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Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

Paul Sporer

2:05

It's time to chat! I had a mock draft hence the hour delay on start time, btw.

Owen

2:12

You predicted Hampson to lead the league in steals. I love it. But where do you think he will get most of his PT? Is that a prediction that Hilliard and Rodgers don’t get much action?

Paul Sporer

2:12

I think he'll be the primary 2B and spot into the OF

Though I know the Rockies cannot be trusted to be smart

Bobby

2:13

Considering letting Nate Lowe ($4) go in a dynasty and trying to get him cheaper in the draft + keeping Eric Thames ($3) and his playing time instead. Wise gamble or foolish?

Paul Sporer

2:15

No, I can get behind this move for sure. Thames should have full-time against righties and it's hard to guess at Lowe's PT at all

Jill

2:15

Keep k. Marte in the 8th or lux in the 12 in 5 keeper 12 team roto.

Paul Sporer

2:15

I gotta go Marte. I don't think 4 rounds is enough for someone who hasn't done anything in the majors yet

Jonny

2:16

In one of my dynasty leagues, this year we did a World Cup-style thing where the four worst teams drafted divisions and we're doing round robin and then a tournament. Embrace the weirdness, right? Anyway, I am fairly outraged because instead of picking the worst teams, one guy drafted my team, a way stronger team, and a comparably strong team into the same division. Only two teams advance from each division and I am concerned that my team might be disadvantaged. What do you advise I do? Should I complain a lot or dry my tears and move along? I'm not sure if it helps but the co-owner of my team is excited to compete and isn't even a little upset. Help!

Paul Sporer

2:18

Loooove that y'all are embracing the weirdness. As far as the division you're in, you just have to take on that other top team. Let's be honest, with COVID and everything, it's impossible to really handicap any team's true strength or weakness

memeking

2:18

(pre-pandemic) I sent Yelich and Darvish for Bryce H. and Corbin. dyntasty points league. How'd I do?

Paul Sporer

2:19

Perfectly fine. It's fair. I have Yelich over Harper but Corbin over Darvish. I don't quite have the same split between the SPs that I do the hitters, but this is a perfectly defensible deal

Steve

2:20

Hello, keep 6 forever, mixed 12 team league. How early in the draft would you take Franco? FWIW, I should be in contention with current keepers, but he's someone I really want to own. Thanks for the chat.

Paul Sporer

2:24

I really can't take him before a teens round at earliest. I know he made the 60-man, but I still think TB slow roasts as much as possible

Brian

2:24

12 team auction roto mixer strategy......maybe 2-3 aces but spread the risk on offense to handle injuries? Thanks Paul

Paul Sporer

2:25

I can definitely get behind that, with a little extra focus on positional flexibility to help cover it, too

Hank

2:28

Justin Smoak homered today

Paul Sporer

2:28

NL DH moves him way up, IMO. I was already looking at him as a nice reserve, now he's CI/UT viable IMO

Nate

2:28

What do you make of the Cards pen situation? Does the Gallegos absence open the door for CMart?

Paul Sporer

2:29

Ya I believe there was a quote from Mozeliak yesterday saying Helsley could be in the driver's seat with Gallegos gone for now and CMart could jump right back in there if he doesn't prove capable of handling an SP workload

Asked about his team’s closer role today, John Mozeliak’s first response was Ryan Helsley, who finished last season on a roll. Also mentioned Gio Gallegos, who isn’t yet in camp and Carlos Martínez if he’s not fit enough to start. #Cardinals

Bored

2:30

In a keep forever dynasty do you have a preference between sixto sanchez and nick lodolo?

Paul Sporer

2:30

Gimme Solo Lodolo

Pickles & Cream

2:31

First year of a deep 10 keeper start up where i tried to thread the needle on win now / win later. Would you pack it up for this year and try and sell off older guys and go for it next year or just say damn the torpedos and stick to my plan?

Paul Sporer

2:32

I almost never play for the future and since you tried to balance having a chance this year with the future, I say stay with going for it this year, it's gonna be wild, but let's secure that title!

Bill G

2:32

First time chatter. What are the relative strengths and weaknesses for OOTP and DMB? Do you have a favorite, and why? Thanks!!!

Paul Sporer

2:33

Thanks for coming through! I haven't played DMB so I can't compare the two, but I'm obsessed with OOTP. The depth of it is just unbelievable, especially in the offline mode. I focus on the Perfect Team online mode where you square off against other people's teams, but the whole game is a baseball nerd's dream without a doubt

Robert

2:33

Hey Paul! Is there a way you're looking at to use short season to your advantage in fantasy?

Paul Sporer

2:34

Really leaning into schedule strength (at least early on, not sure I'm drafting guys based on their late-Sept. schedule), SP handedness by division, and positional flexibility to cover for injuries/COVID

Prohphet of the Sandlot

2:34

AL, Dynasty, ten teams, Standard Roto....For the 60 game season only.....do I have my SPs ranked correctly: 1) Bieber 2) Paxton 3) Civale 4) Eovaldi 5) James 6) Gibson 7) Duffy 8) Whitley?

Paul Sporer

2:36

Got Gibson higher, but generally agree: https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/top-100-sp-for-a-60-game-season/

Adam Dawson

2:37

Hey Sporer. This is Baseballfan from your Twitch Stream. Just got offered Ryan Mcmahon for Ryan Yarbrough, should I take it?

Paul Sporer

2:37

Yoooo, thanks for coming through! I'd definitely take that!

Dakota

2:37

Dynasty league and I'm trying to sell Nelson Cruz, and not a single person wants him, so I'm "stuck" with him. How many more seasons of must-start production do you think I'll get?

Paul Sporer

2:38

I wouldn't worry about the future, just enjoy his excellence now. Hard to say how his body will hold up, but his skills are beyond reproach right now so I'd be happy to be "stuck" with him, even in a dynasty league (to truly answer the question, I'd say 2-3 more seasons)

Heineken

2:39

Standard roto. Willie Calhoun or Schwarber?

Paul Sporer

2:40

I've got Schwarber higher, but legitimately love both and would have no problem pairing them in a 3-round stretch (or maybe back-to-back, but you can probably wait a round or two after taking Schwarber to get Calhoun)

Dakota

2:40

What position eligibilities do you think Josh Rojas gets this year, and how many MVP votes?

Paul Sporer

2:43

1 (OF) and 0 (sorry, Alex Chamberlain!)

RMR

2:43

How are you valuing Carrasco right now? Sounds like he's planning on playing and is actually ready to throw 6+ innings, but he could opt out quickly if things go south. Do you downgrade him for that or hold steady to where his talent would justify without the increased opt-out risk?

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