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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 308 – Eno’s SP Ranks

by Paul Sporer

February 11, 2016

2/10/16

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Notable Transactions/Rumors

Yovani Gallardo to Baltimore (6:55)

Strategy Section

Eno’s Starting Pitcher Ranks (<–click that to see all the rankings) (15:13)
- Eno is Higher on (top 100 edition):
  - Zack Greinke 7 v. 12 for RG (18:14)
  - Jerad Eickhoff 79 v. 105 (28:10)
- Outside top 100:
  - Brandon Finnegan 104 v. 155 (39:15)
  - Drew Pomeranz 129 v. 184 (43:07)
- Eno is Lower on (top 100):
  - Corey Kluber 12 v. 7 (47:10)
  - Jake Odorizzi 50 v. 34 (51:34)
- Outside top 100 (well, outside Eno’s top 100 at least):
  - J.A. Happ 124 v. 82 (56:47)
  - Josh Tomlin 140 v. 104 (1:01:30)
- Emails
  - Michael – Team Stacking (1:05:47)
  - Jim – Mat Latos (1:08:47)

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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 307 – NL SPs Outside the Top-25

by Paul Sporer

February 8, 2016

2/8/16

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Revisiting SP Ranks – Discussing Outside the Top-25
- Carlos Martinez ended the season ailing w/a shoulder (3:08)
- James Shields spiked his Ks, but doubled his 2014 BB%, what happened?! (9:56)
- Andrew Cashner also spiked his Ks, but everything else regressed, why? (14:20)
- Steven Matz is 30th in ADP, but 56th in our ranks (27:50)
- Is there more to Jimmy Nelson or is this (3.75-4.25 ERA kind of SP) it? (32:00)
- Will Mike Leake get a sprinkling of Cards Devil Magic or be his solid-but-boring self? (36:55)
- Battle of Young-ish Lefties: Robbie Ray (24 y/o) or Alex Wood (25 y/o)? (40:10)
- John Lamb had a 5.80 ERA last year, yet is drawing some deep-league interest? (45:04)
- The Backend of SF’s rotation: Jake Peavy, Matt Cain at 4, 5 and Chris Heston on-deck (54:46)
- Are you drafting Lucas Giolito and/or Tyler Glasnow in mixed leagues? (59:59)

Emails

Joe – New Auction League (1:06:17)
TJ – International Players (1:12:27)

Off-Topic

Super Bowl ads and beer (1:16:00)

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Approximately 81 minutes of joyous analysis.

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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 306 – SPs Outside the Top-25

by Paul Sporer

February 5, 2016

2/5/16

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Revisiting SP Ranks – Discussing Outside the Top-25
- Adam Wainwright is only lagging in Ks; what do you see in ‘16? (3:00)
- Michael Pineda had a flashy K-BB% (20%), but ugly ERA; better in ‘16? (10:10)
- The AL Pitching Market (16:40)
- Yu Darvish’s TJ return (20:10)
- Collin McHugh or Mike Fiers in 2016? (29:07)
- Jesse Hahn has two nice half-seasons, but inj.-shortened ‘15 leaves questions (40:09)
- Is there another level for Andrew Heaney? (44:22)
- Post-hype sleepers: Matt Moore & Trevor Bauer (48:26)
- Martin Perez was a legit big-time prospect, but just 15% K as MLBer (1:01:20)
- I say “cat pajamas”… on purpose (1:01:29)
- Matt Shoemaker’s ERA jumped almost a run and a half despite v similar skills; what gives? (1:06:42)

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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 305 – Arsenal Scores, Revisiting OF Ranks

by Paul Sporer

February 3, 2016

2/3/16

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Notable Transactions/Rumors/Our Columns

Arsenal Scores by Eno (2:45)
- Chad Bettis (7:35)
- Henry Owens (13:01)
- Rich Hill (16:35)
- Zachary Davies (23:04)

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Revisiting OF Ranks – Discussing Outside the Top-30
- David Peralta has demolished RHP since ‘14, is he for real? (29:48)
- Khris Davis ended ‘15 w/two 10-HR months, 30 HR in ‘16? (38:43)
- What does a full season from Billy Burns look like? (45:10)
- How much upside does a 28-year old Rusney Castillo have? (53:20)
- Eddie Rosario is one of those better-in-fantasy players; can he improve IRL? (56:44)
- Any hope for Leonys Martin? (1:05:40)
- If CLE doesn’t get a CF, how do you like Abraham Almonte in ‘16? (1:10:18)

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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 304 – Jean Segura Trade, 3B Ranks

by Paul Sporer

February 1, 2016

1/31/16

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Notable Transactions/Rumors

Jean Segura trade (3:40)

