Archive for Podcast – The Sleeper and the Bust

2/5/16

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Strategy Section

• 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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2/3/16

The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live!

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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)

Strategy Section

• 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)

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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1/31/16

The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live!

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Notable Transactions/Rumors

• Jean Segura trade (3:40)

Strategy Section

• 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)

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 latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live!

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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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Episode 302

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• Strategy Section
  • 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)

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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Episode 301

The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live!

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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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Episode 300

The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live!

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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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Episode 299

The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live!

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• Notable Transactions/Rumors
  • Justin Upton to DET (3:12)
  • Yoenis Cespedes and Dexter Fowler Markets (19:20)
  • Greg Bird likely headed to AAA to start (31:00)
    • Cashman: https://twitter.com/YESNetwork/status/689473517918617602

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Episode 298

The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live!

• Notable Transactions
  • Chris Davis to BAL (3:15)
  • Ian Kennedy to KC (7:20)
  • Alexei Ramirez to SD (18:03)
• Strategy Section
  • Outfielder Ranks (23:50)
    • 2 guys you’re higher on
      • Chris Davis (30:15)
      • Kevin Kiermaier (33:50)
    • 2 guys you’re lower on
      • Adam Jones (39:48)
      • Christian Yelich (42:55)
  • Twitter/Email Questions
    • Mets SPs (48:46)
    • Shifting from Draft to Auction (51:15)
  •  Off-Topic
    • P&R/T-shirts nerds (58:25)

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Episode 297

The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live!

• Notable Transactions
  • Wei-Yin Chen to MIA
  • Gerardo Parra to COL
  • Yasiel Sierra to LAD
• Strategy Section
  • How much – if at all – does ADP affect your rankings?
  • Follow-up: can you give us 2 SPs who you’ll be way different than ADP on?
• Twitter/Email Questions
  • Adam Roberts on Carlos Gomez

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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