Archive for Podcast – The Sleeper and the Bust

RotoGraphs Audio: The Sleeper and the Bust 6/16/2015 – Hype or Hold?

Episode 242

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In this episode, Paul Sporer and Eno Sarris discuss the news for Kyle Schwarber, Trevor Rosenthal, Delino DeShields. Then Eno gives his thoughts on Byron Buxton. We finish with a little game of sorts called Hype or Hold covering some high-expectation guys who haven’t quite lived up to the billing yet.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 6/16/2015

Episode 52 – Streaks Where He’s Mortal

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss the embarrassment of riches when it comes to options on Tuesday, responding to a question on Twitter about weather forecasting for DFS, a look at Matt Harvey’s recent struggles, hesitation when picking a pitcher opposite another strong pitcher, Carlos Correa establishing himself as a notable righty bat in the righty-heavy Astros lineup, Dee Gordon and Nate Eovaldi’s uninteresting potential link, and looking closer at Chi Chi Gonzalez.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 6/15/2015

Episode 51 – Now and Forever Brian McCann

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Matt’s new weird DFS strategy, obligatory Logan Forsythe mentions, Yunel Escobar’s great but boring season, an interesting Andrelton Simmons stat, the mixed feelings of comparing your stats to Jered Weaver’s, Dylan’s interest in Chad Bettis, defining the context of situations in which yo uthrow your hands in the air, Dylan’s accidental Pittsburgh pitcher tongue twister, and finally pulling the trigger on officially sponsoring a new pitcher.

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RotoGraphs Audio: The Sleeper and the Bust 6/14/2015 – Buxton Is Here

Episode 241

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In this episode, Paul Sporer and Jason Collette discuss the injury news for Corey Dickerson, Martin Prado, Lance Lynn, Aaron Sanchez, and Bryce Harper then dive into the call-ups: Byron Buxton, Francisco Lindor, Domonic Brown, Allen Webster, and Steve Cishek before closing with around the league chatter.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 6/12/2015

Episode 50 -Despite What People Said

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Matt finding air conditioner service, reaching the milestone of 50 episodes, Matt refusing to be interested in Kurt Suzuki, finding a Phillies hitter worth attention in DFS, wanting more from Brett Lawrie, remembering the useful Tommy Milone, enjoying Bartolo Colon’s at-bats, trying to assess Felix Hernandez’s potential in his start against the Astros, taking the weekend off, and trying to guess Matt’s Field of Streams picks.

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RotoGraphs Audio: The Sleeper and the Bust 6/11/2015 – The Deep End of the Pool

Episode 240

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In this episode, Paul Sporer and Eno Sarris start off with injury news about Andrew Miller, Ryan Zimmerman, Miguel Gonzalez, and Zack Cozart. For player performances, they talk about some deeper league guys in Kyle Gibson, Chris Coghlan, Stephen Drew, and Chris Heston before finishing up with some call-ups: Mason Williams, Jorge Polanco, Kyle Kubitza, and Taylor Jungmann.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 6/11/2015

Episode 49 – Hearsay Tweet Reading

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss Brad’s near miss at winning big, Dylan having a contest not fill up for the first time, a weird day for pitching options, evaluating Chi Chi Gonzalez, exceptional weather in Baltimore, Robinson Cano’s price being too cheap to avoid, J.J. Hardy’s perfect matchup, and Giancarlo Stanton planning his revenge on Chris Rusin.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 6/10/2015

Episode 48 – Speaking of Walkers

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Matt’s dirty air conditioner and his cleaning adventures, Tom Koehler’s reverse splits that could cause him trouble in Toronto, an unfortunate — and accidental — nickname for Shane Greene, Dylan asking great questions, Matt giving Yasmany Tomas the eye test, and Matt wanting to check in on his lead in the contest.

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RotoGraphs Audio: The Sleeper and the Bust 6/9/2015 – Prospecting: Who’s Left?

Episode 239

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In this episode, Paul Sporer and Eno Sarris look at Carlos Correa’s debut so Eno get a chance to give us his thoughts, they also discuss the less-heralded of the two Astros call-ups in Vincent Velasquez. They end the news segment discussing Rafael Soriano and Matt Holliday before getting into the performance discussion surrounding Chris Sale, Erasmo Ramirez, Andre Ethier, Joe Panik, and Chris Colabello.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 6/09/2015

Episode 47 – Looking For A Real Shutdown

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss dealing with the heat, closer looks at Eduardo Rodriguez and Carlos Correa, a multitude of options in a full slate, the Detroit Tigers vs. Jon Lester, trying to stay optimistic about Chase Utley, some risky pitchers that may rack up strikeouts, and a cameo from Dylan’s roommates making breakfast in the background.

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