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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 854 – Late Round Pitchers

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September 22, 2020

09/22/20

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2021 OUTLOOK OF LATE ROUND PITCHING GEMS

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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 853 – Biggest K% Improvements (Hitters)

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September 18, 2020

09/18/20

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BIGGEST K% IMPROVERS

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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 852 – 2019 Breakouts Proving It

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September 17, 2020

09/17/20

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Paul Sporer Baseball Chat – September 16th, 2020

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September 16, 2020

Transcript is below!

1:04

Paul Sporer: Good afternoon, y’all! Let’s talk some baseball!
1:08

Travis: Would love to hear your thoughts about the difference between Corbin Burnes and say a Nick Pivetta.  Both had homer issues, one of them solved it and the other didn’t.  What were the differences between the two that you identified at the time?  Did you expect this outcome?  (Another one to consider is Luis Castillo’s 2018)
1:09

Paul Sporer: Burnes actually made alterations in an attempt to fix his HR issues whereas Pivetta just kept doing the same stuff. Burnes has completely revamped his arsenal to fuel these improvements this year
1:09

Greg: Bo Bichette a top 15 asset in dynasty?
1:09

Paul Sporer: Pretty close for sure
1:09

Larry: I thought I hit the jackpot with Dustin May this year. What’s your level of confidence that he can miss more bats?

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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 851 – Breakout Hitters

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September 15, 2020

09/15/20

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Hitters Available Under 40%/Cuttable at 60%+ #6

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September 11, 2020

One issue I’ve had with pick up articles in the past is that so few ever recommend anyone to cut so which is arguably tougher than recommending who to pick. Sure, a player in question should probably be on a roster, but should it be your roster? I have a group of interesting free agents but also a player at each of those positions who you can consider cutting as well.

This article is designed mostly for 10- and 12-team leagues as a lot of these guys aren’t available in 15+ teamers and the recommended cuts are likely worth giving a bit more time to in deeper formats as well. I’m using ESPN’s roster rate for guidance.

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Available Under 40% | Cuttable at 60%+

Varsho is finding more playing time in the outfield and starting to deliver some production. He has a .911 OPS in the last week with 2 HR, 5 RBI, and 6 R in 25 PA. His strikeout rate is at 29% on the year, but down to 16% in this last week while his walk rate is at 9% on the season and 12% last week. I’m particularly excited for Varsho in 2021 and expect to have him on many target lists.

Sanchez has become a staple here, but it’s because he has a comically high roster rate at this point in 1-catcher leagues. Another dreadful week for Sanchez (.067/.125/.267, 1 HR), but keep clinging to those projections for the final few weeks, I’m sure he’s about to start hitting them!

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Paul Sporer’s Baseball Chat – September 10th, 2020

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September 10, 2020

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2:59

Paul Sporer: Welcome, everyone! Had to move to Thursday, but here we go!
2:59

Scotty: Logan Gilbert or Brendan McKay in a keeper league?
3:01

Paul Sporer: I’m going with McKay, but Gilbert is definitely to be fully aware of for the future
3:01

Greg: Small sample and fewer innings than most, but what’s your read on Plesac? Can he be a top 30 SP next year?
3:03

Paul Sporer: I buy into him a good bit bc of the pitch mix changes that have fostered his strikeout surge (drop in FB, surge in SL). I also really buy into CLE’s pitching development so that adds to my interest. I don’t know if he’ll make my top 30, but he won’t be too far out of it if he doesn’t
3:03

Kyle: What’s your analysis on Tristan McKenzie? Long term keeper or sell high?

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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 850 – 2020 SP Studs & Their 2021 Outlook

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September 10, 2020

09/10/20

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Hitters Available Under 40%/Cuttable at 60%+ #5

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September 4, 2020

One issue I’ve had with pick up articles in the past is that so few ever recommend anyone to cut so which is arguably tougher than recommending who to pick. Sure, a player in question should probably be on a roster, but should it be your roster? I have a group of interesting free agents but also a player at each of those positions who you can consider cutting as well.

This article is designed mostly for 10- and 12-team leagues as a lot of these guys aren’t available in 15+ teamers and the recommended cuts are likely worth giving a bit more time to in deeper formats as well. I’m using ESPN’s roster rate for guidance.

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Available Under 40% | Cuttable at 60%+

Gomes is still in a timeshare with Kurt Suzuki, but he’s doing enough in his time to merit consideration. Over his last 50 plate appearances he’s hitting .362/.400/.617 with 2 HR, 7 RBI, and 8 R. He slots as a top 10 catcher over the last month (9th) and 15-day (6th) periods.

Sanchez was in this spot a week ago and has done nothing to change the outlook, hitting .100/.217/.250 in his last seven games. How is he still toting this high of a roster rate?

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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 849 – Cutting Star Players

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September 3, 2020

09/03/20

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