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3B Ranks (12:04)
- Where do you have Kris Bryant? (two guys had him #1) (14:11)
- Adrian Beltre saved his season, but what now at age-37? (18:51)
- What does Maikel Franco’s soph. season look like to you? (26:20)
- Miguel Sano’s strikeouts (29:30)
- Can Brett Lawrie finally break out in Chicago? (34:10)
- Is there more power for Mike Moustakas? (37:50)
- Better bounceback candidate: Pablo Sandoval or David Wright? (41:14)
- Gimme a sleeper (20s or later)
  - Derek Dietrich (44:50)
- Gimme a bust (top-10 you don’t love)
  - Adrian Beltre (18:51)

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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode 303 – Corey Dickerson/Jake McGee Trade

by Paul Sporer

January 29, 2016

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Notable Transactions/Rumors

Corey Dickerson – Jake McGee trade (2:20)
Doug Fister to HOU (11:05)

Strategy Section

2B Ranks
- Is Jose Altuve a first-rounder? (18:20)
- Can Matt Carpenter keep his power? (24:20)
- General thoughts on Joe Panik? (27:55)
- Josh Harrison flopped after huge ‘14, now what? (33:25)
- Where is Howie Kendrick going to play? (39:12)
  - We actually learned mid-pod! (1:15:55)
- Better bounceback candidate: Dustin Pedroia or Anthony Rendon? (43:30)
- Gimme a sleeper (20s or later)
  - Addison Russell (53:53)
  - Brad Miller (1:03:30)
- Gimme a bust (top-10 you don’t love)
  - Ian Kinsler (1:06:34)
- Twitter/Email Questions
  - Kevin (email): Impact Rookies (1:12:08)
  - Eddy (email): Injured Guys in Dynasty Startup (1:18:00)

We have a new email address for questions: sleeperpod@gmail.com. Send your fantasy-relevant questions. You can send keeper questions, but those are much better for Twitter. Questions most likely to get selected are those that apply more broadly, as opposed to specific trade or keeper queries. However, if you do ask a league-specific question, please include the league size and categories.

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The Sleeper and the Bust 01/27/2016 – First Base & Catcher Ranks

by Paul Sporer

January 27, 2016

Episode 302

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- 1B Ranks
  - Eno’s Overview of position (3:00)
  - 2 guys Eno’s higher on
    - Mark Trumbo (6:44)
    - Wil Myers (11:05)
  - Justin Bour (18:18)
  - 2 guy Eno’s lower on
    - Chris Davis (21:20)
    - Albert Pujols (21:40)
  - C Ranks (26:05)
    - 1 guy Eno’s lower on
      - Yan Gomes (27:24)
    - 3 guys Eno’s higher on
      - Devin Mesoraco & Yasmani Grandal (31:10)
      - James McCann (35:00)
    - Catcher movement and its effect on SPs (in other words, how well do these guys frame:) (41:17)
      - Tyler Flowers ATL
      - Alex Avila CWS
      - Chris Iannetta SEA
      - JR Murphy MIN
      - Hank Conger TB
    - Twitter/Email Questions
      - Paul (email): Mets D for SPs (51:48)
      - Melissa (email): Keepers (58:06)
      - Danny (email): Category redundancy (1:03:00)

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The Sleeper and the Bust 01/24/2016 – Cespedes Remains a Met

by Paul Sporer

January 25, 2016

Episode 301

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Notable Transactions/Rumors
- Yoenis Cespedes to NYM (3:20)
Strategy/Player Section
- SP Ranks (8:28)
  - 2 guys Jason is higher on
    - Carlos Carrasco (11:00)
    - Carlos Rodon (15:44)
  - 2 guys Jason is lower on
    - Jake Arrieta (18:40)
    - Noah Syndergaard (23:30)
- SS Ranks (26:05)
  - 1 guy Jason is higher on
    - Didi Gregorius (29:00)
  - 1 guy Jason is lower on
    - Francisco Lindor (31:24)
  - Carlos Correa (36:19)
  - Corey Seager (38:30)
  - Brandon Crawford (41:25)
  - Starlin Castro (43:20)
  - Ketel Marte (46:33)
Twitter/Email Questions
- Zac (email): Young arms (49:54)
- Justin (email): Yu Darvish (52:44)
Off-Topic
- Movies (58:05)

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The Sleeper and the Bust 01/22/2016 – Special Guest: Mike Petriello!

by Paul Sporer

January 22, 2016

Episode 300

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Marcell Ozuna (4:24)
Garrett Richards (7:56)
Carlos Gonzalez (10:24)
Special sneak tip low-exit velo reliever (13:50)

We have a new email address for questions: sleeperpod@gmail.com. Send your fantasy-relevant questions. You can send keeper questions, but those are much better for Twitter. Questions most likely to get selected are those that apply more broadly, as opposed to specific trade or keeper queries. However, if you do ask a league-specific question, please include the league size and categories.

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Approximately 18 minutes of joyous analysis.