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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 6/17/2015

Episode 53 – Rollover Left-Hander

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Matt’s fan conflict, officially sponsoring Chase Anderson, failing to remember every historical detail about every player, Josh Donaldson’s prime situation, comparing David DeJesus and Chris Coghlan, the underrated underrated A.J. Pollock, building faith in Ubaldo Jimenez, Bud Norris being eligible for a title he doesn’t want, and Joe Blanton getting a Major League start in 2015.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 6/16/2015

Episode 52 – Streaks Where He’s Mortal

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss the embarrassment of riches when it comes to options on Tuesday, responding to a question on Twitter about weather forecasting for DFS, a look at Matt Harvey’s recent struggles, hesitation when picking a pitcher opposite another strong pitcher, Carlos Correa establishing himself as a notable righty bat in the righty-heavy Astros lineup, Dee Gordon and Nate Eovaldi’s uninteresting potential link, and looking closer at Chi Chi Gonzalez.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 6/15/2015

Episode 51 – Now and Forever Brian McCann

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Matt’s new weird DFS strategy, obligatory Logan Forsythe mentions, Yunel Escobar’s great but boring season, an interesting Andrelton Simmons stat, the mixed feelings of comparing your stats to Jered Weaver’s, Dylan’s interest in Chad Bettis, defining the context of situations in which yo uthrow your hands in the air, Dylan’s accidental Pittsburgh pitcher tongue twister, and finally pulling the trigger on officially sponsoring a new pitcher.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 6/12/2015

Episode 50 -Despite What People Said

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Matt finding air conditioner service, reaching the milestone of 50 episodes, Matt refusing to be interested in Kurt Suzuki, finding a Phillies hitter worth attention in DFS, wanting more from Brett Lawrie, remembering the useful Tommy Milone, enjoying Bartolo Colon’s at-bats, trying to assess Felix Hernandez’s potential in his start against the Astros, taking the weekend off, and trying to guess Matt’s Field of Streams picks.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 6/11/2015

Episode 49 – Hearsay Tweet Reading

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss Brad’s near miss at winning big, Dylan having a contest not fill up for the first time, a weird day for pitching options, evaluating Chi Chi Gonzalez, exceptional weather in Baltimore, Robinson Cano’s price being too cheap to avoid, J.J. Hardy’s perfect matchup, and Giancarlo Stanton planning his revenge on Chris Rusin.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 6/10/2015

Episode 48 – Speaking of Walkers

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Matt’s dirty air conditioner and his cleaning adventures, Tom Koehler’s reverse splits that could cause him trouble in Toronto, an unfortunate — and accidental — nickname for Shane Greene, Dylan asking great questions, Matt giving Yasmany Tomas the eye test, and Matt wanting to check in on his lead in the contest.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 6/09/2015

Episode 47 – Looking For A Real Shutdown

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss dealing with the heat, closer looks at Eduardo Rodriguez and Carlos Correa, a multitude of options in a full slate, the Detroit Tigers vs. Jon Lester, trying to stay optimistic about Chase Utley, some risky pitchers that may rack up strikeouts, and a cameo from Dylan’s roommates making breakfast in the background.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 6/08/2015

Episode 46 – Is Your Refrigerator Running

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Dylan’s frustrations with technology, a tangential dialogue on baseball ethics, bad matchups for Marco Estrada, Dylan trying to do podcast research via his cell phone, Anthony DeSclafani getting a second chance to try to strike out a Philadelphia batter, Dylan continuing to defend Chris Young, Matt’s trip to Cleveland in September, and Dylan preparing to throw his modem in the river.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 6/05/2015

Episode 45 – A Little Rajai

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss returning from the submarine, keeping an eye on some catchers who are day-to-day, Matt refusing to put any faith in Tyler Flowers, Matt’s new favorite sneaky pick at first base, not worrying too much about low batting averages in DFS, being skeptical about Ruben Tejada’s success, betting against Dylan’s contest picks as a strategy, a foretelling matchup between Ubaldo Jimenez and Danny Salazar, a nebulous matchup between Odrisamer Despaigne and Michael Lorenzen, the Mariners DFA’ing Justin Ruggiano, and Matt’s dog ready to be activated.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 6/04/2015

Episode 44 -Sabermetric Darling

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss an apology for the sound quality on Wednesday, a tough selection of catchers on Thursday, Chris Young’s volatility, Robinson Cano’s disappearing power, Erasmo Ramirez’s undying potential, and some potential breakout hitters that are showing concerning peripherals.

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