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Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

Paul Sporer

1:33

Chat time!! My latest SP ranks are live so feel free to ask any questions about them: https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/2021-starting-pitcher-ranks-january/

Greg

1:33

In a keep forever - Should I give up Albies to get Pearson and Cronenworth?

Paul Sporer

1:34

Ooh that's a pretty interesting deal. I'm a huge fan of Albies and Cronenworth. Pearson obviously has major upside that could start paying out this year. It's a fair deal, I'm open to doing it!

I am the Walrus

1:37

With the Wong signing, does Huira get regular PT at 1B? Also do you like his chances for a bounce back year?

Paul Sporer

1:38

Yeah it looks like Hiura should move to the primary 1B. That's what we have on Roster Resource. I had some concerns about him coming into '20 that played out (BABIP & Ks) to an even bigger degree than I even thought. I think he rebounds, but I'm worried he's still a bit overdrafted.

Bobby Bonilla Retirement Plan

1:38

Need to pick an OF: Dozier, Calhoun, Berti, Hampson?

Paul Sporer

1:39

If there aren't specific needs, think I'd go Calhoun. Obviously, if you need speed, I'd lean toward the latter two

Callups

1:39

I am going all in on an Astros-style tank job in my dynasty league. What positions would you focus on acquiring players first and what would you save for last?

Paul Sporer

1:40

Run it like a real time and focus up the middle. Guys will move down the defensive spectrum as they age and then you can fill in. I'd save 1B, RP, C, and SP for last. C is up the middle and where the "follow a real life team" veers a bit, but otherwise stock up on SS, 2B, CF, 3B.

Nick

1:40

Justin Masterson recently released his own top SP rankings. Which starters do you guys disagree most on?

Paul Sporer

1:41

I didn't know Justin Masterson was doing rankings

Quarantino Martinez

1:41

Can the Rays Make Archer Great Again? Is it just: remember how you were excellent before we traded you? Just do that again!

Paul Sporer

1:41

With health, I think he can get back into the low-4.00s with a buncha strikeouts

Nolan

1:41

Who closes in Boston this year?

Paul Sporer

1:42

I think Ottavino

Daro

1:42

Who do you prefer Bohm or Luzardo? Trying to decide on my last keeper

Paul Sporer

1:42

Bohm. When it's essentially even, gimme the hitter

Johnny

1:42

Projection for MacKenzie Gore playing time?

Paul Sporer

1:44

I'd say about 40 IP at the big league level

Schilling and Pence

1:44

Eloy--forward progress, more of the same, or regression?

Paul Sporer

1:45

I think he regresses a bit off the 140 wRC+ of '20, but still elite in the 125-130 range for a full season

Steve

1:46

With Wong signing it seems like it is Urias' job at 3B to lose. Do you agree with that and do you think we see him become a league average hitter in 2021?

Paul Sporer

1:47

I still have some hopes for Luis Urias. He needs to make more consistent contact to drive a breakout and then I could see a double/double (10+ HR/SB)

Nolan

1:47

Have you heard whether JD Martinez or Javier Baez did anything in the offseason to address the changed rules for in-game video access that may have caused their 2020 struggles? I'd like to know that before drafting either one.

Paul Sporer

1:48

I have not, no. I know it was a big issue for them and others and I don't think anything is set to change so yeah they'll have to adjust or risk similar issues in '21

chaco chicken

1:48

Which MLB teams seem most likely to let their pitchers start and go 6+ in quality start leagues?

Paul Sporer

1:49

Washington, Cleveland, Houston, White Sox and some Mets off the top of my head

Guest

1:50

is there at least a 10% probability that Nola finishes as the #2 catcher in fantasy this year?

Paul Sporer

1:50

Yeah definitely. It's a late breakout, but I really believe in his hitting

Johnny

1:50

I like how you have Taillon and Kluber side by side. Who has the larger variance in possible performance this year?

Paul Sporer

1:51

Kluber because his upside is getting back to a Cy Young candidate

Guest

1:53

Favorite late round pitching target?

Paul Sporer

1:53

Taijuan Walker, Chad Kuhl

Guest

1:53

Kyle Lewis falling too far in drafts? I mean, yeah we all know about the issues but it seems for a 3rd/4th OF with upside it'd be worth at least a flier at that price, right?

Paul Sporer

1:55

His 136 ADP feels pretty fair with some room for upside if he goes off. He's probably more often your #2 OF, but I'm definitely OK w/that

ScottTINSTAAPP

1:55

Homie! Saw your latest rankings, any reason why you're a bit lower on Nola than the market (15 vs. 8th pitcher by ADP)?

Paul Sporer

1:58

I'm not against him or anything, but I guess I'm looking a bit more closely at his 2019. He can headline a rotation for sure, but I'm not quite willing to take him as a top 10 SP

Smoke Em If You Got Em

1:58

Think Mancini can get back to 2019 levels?

Paul Sporer

1:59

Just really depends on his health and how his stamina holds up after thwarting the colon cancer. I certainly hope so bc he's a badass, but there's some wait and see

Gabagool

1:59

Rest of career - Devers or Bichette?

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