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Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

Paul Sporer

2:59

Welcome, everyone! Had to move to Thursday, but here we go!

Scotty

2:59

Logan Gilbert or Brendan McKay in a keeper league?

Paul Sporer

3:01

I'm going with McKay, but Gilbert is definitely to be fully aware of for the future

Greg

3:01

Small sample and fewer innings than most, but what's your read on Plesac? Can he be a top 30 SP next year?

Paul Sporer

3:03

I buy into him a good bit bc of the pitch mix changes that have fostered his strikeout surge (drop in FB, surge in SL). I also really buy into CLE's pitching development so that adds to my interest. I don't know if he'll make my top 30, but he won't be too far out of it if he doesn't

Kyle

3:03

What's your analysis on Tristan McKenzie? Long term keeper or sell high?

Paul Sporer

3:05

I'd be open to selling high just due to the nature of pitching and his injury history. However, like I said, , I love CLE pitchers and he's been the best prospect we've seen come through their org so if you don't get a price you're interested in, there's no shame in keeping him and riding it out

ScottTINSTAAPP

3:05

Are we trusting Pablo Lopez ROS after yesterday's debacle?

Paul Sporer

3:06

It's back to back bad starts, so I think it has to be team dependent. I don't think you can trust him if you're protecting ratios

Scotty

3:06

You're still high on McKay even though he just had shoulder surgery?

Paul Sporer

3:07

OMG, I completely forgot about his shoulder surgery there for a second like a really smart person. I knew he was just moved from the COVID list and out for the year, but I forgot the real reason he's out for the year. Yeah, I'm shifting to Gilbert. Pardon me on the brain fart

Sam

3:07

are brandon belt's improvements this year real

Paul Sporer

3:08

They are real, but are they lasting? That's the real question and obviously unknowable, but I feel confident saying that his surge isn't a fluke, espec. with Oracle playing better for hitters, too

Kyle

3:08

Is Cronenworth a top 12 2B preseason next year?

Paul Sporer

3:10

I think so, I'm quite high on him: https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/rake-cronenworths-star-turn/

Frank

3:10

Buy or sell -- Jesse Winker a top 30 OF in 2021.

Paul Sporer

3:10

Sell, but top 50

Steve

3:10

Gallen or Snell? Mixed 12 team H2H, keep 6 forever, std categories along with QS.

Paul Sporer

3:12

I think Gallen will edge him out, but they will be within a few spots of one another

Big Tuna

3:12

Charlie Morton is still ramping up and finishes with BOS, BAL, NYM. Are you starting him outside of that BAL start?

Paul Sporer

3:13

I'd start him for BOS and BAL, tbd on NYM - the MLB's best team in wRC+

Reece N.C. Baez

3:13

You've mentioned on the pod that you don't buy catchers and relievers in dynasty leagues. How do you go about rostering them, then? Just dealing from other areas where you have positional strength/volume?

Paul Sporer

3:14

Meant more that I cheap out in that I won't buy prospect Cs and relievers du jour like Nick Anderson, etc...

Frank

3:14

I'm a contender and will be for the next few years in a dynasty league. I also have Scherzer on my roster. How would you recommend handling it? I've tried selling him for some young studs but no one seems to be biting. Since I'm competing, do I just ride it until he falls apart?

Paul Sporer

3:16

Yeah, I think you just ride it out.

Sean

3:16

Is Adam Duvall for real?

Paul Sporer

3:16

He is who he is, a solid power hitter who's had a pair of amazing games in close succession. He has 2 30-HR seasons under his belt, so he's a known commodity

gjl

3:19

Better Brewer in 2021: Burnes or Woodruff?

Paul Sporer

3:20

Ooooh, that's close. I really dig both, but Burnes has the better raw and swing miss stuff so I'll lean his way for '21 after his strong changes this year

Rocco

3:20

If i had to drop one of the following -- who do you cut first? Manaea, Dunning, Sheffield, or Gonsolin....who gets the axe?

Paul Sporer

3:21

Probably Sheffield for his volatility

Razor Ramon

3:21

Julio Urias has been wildly inconsistent. Is he just a mediocre, streaky pitcher? Or should we still be holding for a breakout?

Paul Sporer

3:23

I think wildly inconsistent is a severe overstatement. He has a couple 4 ER outings among his 8 outings. I still think there's a ton of talent here and I buy him as a potential stud rest of the season and for '21

Hey mare

3:23

How are you liking Jeimer Candelario?

Paul Sporer

3:24

It makes me extremely happy. Big fan. I didn't buy in preseason this year, he had to show me something before buying, but snapped him up off waivers in a pair of leagues the second he showed the hint of something.

Michael

3:25

Is Pineda universally underrated? His last 90 IP he has a 2.84 ERA with more than 90Ks. Why no love?

Paul Sporer

3:26

That's kinda cherry picking 10% of his career work. He is a 4.00 ERA with a good WHIP and a K per inning. There was no hype bc he was suspended, but he's been discussed and well regarded since returning. He has these runs somewhat regularly and then allows a ton of HRs to even it back out

Pigeon

3:26

Understanding that 2019 was very likely a career year, what is your early take on Ketel Marte looking ahead to 2021? Should I be looking to sell at a discount now in a keeper league, or is some level of rebound likely?

Paul Sporer

3:28

I kinda feel like the wrist was lingering all year but was playable. Now that they're toast, he decided to hit the IL. That's my speculation on it. As such, I'm willing to buy back in if the news tracks well on his health this offseason

Big Tuna

3:28

Is Pomeranz 12-team viable now that Rosenthal is in town?

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