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Paul Sporer

2:31

That's his wheelhouse and I'd take him in the top 50 of an OBP league

Apocolcyntosis de Puig

2:31

12 team mixed, OBP, 4OF, auction, who do you like Pham vs. Buxton vs. Winkler in the $2-$5 range?

Paul Sporer

2:41

Sorry got a phone call there. The OBP changes it up but I think I'm still leaning Buxton. The power/speed combo is too strong

I am the Walrus

2:41

Is it worth say $5 for Robles? And do you think he can get to 75/18/65/.259/20-25 SB this year?

Paul Sporer

2:41

Yes I'm willing to drop $5 on him for one more run that he can be a stud

kdizzle

2:42

Who's the best investment: Yordan, Alonso, Wander, Bohm?

Paul Sporer

2:42

Kinda depends on league, but I'd say Wander or Bohm

Bob

2:42

Thoughts on Cronenworth

Paul Sporer

2:43

Mega fan: https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/rake-cronenworths-star-turn/ | https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/out-of-nowhere-all-stars-hitters/ | https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-next-top-75-hitters/

Izzy

2:43

Do the Rockies move Story before the season starts?

Paul Sporer

2:43

I doubt it, but hit'd be dope if they just bottomed out and trade Story, Marquez, and Gray. Let's get one of the arms on TOR and another on LAA!

Georgie

2:43

Evan White or Bobby Dalbec for 2021?

Paul Sporer

2:44

Gimme White. He's compleeeeeeeeeeetely forgotten for '21

I am the Walrus

2:44

Need cheap steals. Who's a couple mid and late round SB guys?

Paul Sporer

2:46

Myles Straw, Cedric Mullins, Manuel Margot, Jon Berti, Lorenzo Cain, Oscar Mercado, and Sam Hilliard

Lunch Angle

2:46

ZiPS has Willians Astudillo projected to be the 5th best hitting catcher in baseball. Do you think he'll get any playing time or will he be thoroughly blocked by Garver and Jeffers?

Paul Sporer

2:46

He's pretty blocked off. Think he can get 250-300 PA, but it's hard to see more right now

kdizzle

2:46

Keeper deadline! Keep Frie, Luis Castillo, or Urias? Is Fried this good?

Paul Sporer

2:47

Gimme Castillo - https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/2021-starting-pitcher-ranks-january/ | Fried is very good, but Castillo is better

Big Tuna

2:48

Are you a Tyler Mahle believer? I know I've seen him as high as late-30s in some rankings

Paul Sporer

2:49

I consider myself a fan, but I don't have him late-30s, that's for sure. I've got him 51 and will gladly roster him in that range

Buff

2:49

The last thing Jeff Zimmerman said on his most recent chat was that some middle relievers could be more valuable than some starters and that “hitting on the right ones could win championships.” Do you agree? If not, why not? If so, what would the right ones look like? Examples?

Paul Sporer

2:49

He's definitely right, but finding the right ones is the tough part. Ideally, you're finding the NEXT Devin Williams, not paying the premium for Williams himself

2:51

Actually used to write about MRs years ago - https://paulsporer.com/2011/03/24/2011-guide-to-middle-reliever-method...

The Final Boss

2:51

Kike sneaky flier if the Sox give him full time ABs?

Paul Sporer

2:54

Oh for sure. I think he gets the bulk of the 2B PA and then can bounce around otherwise

Gabagool

2:55

Best career of any player that debuted in the majors last year?

Paul Sporer

2:56

Ke'Bryan Hayes!

Risk v Reward

2:56

Would you trade a combined $16 Sonny G & Gallen for $36 DeGrom?

Paul Sporer

2:56

That's pretty fair. If it's a shallower league, I really like consolidating, but if it's 15 teams or NL Only, I'd hold my two arms

Big Tuna

2:57

Does your Julio Urias ranking imply that you're not worried about the Dodgers messing around with innings?

Paul Sporer

2:57

Yeah I think the reins come off a good bit this year

kjl

2:57

Clarke Schmidt - surprised youre not a little higher on him, more about skill or PT.

Paul Sporer

2:58

Just PT right now. I'm not really drafting him right now and will assess as the seasons goes

Roy Hobbs

2:59

What are your thoughts on Mitch Keller for this coming season? I feel like he has a lot to prove and he has a ton of potential and should be the top pitcher in Pittsburgh now, for what that is worth. Thank you for the chats.

Paul Sporer

3:02

Decent bit of upside and a perfectly fair price tag to jump in. I think there's a strikeout per inning with a low-4.00s and decent WHIP

Chucky

3:02

Am I over-valuing Devin Williams in a Saves and Holds separate cat league as well as appearances? Can he be Josh Hader +...?

Paul Sporer

3:02

Depends where you're valuing him, of course, but yes he can be a Hader type for sure

Greg

3:03

How do you think poorer teams (like Cubs, Indians) can find good market inefficiencies to stay competitive in the longer term with teams that spend a lot?

Paul Sporer

3:04

Well the Cubs aren't poor in any way, shape, or form, so don't buy into that horseshit. I do think this market is ripe to find bargains for teams of all budgets, but the Cubs are super super super rich and full of complete shit for pretending they can't afford to keep their team

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