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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 424 – Rays Corner… All Episode!

by Paul Sporer

February 6, 2017

2/5/17

The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live!

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Leading Off: Question of the Day (1:50)

How psyched are you that Logan Morrison is back??
Is this the best video ever??

Strategy Section: Team-by-Team Breakdowns

Tampa Bay Rays
- Will Rasmus and Dickerson be platooned as RosterResource suggests? (6:30)
- Does Nick Franklin have playing time to make an impact? (9:00)
- Is this the Blake Snell breakout season? (11:45)
- Is Alex Colome a top 10 closer? (24:16)
- Favorite Targets: Colby Rasmus, Alex Cobb (31:17)
- Stayaways: Brad Miller (36:30)
- Matt Andriese discussion (40:34)
- Off-the-Radar: Mallex Smith
- Wilson Ramos discussion (54:45)
- Impact Prospects? Jose De Leon, Brent Honeywell, Jake Bauers, etc… (43:20)

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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 423 – Martinez Extended; Twins Breakdown

by Paul Sporer

February 2, 2017

2/2/17

The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live!

HUGE UPS TO AZIZ OF WESTEROS HISTORY FOR CLEANING UP THE OUT-OF-SYNC AUDIO ON THIS ONE. Btw, if you like Game of Thrones, I’m pretty sure that’s what Aziz’s handle refers to (I don’t watch the show) and he has a site and pod related to the show!

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Leading Off: Question of the Day (3:40)

What is Jason Heyward doing to improve on his ‘16?
- Eno’s piece

Notable Transactions/Rumors/Articles/Game Play

Carlos Martinez extension
Brandon Moss to KC (we discussed it, but I want your thoughts)
Lucas Giolito spin rate

Strategy Section: Team-by-Team Breakdowns

Minnesota Twins
- How does Brian Dozier follow up ‘16?
- Better Investment this year: Miguel Sano or Byron Buxton?
- Does Glen Perkins reclaim the closer’s role?
- What’s your Jose Berrios outlook after the ugly ‘16?
- Favorite Targets: Berrios
- Stayaways: Max Kepler
- Off-the-Radar: Trevor May
- Impact Prospects? Daniel Palka, Adalberto Mejia

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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 422 – The Al Melchior Debut!

by Paul Sporer

January 31, 2017

1/31/17

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Leading Off: Question of the Day (3:40)

Has George Springer peaked?
- Al’s piece
Either/Or: Springer v. A.J. Pollock, Ryan Braun, Carlos Gonzalez, Gregory Polanco

Strategy Section: Team-by-Team Breakdowns

Miami Marlins
- Who earns the most SVs on this team? (25:40)
- Who is the best OF to invest in at their current price? (OF ADP)
- Is A.J. Ramos in danger of losing the closer’s role? If so, to who?
- Do you like any of these SP?
- Dee Gordon bounce back?
- Favorite Target: A-Giancarlo Stanton, P-Marcell Ozuna
- Stayaway: A&P-J.T. Realmuto
- Off-the-Radar: A-Justin Bour, P-Jose Urena
- Impact Prospects? (lol) Jarlin Garcia

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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 421 – Hell’s Angels

by Paul Sporer

January 29, 2017

1/29/17

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Leading Off: Question of the Day (3:40)

Is Max Scherzer a true first rounder for you?
- Trea Turner expectations
- Fantasy 411 Draft Commentary

Notable Transactions/Rumors/Articles/Game Play

Brandon Moss to KC (17:30)

Strategy Section: Team-by-Team Breakdowns

Los Angeles Angels
- Who earns the most SVs on this team? (25:40)
- Betting on Matt Shoemaker (65th SP) or Garrett Richards (69th)? (28:30)
- Does Ben Revere bounce back? (34:33)
- Favorite Target: Revere for both
- Stayaway: the entire team besides Trout?
- Off-the-Radar: Tyler Skaggs (42:44)
- Impact Prospects? (lol)

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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 420 – Mr. Solo Dolo

by Paul Sporer

January 28, 2017

I called it episode 421 by accident, my bad!

