Archive for Podcast – The Sleeper and the Bust

The Sleeper and the Bust 9/8/2015 – Early Top 10 SPs Lists for 2016

Episode 274

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In this episode, Paul Sporer and Eno Sarris talk about Josh Tomlin, Rick Porcello, Drew Smyly, J.A. Happ, Ian Kennedy, Jackie Bradley Jr., and Corey Seager before getting into their topic of the day: top 10 SPs for 2016. Any glaring omissions from either top 10? Feel free to put your top 10 in the comments.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 9/08/2015

Episode 108 – I’m Not Throwing A Parade Over That One

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss a pitcher-heavy slate, the cryptic Kevin Gausman, Russell Martin’s continued slide, shying away from David Ortiz at Fenway park, Brad suggesting a “megapunt” at first base, Logan Forsythe establishing himself as an occasional top option at second base, conflicted feelings about Chase Anderson, Ryan Braun straightening things out, Raisel Iglesia’s late emergence, and trying to consider the very few matchups to not trust Clayton Kershaw in.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 9/07/2015

Episode 107 – Logan Against The Wolfman

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Matt losing money in a glacier, right-handed catchers who are struggling with lefties, Ryan Zimmerman having success vs. lefties, Ian Kinsler having another healthy productive season, a strange comparison between Dee Gordon and Pedro Alvarez, the return of the Jeff Locke story, Odubel Herrera having a name that seems misspelled, “Team Y,” and Matt going to Cleveland.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 9/04/2015

Episode 106 – The Guyest Guy

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss recording from an airport, reviewing positive comments from the new iTunes page, Matt still not getting Keyvius Sampson’s name right, the Cardinals somehow stranding just about every baserunner they allow, David Freese having the opportunity to terrorize the Rangers again, Edgar Olmos receiving an obligatory nickname, the return of Preston Tucker, John Lamb having his ESPN player profile photo scouted, and previewing Dylan’s trip to Alaska.

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The Sleeper and the Bust 9/3/2015 – Innings Limits

Episode 273

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In this episode, Paul Sporer and Eno Sarris talk Corey Seager, Ryan Zimmerman, Michael Conforto, Didi Gregorius, and Jay Bruce. The main topic centers around IP limits for young starters and we find out how Eno is handling: Noah Syndergaard, Raisel Iglesias, Carlos Martinez, Lance McCullers, Taijuan Walker, Joe Ross, and Luis Severino

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 9/03/2015

Episode 105 – All Systems Go For Lorenzo Cain

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss a five-game DFS slate for the day, the concept of the pick that is too good and therefore too obvious, purposely picking players with a platoon disadvantage, trying to be excited about Yangervis Solarte, Jonny Gomes immediately having potential, and Taylor Jungmann’s chances to fail.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 9/02/2015

Episode 104 – Aggressively Just Barely Better Than Average

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Matt grimacing while suggesting Tyler Flowers, the potential strategies associated with “poxwatch,” scouting Zach Davies for his debut, calling Chase Headley the Neil Walker of third base, looking at Erasmo Ramirez’s splits, Joe Kelly’s awesome August, the return of Terrance Gore, and other baseball players with truly no power.

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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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