Archive for Podcast – The Sleeper and the Bust

Episode 122 – Pitched Pretty Hate-ably

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Matt’s visit to Wisconsin, the Korean holiday of Chuseok, figuring out which players (and teams) still care, Texas pride, David Ortiz keeping an eye on the calendar for his matchup against Ivan Nova, seeing the glass half-empty or half-full for Albert Pujols’ matchup against Felix Doubront, the value of making your own fantasy decisions, the AL MVP, A-Rod vs. E-Rod, Ryan Braun insisting on playing hurt instead of being shut down, what it would take for Matt to buy White Sox season tickets, and Matt’s big fantasy football victory.

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Episode 121 – Someone Named Ryan Weber

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss not forcing the banter, the Cubs ruining things with a day game, guessing Matt Wieters’ batting line, picking on Matt Boyd, a Seager segue, Xander Bogaerts’ new nickname, Matt being lukewarm on Jordan Zimmermann, Carlos Carrasco facing a hangover lineup, Matt’s old man humor, giving a sad howl for Randy Wolf, and the upcoming eclipse on Sunday.

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Episode 281

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In this episode, Paul Sporer and Eno Sarris get you set up for the final week by discussing some potential stream options for power, speed, and pitching. Names includes Greg Bird, Franklin Gutierrez, Kevin Pillar, Rico Noel, Marcus Stroman, and Jake Peavy among many others. If you’re chasing a title, we can help you in the final week.

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Episode 120 – Expect Some Rustyness

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss Team Entropy, a typical split slate, not having the guts to fade against Clayton Kershaw, a very attractive Mets stack, an almost-as-attractive Marlins stack, Dee Gordon seizing the opportunity to be the stolen-base king this season, being tempted by but hesitating to pick against Johnny Cueto, and Bryce Harper knowing he is going to get hit by a pitch today.

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Episode 119 – My Cuddle Buddy Derek Dietrich

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss the elevator story (again), Daniel Norris’ perfect outing compared to Josh Beckett’s no-hitter, Kyle Schwarber slowing down, Lance Lynn’s struggles with lefties, a very confusing platoon situation with Neil Walker facing Christian Bergman, punting with Tyler Flowers, beginning again with Brandon Finnegan, being more enthusiastic about Jose Reyes than Jose Reyes, comparing Matt’s hatred for Juan Pierre to his hatred for Ben Revere, Rich Hill’s incredible performances of late, Matt’s office presentation, and “The Challenge.”

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Episode 280

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In this episode, Paul Sporer and Eno Sarris continue their discussion of 25-and-Under players to target for 2016 by jumping into starting pitchers. Of course we couldn’t finish all of them so we’ll do more on Thursday, but we do get into plenty including Noah Syndergaard, Julio Teheran, Michael Wacha, Carlos Rodon, Lance McCullers, and Luis Severino among others.

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Episode 118 – No Phones Down The Elevator

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss Dylan losing his phone in a ridiculous way, repeat analysis of Orioles righties that prefer to face righties still being fine against lefties, a few pairs of intriguing pitcher matchups, looking at Henry Owens and Matt Moore in 2016, Jeremy Guthrie’s return to the Royals rotation, boring but dependable options in Tom Koehler and Logan Verrett, considering J.A. Happ despite Coors Field, and a cameo from Brad’s dog.

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Episode 117 – That Screams Field Of Streams To Me

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Matt’s trip to the zoo, the numerous Kyles that pitch for Detroit and their Rule of Two, Logan Forsythe once again being an obvious choice, Matt being halfway excited about a White Sox pickup in Mike Olt, naming Nolan Reimold “Mr. September,” Matt making a David Price pun, Matt’s traumatic baseball memories, and some nice new feedback from a listener.

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Episode 279

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In this episode, Paul Sporer and Jason Collette discuss a group of hitters who have failed to live up to expectation. These aren’t just injury guys, either. Some have dealt with injuries, but all have a substantial amount of playing time and just haven’t done what you’d expect. Names include: Yasmani Grandal, Albert Pujols, Ben Zobrist, Evan Longoria, and Carlos Gomez among others.

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Episode 116 – Only If They’re Sly Like Me

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Dylan’s new hobby that makes him a 12-year-old, Matt going to the less-sad zoo in Chicago, picking against Johnny Cueto, the intriguing Ryan Howard in 2015, trying out Brett Wallace, Adrian Beltre always being older than Matt, Matt’s Matt sound, Matt’s dog making a cameo, trying to pick in the battle of Max Scherzer vs. Jose Fernandez, the Yovani Gallardo fallacy, the return of Rich Hill, and Dylan avoiding TV masochism.

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