1/28/17

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Leading Off: Question of the Day (1:10)

Who pitches more IP: Rich Hill, Hyun-Jin Ryu, or Scott Kazmir?

Notable Transactions/Rumors/Articles/Game Play

Logan Forsythe trade to LAD (6:00)
Tyson Ross to TEX (11:30)
Greg Holland to COL (14:45)
Brett Anderson to CHC (17:40)
Luis Valbuena to LAA (19:00)

Strategy Section: Team-by-Team Breakdowns

Pittsburgh Pirates (22:00)
- Which of the three OF do you want most? (23:000)
- What’s a full Josh Bell season look like? (31:00)
- Does Tony Watson hold the CL role? (34:50)
- Favorite Target: Ivan Nova (41:00)
- Stayaway: Starling Marte (44:20)
- Off-the-Radar: Alen Hanson (45:00)
- Impact Prospects: Bell, Hanson (49:00)

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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 419 – Slotting Sluggers

by Paul Sporer

January 19, 2017

1/19/17

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Leading Off: Question of the Day (1:20)

Slotting Sluggers: Are there spots for the remaining power bats? [Eno’s piece]

Notable Transactions/Rumors/Articles/Game Play

Dan Straily traded to MIA (20:00)
Neftali Feliz to MIL (29:50)
Breaking news in the show: Mark Trumbo back to BAL (1:16:47)

Strategy Section: Team-by-Team Breakdowns

Boston Red Sox
- Where does Andrew Benintendi bat? (37:15)
- How does Rick Porcello follow up the Cy season? (41:13)
- Is there anything left for Pablo Sandoval? (55:15)
- Favorite Target: Hanley Ramirez (1:05:50)
- Stayaway: Porcello (1:08:15)
- Off-the-Radar: Drew Pomeranz, Tyler Thornburg (1:09:50)
- Impact Prospects: Rafael Devers (1:13:00)

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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 418 – Potential Lefty Studs

by Paul Sporer

January 16, 2017

1/16/17

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Notable Transactions/Rumors/Articles/Game Play

Jose Bautista re-signs (1:30)
Michael Saunders to PHI (6:16)
Carlos Rodon v. James Paxton (9:50)
Jason’s thoughts on Drew Smyly (15:16)

Mailbag!

Email from Eric (18:15)
Email from Cooper (20:40)

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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 417 – Dealin’ Dipoto

by Paul Sporer

January 12, 2017

1/12/17

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Leading Off: Question of the Day (2:50)

Dodgers at impasse for Brian Dozier; Will he be dealt this winter?

Notable Transactions/Rumors/Articles/Game Play

Jarrod Dyson/Nate Karns SEA-KC trade (6:50)
Seth Smith to BAL (27:00)
Mallex Smith traded to SEA (31:50)
Drew Smyly traded to SEA; Smith to TB (36:20)
Trevor Plouffe & Santiago Casilla to OAK (43:30)

Mailbag!

Email from Jon re: identifying legitimacy of breakouts (52:20)

Strategy Section: Team-by-Team Breakdowns

New York Yankees (1:00:00)
- Lineup
- Rotation
- Bullpen
- Favorite Target: Gregory Bird
- Stayaways: Aaron Judge, Michael Pineda
- Off-the-Radar: Matt Holliday
- Impact Prospect(s): Gleyber Torres

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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 416 – Rajai’s Runnin’ to Oakland

by Paul Sporer

January 5, 2017

1/5/17

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Leading Off: Question of the Day (2:00)

Is Mike Montgomery fit for starting?

Notable Transactions/Rumors/Articles/Game Play

Rajai Davis to OAK (10:10)
- Maybe interested in Mark Trumbo? (18:00)
Drew Storen to CIN (22:35)
Best spot for Tyson Ross? (30:00)

Strategy Section: Team-by-Team Breakdowns

San Francisco Giants (34:30)
- Lineup
- Rotation
- Bullpen
- Favorite Target: Johnny Cueto, Joe Panik
- Stayaways
- Off-the-Radar: Ty Blach, Jimmy Rollins
- Impact Prospect(s)