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Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

Paul Sporer

2:23

Hey y'all! We're getting closer and closer to the regular season!

Larry

2:23

Bauer at 47 for you? What's your hesitation?

Paul Sporer

2:26

He's in the glob so he can reasonably go as high as the 30s, but I'm just not super sold on him. Let's get a sub-4.00 ERA season

Spring's Sprung?

2:26

I asked Jeff this question earlier. Curious your take as well: Any pitchers stand out to you so far in spring as potential breakout guys? Last year we saw Morton and Jordan Montgomery. Anyone like that this year? (He said Wade Miley)

Paul Sporer

2:27

I haven't seen anything jump out just yet

Greg

2:27

You buying Luis Severino's breakout?

Paul Sporer

2:27

Ya, what's not to buy? The ADP is definitely aggressive, but the skills & stuff are unquestionably there.

Greg

2:27

In a dynasty, you picking Olson or Bird?

Paul Sporer

2:28

Flip a coin really, but I'd probably go Bird

Mike

2:28

Can Charlie Morton repeat last season if healthy?

Paul Sporer

2:30

For sure, he showed his skill surge from Philly was legit so I definitely believe he can maintain his success. I wouldn't bet on more than 150 IP, though, given the history

2:31

lol at the poop emoji on the Bird/Olson answer.... "Argh!!! why didn't you have a definitive answer about two guys who are remarkably similar!!!!"

RYan

2:31

Late round arm you find yourself drafting a lot?

Paul Sporer

2:32

Gausman, Wacha, Musgrove, Gohara

Ben

2:33

When do MLB teams do DL housekeeping? I've drafted guys like Conforto (not on DL yet) and Britton (already listed) and want the temporary roster spot.

Paul Sporer

2:33

Usually pretty late in Spring

Philly Phan

2:33

Where in the first round would you take Rizzo in Yahoo leagues as he is 2b eligible? Or does it not change much for him?

Paul Sporer

2:34

I don't think it changes things *that* much. I'm fine with him in the backend of a 15-teamer, but I'm still mostly taking him 2nd rd even w/the 2B

2:34

What closers are you targetting this year?

Paul Sporer

2:35

Chapman, Rivero, Hand, Iglesias, Allen, Treinen, Herrera

Angel

2:36

Hi! In a 12 team 6x6 league with obp, I'm picking 3rd would you select Betts or Harper? Thanks.

Paul Sporer

2:37

Arenado's my #3, but between your pair, Harper by a hair

bobabob

2:37

which rookie 3B do you like best: Candelario, Moran, Anderson?

Paul Sporer

2:38

Kinda digging Colin Moran's swing changes that unlocked some power paired with a full time role

2:38

I've got the option to keep Donaldson for the next 2 years at the cost of each years 3rd round pick. (12 team , 7x7 league with OBP + Doubles as categories). Too much risk for a 32 year old?

Paul Sporer

2:39

I don't really like extending players as a general rule, but my exceptions are more on young hitters. I'd rather just keep Donaldson for one year

2:40

Hi Paul,

Paul Sporer

2:40

Hi!

ST Tiger Fan

2:40

Paul, our league is struggling to find a common time to get everyone available to draft. Any tips?

Paul Sporer

2:40

If it's a draft, you can do a slow draft via most sites. It's not ideal, but sometimes you have an extenuating circumstance for a given season

Colby

2:41

In a keeper league where first 7 are keeper rounds. I will need a 1st basemen after the 7th. Who do you see as having value outside the top 7 rounds? I'm really only seeing Bour, Santana, Zimmerman, and Belt as beating their ADPs.

Paul Sporer

2:42

I like Bour & Santana as well McMahon, Alonso, and Jose Martinez

Albies and Forever

2:42

5 x 5 with OPS, AL-Only. Keeping Gallo at $1. Can keep one of the following for this season at this price. Who would you keep? Dozier $30
Abreu $26
Hays $10
Cobb $7
Clevinger $5
Giolito $4

Paul Sporer

2:43

I'd go with one of the stud hitters. Save the $4 and go with Abreu. AL 1B is rough.

Fab 5

2:44

My Hoskins for his Jose Ramirez, Keeper unlimited years ?

Paul Sporer

2:44

Ramirez!

Gest

2:44

Do you know of any differences between the MLB ball and Japanese balls, like the seams being different or anything?