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Paul Sporer

1:00

Hello everyone, thanks for coming out!

Frank

1:00

In a keep forever, would you rather have Jared Jones or Bryan Woo?

Paul Sporer

1:01

I lean Jones there in part due to Woo's injury history, though I freely admit that any pitcher is super susceptible to injury and it's not like Jones didn't have a big injury of his own last yr

Mochi

1:02

Even if Luis Robert doesn't return to the dizzying heights of yesteryear, he's still a top 10 CF for how many years providing reasonable health?

Paul Sporer

1:03

Still just 27 yrs old, so at least the next 3-4 yrs I'd think

ObliqueSoChic

1:03

12T 5x5 12 spot keep forever - can I trust Christian Walker as a keeper with his age and oblique history? I guess I have to?

Paul Sporer

1:05

I thiiink so. We'll have to see if this oblique develops into a substantial issue, but if not, I like him quite a bit in Houston

MattStats5

1:05

Thanks for doing these, Paul. 10 team, HtH categories. 5 Keepers...BWJ, Gunnar, JRod, and Skenes are locks (I think). Last one comes down to Churio, Logan Webb, or Ragans. Thoughts?

Paul Sporer

1:05

No prob, ty for coming out. Agree w/the locks and I'd Chourio to the mix!!

RoseiBoi

1:05

If things click for Tommy Edman this year in that Dodger lineup, what kind of upside does he have in your opinion?

Paul Sporer

1:07

I can see him really popping off - .270/10/40 and his R/RBI will depend if he can ascend that lineup but even batting low on the Dodgers should still generate plenty of R/RBI opps

Joe

1:07

Two questions: 1. Quality starts roto keeper league. My team has elite hitters as keepers, but my last keeper choice is 22nd rd Jobe and 13fh round Alcantara. 72 keepers each year (6 per team). 2. With three elite hitter keepers, would you lean getting a top pitcher in first round or squeeze out one more higher ranked hitter then pound middle ranks of pitchers? Thanks

Paul Sporer

1:08

I love Jobe, but I gotta run Alcantara though, even at the higher cost, especiallyyyy with it being QS.
Depends which pitchers are available, tbh. If there are some true aces around, I'd probably pair one with Sandy

Cromulent

1:08

Would you consider trading Marcelo Mayer for Ozzie Albies in a 15 team mixed dynasty where I'm trying to break through after three straight second place finishes? I just worry Mayer could be the more valuable of the two in a year.

Paul Sporer

1:10

I would, yes. I understand Mayer could rise up, but he's kinda buried right now w/their embarrassment of riches so I'm happy to focus on this year and scoop Albies

Matt

1:11

You keeping a $10 Nimmo, or dropping him to try to get him back cheaper. OBP machine, but the counting stats aren't great and the plantar fasciitis and now the knee is concerning...

Paul Sporer

1:11

Would need a bit more league info, is it an OBP league? But if it's standard 5x5, I'm OK passing. It's a fair price but not an amazing deal

Guest

1:11

Final keeper spot: Holliday, McClain, R Lewis or Crews? Taking into account 2B is more of a position of need. Thanks in advance!

Paul Sporer

1:12

With 2B being the need, I think that pushes me to Matt McLain among this really compelling group

keep up to 15

1:14

trying so hard to move a $36 marcus semien I inherited in a keeper league. Is this even possible? What would you target?

Paul Sporer

1:14

It's gonna be tough. I'm a huge Semien fanboy and I don't think I'd take him on unless inflation is just off the charts in your league. I'd keep an open mind and maybe take anything I could get

Moonbeam

1:14

Sounds like Trea Turner will be batting leadoff this year instead of Schwarber. Runs and possibly SBs might increase, solidifying himself as a true 5 category player. Can he break into the first round in terms of value?

Paul Sporer

1:15

Oh for sure, he's just trucking along with solid seasons and if he spikes a healthy 145-150 game season, 1st round value is easy to envision

RoseiBoi

1:16

Has Zebby Matthews passed Festa in the Twins pitching hierarchy?

Paul Sporer

1:17

I think so, but inexplicably neither can seem to leapfrog Simeon Woods Richardson which I just don't get

Nacho

1:17

Dude in the 400 picks of my nfbc draft champions and I’m starting to have a hard time deciding who to pick, strategy, etc. help!!

Paul Sporer

1:18

Hopefully you've been loading up hitting bc it dries up BIG time this late whereas there are still compelling pitchers you can take shots on. I'd be happy to help in a more detailed way, I need more info about the league, who you eyeing, what you have, etc...

1:18

Respectfully, I feel like you have been behind the 8 ball this season with fantasy baseball news and analysis. Small things like forgetting Paredes was traded to the Astros, or not knowing player X was signed. Was this all flu related stuff that really messed with your baseball prep?

Paul Sporer

1:19

I missed some small signings, but did I forget Paredes was traded? I've been gassing up as a Crawford Boxes killer for a while now

Mochi

1:19

Are we riding the Lars train forever? I'm so itchy for the breakout season.

Paul Sporer

1:19

One more ride! If we can't find some real health this year, it's time to move on. Happy to pay his price this year, though

Kevin

1:19

I’m trying to decide why there isn’t more love for Heliot Ramos. 14.5% barrel rate and a 47% hard hit confirm the 22 homers and 23 doubles from last year were legit right? Have I discovered a legit sleeper?

Paul Sporer

1:22

Yes, I think there is some sleeper juice here. Insofar as anyone can be a sleeper in the internet era. The oblique clouds things a bit, but as a post-200 pick, I'm in. He was a major prospect whose hype died down a bit and ppl kinda forgot about him and now he's showing some legit pop, sign me up!

Mets pitching

1:23

With Sproat getting sent down, would you still consider using a roster spot to keep him in an NL only?

Paul Sporer

1:23

NL Only, sure if it's late enough and you can scoop a decent enough replacement

Walewander

1:23

Do you trust Bednar coming into 2025?

Paul Sporer

1:24

I do think he rebounds, yes. I prefer to slot him as my 2nd closer as I'm someone who pays up for saves so I'll have an ace closer and then pair him w/Bednar

Chucky

1:24

Keep forever with no contracts. Who you got between Texas Jung, the oft injured one and Chicago’s Shaw?

Paul Sporer

1:24

I think Matt Shaw has more fantasy juice than Jung

RoseiBoi

1:24

Should Hyesong Kim continue to struggle in LA, what is the probability we see Freeland get more PAs than him?

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