Nick Pollack to take a turn -- would you be interested in guest calling a game?

Paul Sporer

1:42

Definitely. Hit me up on Twitter and we can iron out the details!

Bored

1:43

In the case of an AZ exclusive season do we know anything about the park factors of those fields? Are we looking at something like pre-humidor chase field for those outdoor games and if so does that boost players who normally play in pitcher friendly parks?

Paul Sporer

1:44

A lot of these places are minor league venues and they'd be in the sweltering 100+ degree heat so I think offense could be off the charts generally speaking

George

1:45

OOTP/BR sim league question, clev to start the ‘season’ on DL but should be back by what date?

Paul Sporer

1:45

Clevinger? I feel like he shouldn't be on the IL too long

Guest

1:47

I have a middle infielder surplus. I MUST deal a SS away before the "next" season starts or I'll have to drop someone for nothing, because of my league's roster rules. Two options: Correa for Nola, or DeJong for Bauer. Do you like either, both, or neither? 5x5 roto keeper league, but with OPS and QS instead of AVG and Wins.

Paul Sporer

1:48

I'd say either is viable, but I'm leaning toward the DeJong for Bauer deal

Woody

1:49

If MLP plays a shortened season with lots of double-headers, doesn't that reduce the auction value/ draft position of the premier closers like Chapman and Giles?

Paul Sporer

1:49

I'd think so, yes, but I don't really think the 7-inning DH stuff is going to happen. Man, I hate that idea so much

1:51

Pick an OF stash if hoping to hit big this year (obp/slg h2h) - Hicks, haniger, or Carlson?

Paul Sporer

1:51

Gimme the rook, Dylan Carlson!

Braun Stroman

1:51

What are you doing for Rusev Day?

Paul Sporer

1:51

I don't know what that is, but I'm doing my chat, making a YouTube video, and then streaming MLB The Show!

Guest

1:51

Thanks Paul! Really appreciate you still churning out content. Also, I see I'm labelled "guest" but I have an account - forgot to sign in. Support Fangraphs!!!

Paul Sporer

1:51

Ty for the support!

Mateo Sanboval

1:51

If we end up with a shortened season of nine inning games in AZ, am I crazy for going all in on hitting and "cheaping" out (relatively speaking) on starters and closers while making sure I end up with at least two of Pressly, Pomeranz, Lugo, and theit ilk (AKA guys that can help lower my ratios)?

Paul Sporer

1:52

If we do this bubble option (everything in AZ), I'm down for just about ANY unconventional idea of drafting bc it's going to be SO weird

Jolly Roger

1:55

Oneil Cruz was already on the cusp of making the MLB roster. What does this break offer for his chances if given an expanded roster THIS year?

Paul Sporer

1:58

Hmm, he finished 2019 at Double-A so he's definitely on the cusp, but I'm not sure I'd tab him to make a big impact in '20. I like him long term, though, and I'd definitely give him a shot in 15-teamers if he was called up

the board

1:58

Paul!! Love ya man, hope all is well with you. Do you see a path for Fried to become a top15 arm overall? Not just this yr but for the next few?

Paul Sporer

1:59

Doin well, thanks for the kind words. I'm huge on Fried this year, so I could definitely see it. I think a full year with the new slider gives him a strong arsenal to start cutting into his hit rate while upping the Ks and delivering a big season

Guest

1:59

10 team 12-category H2H OBP dynasty league. Betts for Kyle Tucker, Luzardo, and Bauer. I know you think Bauer is right-handed Robbie Ray, but which side do you take?

Paul Sporer

2:00

Gotta go Betts. In a 10-teamer, I'm looking to consolidate talent so I don't want to let go of a premium player like Betts

Thor no more

2:02

Do you think Puig signs somewhere before the season or will he be an injury replacement? Are you interested in even rostering him?

Paul Sporer

2:03

I don't know if he CAN sign with a team right now.

As such, I'm not even taking a chance on him at this point

Dan

2:08

In a 12 team h2h 5x5 keeper auction and there are only 2 top 25 starters. None of my keepers are SP’s. Any advice on how to put together a decent staff together or should I just max out offense and go all upside?

Paul Sporer

2:09

Just stock up on the mid tier (30-80 range of SPs) and you can still develop of very competitive staff. Pitching emerges every single year so if you stay committed and work the wire after the draft, you can work with not having any of the preseason top 25

The Final Boss

2:09

Do you put any stock into Wade Davis changing his pitch mix and identifying mechanical problems on his cutter? 2019 was a disaster, but a return to 2018 levels aint so bad.

Paul Sporer

2:10

A little, but I'd only be interested if they did the Arizona bubble thing. I don't really wanna take a shot in Coors

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