Archive for Podcast – The Sleeper and the Bust

RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 9/17/2015

Episode 115 – Power Him To A Win

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss C.J. Cron over Albert Pujols, Matt Moore continuing to struggle with his control, Yordano Ventura’s viability, Evan Longoria’s widening splits, Ryan Goins’ value as a guy in the Blue Jays lineup with a pulse, Brad valuing different kinds of splits than Dylan does, and Chris Tillman as an intriguing “crazy pick.”

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 9/16/2015

Episode 114 – Typo Naming

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Dylan entirely avoiding fantasy football, Dylan trying to gloat again about Joey Votto vs. Tim Hudson, Matt not being thrilled about the Cubs facing A.J. Burnett, Jedd Gyorko as a sneaky infield pick against lefties, whether or not to trust Jonathan Schoop with lefties, Dylan’s new DFS strategy where he ignores platoon splits, adding to the Matt Duffy confusion, the “Peralta Parents” and their weird naming conventions, recognizing Aaron Altherr, Anibal Sanchez’s return, Jeff Samardzija being extra bad, and Matt failing a shoutout once again.

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The Sleeper and the Bust 9/15/2015 – Streaming for HRs, SBs, and Ks

Episode 277

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THE PREVIOUS VERSION CUTS OFF AT 5-6 MINUTES. 

In this episode, Paul Sporer and Eno Sarris discuss some possible options for late-season streaming to acquire HRs, SBs, and Ks. Names include Mark Canha, Khris Davis, Jonathan Schoop, Carl Crawford, Jean Segura, Raisel Iglesias, and Taylor Jungmann plus many more.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 9/15/2015

Episode 113 – It Definitely Hooks Me

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss the end of Brad’s baseball season, Dylan gloating about his picks on Monday, crafting a lineup “Chone Figgins style,” Robinson Cano playing hurt, Miguel Sano being a top power producer already, running on Jon Lester, the sadness of dropping Troy Tulowitzki for Eugenio Suarez, J.A. Happ getting the Pirates pitcher boost, and Dylan being insane for considering Julio Teheran against the Blue Jays.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 9/14/2015

Episode 112 – Incognito Shoutout

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Matt’s triumphant return to the podcast, Matt’s trip to Cleveland and his free swag, attempting to say thanks to a listener, Josh Phegley facing the White Sox, deliberating picking against Carlos Carrasco, a look at Logan Verrett, being excited about shortstop options for once, Jackie Bradley Jr.’s hot streak, a debate about Tim Hudson’s viability, jumping off the Torii Hunter train, and downtown Cleveland being empty.

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The Sleeper and the Bust 9/13/2015 – Sunday Freestyle

Episode 276

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In this episode, Paul Sporer and Jason Collette enjoy a Sunday freestyle, touring the day’s slate and discussing what interests them.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 9/11/2015

Episode 111 – Weird Is Still The Word

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Paul Sporer discuss the differences of September baseball, Welington Castillo’s stellar nickname, Chris Davis being able to mash lefties, Joey Votto almost being a bargain despite his high price, more Rays righties and giving Steve Adams props for seeing the future, comparing Joe Panik to Joey Votto, comparing Joe Panik to Luis Valbuena, refusing to pick pitchers facing the Blue Jays, Paul not giving up on Justin Verlander, and Erik Johnson as a cheap pick.

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The Sleeper and the Bust 9/10/2015 – Streaming Schedules

Episode 275

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In this episode, Paul Sporer and Eno Sarris try to identify some favorable and unfavorable schedules down the stretch for pitchers you may be streaming from reserve to starting lineup or directly from the waiver wire. Is it time to pick up some of the favorable? Maybe you have one of the unfavorables and it’s time to cut him. We discuss in detail.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 9/10/2015

Episode 110 – David Ross-Like Guys

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss ignoring a two-game slate, finding a way to consider Ryan Goins, Shelby Miller cooling off, searching for fantasy comps for Hector Olivera, how the Reds can try to beat Jaime Garcia, Ben Revere’s attempts at stealing bases changing due to his position in the Toronto lineup, and Alfredo Simon’s inconsistency.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 9/09/2015

Episode 109 – The Non-Existent Twins Bullpen

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Steve Adams discuss Steve’s appearance as a guest host, Jedd Gyorko’s skills against lefties and positional eligibility, figuring out who is starting for the Phillies, Hector Olivera’s enigmatic potential, picking on Mike Pelfrey and the Twins, trying to choose between Stephen Strasburg and Jacob deGrom, shamelessly believing in Tom Koehler, and keeping an eye on Drew Hutchison.

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