Archive for Podcast – The Sleeper and the Bust

RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 8/24/2015

Episode 97 – Quite Often Off

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Groundhog Day, a long tangent about Onion SportsDome and Sports Show with Norm MacDonald, Adeiny Hechavarria’s skills against lefties, Matt’s broken scale of excitement for the White Sox, “The Big FraGu,” consoling Matt as he laments the loss of Preston Tucker, Dylan making an unfortunate pun about the courage required to pick Julio Teheran, how to get a Field of Streams t-shirt, and the first comment on the new iTunes page.

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The Sleeper and the Bust 8/23/2015 – Lindor’s Power

Episode 268

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In this episode, Paul Sporer and Jason Collette take their usual Sunday stroll around the league discussing Francisco Lindor, Raisel Iglesias, Derek Dietrich, Mike Fiers, Lance McCullers, and Sean Doolittle among others.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 8/21/2015

Episode 96 – Field Of Streams After Dark

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss “Matt and Dylan After Dark,” making Matt pick against Jeff Locke, Justin Verlander’s volatility, Matt telling more jokes, failing to offer any real sort of analysist on Jerad Eickhoff, being wrong on boring Neil Walker, serious responses to silly Twitter names, considering how you might make any picks in a matchup between Chris Sale and Felix Hernandez, being sad about having no faith in Chase Anderson, and plugging the new iTunes page.

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The Sleeper and the Bust 8/20/2015 – Tradewinds Have Returned

Episode 267

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In this episode, Paul Sporer and Eno Sarris talk about trades, injuries, and performances. Specific players discussed include Chase Utley, Marlon Byrd, Anibal Sanchez, Daniel Norris, Byron Buxton, Will Venable, Derek Holland, Nathan Eovaldi, Lance McCullers, and more!

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 8/20/2015

Episode 95 – Is Your List As Long As Mine?

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss Brad lamenting some unfortunate personal fantasy benchings, being spoiled by the immediate success of rookies, pitchers complaining about hitters parks, plenty of options at first base, Michael Taylor’s strange fantasy season, Eddie Rosario’s strange home/road splits, not being excited about Brad Hand, the limitations of discussions on Twitter, and background cameos from Dylan’s roommate making breakfast in the kitchen.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 8/19/2015

Episode 94 – Jimmy Nelson Goes To Washington

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss J.A. Happ’s friendly new situation with Pittsburgh, appreciating extreme plate discipline, Matt finally getting Keyvius Sampson’s name right, Matt struggling to choose in a matchup between Logan Forsythe and Dallas Keuchel, remembering the good times with Ubaldo Jimenez and Kelly Johnson, considering the not-obvious picks, Starling Marte’s fresh hot streak, Matt putting Dylan through a guessing game, and referencing a reference to the live-action Bill and Ted television show.

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The Sleeper and the Bust 8/18/2015 – Velocity Surgers

Episode 266

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In this episode, Paul Sporer and Eno Sarris talk about Mike Leake’s continued injury, my piece Starling Marte’s power outage, Felix Hernandez’s downturn, St. Louis’ outfield injuries, Boston’s outfield (so Eno can chime in on Jackie Bradley Jr’s surge), Danny Salazar’s run, Cole Hamels’ transition, and Eno’s piece on Velocity Gainers & Losers.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 8/18/2015

Episode 93 – All BABIPs Are Not Created Equal

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss Brad’s dog’s progress, a big hitting day, waiting for Kevin Gausman to live up to his potential, Trevor Bauer being familiar with his own struggles, utilizing Enrique Hernandez, the nuances of BABIP, the obvious advantages of under-the-radar picks, Chi Chi Gonzalez’s struggles in the Major Leagues, betting against the Cincinnati pitching staff, Clayton Kershaw being possibly too popular of an option, and considering multiple entries.

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The Sleeper and the Bust 8/17/2015 – Crush Davis Is Out of His Mind

Episode 265

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In this episode, Paul Sporer and Jason Collette bring you the Sunday episode on early-Monday discussing several recent standouts: Chris Davis, Jackie Bradley Jr., Carlo Beltran, Dexter Fowler, Gregory Polanco, Justin Verlander, Collin McHugh, and Drew Smyly among others. Lots packed into a bit a shorter episode.

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Approximately 34 minutes of joyous analysis.


RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 8/17/2015

Episode 92 – I Am Thinking What You Think I’m Thinking

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss some players that are better fit for standard fantasy leagues than DFS, being all in on Brian Dozier, Derek Dietrich vs. Dee Gordon as DFS options, failing to exploit a matchup against Erasmo Ramirez, a game featuring very uninspiring matchups on both sides, the White Sox representing the safest matchup, a failed spontaneous comparison of the Giants to the Royals, Nelson Cruz once again single-handedly changing a matchup decision, and celebrating Matt’s father’s birthday.

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