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Paul Sporer Rotographs Chat

Cronut Burger

2:01

It's Benintendi time!!! What do you expect from him ROS and next season?

Paul Sporer

2:02

I'm pretty conservative on rookies, plus he's coming from AA. .270, 4 HRs, 2 SBs

Tony

2:02

I continuously attempt to temper my expectations with Michael Fulmer, and yet he keeps dealing. Is it too soon for us to bring him into the conversation of top-20 starter?

Paul Sporer

2:02

He's close, but I'm not quite sure he's top-20 just yet. The AL is so weak that he's definitely very high within his own league

2:02

Who do you like ROS for OF depth and speed...Rajai or Leonys?

Paul Sporer

2:02

Rajai

Jim

2:02

Is Tyson Ross dead

Paul Sporer

2:02

Not to my knowledge

Chris

2:05

Do we see David Robertson get dealt this month? If not, think he hangs on to the closer's gig all season?

Paul Sporer

2:06

I think they'll be open to dealing him if they can slide him through to someone. Next bad blow up could earn him at least a break from the role unless it's a month from now

this is not my real name

2:06

I'm hurting for wins and strikeouts in redraft format. The pitching on the wire is pretty thin, but the top options appear to be Berrios, Cashner, Eovaldi, Giolito, Nova and Bailey. How would you rank them going forward? Would you ditch Bregman or Musgrove for any of them?

Paul Sporer

2:07

Cashner, Berrios, and Musgrove are probably my favorite options of that group. I think Bregman might still have enough juice in the market to trade him instead of flat cutting him

Texas Dolly

2:07

Sam Dyson hasn't exactly been dominating hitters lately like he did the first few months of the season. At the very least, did his leash get a little shorter with the addition of Jeffress?

Paul Sporer

2:07

Ya I can see it being shorter

Minty

2:08

10 team, OBP, 30 roster, 8 bench with Arenado, Bryant, and a please stay at SS Correa. When should I stash Moncada at a keep forever price?

Paul Sporer

2:08

Might as well now if you really want him. Just takes one other person to mess your whole plan. If your league is aggressive on prospects, gotta move now

Dumpster Fiers

2:09

Time to cut Puig in a dynasty league? I'm tired of the headache, but I'm certain he will be traded and find his groove as soon as I drop him.

Paul Sporer

2:09

I'm reluctant to completely give up on him, but I get it. Is there NO way to trade him?

taylor

2:09

K's and S's matter, rank new closers ROS - Betances, Giles, Diaz, Oh, Watson

Paul Sporer

2:09

You just did

RRR

2:10

Musgrove or McCarthy ROS?

Paul Sporer

2:11

Really love Musgrove, but McCarthy is worth the gamble while healthy

Ricky Bobby

2:11

Is it okay to get excited for Taijuan Walker's return? I feel like that guy has a Cy Young year in him if he can stay healthy.

Paul Sporer

2:12

Of course. I still love Walker. If you're looking for someone who can really move the needle in the rest of the season, he's up there

forever it

2:12

Traded Khris Davis for Smyly in a dynasty league, reasonable?

Paul Sporer

2:12

It's reasonable, but I prefer Davis

Li'l Papi

2:12

So just to be sure, is there any chance Big Papi could un-retire?

Paul Sporer

2:12

I don't think he will, but there is always a chance

MASH

2:12

Thoughts on Jake Thompson when he arrives?

Paul Sporer

2:12

He's a big arm. Could be legit

Sammy

2:12

Super specific question but I really hope you'll answer. I have a top 3 offense in my 11-team AL-only league. Drop my entire free agent budget on Lucroy or go the rest of the way with Sandy Leon?

Paul Sporer

2:12

I'd push on Lucroy

Don

2:13

Do you see Severino joining NYY rotation? Will he be effective?

Paul Sporer

2:14

Yes at some point, and of course I have no idea if he will be effective. Looked like fire last night, though. I'd still rate Walker a good bit higher, but Sevvy has the kind of stuff that can move the needle, too

Jays Fan

2:14

Shapiro says the Jays are moving Sanchez to the pen, then Gibby comes out yesterday saying nothing's been 100% decided. Everything points to the move happening, but any chance the Jays could reverse course last minute? Also, what say you on the whole issue?

Paul Sporer

2:16

It's pretty much a CYA situation because if they double his IP (which they'd have to for him to finish the season) and then he gets hurt, they'd get killed for it. Even by some of those pushing for him to stay in (nice when you don't have to be accountable for what you say, huh?). I think the data suggests that a move to the pen doesn't do anything to markedly decrease his chances at injury, though. So unless he's ACTUALLY tiring and showing wear-down effects, I'd keep him in the rotation

Ya Habibi

2:16

Abreau has been such a bummer. Any optimism for him from now on? I'm tempted to drop him for Gyorko.

Paul Sporer

2:16

It's been rough. The league has adjusted and he hasn't pushed back. I have a hard time dropping him for Jedd, though

Dade Wavis

2:16

Think we see Wade Davis pitch again this season?