Archive for Podcast – The Sleeper and the Bust

1/31/17

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

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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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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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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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1/19/17

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

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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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1/16/17

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

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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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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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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)

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1/2/17

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

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Notable Transactions/Rumors/Articles/Game Play

• Edwin Encarnacion to CLE (7:00)
• Ivan Nova back to PIT (14:00)
• Ben Revere to LAA (18:40)
• TOR discussing w/Jose Bautista (22:00)
• COL discussing w/Greg Holland (24:30)

Strategy Section:

• Marcus Stroman v. Matt Moore for ’17 [tweet] (28:30)

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12/18/16

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

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 Leading Off: Question of the Day 

• How will SVs breakdown in MIA w/Brad Ziegler & Junichi Tazawa in the mix?

Notable Transactions/Rumors/Articles/Game Play

• Will Brian Dozier get dealt?
• Will TB trade an SP?
• Will DET trade a stud?
• Will HOU trade a bat?

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12/15/16

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

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12/15/16

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

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 Leading Off: Question of the Day (6:30)

• Where will Edwin Encarnacion sign?

Notable Transactions/Rumors/Articles/Game Play

• Dexter Fowler to STL (20:40)
• Kenley Jansen and Justin Turner back to LAD (28:00)
• Welington Castillo to BAL (34:00)
• Odubel Herrera signs extension (40:00)
• Derek Holland to CWS (47:30)
• Koji Uehara to CHC (52:00)
• Mike Dunn to COL (57:00)

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