Archive for Podcast – The Sleeper and the Bust

The Sleeper and the Bust 9/1/2015 – September Call-Ups Pouring In (Sort of)

Episode 272

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In this episode, Paul Sporer and Eno Sarris dive into some of the September call-ups who could be worthwhile in fantasy leagues such as Javier Baez, Hector Olivera, Dalton Pompey, Brandon Drury, Kennys Vargas, Frankie Montas and others. Which of the three OF trades from last night has the biggest impact: Austin Jackson, Justin Ruggiano, or Alejandro De Aza? They finish with some talk about Jake Arrieta’s transformation from bust to ace. (Yes, ace.)

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 9/01/2015

Episode 103 – The Sky’s The Ceiling

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss one doubleheader screwing up a typical slate, Jonathan Schoop’s strange struggles with lefties, Joe Ross’ numerous splits, comparing Joe Blanton to Dan Haren and the dangers of throwing too many strikes, the possible return of Steve Pearce, and what to make of Justin Verlander’s rediscovered success.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 8/31/2015

Episode 102 – Pony Up For Carlos Correa

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Matt’s stereotypical intro sounds, the possibility of doing a beginner’s episode, the return of Michael Lorenzen, a battle of nicknames between Chris Narveson and Mike Foltynewicz, Wei-Yin Chen seemingly always facing the Rays, Dylan refusing to believe in Didi Gregorius, one of Matt’s favorite days of the year, Matt sending jokes over Dylan’s head, missing Hector Santiago’s screwball, Matt’s new favorite TV show and his strong opinions on subtitles, and DFS getting weird in September.

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The Sleeper and the Bust 8/30/2015 – Sputtering Studs

Episode 271

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In this episode, Paul Sporer and Jason Collette go with a Sunday Freestyle bouncing from team-to-team, player-to-player discussing the likes of Edwin Encarnacion, Nelson Cruz, Max Scherzer, Felix Hernandez, Stephen Strasburg, Jeff Samardzija, Mike Zunino, Stephen Piscotty, Miguel Cabrera, Khris & Chris Davis, among others.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 8/28/2015

Episode 101 – I Don’t Think You’re Crazy

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Russell Martin’s ice-cold streak, comparing Ryan Howard to Pedro Alvarez to Mark Teixeira to Chris Davis, Scooter Gennett being a weak fantasy contributor, Dylan being wrong on Nolan Arenado, the Twins not being “bad,” Marcus Semien being just a guy, predicting Juan Uribe’s playoff heroics, and Matt not wanting to watch the White Sox even when tickets are free.

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The Sleeper and the Bust 8/27/2015 – September Call-Ups

Episode 270

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In this episode, Paul Sporer and Eno Sarris discuss the potential call-up status for some big time prospects like Corey Seager, Tyler Glasnow, Jose Berrios, Max Kepler, and A.J. Reed among others. Then they judge some hot Augusts and determine how much staying they have including guys like: Jackie Bradley Jr., Cameron Rupp, Franklin Gutierrez, Nick Castellanos.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 8/27/2015

Episode 100 – Completely Arbitrary Milestone

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss celebrating the 100th episode, a particularly strange and shallow DFS slate, Anthony DeSclafani’s terrible pitching splits at home, Dylan finally digging too deep on a pick, considering any warm bodies in the Angels lineup to stack against Randy Wolf and the Tigers, Edwin Encarnacion being truly “en fuego,” trying to compare Rubby De La Rosa to Justin Verlander, making an obligatory obligatory Jhonny Peralta mention, Greg Holland and strange closer mentalities, and the empty apartment that is the new iTunes page.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 8/26/2015

Episode 99 – David Holmberg And Associates

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Matt being pained by taking J.T. Realmuto against Jeff Locke, Cody Anderson “and his ginormous puffy face,” the bulldog, the Narv dog, the concept of Todd Frazier getting complete baseball yips, Brandon Crawford competing for Jhonny Peralta’s obligatory mention crown, looking back at the Jake Peavy trade, guessing Randy Wolf’s velocity, Matt trying to win an office raffle for White Sox tickets, and looking forward to show No. 100.

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The Sleeper and the Bust 8/25/2015 – Combo Outfielders

Episode 269

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In this episode, Paul Sporer and Eno Sarris discuss some hot hitters, emerging closers, and interesting starters including, but not limited to: A.J. Pollock, Gregory Polanco, Rusney Castillo, Shawn Tolleson, Roberto Osuna, Ken Giles, Kris Medlen, and Matt Cain.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 8/25/2015

Episode 98 – He’s Been A Little Slumpy Lately

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss Russell Martin’s ailing hamstring, Jered Weaver being the right-handed Jamie Moyer, cheap options at second base, the re-arrival of Enrique Hernandez, Josh Donaldson’s legitimate MVP candidacy for the wrong reasons, and the sudden and serious issues in the Seattle bullpen.

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